From Nate Simmons, executive chef at Cicchetti

HOT: Blending your own spices for entrees, salads, even cocktails. We work with World Spice Merchants down in Pike Place Market, and they help us create some fantastic Mediterranean blends for Cicchetti. This ensures freshness, and you know the quality of the ingredients.

LUKEWARM: Pre-made, room-temperature food. If I’m dining at a nice restaurant, I don’t want to feel like I’m eating at a salad bar. Mix my salad to order, please.

FREEZER-BURNED: Pre-toasted bread. It’s crunchy, stale, and ruins formerly tasty food. Help a guy out and toast your bread to order. It’s a small step that makes a big difference. Long live crusty, delicious bread!