Brian's Bite Of The Week

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By By Brian Gregory

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This week, the XO Bistro in Seattle.

Story Published: Dec 31, 2004 at 5:06 AM PDT

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2006 at 1:49 AM PDT

SEATTLE - Brian's Bite of the week this week is the XO Bistro in Seattle.

A familiar face is now seen in the old Cassis location on the north end of Capitol Hill.

Co Owner of Maximillians in the Pike Place Market, Axel was overseeing the new operation last night. XO, like Cassis, is still a neighborhood spot with french flair and lot's of daily specials.

We tried the tarte flambe, a small pizza really, and the seafood cakes that, with Mussells, we were told came from a traditional recipe from Brittany and loaded with flavor.

The four of us last night sampled the coq au vin, the steak frites, that came with some amazing roqufort butter on top, a pepper crusted NY strip steak and the pork tenderloin with fresh apples and thyme sauce.

And the parmesan crisp, spinach salad that had dried apricots and honey hazelnuts was one of the best salads we have had.

I do have to say that, in the way of the french, the service was a little slow but with an excellent wine list, this is a wonderful place for a romantic evening.

And Speaking of wine, Axel came over and suggested a better wine than what we had selected, and for less.

Another item to mention, XO offers take out. French to go!!

Next time, I think I'll try the Grilled chicken and Brie sandwich.

XO Bistro
2359 10th Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-328-6444