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Around Town

What We’re Eating Now: January 2017

Senegal’s fish stew, a proper Maine lobster roll, and an unexpectedly bright coffee beer.

12/20/2016 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Poke Phenomenon

Seattle is crazy for the fish dish, but one version is best.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Festive Foods

Chef Mutsuko Soma Greets 2017 with Toshikoshi Soba Noodles

The chef's handmade soba noodles are a New Year's Eve tradition in Japan.

12/19/2016 By Jane Kidder

EAT, BE MERRY

10 (Local) Stocking Stuffers for Food Lovers

‘Tis the sesason to spread the joy of salsas, sauces, and other locally made condiments.

12/16/2016 By Rosin Saez

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Southern Sandwiches; Day-to-Night Mediterranean

Plus, farewell to an Eastlake favorite.

12/16/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Ice Cream Dispatch

Now Open: Central District Ice Cream Company

Home of creative ice cream sandwiches and candy by the pound.

12/15/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Festive Foods

L’Oursin Toasts the New Year with a French Réveillon

The Central District newcomer translates France's tradition of champagne and luxury foods to the Northwest.

12/14/2016 By Jane Kidder

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 14–20

The week in which: Charles Smith throws a holiday bash at his eponymous Georgetown winery while Santa stops by both Linda's Tavern and Chuck's Hop Shop.

12/14/2016 By Rosin Saez

Pizza Dispatch

Southpaw, John Sundstrom's House of Pizza, Is Open

One of the town's most esteemed chefs puts his own spin on the best food in the universe. All superlatives justified.

12/12/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Festive Foods

Napkin Friends Is a Latke Virtuoso

The rest of the year, this food truck makes panini with potato pancakes instead of bread. But come Hanukkah, things get a little more traditional.

12/09/2016 By Jane Kidder

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Halal Guys and Pizza Milestones

Plus, a new juice bar and SLU sausage sadness.

12/09/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Seasonal Sustenance

Holiday Dining 2016: Christmas Eve (and Christmas) Dinner in Seattle

'Tis the season to make a reservation.

12/08/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Festive Foods

The Swedish Club Welcomes Winter with a Smorgasbord

In the Swedish tradition, the table will be piled high with food—the kind a Scandinavian grandmother might make.

12/07/2016 By Jane Kidder

Opening Dispatch

Now Open in the Bar Sajor Space: Copal

That wood-fired kitchen is now home to Latin American flavors (and the chef from the former Taco Gringos).

12/07/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 7–13

The week in which: Tini Bigs celebrates one last anniversary bash, Kraken Congee is home to a Cambodian-Filipino popup, and Juicebox hosts a cauldron dinner under a full, December moon.

12/07/2016 By Rosin Saez

Sandwich Dispatch

Mean Sandwich Opens in Ballard

And it looks very intriguing.

12/06/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Move Over Soju

Korea’s Oldest Liquor—Now Brewed in Pioneer Square

Try two versions of the effervescent, milky-white makgeolli at Girin.

12/06/2016 By Rosin Saez

Deep Dish Dispatch

Just Like That, Windy City Pie Is a Pizzeria

Sit. Stay a while. Have a slice of the best Chicago-style pizza in town. All this becomes possible later this week.

12/06/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: a Danish Cafe and Thai Chicken and Rice

Plus, dumplings and legit vegan ice cream.

12/02/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: November 30–December 6

The week in which: Girin debuts a new one-of-a -kind beverage, Mamnoon celebrates its fourth birthday with a tasting menu, and some local food heavyweights ponder Seattle's culinary history.

11/30/2016 By Jane Kidder