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September 24, 2009 at 7:39 pm #592450
inactiveMemberOMG. Sublime. The freshest and creamiest I personally have ever tasted. Right now, at lunch, counter samples with Macrina (?) baguette slices are available.
The $8 jar tells me I should consume it within 14 days. Amusing to think I could make it last past this weekend, let alone two weeks.
September 24, 2009 at 7:51 pm #678062
flowerpetalMemberThanks westseattledood. It was one of the menu items I was most curious about… because I believe I can make a Chicken Liver Pate that would make a Jewish mother weep. I have definitely got to get over there and compare. The Gauntlet has been thrown down!
September 24, 2009 at 7:59 pm #678063
inactiveMemberSoooooo light and sooooooo buttery – like butterflies gently fluttering on the tongue. I have no pate skills, whatsoever, so I am in awe.
I am trying to tell myself to pace my purchasing there, but oy veh, not gonna’ be easy!
Yummmmmy!!!
September 24, 2009 at 8:02 pm #678064
austinMemberYes! I picked up a jar of it yesterday, they had it out on the sliced baguette and I was unable to come home without some of my own. Four of us ate about half of it pretty quickly.
That place is really incredible. Also it can be potentially dangerous for the wallet, I found myself wanting to just buy everything to save time deciding. I’m so happy they’re in the neighborhood!
September 24, 2009 at 9:01 pm #678065
IrukandjiParticipantPassed on the pate, but left with steaks, andouille sausages, prosciutto and kid happily munching on some of the best sliced turkey we’ve come across. And the other display/sample meat is EXQUISITE.
Just do what the Bacon Tells You.
September 24, 2009 at 9:02 pm #678066
JoBParticipanti don’t think a jar of chicken liver pate would last an afternoon here.. but i am going to have to try :)))
September 24, 2009 at 9:13 pm #678067
carrieannMemberI knew I should’ve tried it when I stopped in yesterday! Instead, I left with a pound (which came to 5, good-sized, links) of bacon dogs, a pound of their salami, and a panchetta sandwich (which I shared with my husband, later. SO. so. good.) If their card reader would’ve been up and running, I would’ve been in big trouble. But since I only had a set amount of cash, I escaped without doing too much damage. Next trip may have to involve some of the pastrami, ham, cheeses and the chicken pate…
September 24, 2009 at 9:45 pm #678068
inactiveMemberAmen to the card reader being down, carrieann.
September 24, 2009 at 9:51 pm #678069
LisaParticipantHubby went to the Swinery at lunch today; came home raving about the chicken pate! Came home with bacon and a meatloaf/bacon sandwich. Aren’t we lucky to have the The Swinery in West Seattle!
September 24, 2009 at 9:51 pm #678070
celeste17ParticipantAmen again to the card reader being down. I went the other day and only had 20.00 on me so I got out without loosing my shirt! :) I got some bacon dogs, salami and some blue cheese. I can’t wait until I go back. I want to try a leg of lamb or some pork.
September 24, 2009 at 10:01 pm #678071
JoBParticipantso i should leave my debit card at home and carry cash when i stop there???
it is inevitable that i will stop for the bacon, if nothing else… and i am not known for my will power when it comes to delicious food.
September 24, 2009 at 10:19 pm #678072
CMPParticipantSo how are these bacon dogs I keep hearing about? Glad to hear they sell a bacon/meatloaf sandwich, that sounds more to my liking than this chicken liver pate…eek!
September 24, 2009 at 10:26 pm #678073
DMcGMemberI too was saved by the lack of a card reader and only having $20 cash on me. Apparently they’re still waiting for everything to be finalized with the bank to get the card reader up and running. At least that’s what I was told last night.
I definitely need to get back and buy some more. The goat leg is definitely calling to me.
September 24, 2009 at 10:30 pm #678074
flowerpetalMemberLOL CMP. To each her/his own I guess. The way you feel about pate` I feel about blood sausage. I do need to confess that I have never had blood sausage, but just the thought…eek!
September 24, 2009 at 10:33 pm #678075
JanSParticipantflowerpetal, I’m with you…both blood sausage AND head cheese…
September 24, 2009 at 10:35 pm #678076
flowerpetalMemberDitto on the head cheese… and this coming from someone who adores chitterlins!
September 25, 2009 at 12:15 am #678077
rockergirlMemberWonder if they have pickled pigs feet! Use to eat them as a kid with my daddy…..they were actually pretty good! Have not ventured there as an adult – has anyone?
September 25, 2009 at 12:25 am #678078
clark5080ParticipantI will go check out The Swinery but liver if off limits eewwwwwww
September 25, 2009 at 12:56 am #678079
pigeonmomParticipantI hate organ meats. Does this taste really liver-y?
September 25, 2009 at 1:09 am #678080
cjboffoliParticipantwestseattledood: Thank you for giving this topic the attention it deserves. As I’m already on my SECOND jar of Swinery creamy chicken liver paté (in as many days) so it seems I’ll be joining you in line to sign up for the 12 step program to break the addiction to this stuff. I’ve been spreading it on hot, toasted bread so that it melts down a bit. On the second trip over I tried a jar of their fig jam and found it pairs very nicely with the paté.
One of the things that was a delightful surprise about this stuff (in addition to the venison terrine which is also impressive) is that it isn’t in the least bit gamey. Over the years I have found that this kind of thing has an undeniably gamey top note. I guess I always assumed that that was the nature of the beast, so to speak. But this experience has made me realize that it is a freshness issue. I applaud the Swinery for their commitment to local, sustainably produced food. And while I don’t mind paying a little bit more to know I’m supporting local farms, at the end of the day it is all about the freshness of the flavor in the food that really matters most.
If you’re feeling as guilty as I was about the health consequences of ingesting large quantities of this rich, buttery chicken liver paté, take heart in the following information: I did a bit of research yesterday and discovered that (despite the cholesterol and fat) this stuff isn’t as automatically bad as one would think. It is actually packed with iron, minerals, protein, folate and B vitamins.
September 25, 2009 at 2:15 am #678081
maplesyrupParticipantTomorrow I will be picking up some morcilla. I can’t wait- it’s something I’ve been looking for in Seattle for years.
September 25, 2009 at 2:34 am #678082
charlabobParticipantCash or check; stopped on the way home and had neither. :-( The case was full of pate and the first thing I saw was bacon meatloaf sandwich. It was 6 minutes ’til closing and there were ten people in line.
September 26, 2009 at 8:42 am #678083
grrParticipantI think they may have to extend their hours..Open a little later in the morning..stay open a little later at night :) Pretty please??
September 26, 2009 at 4:49 pm #678084
addParticipantDoes anyone know if they carry sweetbreads?
September 26, 2009 at 5:24 pm #678085
inactiveMemberThis is a real butcher shop, but a much improved version of what my grandfather had. They procure animals in their entirety, so if you want ANY part of an animal which is not in a case, they will cut it to order for you. Just give them a couple of days.
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