Castagna

"Enjoy artful new Northwest cuisine—like sturgeon with brown butter, lemon, and parsley, or aged lamb with black carrots and lemon thyme—at this at this tranquil Hawthorne restaurant." Full review

"The dining room, always exceedingly stark, got a warmer and cozier (yet still minimalist) remodel, and the menu now is like nothing else in town." Full review

"The comfort-food restaurant's been around for a while, but it has a young new chef who trained at Mugaritz, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain." Full review

"Chef Justin Woodward maintains Castagna'€™s enthusiasm for playing with food conventions." Full review

"The thick strip of duck -- aged after its decease, not before -- is impressive, juicy, vividly flavored with a crisp skin and a Scrooge-like richness." Full review

"It's possible to be too reverent towards your food."

"Woodward’s tasting menu, which typically highlights fresh vegetables and fish, is perfect for a special date night, as is the excellent wine list. " Full review

"Castagna is a sophisticated and spare restaurant on the western end of Hawthorne, with a minimalist ambiance that allows the food to take center stage." Full review