Food News

Air Fare

Vegetarian Destination Cafe Flora Will Open a Location at the Airport

The new Sea-Tac outpost, Floret, is both a clever name and a testament to how seriously Seattle takes its vegetarian and vegan food.

10/03/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

Volunteer Park Cafe Launches Happy Hour—and It’s Legal

Pizzas, flatbreads, salads, cider, beer, wine, wine cocktails.

10/03/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Changeups

Coming to Bar Ciudad: Rotisserie Chicken

Ciudad's around-the-corner walkup bar adds spit-roasted birds to its lineup of drinks.

09/30/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Mamnoon's New Chef, and Chicago-Style Pizza

Plus, White Swan's new happy hour combines $1 oysters with watery views.

09/30/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Concerted Farewells

A Final Performance for Canlis Piano Legend Walt Wagner

There are a few tickets left for Wagner's last night making music at Canlis. But if you can't make it, there's always the Chase Jarvis–produced live stream, and the album release on Sub Pop. No big deal.

09/29/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

High Steaks

Eat Lots of Meat at Wild About Game 2016

The artisan market and chef competition at Nicky Farm's 14th annual celebration of specialty game remains a carnivore's paradise.

09/28/2016 By Darren Davis

Opening Dispatch

The White Swan Public House Opens on Lake Union

Radiator Whiskey's seafood-focused sibling has arrived.

09/28/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: September 28–October 4

The week in which: Seattle gets a taste of New Orleans food and music, Piketoberfest combines German beer, food...and words, plus Cafe Flora toasts to 25 years.

09/28/2016 By Rosin Saez

Around Town

What We're Eating Now: October 2016

This month’s favorites: Sandwiches! From Nordic smoked lamb to flatbread that draws a crowd.

09/27/2016 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Hopped Up

Fresh Hop Beer Is Here

Fresh hop, wet hop—two names, one beer style. Here's a rundown of this year's events and brews.

09/27/2016 By Stefan Milne

Expansion Mode

Paseo and Li'l Woody's Have New Locations In the Works

The former Pike Street Fish Fry pivots to Caribbean roast sandwiches; Amazonia braces for Fig and the Pig burgers and Good Mornin' Woodys.

09/26/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Fried Chicken and Little Big Burger

Oh, and how about some broccoli casserole made with Cheetohs amidst historic murals on Capitol Hill?

09/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Collabs

Salt and Straw Announces Another Seattle Popup

It's happening tomorrow, it involves Tom Douglas, and it's sure to be packed.

09/22/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Mike Easton and Jim German’s Walla Walla Restaurant Opens Today

Passatempo Taverna houses rustic Italian food, damn fine cocktails, and terrifically local wine.

09/22/2016 By Rosin Saez

Behind Bars

Wow, Naka Has a Seriously Cool New Bar Program

New resident cocktail czar Dustin Haarstad ushers in an era of hand-carved diamond ice cubes.

09/21/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Ticket Alert

Willows Inn Joins Another Worldwide Mystery Chef Swap

Once again Lummi Island will play host to a top-secret (yet pretty big deal) chef from elsewhere in the world. Tickets go on sale today.

09/21/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: September 21–27

The week in which: Ernest Loves Agnes loves birthdays, Bottlehouse wraps up rosé season, and Cambodian cuisine pops up in Pioneer Square.

09/21/2016 By Rosin Saez

Unabashed Gluttony

Slide Show: Feast 2016, A Photo Recap

A look at the chefs, the festivities, and the many many bites of food at Portland's massive festival.

09/21/2016 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Sara Marie D'Eugenio

Sadness

Blind Pig Bistro Bids Eastlake Farewell in November

Fortunately Babirusa isn't going anywhere.

09/19/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Rob Roy Sibling Beer Bar No Anchor Is Officially Open in Belltown

A gently nautical haven for beer, properly served and food that's way cooler than what you were expecting.

09/19/2016 By Allecia Vermillion