"Originally an oenophile destination with a laudable Italian-meets-Northwest dinner menu, Dame has evolved into something far more interesting: a “restaurant collective” that highlights different chefs and concepts throughout the week across Dame and its smaller satellite Lil’ Dame. As of October 2023, the residencies include Vietnamese soul food Matta, creative bialys from Bialy Bird, and inspired takes on Mexican cuisine via Chelo. Each style is complemented by Dame’s phenomenal wine curation, whether in the OG Dame’s elegant early-20th Century dining room or Lil’ Dame’s more casual space." - Nathan Williams