Best Restaurants

Shift Change

Tyler Moritz Lands at Zig Zag Cafe

But really, says the owner, it's not a big deal.

08/08/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar Openings

First Look: Reuben's Brews

A much-decorated home brewer goes pro with an industrial-styled taproom and brewery in Ballard.

08/07/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar Openings

First Look: Outlander Brewery and Pub

What once was a house is now a venerable beer drinking destination.

08/07/2012 By Christopher Werner

Imbibing Agenda

Be Cointreauversial Is Happening Wednesday

What, you have something better to do Wednesday night than hang out on a decked-out rooftop and be plied with cocktails and grilled bites?

08/06/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Capitol Cider Bar Coming to Pike/Pine

The plan: More than 100 varieties of cider, and a kitchen dedicated to gluten-free food.

08/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Oeno Files

The (Velvet) Devil Made Him Do It: Brennon Leighton Joins Charles Smith

Some of the state's top names in winemaking join forces to reinvent Washington chardonnay.

08/03/2012 By Julie H. Case

Oeno Files

Seattle Tentatively Rekindles Its Relationship with Lambrusco

This fizzy, Italian red wine is no longer a relic of the '70s.

08/03/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Wine Wednesday

Wines to Pair with Seattle Olympians

What to drink while you’re cheering for the locals in London.

08/01/2012 By Julie H. Case

Quietly Awesome

Sauced Wants to Know Your Unsung Bar Hero

Don't be selfish; show some love for your favorite underappreciated neighborhoodie, dive bar, brewpub, or swank cocktail destination.

07/31/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar Openings

Outlander Brewery and Pub Opens August 3 in Fremont

A mellow spot to try intriguing ales.

07/30/2012 By Christopher Werner

Sports Drinking

Seattle Bars Showing the Olympics

Dibs on the gold medal for pint-drinking.

07/27/2012 By Allison Williams

Oeno Files

Major Evolutions at Efeste

Brennon Leighton moves east, Peter Devison comes west.

07/27/2012 By Julie H. Case

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Matt Cannelora of La Bête

Basically the Johnny Cash of bartending.

07/26/2012 By Brandon L. Bye

Coming Soon

Wine Tea Chocolate Opening Soon in Fremont

One destination for several awesome things.

07/25/2012 By Christopher Werner

Social Media Tactics

Calling All Rainier Drinkers

As far as social media campaigns go, this call to restore the brewery’s “R” sign is pretty clever.

07/25/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

The New School of Seattle Beer

All that national hoopla about the resurgence of craft beer? That’s old news in our corner of the world.

07/25/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Insider's Guide

The New School of Seattle Beer

All that national hoopla about the resurgence of craft beer? That’s old news in our corner of the world.

07/24/2012

Coming Soon

Marination Ma Kai Will Have Boozy Shave Ice

Behold your new favorite drinking destination.

07/20/2012 By Christopher Werner

Behind Beers

Five Questions for the Cicerone: Robyn Schumacher

"If you put a fence around me anywhere outside, gave me a beer, and called it a beer garden, I’d be happy." Amen, sister.

07/19/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Wine Wednesday

Inside the Keg Wine Craze

Washington taps get fresh.

07/18/2012 By Julie H. Case