Best Restaurants

Closings

And So the Farewell to Sambar Begins

Novo Fogo is putting on a Brazilian-themed sendoff to the Ballard bar and its resident barman.

09/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Rumba Opens Tonight; Here's What to Drink

The bar's dedication to rum spans single-island versions, rhum agricole, and punches aplenty.

09/14/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Today in Smackdowns: Oregon vs. Washington Riesling

Wild Ginger's end-of-summer showdown pits the country's largest riesling producer (that would be us) against the upstart to the south.

09/13/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Hunting for Snipes Mountain

What's so special about the state's second-smallest AVA?

09/12/2012 By Julie H. Case

Sporting Gestures

Arena Mastermind Chris Hansen Wants to Buy You a Beer

Seattle City Council has green-lighted Hansen's grand plan. Beers of gratitude will flow Thursday at F.X. McRory's.

09/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Hair of the Dog

A Small Preview of Brunch at Canon

Further proof that Jamie Boudreau is an alcohol-loving kid in a man's body: The bar's morning menu will celebrate sugary cereal milk.

09/11/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coffee Talk

Three New Destinations for Coffee, Tea, and More

It's an exciting couple of weeks ahead for the caffeine crowd.

09/10/2012 By Christopher Werner

Booze in a Box

The Next Wave of Mega Liquor Stores Arrives

Total Wine and More expands to Tukwila, a giant beer store makes inroads in Renton, and Bevmo! sets its sights on a Ballard address.

09/07/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

The Hideout Brings in a Bunch of Rockstar Bartenders

Mixers from Canon, Vessel, Smith, and more are dropping by throughout September.

09/06/2012 By Christopher Werner

Coming Soon

Capitol Hill Will Get a 24-Hour 5 Point Cafe Sibling

Two big names in Capitol Hill nocturnal happenings are teaming up for a new diner and lounge.

09/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Washington Cider Week Starts Saturday

This beverage gets more popular every year. So get over those memories of Woodchuck and come taste the local versions.

09/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Hop Happenings

Attention Seattle: Fresh Hop Beer Is Back

It's harvest season in Yakima's hop fields, which means a special once-a-year Washington beer will start flowing from local taps.

09/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Athletic Supporters

UW Football: There Will Be Beer

The Huskies have bid farewell to the days of dry football games, at least for a season. Here's where, and how, to drink at the CLink.

08/31/2012 By Carter Haaland

Openings

First Look: Vessel

One of the best cocktail bars in the city is reborn, after a 20-month absence, in a sleek new space.

08/30/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Best of the City

Best Bars 2011

We’ve spent the last two years living and breathing local bars, interviewing bartenders and business owners, studying the cocktail canon, and sipping way too many stiff drinks to count.

08/30/2012

Insider's Guide

The Citizen’s Guide to Seattle Beer

In anticipation of this month’s beer bacchanalia, Seattle Beer Week, here’s an insider’s guide to the best of the new brews.

08/29/2012

Oeno Files

The Price of Award-Winning Wine

Sticker shock: Turns out Washington wine is a real value.

08/29/2012 By Julie H. Case

Delayed Gratification

Vessel Really, Truly, and Seriously Opens Tonight

The long-lost cocktail lounge resurfaces at Seventh and Olive. Cartwheels are appropriate.

08/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Eastside Beer News

Bellevue Brewing Opens This Fall

These guys know how to make beer...and they're doing it in a massive new hangout space.

08/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Construction Nearly Complete at Q Nightclub

Have a peek at the progress.

08/24/2012 By Christopher Werner