Food News Roundup

Neighborhood Food News: Restaurants Open in Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne

Plus: Poquitos adds weekend brunch, Seattle Burger Company shutters, and more.

10/04/2011 By Brian Colella

Seattle Bar Openings

Opening Date for University Village Location of The Local Vine

Lucid retail got you down? Soon, sober shopping will be a thing of the past at Seattle’s favorite outdoor mall.

10/04/2011

Sweet Talk

QFC Now Carries Top Pot Doughnuts

Two local heavyweights team up.

10/03/2011 By Christopher Werner

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Tonight: Everything Half Off at Moe Bar HH to Celebrate Amanda Knox Acquittal

A native daughter goes free, a local bar celebrates.

10/03/2011

Culinary Culture

Book It: Adam Gopnik at Book Larder

The Francophile New Yorker scribe comes to town November 5. Secure your spot at the coffee table now.

10/03/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Imbibing Agenda

Upcoming Drinking Events: Ginger Bliss release party; Mezcaleria Oaxaca Opens

Plus: Boozing it up at Pike Place Market, oyster HH returns to Whole Foods.

10/03/2011

Critic’s Notebook

Take the Mundane Out of Monday

Say what you will about our rough economy…it makes for some sweet Monday night restaurant specials. Check these out:

10/03/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Food Trends

Seattle’s Slider Population Still Intact

Despite reports of the end of the little burger trend, small sandwiches remain on local menus.

09/30/2011 By Jessica Voelker

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First Look: Momiji

09/30/2011

Seattle Restaurant Openings

First Look: Momiji

Pike/Pine’s newest bar and restaurant opens publicly Wednesday, October 5. Get a sneak peek now.

09/30/2011 By Christopher Werner

New Places to Drink

Wine and Beer Service Imminent at Taylor Shellfish Shop

The oyster emporium will feature wines from a carefully selected list of bivalve-friendly bottles.

09/30/2011

Street Eatin'

Wallingford’s Street Food Pod

Quite a few vendors are on board.

09/30/2011 By Christopher Werner

Street Eatin'

Coming Soon: El Coqui Puerto Rican Food Truck

It’s the first of its kind in Seattle.

09/29/2011 By Christopher Werner

Breaking Bar News

Announcing Macleod’s Scottish Pub, a New Ballard Bar Taking Over the Harlow’s Space

The restaurateurs behind Bastille, Poquitos are creating a bar for their friend Allen Macleod. Expect lots of scotch.

09/29/2011

Bartender Shuffle

Bartender Jared Scarr Joins the Canon Crew

The Vito’s drink mixer is the newest member of the cocktail team at Jamie Boudreau’s bar.

09/29/2011

Distillery Watch

Oola Distillery’s Tasting Room Opens October 6

The long-awaited Capitol Hill spirits factory is all set to serve up samples of its vodka and gin.

09/29/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Restaurant News

The Waterfront Seafood Grill’s New Name: Aqua By El Gaucho

More Aquas may be on the way.

09/29/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Food News Roundup

Neighborhood Food News: Have Dinner with Mario Batali, Altura’s Opening Date

Plus: A new menu for Spring Hill, Marination delivers, and more.

09/29/2011 By Heather Fink

Seattle History

The Surviving Son of a Rum Smuggler’s Right-Hand Man Shares Stories from Prohibition-Era Seattle

The forthcoming Ken Burns film Prohibition stars a Kirklander whose father helped pay off the entire city.

09/28/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Neighborhood Hot Spots

Destination-Worthy Dining on Beacon Avenue

Bar del Corso, Travelers Thali House, and Inay’s Asian Pacific Cuisine make for good eating.

09/28/2011 By Christopher Werner