Fresh Flours

6015 Phinney Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98103
206-297-3300
http://www.freshfloursseattle.com/

I had driven by Fresh Flours quite a few times intending to go in, and finally had the right opportunity last week to pick up a quick lunch for my daughter and myself. I was a little worried as the fresh case of pastries was running low, and the selection was a bit smaller than I had hoped. They were out of most of the panini’s and only a few muffins remained. At first I took this as a bad sign, only later realizing that the case was probably full earlier in the day (I was there at around 3:00), and the food is so good, people actually come in and eat it all.

I ended up selecting a quiche (individual style, flavored with ham and green chile) and a tuna melt… and then my eyes laid themselves upon this verdant green muffin tucked away in beautiful paper and a little boat of a tart. They were so beautiful, I added one of each to my order.

The muffin was Green Tea with Azuki beans, and it’s moist crumb was full of incredibly complex sweet and nutty and woody flavors. It’s a fascinating marriage of western pastry with traditional Japanese flavors… which is a trademark of Fresh Flours bakery.

The sweet potato tart was a much simpler experience. Almost marizipan-like, the tart had a subtle sweetness that is rounded out with an almost buttery potato finish.

The quiche and panini were more traditionally western pastries, and both were delicious. The tuna melt panini, heated to a perfect crispness, was much bigger than I had expected, and was plenty for two people to share (if indulging in some of the other goodies). And, unlike so many tuna melts out there, actually tasted of fresh, light tuna salad instead of gobs of mayo, oil and cheese.

And, then there was the quiche. Oh my lord, was that good quiche. The pastry crust was light and flakey, and somehow the filling was almost silky smooth. The savory ham and chile blended together deliciously, not spicy but very flavorful.

Fresh Flours uses Victrola’s coffee for their espresso drinks, which looked good although I was just there for lunch.

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Comments

  1. Bea at La Tartine Gourmande     8.14.06 / 8am

    It is definetely on my list of places to try when I am in Seattle!



  2. peabody     8.14.06 / 12pm

    I will have to head down there. I hardly ever go into “town”.



  3. jenjen     8.15.06 / 2pm

    Oh I just love places like these. That sweet potato tart looks so delicious.



  4. Lucy of Lucy's Kitchen Notebook     8.17.06 / 6am

    That’s very pretty paper around the muffin, and the little gateau looks delectable. In fact all of the photos are really gorgeous. I love your background colors on the two cakes.



  5. Nicole     8.17.06 / 12pm

    I think that muffin sounds so interesting…I would love to know what it tastes like!



  6. L     8.28.06 / 8am

    Thanks all! And hey, they liked the photo of the tart and muffinso much that they are going to use it on their website! How cool is that!



  7. Ang     8.28.06 / 7pm

    Does Fresh Flours exist anywhere else? I would really like to try it but I live far away.



  8. L     8.28.06 / 7pm

    Hi Ang,

    Nope, I’m pretty sure they are only in Seattle. Sorry! Maybe you’ll just have to come out for a visit some time.


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