One Last Word

Remembering Legendary Barman Murray Stenson

He dusted off a long-forgotten cocktail recipe and put Seattle at the forefront of a movement. But that was only part of why we loved Murray.

09/23/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Name TBD

Several of the town's culinary heavyhitters have big plans, but no names.

03/27/2015 By Caroline Ferguson and Jeanny Rhee

Shifts & Shakeups

The Past Few Weeks in Restaurant News: Queen Tea

To paraphrase a recently closed coffee shop, Shifts and Shakeups does not require explanation, only documentation.

01/09/2015 By Caroline Ferguson

Game Changers

Zig Zag's the Last Word: An Oral History

How a little bar called Zig Zag Cafe and a guy named Murray Stenson helped instigate the nation’s cocktail renaissance.

12/01/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Best of the City

The 25 Best Cocktails in Seattle

Here are the stories of the city’s best drinks, from classic and pre-Prohibition to tiki and mescal—and the bibulous talent behind them.

11/30/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 30–August 5

This week: Drink beer at the site of Bruce Lee's funeral, or let Taichi Kitamura regale you with albacore.

07/29/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Literary Ventures

Hemingway-themed gastropub Bottle and Bull is coming to Kirkland, Thoreau-named wine pop-up Walden takes over Little Uncle's space in Pioneer Square, and more.

07/25/2014 By Ezra Parter

Coming Soon

Downtown's New Elysian Bar Sounds Pretty Damn Great

The hiring of Murray Stenson was the first clue that the brewery's latest project isn't a pub.

04/14/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

The Week in Restaurant News: Murray's Back!

Murray Stenson is tending bar at Il Bistro, and Ethan Stowell and Renee Erickson both open tiny new places.

09/27/2013 By Malcolm Griffes

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups: Week of Mar 25

Updates on Murray Stenson and Tom Douglas's new fusion restaurant, Epic Ales expands into a Gastropod, and big cocktail news for Pike Place Market.

03/29/2013 By Erica Thompson

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Have a hand in the James Beard Awards, get your hands on one elusive beer, and a handy guide to Malts and Milkshakes.

12/19/2012 By Danielle Zorn

MurrayAid

The Blur Ball: A Big MurrayAid Milestone Happens Sunday

Fundraisers are still happening around the globe, but Sunday marks the biggest, most elaborate of them all. And tickets are just $35.

11/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Blur Watch

The Latest on Murray and MurrayAid

This week: more fundraisers, more answers from the doctors, and "Murr-chandise."

11/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Murray

A Quick Update on MurrayAid

Stenson has a heart valve operation in his future and his fans have contributed nearly $30,000 so far. And the fundraisers haven't even begun.

10/25/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Local brewers bring home medals, Starbucks expands to India, and a model debuts of the planned basketball arena...made out of butter.

10/24/2012 By Danielle Zorn

MurrayAid

A Heart Condition Sidelines Murray Stenson

Seattle's legendary bartender is uninsured, unable to ply his trade, and might need major surgery. And his many fans are stepping up to assist.

10/22/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Year in Review

2011: The Year in Drinking

12/30/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Booze News

Murray Stenson Joins Canon Crew

The legendary barman surfaces.

10/17/2011 By Seattle Met Staff

Imbibing Agenda

Upcoming Drinking Events: More Bastille Day, Murray Stenson Back Behind the Bar

Plus: Kirkland Uncorked, beers in Phinney Ridge, and a very cool herbal infusion class.

07/11/2011

Imbibing Agenda

Upcoming Drinking Events: Murray at Oliver’s, Syncline tasting, Two Beers in a Can

Lots of boozy options over the next seven days.

06/16/2011