Bis on Main offers the best in contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine from one of the hottest restaurants on the Seattle Eastside. Featuring signature cocktails, dazzling appetizers and small plates, crisp salads, easy to make soups and stocks, hearty sandwiches, fresh seafood, traditional pastas and risottos, prime meats and poultry, decadent desserts, among other mealtime delectables, the recipes here are sure to satisfy the most discerning palates. More than that, Bis on Main is a culinary adventure into one of the most popular bistros in the Seattle area, offering insight into the magic of the restaurant while guiding the home cook every step of the way to ensure a fabulous lunch or dinner is on the table for family and friends. With plenty of kitchen tips, pointers, and tricks of the trade, Bis owner Joe Vilardi and his culinary team invites cooks to experience the restaurant's very special flavors from the comforts of home while discovering the innovative techniques behind the most requested dishes served. With more than 100 recipes, this cookbook is as attractive as it is practical.