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Openings

Three New Bars Opened This Week

One is a beer bar from a member of the Red Mill family. Another is a fancy new beer garden. The third? A Canadian bar called the Angry Beaver.

10/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Happening This Weekend: Elysian's Great Pumpkin Beer Festival

Think pumpkin beer is cloying, sweet, and nasty? More than 60 varieties, and a 200-pound squash filled with beer, are just waiting to change your mind.

10/15/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Cut-and-Paste Friday

Getting Acquainted with Washington Wine Blends

More local winemakers (and wine drinkers) are embracing this Old World approach.

10/12/2012 By Sean P. Sullivan

Still Life

Dry Fly Releases A New Lineup of Specialty Spirits

New arrivals include aged gin, whiskey finished in a port barrel, and a rye-wheat hybrid whiskey. Get 'em fast.

10/11/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Last Chance to Be a Garagiste Wine Offers Insider

Seattle's email-based wine business will get more exclusive come Sunday.

10/10/2012 By Julie H. Case

Post

Vij’s Sibling Shanik Comes to South Lake Union

Seattle has long clamored for its own version of the storied Indian restaurant in Vancouver. Now Meeru Dhalwala, the woman who runs its kitchen, is here.

10/10/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Stupid Question: What's a Super Tuscan?

Begging the not-so age-old Italian question.

10/10/2012 By Julie H. Case

All the Boys to the Yard

I Now Pronounce You Boozy Milkshake

More local restaurants are shaking up blends of ice cream and Champagne, bourbon, or even mezcal.

10/09/2012 By Katie Vincent

Doomsday Beverages

Airways Brewing's First Bottled Beer Might Be Its Last

The Kent brewery's boozy new imperial stout pays homage to the dark date looming on the Mayan calendar.

10/08/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Higher Learning

5 Local Places to Get a Cocktail Education

Master wintertime libations or learn the art of vodka appreciation at one of these destinations for booze-based learning.

10/05/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Freebies

Happening Right Now: Free Coffee at Marination Ma Kai

The newest Marination outpost is open at last.

10/04/2012 By Christopher Werner

Tea Parties

The Northwest Tea Festival Returns This Weekend

It's the most widely consumed beverage in the world, next to water. So put down your Americano and get an education on tea.

10/03/2012 By Ana Sofia Knauf

Democratic Drinking

Where to Watch the Presidential Debate

Among the many decisions awaiting you this political season: where to drink when Obama and Romney lock down. Here's what local bars have on offer.

10/02/2012 By Christopher Werner

Booze Books

Barman Andrew Bohrer's New Book: The Best Shots You've Never Tried

"Much like trying to be cool is the least cool, avoiding douche-dom at all costs is douchey."

10/01/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Getting Juiced

The Juice Box Cleanse

You've heard about juice-fueled detoxes. Now this local startup is making it easier than ever to try one.

09/28/2012 By Christopher Werner

On the Taplist

Meet the Balsch, a Ballardified Kolsch from Reuben's Brews

Brewer Adam Robbings gives a century of German brewing tradition a Northwest spin.

09/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

Meet Your Master: Angelo Tavernaro

Washington has five Master Sommeliers, including one who has been at it for a while.

09/26/2012 By Julie H. Case

Popups

What Is the Velvet Underground Dining Experience?

Hitchcock Chef Brendan McGill is planning a modern Spanish menu at this low-profile winemaker "laboratory" in South Lake Union.

09/25/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Ian Cargill Will Run the Bar at Where Ya At Matt's Restaurant Roux

The guy knows his cocktails, but he's really excited about the beer.

09/24/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Alcohol Acrostics

Wordplay + Beer = Marination Ma Kai's People's Tap

Terrific Ale Consumed Oceanside is Totally Alki's Choice, Obviously.

09/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion