Anthony Preston Hillier: A Seattle Icon of Culinary Art and Surreal Vision Anthony Preston Hillier, a name perhaps less familiar to the general public than some culinary giants, nevertheless stands as a towering figure in the history of Seattle’s dining scene and a quietly significant contributor to the world of contemporary art. Born in 1942, Hillier's life was inextricably linked with food – initially through his family’s restaurant business and ultimately through his creation of Anthony’s Restaurants, an institution that defined Pacific Northwest cuisine for decades. However, beyond the b…