BEACON HILL
Beacon Hill blog reports that Cutlery on Wheels will be at The Station coffee shop this Saturday from 10 to 4 sharpening knives, tools, and more (but no lawnmower blades).

CAPITOL HILL
Oddfellows is offering three types of hot chocolate this winter, one of which features Dr. McGillicuddy’s Mentholmint Schnapps. Called the Frost Reviver #2, it joins two nonalcoholic siblings—classic and Mexican style—in warming up ice-skaters after a day on the new (and temporary) Cal Anderson Skating Rink, open December 6–24.

Pike Street Fish Fry is offering free boats of fries and $2 New Belgium beers for Free Fry Friday, which takes place this week.

DOWNTOWN
Need to satisfy a Twilight-obsessed friend, but maybe you don’t want to remember the experience later? Head to Sazerac before the movie for some special Twilight-themed cocktails. There are five: New Moon, Breaking Dawn, Eclipse, the Edward, and the Jacob. Try at least one of each for best results. Later, just nod—if that doesn’t hurt too much—when your friend asks if you had a good time

Available now until November 30, Morton’s The Steakhouse is offering a special three-course menu for $45. It’s not available on their regular menu, so get the e-certificate for a salad, filet mignon, and double chocolate mousse.

SNOQUALMIE
The Salish Lodge recently installed an apiary, and the honey produced is being used on items like honey-glazed breast of duck and grilled salmon with honey glaze infused with Madagascar vanilla. The honey will also show up in Thanksgiving menu items—pumpkin pie, please! These fall items are a limited release and a preview of the extent to which honey will be incorporated when production gets into full swing next year.

WEST SEATTLE
Spring Hill brings fried chicken back to its menu, on Mondays starting December 5. The Hawaiian-themed pop-up, called “Ma’ono” offers chicken in four styles: original, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Dinners are $49 for two and $98 for four, reservations (necessary) can be made online or by phone at 206-935-1075.

EVERYWHERE
Shiro Kashiba, of Shiro’s Sushi Restaurant, released his memoir this week. The book tells Shiro’s life story and how he ended up pioneering the sushi scene in Seattle (and America). Look for Seattle Met’s review in our December issue.

Don’t want to spend a day cooking a turkey? Don’t want to spend hours finding a place that will feed you on Thanksgiving? We did the legwork for you and present restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner, so pick one now and avoid stress and—let’s hope—oven fires later.