Oeno Files

Sir-Mix-A-Lot Will Judge the Iron Vintner Challenge

Who knew? The "Baby Got Back" rapper apparently gets sprung on food and wine pairings.

06/18/2013 By Julie H. Case

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 19–25

Tons of rosé, cooking with Jim Drohman, and a food bank-inspired culinary competition.

06/17/2013 By Brianna Lantz

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Darek Betz

"Thirteen years working in the bar scene, you see a lot of shenanigans."

06/17/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Awesome News

Parfait Ice Cream Is Opening a Shop (and Patisserie!) in Ballard

Ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cakes, ice cream-filled profiteroles, and fancy push pops? Sweet.

06/17/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic’s Notebook

What Happens When Ezell Stephens’ Sweet Potato Pie Meets Full Tilt Ice Cream?

Heaven, that’s what—now available by the pint at Heaven Sent Fried Chicken.

06/17/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups: Week of June 10

More big-box liquor locations in Washington, another French restaurant departs Madison Valley, T-Doug's cooking school, and Jason Stratton spills the location of his new restaurant.

06/14/2013 By Shelly Le

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Distillery Tastings this Saturday at The Foundry

Sample over 40 local spirits this weekend with Proof Washington in SoDo.

06/14/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

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Grilling the Butchers

We asked local butchers—what do you like to put on the ­barbecue?

06/14/2013 By Cassandra Callan

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Slide Show: Seattle’s Best French Fries

06/14/2013

Mounting Anticipation

It's Official: Capitol Cider Is Open

Gluten-free pub food, hard-to-find ciders, beer aplenty, and an oil portrait of John Adams? Clearly this is a big deal.

06/14/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Recommended Reading

Nosh Pit Reading List

The controversy of the term "mixologist" and the game-changing potential of crickets as a protein source.

06/13/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Freebies

Two Food Freebies Happening in June

Free sushi at Blue C and free entrees at Pearl and Koral.

06/13/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Yep, Summer Is Here

Five Dinner Series to Put on the Calendar

Okay, technically one isn't a series. But check out that chef lineup.

06/13/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Oyster Edition

Because when oysters are only a dollar or two, you can’t help but order double.

06/12/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Farmers Markets

New Comedy Web Series Skewers Seattle's Farmers Markets

...In a loving way, of course. The pilot episode went live today.

06/12/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

High Hogs

BB Ranch Is Auctioning Off a Marijuana-Fed Pig

Time to start the bidding.

06/12/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Apple Adventures

Two Beers Brewing Launches a Cider Company

The latest chapter in Washington's cider resurgence: A new cidery inside Seattle city limits.

06/12/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: For A Song's Caliche Lake Vineyard Riesling

Washington's newest growing region delivers an irresistible riesling.

06/12/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

Life's Great Questions

Why Are So Many Breweries Opening in Ballard?

Meet the eight new breweries (and two stalwarts) driving the beering of Ballard.

06/11/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Quality Time

Where to Play Games With Dad on Father's Day

We're talking about the sort of games that allow for simultaneous beer consumption.

06/11/2013 By Cassandra Callan