Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Two highly anticipated eateries open, Shanik eyes early December, and a new brewery sets up in Redmond.

10/05/2012 By Sabina Cao

Shift Change

The Whereabouts of Much-Acclaimed Baker Andrew Meltzer

The Columbia City Bakery founder has left his post at Stopsky's. His replacement has quite the colorful baking resume.

10/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Freebies

Happening Right Now: Free Coffee at Marination Ma Kai

The newest Marination outpost is open at last.

10/04/2012 By Christopher Werner

On the Menu

Seattle Biscuit Company Uses Oola in Its Bourbon Bread Pudding

Biscuits get boozed-up in this creative dessert from the new food truck.

10/04/2012 By Christopher Werner

Cameo Appearances

Molly Moon's Shop, Truck, and Dog Are In a Hip-Hop Video

Local duo Brothers from Another release the video to their track "Molly Moon."

10/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Bartenders spill their favorite watering holes, lunchtime gets cheaper at 8oz. Burger Bar, and Hilliard's throws a birthday bash.

10/03/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Tea Parties

The Northwest Tea Festival Returns This Weekend

It's the most widely consumed beverage in the world, next to water. So put down your Americano and get an education on tea.

10/03/2012 By Ana Sofia Knauf

Stalking Top Chef

The 'Top Chef' Seattle Tease Continues

The locally shot season premieres November 7. Here are two video previews.

10/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Former Chez Shea Chef Plans "Japanese Gastropub" in Wallingford

Miyabi 45th will serve Mutsuko Soma's amazing soba noodles.

10/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

New Places to Eat and Drink in University Village

Vegan comfort food, customized Tazo tea, green juice, and wood-fired pizza.

10/02/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Democratic Drinking

Where to Watch the Presidential Debate

Among the many decisions awaiting you this political season: where to drink when Obama and Romney lock down. Here's what local bars have on offer.

10/02/2012 By Christopher Werner

Majorly Exciting

Meeru Dhalwala's Shanik Readies for an Early December Open

One of the year's most anticipated new restaurants is raising funds with some value-added gift certificates.

10/02/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

First Look: Marination Ma Kai

The latest addition to the Marination enterprise is a seaside spot with a killer patio and enticing new offerings (i.e. boozy shave ice and breakfast sliders).

10/02/2012 By Christopher Werner

Slideshow

Slide Show: Marination Ma Kai in West Seattle

10/02/2012

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner

This week: Hitchcock's chef serves up a modern Spanish-themed dinner, tea enthusiasts storm Fisher Pavilion, and whiskey equals dinner at Mulleady's.

10/01/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Openings

First Look: The Wandering Goose

Heather Earnhardt brings southern-inspired fare (including lots of biscuits) to 15th Avenue.

10/01/2012 By Christopher Werner

Booze Books

Barman Andrew Bohrer's New Book: The Best Shots You've Never Tried

"Much like trying to be cool is the least cool, avoiding douche-dom at all costs is douchey."

10/01/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

The Five Most Decadent Appetizers in Seattle

Rich, gooey, colossally decadent: These five appetizers scream 'Welcome to comfort food season!'

10/01/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Openings

Slide Show: Britt's Pickles Opens in Pike Place Market

Pickles aplenty, plucked straight from the barrel (and also sold by the jar).

09/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Slideshow

Slide Show: Britt's Pickles in the Market

09/28/2012