Wine, Beer, & Cocktails

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: Madame Rue at Quoin

“Drinking should be fun. I think sometimes in the modern day we’ve lost sight of that.”

09/20/2016 By Stefan Milne

Opening Dispatch

Rob Roy Sibling Beer Bar No Anchor Is Officially Open in Belltown

A gently nautical haven for beer, properly served and food that's way cooler than what you were expecting.

09/19/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Hopped Up

Here You Go: A Year's Worth of New Seattle Breweries

Probably there’s one in your neighborhood.

09/15/2016 By Stefan Milne

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Kerloo Cellars Syrah Blue Mountain Vineyard Walla Walla Valley

Ryan Crane's latest syrah drinks like a wine twice its price.

09/13/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: Rosé Slushy at Revolution Wine Bar

Rosé spikes a childhood favorite into a grownup refresher.

09/02/2016 By Stefan Milne

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: The Foreign National Cocktail

Extra-tart orange juice gives a culinary twist to Foreign National's namesake.

08/30/2016 By Stefan Milne

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Soos Creek Sundance Red Wine Columbia Valley 2013

A perfect example of the best of Washington wine—small quantities, high quality, and exceptionally well priced.

08/23/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Hopped Up

The Other, Other Summer Beer: Saison Season

"Summer beers have almost become so dumbed down that people are searching for more in their flavor."

08/18/2016 By Stefan Milne

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Kerloo Cellars Majestic Red Wine Columbia Valley 2014

A Rhone-style blend well below the typical price range.

08/09/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Secret Squirrel Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2012

For wine lovers, the hunt for significantly underpriced bottles never ends. Here's the latest find.

07/26/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: Radiator Whiskey’s the Water Line

Lift your spirits before a market stroll, or a trip to the intersection-adjacent gentleman’s club.

07/14/2016 By Stefan Milne

Critic's Notebook

Hey, Look Which Seattle Restaurants Have the Best Wine Lists

According to Wine Spectator’s 2016 Restaurant Awards

07/14/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Cadence Coda Red Wine Red Mountain 2014

Great Red Mountain wine isn't usually this affordable.

07/12/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Casa Smith Cervo Barbera Northridge Vineyard Wahluke Slope 2014

The new project from Charles Smith is utterly irresistible.

06/28/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: The Flying Colours at Bar Melusine

Sip on this summery vermouth and bruleed grapefruit beverage. This concoction passes with...well, you know.

06/28/2016 By Stefan Milne

Hopped Up

Odin Just Bought Hilliard's

Anyone looking for a brewery space in Ballard?

06/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Weekly Wine Pick: Idilico Garnacha Yakima Valley 2013

To open this bottle is to understand why grenache is an up-and-coming variety in the state.

06/14/2016 By Sean P. Sullivan

Pour

Beer in a Can: Seattle's Summer Drink of Choice

This humble receptacle has quietly crossed over from craft novelty to warm-weather drinking staple.

06/13/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Looking Fresh

Rudy's Barbershop to Open (and Serve Beer) in Pioneer Square

Get a buzz on with a buzz cut at Rudy's eighth Seattle location.

06/07/2016 By Darren Davis

Vitamin R-efined

Rainier Beer Will Once Again Be Made in Washington

Seattle’s oldest beer hasn’t been brewed here for 13 years. Now it's back…kinda.

05/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion