That's Cold

The Choco Taco Lives On—At Least in Seattle

Klondike has retired its classic novelty ice cream. Console yourself with a labor-intensive (dare we say, better?) local version.

07/27/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Drinking Policy

Exercise Your Right to Drink at These Seattle Speakeasy-Style Bars

It's the 86th anniversary of Repeal Day, so toast with—what else?—a Prohibition-era tipple.

12/05/2019 By Seattle Met With Annika Lindburg

Fun with Listicles

Ditch the Chilly Weather and Warm Up Inside These Cozy Seattle Bars

Mulled red wine, hot toddies, and bar-adjacent fireplaces make for comfy imbibing.

11/05/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Annika Lindburg

Alfresco Dining

The Seattle Outdoor Patio Hall of Fame

Claim your spot at the city’s rooftops or decks. It’s packed? Industry insiders share how to score a seat (without throwing elbows).

05/29/2019 By Rosin Saez

Libation Listicle

5 Essential Seattle Bars

Think Seattle is all Rainier and aquavit? Well, maybe—but we're home to craft beer and destination cocktails too.

09/21/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

News You Can Booze

New Bar Black Cat Slinks into Belltown

Canon alumni, Dustin Haarstad chef Andrew Cross, along with Paul Blake of Unicorn are opening a watering hole on First Avenue with plenty of old soul.

02/05/2018 By Rosin Saez

Holiday Spirits

5 Winter Cocktails to Warm You

Because in the dark of winter sometimes you need to get a little lit.

11/30/2017 By Stefan Milne

Libation Library

The Canon Cocktail Book Is Here

Ever want to open a craft cocktail bar? Jamie Boudreau offers recipes and tips.

11/01/2016 By Stefan Milne

Behind Bars

5 (More) Questions for the Bartender: Jamie Boudreau

Welcome to our occasional revisiting of Five Questions for the Bartender interview subjects of yesteryear. Starting with the man who can't stop buying bottles of whiskey.

09/11/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week In Restaurant News: Big Names, Big News

No big deal, just new spots from Matt Dillon, Ericka Burke, Joshua Henderson, Dani Cone, and the Marination ladies. And good news for vegans and meat lovers alike.

02/28/2014 By Malcolm Griffes