Joule

I recently had the pleasure of introducing one of my favorite Seattle restaurants, Joule, to one of my friends.  I had mentioned Joule in passing a couple of times, and each time my friend would say, "I gotta go check out that Korean fusion place you mentioned."  Finally, we set a date so that he could taste all the wonders that I had been raving about.

Joule is a French-Korean fusion restaurant located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.  You may recognize the chefs/owners, Seif Chirchi and Rachel Yang, who appeared in an episode of Iron Chef America in early 2010.  Chirchi and Yang are married, and met while working in the kitchen at Alain Ducasse's Essex House in NYC.  Both chefs have an impressive culinary history.  In addition to Ducasses, the chefs have also worked for Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud.  Joule has a sister restaurant in Revel, which is located in the nearby Fremont neighborhood.  Revel seems to have a heavier Korean influence, but still definitely worth trying. 

Here are some pics of what we enjoyed  :D ....sorry about the quality of some of the pics :/

Sweet Roasted Corn Iced Tea

SpicyBeef Soup with Leeks, Daikon, and Crème Fraiche

Korean Mochi with Chorizo, Sesame Leaf, and Sweet Chili

Cornbread with Preserved Garlic and Smoked Gouda

Clam Rice Pot

Kale with Lobster Mushrooms

Joule BBQ: Short Rib Steak, Sweet Chili Sausage, and Grilled Kimchi