Purple Café & Wine Bar is a multifaceted food and wine concept that merges casual sophistication with an upbeat metropolitan style. They feature a global wine selection, coupled with a menu that blends classic American styles, seasonal Northwest ingredients and Mediterranean themes. The atmosphere is often described as an urban retreat with rustic elements.
Culinary Director, Harry Mills takes a moment to explain the importance of pairing. Everyday at the Purple Cafe specials are brought into the wine cellar and physically paired with the wine that best suits each dish. Mills says that as a cook it is important to start with the wine of your choice and build your meal around it. You can reseason your food more easily than your wine.
Awards & Accolades:
Seattle Magazine Readers Choice Award “Restaurant of the Year” 2008, Frommer’s “Very Highly Recommended”, Gayot “Top 10 Seattle Wine List Restaurants”, Wine Enthusiast Magazine “Restaurant Award of Ultimate Distinction” 2007-2008, Washington Wine Commission “Wine Award of Distinction” 2008-2009, Seattle Magazine “Readers Choice: Best Wine by the Glass” 2009, Seattle Magazine “Best Restaurant Awards: Best Place for Wine Tasting” 2007-2009, Seattle Magazine “Readers Choice: Best Wine Bar” 2009, Evening Magazine “Best of Western Washington: Best Wine Bar 2007-2008”, Seattle Magazine Washington Wine Awards “Best Washington-Wine Focused Wine Bar” 2008, NWSource: People’s Picks Finalist 2007, 425 Magazine “Best Wine Selection” 2009-2010, Opentable Diners’ Choice Winner “Notable Wine List” 2010.
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Website / 1225 4th Avenue / Seattle, WA 98101 / phone 206.829.2280
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