Marmite was a French restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2][3][4] Established in late 2016, the Marmite was included in Bon Appétit's 2017 list of the 50 best new restaurants in the U.S., before closing in 2023.
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 The restaurant's exterior, October 2022 | |
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| Food type | French |
| Street address | 1424 11th Avenue |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 98122 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 47°36′49″N 122°19′04″W / 47.6137°N 122.3179°W |
| Website | marmiteseattle |
Description
editMarmite was a French bistro in Seattle's Chophouse Row. Among seasonal soups were potage de légumes-racines (pureed root vegetable) and a soupe de deux potirons (pureed kabocha and cinderella pumpkins).[5] The restaurant also served Bouillon Farni de Legumes et Gnocchi aux Trois Saveur (vegetables and gnocchi in a vegetable stock) and Soupe aux Ortis (puréed nettles and potato with chicken stock and creme fraiche).[6] Marmite also served sandwiches, including a smoked pork variety.[7]
History
editPlans for Bruce and Sarah Naftaly to open Marmite in the mixed-used development Chophouse Row, in the space previously occupied by Chop Shop,[8] were reported by Eater Seattle in October 2016.[9] The business rolled out services over several months, starting with take-out window service in December 2016.[10] Marmite began full lunch service, followed by weekend brunch service, in January 2017.[11][12] Dinner service followed in February 2017.[13]
The cocktail lounge Spirit in the Bottle opened in the restaurant in April 2017.[10][14] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Marmite operated via delivery and pick-up; among menu options were nettle soup, fried rabbit legs, and beef au jus sandwiches.[15] On July 19, 2023, the owners confirmed plans to close at the end of the month. Eater Seattle reported plans for the Vietnamese restaurant Xom to move into the space.[16]
Reception
editIn 2017, the Marmite was included in Bon Appétit's list of the 50 best new restaurants in the United States. The magazine recommended the soup, the terrine de foie de volaille, duxelles-stuffed rabbit saddle, and the coq au vin.[17] Seattle Metropolitan said the food was "far more casual" than what was served at the couples' previous restaurant Le Gourmand.[18]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Seattle food hero Bruce Naftaly invests in a huge new stockpot for Marmite". The Seattle Times. 2017-04-11. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "With Marmite, Seattle Restaurant Royalty Comes to the Row". Seattle Weekly. 2017-05-03. Archived from the original on 2018-08-19. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Marmite: Casual elegance from Le Gourmand's Bruce and Sara Naftaly". The Seattle Times. 2017-06-08. Archived from the original on 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Marmite". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Where to Get Comforting Bowls of Soups and Stews for Wintry Seattle Weather". Eater Seattle. 2021-02-12. Archived from the original on 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "7 of our favorite spots for a warm bowl of soup in Seattle | Dished". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Marmite Review - Capitol Hill - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-08-23. Archived from the original on 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Knauf, Ana Sofia. "Good News, Seattle Foodies: Chefs Behind Le Gourmand to Open New Restaurant in Capitol Hill". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Hill, Megan (2016-10-18). "Legendary Restaurant Owner to Resurface on Capitol Hill". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ a b Hill, Megan (2017-04-11). "Spirit in the Bottle Cocktail Bar Launches Inside Capitol Hill's Marmite". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Hill, Megan (2017-01-10). "Marmite Rolls Out Its Full Lunch Slate on Capitol Hill". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Hill, Megan (2017-01-23). "Marmite Launches French-Inspired Weekend Brunch". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Hill, Megan (2017-02-23). "Marmite's Dinner Service Launches Tonight". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Marmite Marks the Triumphant Return of Seattle's French Cuisine King". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Guarente, Gabe (2020-03-17). "A Running List of Seattle Restaurants Expanding Delivery and Takeout Due to Coronavirus Measures". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Grossman, Sophie (2023-07-21). "Chophouse Row's Marmite Will Close at the End of the Month". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Two Seattle spots made Bon Appétit's '50 Best New Restaurants in America' list". The Seattle Times. 2017-08-01. Archived from the original on 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Marmite". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
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