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A beer pong debacle, celebrating quinoa, and horoscopes for food lovers.

01/03/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

Beer Chronicles

Goose Island Now Permanently Pouring in Seattle

The Chicago favorite is now readily available in the 206.

01/03/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Gaba Sushi Opens in Pioneer Square

The quick-casual 24-seat counter brings a unique preparation to Seattle in the form of GABA rice.

01/03/2013 By Christopher Werner

TV Recap

Top Chef Seattle Episode 9: Past Suppers

A glorified clip show still manages to yield some cursed risotto, Bob Kramer badassery, and a gloriously bizarre rant about pickles.

01/03/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Pleasant Walks, Pleasant Talks

The Walrus and Carpenter Picnic Is Back

Tickets are officially on sale for this wintry oyster-eating tradition. And they go fast.

01/02/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar Openings

Four New Places to Drink in 2013

Watering holes that opened amidst the holiday rush.

01/02/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Russian River discontinues local distribution, a major cheese festival discontinues its existence, and McDreamy makes a bid for Tully's.

01/02/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Cavatelli with Golden Chanterelles, Duck Sugo, Duck Liver, and Sage at Altura

Dish #1: Surely you’re not surprised that it’s from Altura.

12/31/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Counting Down

Bar and Restaurant Openings We Await in 2013

Brats and beer. A Japanese gastropub. Whiskey and smoked meat.

12/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Year in Review

2012: The Year in Drinking

The past 12 months brought us a chardonnay shakeup, big-box booze, tons of beer, and some spirit-specific bars.

12/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Oyster BOLT at Wandering Goose

Dish #2: The best sandwich I ate all year.

12/28/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Wish Lists

Five Restaurants Seattle Needs in 2013

Aspiring restaurateurs, take heed.

12/27/2012 By Christopher Werner and Allecia Vermillion

TV Recap

Top Chef Seattle Episode 8: Jalapeno Business

The chefs harvest oysters, consort with the Rat City Rollergirls, and learn the power of a well-made jalapeno popper.

12/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Mussels and Fries at Restaurant Marché

Dish #3: A classic moules-frites you don’t have to cross a pond to savor. Just a Sound.

12/27/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Butterballin'

Seattle's Bakery Boom

A glut of new pastry spots are in the pipeline. Capitol Hill, brace yourself for one buttery New Year.

12/26/2012 By Christopher Werner

Wrapping Up 2012

2012: The Year in Seattle Restaurant Closings

From Avalon to Zesto's, restaurants that bid farewell in the past 12 months.

12/26/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Tis the Season

The Sauced New Year's Drinking Guide 2012

It's not tough to find a bar that's open on New Year's Eve. But here are some spots with no cover charge, plus the establishments that will be waiting for you when you wake up the next day.

12/26/2012 By Anna Chatilo anna-chatilo

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Fried Chicken at Ma’ono Fried Chicken and Whisky

Dish #4 is the best fried chicken you have ever tasted, period.

12/26/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Coming Soon

Kedai Makan Taking Over Taco Gringos on Olive Way

The Malaysian street food outfit will carry on the address's tradition of stellar drinking food.

12/24/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Smoked Paprika Cheddar Croissant at Crumble and Flake

Dish #5: The pastry you wish you were eating this minute.

12/24/2012 By Kathryn Robinson