MariPili Tapas Bar
Day 1: 5-Course Ode to Galicia Tasting Series
Just this past May, Chef Grayson Corrales opened her First Hill eatery on the site of the dearly departed Café Presse, and Seattle Met promptly named it 2022’s “Best Restaurant of the Year.” Infatuation followed suit, naming it to its 2022 Lists of “Best New Restaurants in Seattle” and “Most Exciting Restaurant Openings in America.” This unique restaurant (now a 2024 member of CN Traveler's "Best in Seattle" List) is a heartfelt homage to Chef Corrales’ roots in Galicia, Spain, that autonomous region northwest of the Iberian Peninsula and just atop Portugal. Coming right off a 3-month internship in Spain at the 2-Michelin-Starred restaurant Culler de Pau, Chef Corrales is turning out such dishes as ham and mushroom croquetas, paella tahdig (crisp paella rice served with chorizo spiced shrimp and triple garlic aioli), empanadas de morcilla (blood sausage tart, squash, piquillo peppers), and, of course, octopus. Leave room for the churros or the Manchego cheesecake as well! “A place where everything succeeds,” raves Seattle Met. No wonder Chef Corrales is now a 2024 James Beard "Best Chef: NW & Pacific" Semi-Finalist!
About the Host:
Grayson Corrales
Chef/Owner
A Washington native, Galician Chef Grayson Corrale staged at Galicia’s 2-Michelin-Starred Culler de Pau and previously served as a pastry chef at James Beard Award-Winning JuneBaby. In 2024, she was named a James Beard “Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific” Semi-Finalist.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Tapas Bite Trio
cucumber salad | sea urchin flan | dungeness crab churro
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Judías Verdes a la Gallega
green bean, potato, egg
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Bacallau á Mariñeira
pan seared lingcod, herbed manchego gnocchi, snap pea
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Cochinillo con Fabada
sous vide suckling pig, giant white bean, chorizo, pork broth
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Chulas de Calacú
galician pumpkin donut, smoked cheesecake, spiced dulce de leche
MariPili Tapas Bar
1117 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the chef will provide substitutions for the following critical food allergies/dietary restrictions: vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten, dairy, fish, shellfish, nuts, and/or mushrooms. The chef will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
