We live in the neighborhood so we get a chance to sample Dulces regularly. Each trip the food, atmosphere, and service have been excellent. Julie has the wonderful (and very un-Seattle-like) ability to not mix her culinary metaphors. French dishes are decididly French, Spanish is unmistakably Spanish, and so on. The sopa verde from the summer menu was crisp yet subtle - more daring than a bouilliabase but having similar meshing of flavor. The pork and duck cassoulet is brilliantly smooth and complex. Even if you're a 4th degree black belt in wine I advise throwing yourself on Carlos' mercy. He has an unerring ability to choose a wine for your dinner that brilliantly compliments everyone's entrees, does little damage to your wallet, and is off-beat enough that you would never have thought it up on your own.
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