Go East my friend----like Ohio.

G-gosh, you mean those $7/lb heirlooms at PCC are, gulp, tasteless? I'm shocked, shocked ...

Good tomatoes are not now, and never have been available in Seattle.

I am drooling. This is the only time of year when a decent tomato can be found anywhere in Seattle outside of the swankiest restaurants. We all know that the Bay Area is a foodie paradise because of their plump and juicy year-round tomatoes. So why can't they put some on an airplane and send em' up here so come December we don't have to choke down those mealy Canadian hoser-hothouse fruits? Maybe price is a barrier - "heirloom" tomatoes at my neighborhood PCC ar 6.99 a pound right now. Cheers, -A

Okay, now you've gone and done it! I'm salivating and can't wait to get a chance to experience this great sounding evening of fresh delectable ingrediants with a fine and sophisticated wine to accompany the dreamy sea sky scape - Cheers Ron!

Yup, yup, yup. The earthy tomato, the pungent basil, the drizzle of olive oil, the splash of cream deglazing the pan, the fading raspberry and soft kid-glove aromas in the wine, the million-dollar view. Yup, yup, yup ...

This time of year, I think it's the seasonal tomato that does it. A significantly sensual part of the experience. Not to take away from the wine, of course.