We've made Le Petit Cochon a regular stop on our rotation of Seattle restaurants. Chef Derek Ronspies has a wit and whimsy to his cooking as well as top-notch French technique. We especially enjoy his "Offal Dinners" which feature nose to tail selections from a particular breed of animal from a particular local farm. Chef's locavore philosophy and carnivore tendencies are a delightful pairing. The restaurant is tucked into the second floor of a corner in the funky Fremont neighborhood -- parking can be a challenge-- and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Service is always attentive though there have been a few stumbles, like the night that the Offal Dinner was paired with a small but VERY loud jazz combo, and the suddenly and regrettably trendy choice to not offer artificial sweetners for coffee -- an issue for diabetics. But cocktails are strong, the wine list surprising, and the food EXCELLENT.