Diners come to Earth & Ocean for the restaurant’s playful spin on classic dishes that explode with color, and tantalize the taste buds with interesting flavors.

Chef Ryan Loo bring his personality into play by incorporating international spices like curry, dried chilies, flavored salts, lavender and even tropical essences with the seasonal and indigenous ingredients of the Pacific Northwest.

But it’s his dessert that stun with their innovation, decadence and deliciousness!

Summer options include:

* Strawberry Champagne Gelee with a Lemon Financier

* Goat Cheese and Citrus Bombe swimming in a Summer Fruit Broth

* Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Nut Torte with Fresh Raspberries

* and an Espresso Crème Caramel with a Macadamia Nut Crunch

Indulging never tasted so good!

Carnation’s Dog Mountain Farm has invited Earth & Ocean chef Ryan Loo to cook at their upcoming Farm Dinner on Saturday, June 25. True to his Hawaiian roots, Chef Loo is rocking it out Luau-style, using Dog Mountain’s fresh, in-season Pacific Northwest bounty. Wines from Tefft Cellars to accompany.

The menu includes:

Sweet onions, smoked goat and salmon and Hawaiian salt

“Oysters and pearls,” Tomato essence, kaffir lime, lemon and soy pearls

Mini kalua goat “lau lau”

“Squid luau,” kale and coconut milk

“Lomi” salmon with sweet onions

“Cherries jubilee,” Goat cheese and lemon panna cotta and tarragon

The dinner is $100 per person, and includes wine and a tour of the farm. Make your reservations here.

Looking to woo? Head to the W Seattle for Earth & Ocean’s “Be My Valentine” dinner on Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12.

Highlights include:

• Carrot Ginger Potage with Taggiasca Olive Panzanella and Feta Foam

• Foie Gras Terrine with Smoked Prune, Banana Croquette and Cocoa Balsamic Gastrique

• Eye of the Rib Eye with Beluga Lentils, Horseradish Jus and Truffle

• La Vie en Rose, a Red Velvet Torte with Raspberry Rose Cream and Profiterole

Cost is $70 per person (not including tax and gratuity) with an optional wine pairing for $30. Call 206.264.6060 for reservations.

The dinner’s this weekend were a success with many filmmakers, movers and shakers in attendance, including the people behind Choke, Circumstance,  Superheroes and Prairie Love.