Coming Soon (Very Soon)

Il Corvo Returns for New Year's Eve

The crazy-popular pasta shop opens officially January 7 in its new space. Sneak a preview as you ring in the new year.

12/18/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner

It's a quiet couple of days as the holidays ramp up, but there's still opportunity to party like it's the end of days. Oh, wait...

12/17/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Imbibing Agenda

A New Monthly Cocktail Competition at Vessel

Barman turned spirits guy Andrew Bohrer is marshaling the city's best for a monthly display of showmanship.

12/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

First Look: Maria Hines's Agrodolce

The third restaurant in the Hines portfolio, an ode to southern Italy and Sicily, opens on December 21 in Fremont.

12/17/2012 By Christopher Werner

Slideshow

First Look: Agrodolce

12/17/2012

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Bucatini Amatriciana at Rione XIII

Dish #10 is one fine, feisty pasta.

12/17/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

Rover's bids adieu, new drinking destinations in Fremont and Capitol Hill, and coming-soon cafes from MOHAI and Heavy Restaurant Group.

12/14/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Why Not, It's Friday

Why Yes, That IS a Tattoo of a Dancing Ivar's Clam

A lifelong Ivar's fan makes a permanent declaration of love.

12/14/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Here's the Scoop

Holly Smith's Poco Carretto Gelato Is Still Available After all

The former farmers market staple can still be found at Cafe Juanita in Kirkland.

12/14/2012 By Christopher Werner

Preapocalyptic Festivities

Where to Drink (and Eat) on Doomsday

It's the end of the world as we know it. Or so say the Mayans (and, technically, REM). Here's where you can toast our impending negation.

12/14/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Recommended Reading

Nosh Pit Reading List

The evils of grapefruit, a dangerous holiday punch, and the "best" food inventions of 2012.

12/13/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Bar Openings

The Augustus Opens This Week in Fremont

This new neighborhood watering hole is a real sausage fest.

12/13/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

TV Recap

Top Chef Seattle Episode 6: Even the Famous Come Home

Marilyn Hagerty encounters her first tamale and Chris Pratt says funny stuff.

12/13/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Tis the Season

Christmas Dinner in Seattle, Part II

Dress to the nines for these swank holiday options.

12/13/2012 By Danielle Zorn

10, 9, 8, 7, 6...

New Year's Eve Feasts

Ring in 2013 with oysters on the half shell, muscovy duck, or a molten chocolate torte—and champagne, of course.

12/12/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

These Are a Few of My...

Favorite Things: Bastille Sommelier Kristen Young

On sommeliers and snobbery, up-and-coming Washington wine regions, grower Champagne, and the joys of Ezell's spicy chicken and Cremant rosé.

12/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Another nod for Tom Douglas, a boozy spin on the 12 Days of Christmas, and cheap takeout at Mamnoon.

12/12/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Tis the Season

Nosh Pit Gift Guide: Sweet, Savory, Salty

You should already know what to buy your nearest and dearest. Here are some small, edible luxuries for everyone else.

12/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Barrio, Purple, Lot No. 3 Team Plan a New Cafe in Woodinville

It's not another Purple, but it is a few doors down.

12/11/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Shift Change

Michael Gifford Takes Over at How to Cook a Wolf

Ethan Stowell brought back his former Union sous to open Ballard Pizza Company. Now you'll find him up the hill.

12/11/2012 By Allecia Vermillion