Ballard’s Bastille Cafe and Bar (5307 Ballard Ave) and Cupcake Royale (2052 NW Market) have some new bragging rights.
The rooftop gardens in May 2009 before Bastille opened.
Bon Appetit magazine has named Bastille as one of the ten best ‘roof to table’ dining experiences in the country. “Seattle Urban Farm Company maintains the heated garden atop this Ballard neighborhood hangout. Even during the colder months, you’re likely to find that the salads, herb-encrusted salmon, and rosemary lemonade are all made with roof-sourced ingredients,” the magazine states.
msn City Guides has named Cupcake Royale’s “Lavendar,” which is lavender-infused vanilla cake with lavender buttercream frosting, as one of the country’s best cupcakes. Owner Jody Hall tells msn that the sweet shop is big into supporting the community. “We donate about 2,000 cupcakes a month,” Hall tells msn. “It feels so great to give back to the great folks that have supported our business for so many years.” (Disclosure: Cupcake Royale is a sponsor of MyBallard.)