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Oeno Files

Sir-Mix-A-Lot Will Judge the Iron Vintner Challenge

Who knew? The "Baby Got Back" rapper apparently gets sprung on food and wine pairings.

06/18/2013 By Julie H. Case

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Darek Betz

"Thirteen years working in the bar scene, you see a lot of shenanigans."

06/17/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

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Distillery Tastings this Saturday at The Foundry

Sample over 40 local spirits this weekend with Proof Washington in SoDo.

06/14/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Oyster Edition

Because when oysters are only a dollar or two, you can’t help but order double.

06/12/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Apple Adventures

Two Beers Brewing Launches a Cider Company

The latest chapter in Washington's cider resurgence: A new cidery inside Seattle city limits.

06/12/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: For A Song's Caliche Lake Vineyard Riesling

Washington's newest growing region delivers an irresistible riesling.

06/12/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

Life's Great Questions

Why Are So Many Breweries Opening in Ballard?

Meet the eight new breweries (and two stalwarts) driving the beering of Ballard.

06/11/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Kathleen Manley

"I think more people are interested in simple, traditional drinks that highlight the characteristics of the spirit," Manley says. (We are.)

06/10/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Oeno Files

Yashar Shayan Launches ImpulseWine.com

A new wine business by a well-known local somm is essentially a daily inbox blast of Washington wine knowledge.

06/07/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Beer, Beer, and More Beer Edition

Let them drink beer! For discounted prices at participating locations, of course.

06/06/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Oeno Files

Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Soos Creek Wine Cellars Artist Series #10 Red Wine

While it calls out to the Old World, this is most definitely a Washington wine. And one of the finest you'll ever see for $30.

06/05/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

Good Causes

Seattle Bartenders Host Boston Marathon Benefit at Rocco's

A bar tab with benefits.

06/04/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Frozen Drinks

Now at Boka: Popsicles for Grown-Ups

Yes, that means booze.

06/03/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Booze Hybrids

These Local Distilleries Are Barrel-Aging Gin

A gin with bourbon sensibilities: “It’s like if the prom queen and the quarterback had a baby.”

05/31/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Margarita Edition

Most of us have a friend who claims to get mean when drinking tequila. Might as well leave them at home for this round.

05/30/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Oeno Files

Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Renegade Wine Co. Rosé

A summer house wine in search of warmer weather.

05/29/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

Oeno Files

Chris Tanghe Is Washington's Newest Master Sommelier

Sixty-three people took the exam. Four passed. And after that rigorous process, answering a few questions about Washington wine was a total cakewalk.

05/28/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Secret Spot

Really—There's a Kick-Ass Bourbon Bar at Q Nightclub

An impressive array of brown liquor awaits in a most unlikely location.

05/24/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Pretzel Edition

As each of the cast members of 'Seinfeld' once said: “These pretzels are making me thirsty.” Thankfully, all these restaurants and bars have happy hour drink specials.

05/23/2013 By Cassandra Callan

Oeno Files

Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Eight Bells Winery Syrah

An urban winery with eye-popping (in a good way) prices.

05/22/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan