Portfolio Restaurant
Portfolio Restaurant serves as an educational dining lab for culinary arts students at The Art Institute of Seattle. Open to the public, the restaurant presents a tempting menu of fine-dining courses emphasizing fresh seasonal favorites. Portfolio Restaurant, with a stunning view of Elliott Bay, offers elegance at an affordable price.
“Sommelier Dieter Schafer, Chef David Wynne, and students take dining at culinary schools to a whole new level at The Art Institute of Seattle’s Portfolio dining room.”
Seattle Magazine, January 2009.
Summer Quarter Portfolio Restaurant is open to the public
July 20 – September 16, 2011
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for Dinner
Prix Fixe Dinner
(Choice of one First Course, one Entrée, and one Dessert)
Twenty-Three Dollars
FIRST COURSE
Salad of Wild Greens
Tuna Carpaccio
Pacific Oyster, Smoked Fish, Gravlax, Wild Salmon Roe
Savory Corn and Squash Blossom Flan with Edible Flowers
Daily Changing Soups
ENTRÉE
Northwest Wild Salmon Stuffed with Crayfish
Wild Rice, Sautéed Summer Squash
Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Farro, Braised Peaches
Grilled Lamb
over Arugula with Blueberry Compote
Oven Baked Breaded Rabbit
Field Mushrooms, Roasted Cipolini
Seared Breast of Duck
Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Pan Demi Glace
DESSERT
Summer Sorbets
Almond Panna Cotta
Local Artisan Cheeses
Consuming raw or undercooked eggs, seafood, or meats may be hazardous to your health.
A la carte:
First Course ~ Seven Dollars
Entrée ~ Sixteen Dollars
Dessert ~ Four Dollars
Reservations are recommended
Please call 206.239.2363
The Art Institute of Seattle
North Campus ~ Fifth Floor
2600 Alaskan Way ~ Seattle WA 98121
SUMMER QUARTER 2011 MENU
Prepared and served by Upper-Level Students Maria Banno, Sarah Castro, Janelle Chance, Melinda Creamer, Royce Dechenne, Michael Gibbs, Dane Grommon, Carly Jansen, Anthony Jutt, Sara Keener, Alana Manheim, Caitlin Mielnik, Brandon Noftsger, Rebecca Pate, Kyle Peterson, Deena Reichel, Jayson Russell, and Ethan Welan.
Supervised by:
Restaurant Manager Dieter Schafer, CHE, FMP, MIH
and Cooking Instructor David Wynne, CCC, M.Ed
Some of Our Producers
Wild Salmon Seafood Market
Seattle’s Source for the freshest seafood from the Northwest and beyond
PennCove Shellfish
Located in Stoney Point, ‘harvests’ farm-raised oysters, mussels, clams, etc.
Uli’s Famous Sausage in Pike Place Market
All recipes have been time-tested and combine long tradition with creative flair.
Full Circle Farm
Located in Carnation, with a goal to bring ‘the farm’ back to the center of our community
Herb Co International
Located in Duvall, provides USDA organic and WSDA certified organic products
Caffè Vita
One of Seattle’s favorite roasting houses. Hand-selected beans are roasted to perfection in small batches.
One check per table. Thank You.
Portfolio Restaurant does NOT accept gratuities. However, your support of our scholarship fund is welcome. Donations are managed by The Education Foundation and will go toward scholarships for students enrolled in The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Seattle. Your generosity is appreciated.