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Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: Feb 13-19

A bar gathering revolving around beer and bud, a Valentine's outing for dancing duos, and an opportunity to learn about (and drink) champagne.

02/11/2013 By Danielle Zorn

Brew Matters

Would You Drink an IPA Out of This Glass?

Two nationally known brewers helped create a glass designed especially for IPA. We ask a pair of local hop heads whether it could ever replace the humble pint glass (or Solo cup).

02/11/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Japanese Gastropub Miyabi 45th Is About to Open

A soba maven with history at Chez Shea and Harvest Vine serves up elegant plates and plenty of drinks.

02/11/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

How Has Paid Sick Leave Changed Your Restaurant Experience?

When Cherry Street Coffee House added a surcharge to defray the cost of sick employees, big questions began to percolate.

02/11/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups: Week of Feb 4

Bluebird adds beer in Capitol Hill, a popular taco truck goes brick and mortar, and Paratii will close in Ballard.

02/08/2013 By Danielle Zorn

In Closing

Ballard's Paratii Craft Bar Is Closing

And a Japonessa sibling sushi bar is reportedly moving in.

02/08/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

On the Menu

Lamb Popsicles at Shanik

An international border and some major nutritional enhancements distinguish this dish from the famed Vij's original.

02/08/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Hopped Up

New from Outlander: Medicinal Beer, an Ale for the Sexually Challenged

Fremont's one-barrel brewery keeps things weird.

02/08/2013 By Christopher Werner

Recommended Reading

Nosh Pit Reading List

Alaskan Brewing Co. is going green, banning cameras in restaurants, and a history of ice.

02/07/2013 With Seattle Met Staff

Mardi Gras

Where to Let Loose on Mardi Gras

Ten places to barter for beads—or just dine on po'boys, gumbo, and crawfish.

02/07/2013 By Katie Vincent

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Openings

First Look: Inside the Massive Von Trapp's

Beer. Brats. Bocce. Massive fireplaces. Glittering chandeliers. Twelfth Avenue's newest destination is a veritable sensory overload.

02/07/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

TV Recap

Top Chef Seattle Episode 14: Kings of Alaska

Devilish details, Sean Brock, magical underwear, and some bears.

02/07/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Street Eatin'

No More Pods for Wallingford, West Seattle

Issues with a parking lot owner are behind the closures.

02/06/2013 By Christopher Werner

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Capitol Hill's 'rogue' farmers market, national love for Fran's Chocolates, and a shocking change to Costco's famed hot dog and soda combo.

02/06/2013 By Katie Vincent

Love, Love, Love

Valentine's Day Dinners: "Last-Minute Planners"

Still without reservations? Here are some outstanding options in a variety of price ranges.

02/06/2013 By Danielle Zorn

Coming Soon

Row House Cafe Is Building a New Bar

An expansion allows the South Lake Union charmer to beef up its booze program.

02/06/2013 By Christopher Werner

Openings

Von Trapp's Opens This Sunday

A massive German-style beer hall is unleashed on 12th Ave. Time to learn how to play bocce.

02/05/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

El Camión Parks a Brick and Mortar Spot in Ballard

Take a seat. The popular taco truck gets a permanent address with El Camión Adentro.

02/05/2013 By Christopher Werner

Coming Soon

Another Cool Project in Pioneer Square

A home goods and pantry store also gives the neighborhood a new watering hole.

02/05/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

TV Recap

Recap: The Layover's Seattle Episode

Anthony Bourdain's 48 hours in Seattle include oysters with T-Doug, drinking chartreuse with Matt Dillon and Renee Erickson, and messing up the name of one of the biggest chefs in town.

02/05/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

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