Communion R&B
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Long-time local caterer Kristi Brown's (That Brown Girl Cooks) edible ode to the Black community that built the neighborhood showcases her personal cooking achievements and offers a rebuttal to the area's ongoing gentrification and earned her national acclaim within months of opening. Brown serves what she calls "Seattle Soul," bringing together influences from around the city and her own background into her signature black eyed pea hummus, po'mi sandwich mash-up, and a pho-like soup with roasted rib tips. The drinks side is run by Brown's partner and son, Damon Bomar, who looks to the role restaurants played in the Harlem Renaissance as inspiration for the lively vibes he creates at Communion.
Communion is the kind of restaurant with a line out the door, especially on Sundays, which is the only day this place does brunch. Hot tip: Order the shrimp and grits, which is made even more delicious than usual with the addition of the same homemade bloody mary mix used at the bar. Also on deck are Communion classics, like the PTL Wings, Fried Catfish Po’Mi, Better Than Yo Grandma’s Mac & Cheese, and an incredibly buttery cornbread.
Communion’s entry into the Seattle restaurant scene was highly anticipated, and now that they’ve opened their doors, the menu (and vibes) do not disappoint. You’ll have a hard time finding a table on pretty much any night of the week, so plan ahead and make a reservation. While you wait, dive into Chef Kristi Brown’s menu, which is dominated by classic soul food with a twist, each item serving as a nod to all of the many cultures and communities that have influenced her cooking. She’s coined the style “Seattle Soul”, and you can expect a heavy dose of it each and every time you visit.