Description
It sometimes seems as though William Belickis disappointed just about everyone in town when he closed Belltown's original Mistral back in 2008. But he's come back strong with Mistral Kitchen-a stranger, less formal, and more worldly take on modernist haute cuisine featuring some of the best, most approachable high-end grub in the city. The unusual warmth and conviviality of the space on a busy night belies the brushed steel and industrial fixtures, and the menu presents its own juxtapositions-bowls of Manila clams and sausage in broth alongside artistic crudos, and simple plates like short rib over escarole that, if you ask, the staff will proudly explain took 48 hours to prepare. It's a bit pricey if you go nuts and order half the menu, but if you're looking for somewhere to indulge a little, right now the very cool Mistral Kitchen is one of the hottest rooms in town.
