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Nestled in a historic building along the peaceful
green swath of the North Park Blocks, Park Kitchen brings
people together in a setting that melds the core of the kitchen
with a sophisticated urban dining experience.
Chef/Owner Scott
Dolich knew immediately that the space was right for what
he wanted to do. "This setting and its
scale allow me to create food that is very personal—dishes
that reflect and are inspired by our surroundings. When people
come into a restaurant their first impression is of the physical
space, and that sets up their expectations—before they
ever taste the food or see the menu."
A short stroll from
the myriad galleries and shops in the Pearl District, and
within walking distance from downtown,
Park Kitchen successfully blends these urban influences with
the authentic feel of a favorite neighborhood restaurant.
With
a shared commitment to the bounty of the Northwest, Chef Dolich, Pastry Chef Heidi Weiser and Chef de Cuisine David Padberg craft menus that build on the finest meat, seafood and produce
available from local purveyors. Each day the best seasonal
ingredients are chosen, and dishes that highlight those foods
are developed and perfected.
"What is paramount in my mind is the integrity
of the ingredients. Sometimes I’ll take a familiar dish
and figure out what the elemental parts of that dish are;
and recreate that new
dish in a way that respects the character of the ingredients,
yet has my own ideas infused throughout. I don’t hide
what I cook, I try to highlight each component and make sure
it’s so good that when it goes out on the plate, people
notice."