Anyone, even the biggest foodie, would find Seattle to be a haven of fabulous restaurants.

But for me, I want the whole experience. I have a hard time visiting a restaurant that lacks a beautiful interior — including beautiful lighting, comfy seating and a way cool bar. The experience of a beautiful interior simply makes the food and drink taste even better.

Take for example chef Matt Dillon’s “London Plane” in Pioneer Square. The design is simple, clean, airy with gorgeous accents of deep green. The restaurant is also a flower shop (thanks to the talents of Katherine Anderson), a bakery, and a retail shop. Obviously due to a collaboration of like minds and creative power, it all works beautifully together to provide an experience of exploration that appeals to all your senses.

The exterior architecture is quintessential Pioneer Square; huge windows panes with original molding painted a deep blue. Walk through the tall glass doors and you are immediately greeted by farm-fresh, simply arranged flowers. Also on display are some of the most gorgeous and most delicious pastries. The restaurant is take-out as well as eat-in.

The bar is centered in the space and the woodwork is all painted a deep forest green. The contrast is stunning.

I love that they painted the historical tiled ceiling a pale blue and the original bricks are painted in crisp white, maintaining the historic air but at the same time creating a fresh look.

Even the gift items they sell, situated on floor-to-ceiling white shelves are beautifully displayed and carefully selected.

Come for the entire experience. Treat yourself not only to their beautifully prepared and delicious menu but food for your soul as well.

Dillon and Anderson found a space at 300 Occidental Ave. back in 2014 and transformed it themselves (with help from Matt Hoffman, then of Dovetail construction), turning a defunct bank into the multifaceted space it is today.

-BHE

All photos courtesy of The London Plane Website