Shannon Galusha is the man behind Bastille Cafe and Bar in Ballard/Seattle. And what a fantastic place it is. As we were doing headshots of him, for his image stock, I asked him how business was doing in his first six months open. “There’s an hour wait almost every day,” he said. And that’s impressive for Seattle, as you can tell that this place isn’t cheap. This is a place where you go to splurge. And the restaurant isn’t tiny, either. They have a ton of tables. Also, Seattle diners are pretty picky. They don’t revisit a place that’s expensive unless it’s got good food and good atmosphere.
Shannon is delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with him, taking his pictures, and, while waiting, snapping a few shots of the interior.
Rick and I plan to go there in the not-to-distant future!
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Sounds like a great place!
Jackie, these are sooo great! I loved the shot of the booths… I don’t know how you make something so simple look so good!
That place looks so rustic. Those shades of golden lighting with dark wood always makes me happy. If Bastille wasn’t 2000 miles away, I’d definitely visit.
Thanks for your comment. It’s nice to know you still visit the old place - ha! I just wanted to wish you and Rick a great holiday. All the best to you in 2010. Cheers!