Food News Roundup

Neighborhood Food News: New Breakfast and Lunch Spots

Plus: Thaiku auctioning decor, B&O isn’t closing—yet, and more.

12/21/2011 By Brian Colella

NYE 2011

New Year’s Eve Parties

Boozy bashes for ringing it in right.

12/21/2011 By Allie Oosta

Critic's Notebook

Top 10 Dishes of 2011: Cuoco Bistecca

12/21/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Matters

All-Day Breakfast Sandwiches at Homegrown

All day, and every day.

12/20/2011 By Christopher Werner

Slideshow

First Look: Macleod’s Scottish Pub

12/20/2011

Seattle Bar Openings

First Look: Macleod’s Scottish Pub

The scotch and cocktail destination opens December 21 on the southern end of Ballard Ave.

12/20/2011 By Christopher Werner

Critic's Notebook

Top 10 Dishes of 2011: Cascina Spinasse Tajarin

12/20/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Happy Hour

Chino’s Rolls Out Happy Hour

Bargains on tiki drinks and LA-style street food, Sunday through Thursday.

12/20/2011 By Christopher Werner

Critic's Notebook

New Year’s Eve Dinners

It’s on a Saturday this year, people. Eat out for goodness sake.

12/19/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Food and Drink Events

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner

Ugly sweater Christmas party at Skillet, sparkling wines with Tom Douglas, and locaboozing at Poquitos.

12/19/2011 By Brian Colella

Still Life

Introducing Captive Spirits, Ballard’s New Microdistillery

Big Gin, a particularly vibrant juniper juice, will be available in March.

12/19/2011 By Christopher Werner

Critic's Notebook

Top 10 Dishes of 2011: Serious Biscuit Ham Biscuit

12/19/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Trend Alert

A New Trend in Restaurant Design: Wallpaper

Specifically, ornate floral wallpaper.

12/16/2011 By Christopher Werner

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Thaiku and Fu Kun Wu close in Ballard, B&O Espresso to shut down, and Einstein Bros heads to Seattle.

12/16/2011 By Brian Colella

Critic's Notebook

Top 10 Dishes of 2011: Coterie Room Poutine

12/16/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Holiday Boozing

Holiday Drinking Guide 2011

Which watering holes are open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day? We got on the horn to find out.

12/16/2011 By Stephanie Rubesh

Holiday Gifts 2011

Gastro Gift Guide Part 3: Gifts That Aren’t Stuff

Three unforgettable culinary encounters.

12/15/2011 By Stephanie Rubesh

Morning Matters

Einstein Bros Bagels Eyes Seattle Market

The first of what’s probably many stores will open in mid-January.

12/15/2011 By Christopher Werner

Still Life

Released: Oola’s Hot Pepper Vodka

An early cold snap means an extra-limited supply.

12/15/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

Top 10 Dishes of 2011: A la Mode Apple Pear Ginger Pie

12/15/2011 By Kathryn Robinson