MISSION:

CRAVE’s mission is to feature a full menu of deliciously honest food by offering great espresso and pastries to start the day, unconventional lunch, generous dinners, a rotating cheese menu, irresistible desserts and a brunch that defies tradition. Almost everything will be made in-house from scratch with the best possible ingredients. CRAVE promises to use artisan breads and cheeses and free range, grain-fed organic meats as well as locally grown produce, when available.


DESCRIPTION:

Located in the storefront of Capitol Hill Arts Center, CRAVE overlooks the bustling 12th Avenue corridor on Capitol Hill. Its large picture windows make it a charming destination to dine with friends and family and watch the city go by. CRAVE is a full-service restaurant decorated with an elegant yet homemade-feel. From its handcrafted tables and booth to its candle-lit corners, CRAVE offers an unpretentious and urban chic place to spend brunch, lunch or dinner. For early risers, CRAVE offers one of the only espresso bars on 12th Avenue featuring café Umbria coffee. Free wireless Internet access is also available.

CRAVE is available for special events for groups of 30 people or below
We also do off site catering at a location of your choice.
If you are interested please contact Chef Robin and she will work out a menu that is
appropriate for both the season and your specific event.

	LOCATION: 1621 – 12th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: 206.388.0526 Web: www.cravefood.com
	HOURS: General: 7am – 11pm Every day Espresso Bar: 7am—11pm Daily Brunch: 8am—2:30pm Weekends Breakfast: 8am—3pm Monday-Friday Lunch: 11am—3pm Monday-Friday Dinner: 5pm-11pm Every Day

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE CHEF: ROBIN LEVENTHAL As Founder and Executive Chef of CRAVE, Robin Leventhal brings her impressive professional experience to the table. While she was the Head Chef at Cyclops, a landmark in Seattle, Robin also taught a high school culinary program during the day. She soon became a full time instructor at the Sea-Tac Occupational Skill center. After four years she found herself in Vermont as a rounds instructor at New England Culinary Institute teaching at the college level. Her biggest satisfaction came from watching the students ‘come alive’ when they succeed. Chef Robin holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Bates College and a Masters of Fine Arts degree from University of Michigan in ceramics. Her decision to enter the culinary field was made while working for a catering company as a summer job in Michigan. After the first day, it was apparent that her place was in the kitchen. She believes that one’s individualism and passion are inextricably connected to the food he or she creates. The critical process of seeing, believing and thinking about food is imperative when creating any dish. The rest is all up to taste and the subjective imperative that will set one’s food apart from the ordinary. With her extensive knowledge of arts and experience in the kitchen, Chef Robin strives to reach people’s souls through food. Her satisfaction comes from when a customer takes the time to compliment, and even hug her. “Only then do we truly know that we have accomplished our goals.”

The Capitol Hill Arts Center is an open source for the arts. Founded in 2002, CHAC has presented collaborative programs and community-based initiatives that support the interests of artists, society, and culture.