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The four-decade old Maximilien has a certain shabbiness—some might call it romantic—that only comes off as stylish when it's associated with France. The Pike Place Market restaurant flaunts its Gallic associations, serving up classic dishes like escargot, apparently secure in the knowledge that most diners know so little about French cuisine that the kitchen's competence won't be questioned. But it doesn't take a culinary education to recognize grease and salt, which figure into far too many dishes. Maximilien is a lovely spot to practice French with your waiter, or gaze out at the window at the Sound below. Do your eating elsewhere.
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