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Chef Stratton Will Bring His Passion For Pasta to Reflagged Aragona Restaurant

There’s no denying that Chef Jason Stratton has struck a chord with the northern Italian offerings at celebrated restaurants, Spinasse and Artusi. Beginning Monday, September 8, Aragona in Downtown Seattle will be reflagged and Stratton will helm the kitchen at new Italian endeavor, Vespolina.  Aragona will remain open in the next two weeks, offering a five-course, “best of” Aragona tasting menu for $65 and 35 percent off all bottles of Spanish wine over $100.  There will be no changes made to the interior of the restaurant.

Responding to guest demand for his Italian fare, Stratton will bring his award-winning cuisine to the 1st and Union location that will make a dining trifecta for his house-made pastas. Says Stratton: “As much as I love Spanish cuisine and was hoping that the vision would catch on, it didn’t.  I am excited about giving Downtown a taste of what we are known for. The genesis of my cooking roots is Italian; it is why so many locals and tourists come to dine with us on the Hill.  In reality, what they really crave from us are our pastas.” 

As such, Vespolina will be making their pastas on site and Stratton will expand the offerings to five pasta selections and one risotto daily.  Hungry downtowners will be delighted with the option to eat Stratton’s pasta during the work week with Vespolina serving lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30am-3pm.  Pasta selections on the opening menu will include: Tonnarelli alla gricia with pancetta, black pepper and pecorino; Tagliatelle with sausage ragú; Risotto of bay shrimp and sparkling wine; Fonduta ravioli with caramelized broccoli; and Spaghetti with Dungeness crab, cherry tomatoes and chives.  At lunch, pasta dishes will be available for an affordable $13 and at dinner they will range from $15-$19, offered in one size that will serve as an entrée or will be appropriate to share.

Stratton looks forward to being able to expand pasta production given that Vespolina offers more kitchen space than those on the Hill.  “We’ll be able to offer more variety of shapes to explore a larger array of pastas found throughout Italy, not just Piedmont,” says Stratton.
Diners may opt to start with a choice from seven antipasti’s, ranging in price from $8-$11 or try a Chef’s Tasting selection at $9 per person.  Showcasing products at the height of the Pacific Northwest summer, guests will find an Heirloom tomato and melon salad with poached albacore tuna or Prosciutto di Parma with grilled, marinated nectarines. Stratton will also offer his “favorite Caesar salad” made with lime, parmesan and cracked pepper.

Main dishes will satisfy vegetarian, seafood, and meat lovers and include Pork loin Milanese with sweet corn, chanterelles and lemon; Leg of lamb with grilled eggplant, zucchini and onions; Crepes baked with fontina cheese, Swiss chard and lentils; or Trout “Saltimbocca,” stuffed with prosciutto and sage with Marsala sauce.  Prices will range from $17 to $23.

The Vespolina bar will be the centerpiece for dual happy hours, from 4-7pm and 9-11 pm daily, and feature Stratton’s notable cocktails and continued emphasis on gin selections and amaro-based drinks similar to those found at Artusi.

About Vespolina
 Vespolinais located at 96 Union Street, off First Avenue, directly across the street from the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. The restaurant will be open Monday-Friday for lunch from 11:30am-3:00pm, dinner Sunday -Thursday from 5pm-10 pm and Friday and Saturday from 5pm-11pm.  The bar will be open Sunday through Thursday, 5pm-11pm and 5pm-midnight on Friday and Saturday.  Happy hour is from 4-7pm. and 9-11pm.  The telephone number is (206) 682-3590.  More information at vespolinaseattle.com

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