I've lived in a few world-class cities and made lifelong friends along the way. By and large these friends are curious about Seattle and I like to show off my hometown. But, picking dining experiences I often feel like I am picking from among my children.

That said there is one spot that is proving to be my go-to restaurant no matter the day, no matter the time, not matter the palate.....Taulouse Petit Kitchen.

Taulouse is appealing on sunny days and cloudy days. It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and blends the menu during different day parts so that when one guest wants an egg dish (seven benedicts are on the menu) and other wants a NOLA-inspired po-boy -- no problem. In wine-happy Washington, where sometimes local wines leave little room for other options, it's refreshing to see a range and selection (by the glass and carafe even) that represent the depth of flavors the global grape-growing village is capable of.

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