Farmed vs. Wild Salmon: What's the Difference?

Duke Holding Fish with Jimi

The debate surrounding wild and farmed salmon is complex and often contradictory. The issues and arguments generally fall into three main categories: environmental concerns, contamination problems, and the heath concerns of eating farmed salmon. Environmental Concerns Farmed fish are most commonly raised in net pens in the ocean, usually in a protected area such as…

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Farmed Fish Does Not Have a Place at Duke's

The Farmed Salmon Fad Back in the 90’s a hot new trend was sweeping the restaurant industry: farmed salmon. The farmed fish companies promised restaurants consistent access to quality salmon, with no difference between wild-caught fish and their product. The idea of a streamlined delivery system for high-caliber salmon with no apparent drawbacks took the…

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How To Get $20 Off Every Visit to Duke's

Dollar Bills

I had a conversation with a guest at our Bellevue restaurant the other day that shocked me. He didn’t know about our frequent diner program! This got me thinking that maybe other customers aren’t aware that every time they come in to Duke’s, a frequent diner offer good for up to $20 off their next…

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"Elevated" Road Food

Amy Moscrip With Family on Road Trip

The day after my kids finished their school year in June, my family hit the road for a multi-week, multi-sport road trip through the West. Because my family is gluten-free and some of us are also dairy-free, food prep poses an extra challenge when traveling. I am a meticulous planner, so always make at least…

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Kids Menu

Kids Served daily all day long Download our Kids Menu (PDF) RESERVE A TABLE Duke’s Seafood Nutrition GF Gluten Free Selection – GF menu items were developed for the purpose of accommodating people who have a desire to avoid gluten in food products. Please note our kitchen is not gluten free and we cannot guarantee that…

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Not One; Not Two; Not Three; but Four Chowders

Lobster and Crab on Barrell

At Duke’s, it’s not just about the clams Many Seattle restaurants offer clam chowder. We get that—it’s a Northwest necessity. And at Duke’s, we love clams, too, but why stop with clams? We offer at least four chowders every day, and not only are they full of flavor, they are all gluten free! Can’t choose…

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Innovative Mixology = Custom Blend of Woodford Reserve Bourbon

Bourbon Taste Test

My son John and I recently returned from our annual trip to Versailles, Kentucky, where we blended seven Personal Selections Barrels at Woodford Reserve. We’ve blended our own bourbon with these good folks since 2008 and each time, the flavor profiles just get better and better. Blending bourbon is tough work—no, I really mean it.…

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In Love With Amor Tropical

Amy Waeschle surfing a right-breaking wave near Troncones, Mexico.

By Amy Waeschle Welcome to Paradise After a hard day of surfing, nothing beats a comfy chair with an ocean view and a refreshing, handcrafted beverage. The first time I visited Amor Tropical, a little expat haven on Mexico’s Pacific coast, I almost missed it. But the telltale baa-ing of a baby goat told me…

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Tasty Mexican Prawns from Responsible Fishermen

Pacific prawns

by Duke Moscrip Handled With Care At Duke’s, exceptional quality is our top priority. If food is headed to our kitchens, you can bet that I have invested a lot of time and energy into sourcing it. I search long and hard to ensure I am providing my customers with the best-tasting and most sustainable…

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Sustainability Menu

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