Eat & Drink

Coming Soon

Top Pot Plans First Ballard Outpost

A cafe will open at the Ballard Blocks in June.

04/23/2012 By Christopher Werner

Still Life

Lessons and Winners from Seattle’s First Ginvitational

A local gin aficionado wants to raise awareness of the best versions coming out of Oregon and Washington.

04/23/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic’s Notebook

The Waiter Who Assumed I Didn’t Want My Leftovers

Reality check, please: Should he have asked first?

04/23/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

Asian food and microbrews in lower Queen Anne, several notable shutters, and new spring menus take root.

04/20/2012 By Brandon L. Bye

Imbibing Agenda

Three Worthy Booze Updates (Okay, One is Technically Booze-Free)

San Francisco bartender Brooke Arthur visits Bastille, Moe Bar streams Coachella, and Rachel’s Ginger Beer goes growlette.

04/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Mod Pizza Also On Board for the Armory at Seattle Center

"The ink on the lease is just drying."

04/20/2012 By Christopher Werner

Coming Soon

Korean Restaurant Cha:n Opening at Pike Place Market

Small plates, Korean flavors, Western techniques—this sounds mighty promising.

04/20/2012

Popups

Geraldine’s Counter, Skelly and the Bean Host Bo Ramen Popup

Ramen obsessives, this one’s for you.

04/20/2012 By Christopher Werner

Street Eatin'

Food Trucks Galore at Next 50 Opening Day

Including—get excited—Street Donuts.

04/19/2012 By Christopher Werner

Closings

The Culinary Prescience of Soon-to-Shutter Chez Shea

It’s still a romantic place for dinner, but the Pike Place Market restaurant foreshadowed several Seattle dining trends.

04/19/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Ian Cargill

This barman makes good drinks well and well drinks good at both Tini Bigs and Vito’s.

04/19/2012 By Brandon L. Bye

Earth Day Eats

Four Places to Eat and Drink on Earth Day

Plenty of Seattle restaurants are local and sustainable; a few have decided to go extra eco–friendly on April 22.

04/19/2012 By Jessie Wesley

Food News Roundup

Neighborhood Food News: Brunch, Biscuits, Free Food, and Cheap Beer

Plus: Asparagus season hits, Seattle stadiums step up their food offerings, and more.

04/18/2012 By Brandon L. Bye

Wine Wednesday

Reds, Whites, and Rites of Spring

Release weekends pop up across the state.

04/18/2012 By Julie H. Case

Imbibing Agenda

On Thursday Beer Is $1 at Marination Station

There’s free dessert, too.

04/18/2012 By Christopher Werner

Street Eatin'

Coming Soon: Urban Nomad Food Truck

A set of wheels serving pasta of all the stripes.

04/18/2012 By Christopher Werner

Coming Soon

Street Treats Joins the Gang at Seattle Center House

In the form of an ice cream cart.

04/17/2012 By Christopher Werner

On the Menu

Seattle Is Sweet on Momofuku Milk Bar

Christina Tosi’s cerealcentric treats are inspiring some seriously tempting local desserts.

04/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Still Life

A Big "Well Done" to Washington Distilleries

Two local purveyors of craft booze bring home a well-respected industry award.

04/17/2012 By Brandon L. Bye