Liquor Laws

Spirits and Washington State: Here Come the Ads Again

Get ready for familiar arguments for and against liquor privatization.

09/08/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Behind the Bar

Five Questions for the Bartender: Michael Bertrand

Meet Mistralkitchen’s lead barman, a jazz drummer turned gin apostle with apparently excellent taste in ties (and shirts).

09/06/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Restaurant Closings

Columbia City Loses its Verve (Bistro and Cellar)

The neighborhood wine bar closes this month.

09/05/2011 By Jessica Voelker

140 Characters or Fewer

Nosh Pit’s Top Food Tweets of the Week

A serious journalist on Serious Pie, dissing decaf, and Brian Canlis’s hamburger dreams. These were our favorite food tweets this week.

09/02/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Restaurant News

Introducing Belle Clementine: David Sanford’s Communal Dining Restaurant Opening in Ballard This Fall

"I want it to feel like eating at a friend’s house," says the Corson Building vet.

09/01/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Food Games

Desert Island Seattle Foods

What are yours?

08/31/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Restaurant News!

Charles Walpole Plans Blind Pig Bistro in Former Nettletown Space

The small-plates destination will take over 2238 Eastlake Ave within a few months, says the former Anchovies and Olives chef.

08/30/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Imbibing Agenda

Upcoming Drinking Events: $5 Burgers, Cocktails for Japan, Cabernet Day

Boozy happenings, all around the town.

08/29/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Chef Shuffle

New Chef for Poco Wine Room

Closing? Who’s closing? Poco announces a change in the kitchen.

08/29/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Last Days

Nettletown Is Closing

Via newsletter, the Eastlake eatery bids its customers adieu with a final event this Sunday.

08/26/2011 By Jessica Voelker

140 Characters or Fewer

Nosh Pit’s Top Food Tweets of the Week

Sn00ki goes minimal, the chili tears of a local music writer, and soda on a bike. Behold, the top food tweets of the week.

08/26/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Glossy Wiener

Po Dog in People Mag

The local chain’s PB Dog enjoys some celebrity status.

08/25/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Seattle Beer

Coming This Fall: Serious Pumpkin, an Elysian Brewing-Tom Douglas Collaboration Beer

The TDR folks partner on yet another brew, this one made with three kinds of pumpkin.

08/25/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Cheap Eats

This Week in Cheap Eats: New Happy Hours, Free Iced Coffee, and Tempura Brie

Keep up with inexpensive indulgences around the town.

08/25/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Openings

Looking Forward to the Book Larder

Opening this Fall: A culinary bookstore in Fremont.

08/24/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Reservation Watch

Book It: Family Dinner at the Pantry at Delancey

The family-style feasts are selling out fast, so get on in there if you’re going.

08/23/2011 By Jessica Voelker

140 Characters or Fewer

Nosh Pit Top Food Tweets of the Week

Crow eating crow, salmon collar from a truck (maybe), and a tweet-based deal with the devil. These were our five favorite 140-character (or fewer) contributions this week.

08/19/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Lunch Matters

Serafina Opens a Panini Window

The Eastlake Italian eatery is serving up takeout sandwiches Monday through Saturday.

08/19/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Last Days

Tidbit Bistro’s John van Deinse on Closure: "It’s kind of a good thing."

Tidbit’s owners looks forward to life after the restaurant biz.

08/19/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Last Days

Tidbit Bistro to Close

Just before its fourth anniversary, the Capitol Hill restaurant calls it quits.

08/19/2011 By Jessica Voelker