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Video: Behind the Scenes of Tonight's Top Chef Episode

A look at all the construction, coordination, and confidentiality that went into the Pike Place Market episode.

12/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

Marley Tomic-Beard Takes Over at Smith

What's she doing there? Tap cocktails, for starters.

12/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Matt's in the Market Sibling Bar Radiator Whiskey Opens in January

Whiskey, smoked meats, and a view of the gentleman's club across the street? Sounds like a recipe for Pike Place Market magic.

12/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Fish and Chips, Frozen Drinks, and Tap Cocktails: Bait Shop Will Open Next Week on Broadway

The latest from Linda Derschang is a maritime bar—complete with knotty pine walls and a seven-foot marlin—located at 606 Broadway East.

12/04/2012 By Christopher Werner

Books and Cooks

Tom Douglas's Cookbook Social: Where Authors and Food Geeks Unite

Knock out some holiday shopping while meeting the talent behind some recently released local cookbooks. Also: snacks.

12/04/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Taco Time

Toi Taco Brings Banh Mi, Noodles, and Yes, Tacos to Westlake

A casual fusion counter assumes the prime piece of real estate at 2134 Westlake Avenue.

12/04/2012 By Christopher Werner

Modernist Herbivores

Michael Natkin of Herbivoracious Joins On with ChefSteps

The software engineer turned vegetarian cookbook author brings his dual talents to Seattle's revolutionary new cooking school.

12/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Boozecentric Holidays

Wednesday Is Repeal Day; Here's Where to Drink

Celebrate your legal right to intoxication with cocktails on tap, drinks under $6, and period attire.

12/04/2012 By Anna Chatilo anna-chatilo

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner

Winter brews are everywhere, a holiday cookie class, an ugly sweater pub crawl... December is most definitely here.

12/03/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Advent Imbibing

It's Back: Rob Roy's Advent Calendar of Cocktails

The bar's alcohol-fueled advent countdown beats the pants off your typical chocolate-filled model.

12/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Patience, Patience

Shanik's Opening Is Slightly Delayed

Issues with kitchen equipment will keep the long-awaited Vij's sibling dark until at least Wednesday.

12/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

'The Mighty Gastropolis: Portland'

The book you’ve been looking to get for the Northwest food connoisseurs on your list? Comes out next week. Here’s why you’ll like it.

12/03/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Shanik finally opens, Bakery Nouveau is coming to Capitol Hill, and new spots from Maria Hines and the McCracken-Tough team.

11/30/2012 By Sabina Cao

Bigger Bar Country

Montana Embarks on Its Much-Needed Expansion

Come January you can enjoy that kegged cocktail while sitting down.

11/30/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Recommended Reading

Nosh Pit Reading List

Vodka with a beer chaser, the history of Manny's, a Seattle empire builder, and Old Bay Seasoning for everyone!

11/30/2012 By Seattle Met Staff

Revamps

A New Menu and Format for Nook

After this weekend, the U District cafe will close for a short time—and return with a menu dedicated solely to its fantastic biscuits.

11/30/2012 By Christopher Werner

Revamps

Thaiku Will Resurface In Phinney Ridge

The actual address isn't public quite yet, but allow us to connect the dots.

11/30/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

Even More New Happy Hours to Try

From brewpubs to wine bars to Renee Erickson's latest, venerable establishments are rolling out the discounts.

11/29/2012 By Christopher Werner

This. Is. Happening.

Shanik Opens on Monday; Cartwheels Ensue

We've waited. And waited. And salivated. Now Vij's Seattle sibling is finally here.

11/29/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

TV Recap

Top Chef Seattle Episode 4: '50s Food Flashback

The chefs head to Canlis, where Seattle's most iconic salad proves one contestant's undoing.

11/29/2012 By Allecia Vermillion