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Still Life

Letterpress Distilling Readies SoDo Facility

The small batch spirit maker will produce limoncello, vodka, and gin to start.

01/05/2012 By Christopher Werner

Soft Drink Randomness

Pagliacci Gets A Ridiculously Fancy Coke Machine

The Coke Freestyle machine that caused a media uproar last spring arrives on Broadway.

01/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Another Place to Drink

Mioposto Adds a Pocket Bar

Mt. Baker gets some much-needed cocktails. Also: happy hour.

01/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Year in Review

2011: The Year in Drinking

12/30/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Freebies

Chino’s Tiki (Mug) Tuesdays

Bring in your tacky tiki mug. Get a free drink.

12/29/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

Tavern Law’s Ian Cargill Moves On

Find him at his own private bar inside circus-themed Shorty’s.

12/28/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings, Closings, Re-Openings

The Weekend in Beer Bar News

The Publican’s opening is semi-imminent, Uber Tavern will close..temporarily.

12/27/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Alcohol-Fueled Productivity

The Best Bars For Getting Work Done

Eight spots where both drinks and wifi flow freely.

12/23/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

NYE 2011

New Year’s Eve Parties

Boozy bashes for ringing it in right.

12/21/2011 By Allie Oosta

Seattle Bar Openings

First Look: Macleod’s Scottish Pub

The scotch and cocktail destination opens December 21 on the southern end of Ballard Ave.

12/20/2011 By Christopher Werner

Happy Hour

Chino’s Rolls Out Happy Hour

Bargains on tiki drinks and LA-style street food, Sunday through Thursday.

12/20/2011 By Christopher Werner

Still Life

Introducing Captive Spirits, Ballard’s New Microdistillery

Big Gin, a particularly vibrant juniper juice, will be available in March.

12/19/2011 By Christopher Werner

Holiday Boozing

Holiday Drinking Guide 2011

Which watering holes are open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day? We got on the horn to find out.

12/16/2011 By Stephanie Rubesh

Still Life

Released: Oola’s Hot Pepper Vodka

An early cold snap means an extra-limited supply.

12/15/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Belgianfest Tickets, Amaro, and Holiday Cocktail Tutelage

Mark your calendar and prepare to meet your maker.

12/14/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Closings

Ballard’s Fu Kun Wu and Thaiku Will Close December 23

Farewell to the offbeat cocktail bar beloved by Esquire magazine.

12/13/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Distillery Watch

Fremont Mischief Brings a Playful-Yet-Serious Spirit to the Ship Canal Corridor

Are you sick of the puns yet?

12/12/2011 By Brian Colella