Drinking Culture

The Psychology of a Shot and a Beer

Beer back. Boilermaker. Whatever you call it, it's what people want to drink after work.

03/28/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Road Trips

Three Food Events Absolutely Worth a Drive

Mark your calendars, keep an eye on ticket sales, and make plans to head north...or south this summer.

03/27/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

The Week in Happy Hour: Oysters and Meat Galore

Plus: There's whiskey to be had at Boka.

03/27/2013 By Christopher Werner

Croissant Chronicles

Fuji Bakery: Toying with Our Emotions

The new flagship might need another two months to open, but there's plenty of activity happening inside.

03/27/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Street Eatin'

Maximus Minimus Returns

The pig is parking at 2121 Westlake Avenue, at least to start.

03/27/2013 By Christopher Werner

Article

Best Bars 2013

40 Seattle bars where the adventurous food is as sophisticated as the artisanal cocktails

03/27/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Article

The Perks of Being a Regular

03/27/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Article

The Rise of the Restobar

Early movers in the restobar scene combined adventurous menus with sophisticated booze.

03/27/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Article

Where to Eat Now: In a Bar!

40 Seattle bars where the adventurous food is as sophisticated as the artisanal cocktails

03/27/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Article

Best Bars 2013 Directory

A directory of 40 Seattle bars where the food is as sophisticated as the cocktails.

03/27/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Best of the City

Best Bars 2013

Introducing 40 spots where the adventurous food on the plates is as sophisticated as the artisanal cocktails and encyclopedic selections of beer and wine.

03/27/2013

Burgers & Pinball

First Look: Full Tilt Ice Cream Sibling Highscore Burgers

The offbeat (and awesome) ice creamery opens a burger joint in Redmond...with plenty of games.

03/26/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Street Eatin'

New Food Truck: Papa Bois

The tropical menu mashes Caribbean and Southeast Asian flavors.

03/26/2013 By Christopher Werner

Ticket Giveaweay

Win Tickets to the BevMo! and Bacardi Cocktail Classic

The drinking superstore is holding an invite-only cocktail competition to celebrate the new Ballard location.

03/26/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Slideshow

Slide Show: Inside Redmond's Highscore Burgers

03/26/2013

Coming Soon

Rachel's Ginger Beer Is Opening in Pike Place Market

The former Seattle's Best space will become a gingery combination of soda fountain and bar.

03/25/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: Mar 27–Apr 2

Eastlake eateries organize one tasty evening, Washington cask brewers unite, and bartenders put a bird on it.

03/25/2013 By Erica Thompson

Holiday Feasting

The Easter Brunch List 2013

Easter brunch. Passover dinners. Egg hunts. Here's what we know...

03/25/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Notebook

What the Heck is a 'Barstaurant'?

A major trend Seattle food lovers should know about. But please...you’ve gotta help us come up with a better name.

03/25/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Coming Soon(ish)

A Quick Update on Tom Douglas's Tanaka-San

T-Doug's constellation of Via6 eateries will include an Asian fusion restaurant with a familiar face in the kitchen.

03/22/2013 By Allecia Vermillion