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The Nonamateur’s Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

Despite what alluring advertisements of green-clad busty lassies would tell you, March 17 should be more about celebrating pub life than getting hammered.

03/08/2012 By Andrew Bohrer

Revamps

The Publican Is Now the Burgundian Tavern

Tangletown’s newest beer destination has changed its name, but nothing else.

03/07/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Bar Openings

C.S. Finnegan’s Irish House to Open in Belltown

In time for St. Patrick’s Day, no less.

03/07/2012 By Christopher Werner

Drinks That Are Healthy

Broadway Farmers Market Newcomer Juice Box Has Culinary Cred

Kari Brunson and Brandin Myett trade underground dinners for aboveground juice blends.

03/06/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Beard and Stache Fest Drinking Events

Belt one out during karaoke, slurp oysters, and play Skee Ball for a good cause.

03/05/2012 By Christopher Werner

Drinks at the Clink

Two Beers Brewing Will Begin Pouring at CenturyLink

And if that’s not enough for you, the SoDo brewery has launched a mug club as well.

03/02/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Robbie McGrath of Matt’s in the Market

The man hasn’t had a hangover since the Carter administration, which means he can focus on making you a mean Bloody Mary.

03/01/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

New Bar Manager at MistralKitchen

Matt Bailey arrives from Venik to take over William Belickis’s cocktail program.

03/01/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Lose the Booze

Where to Find Nonalcoholic Drinks in Seattle

…And we don’t mean soda. Check out our list of five Seattle-area spots offering craft booze-free beverages.

02/28/2012 By Amanda Zurita

Oeno Files

March Is Washington Wine Month: Please Drink Accordingly

Brace your liver for 31 days of continuing wine education.

02/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Liquor Laws

The First 1183 Milestone Happens Thursday

March 1 brings big changes, but it’s too soon to say what this means for your bar tab.

02/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change(s)

Evan Martin No Longer at Ba Bar

Hanna Raskin chronicles another round of drama at the Vietnamese restaurant’s beautiful back bar.

02/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coffee Talk

Cafe Suisse Opens on Westlake Avenue

Stop by for a Swiss hot chocolate.

02/24/2012 By Christopher Werner

Cocktail Cartography

Philip Trickey’s Signature Drink: The Midnight Water

A shot of Fernet evolves into one of the finest brown, bitter, and stirred cocktails in Seattle.

02/23/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Wine Wednesday

Tasting Notes: Open That Bottle Night Redux

More lessons in aging wine gracefully.

02/22/2012 By Julie H. Case

Bar Culture

Poquitos Launches Tequila Tasting Program

The Capitol Hill bar wants to school you on the agave nectar.

02/22/2012 By Christopher Werner

Happy Hour

Happy Hour of the Week: 1022 South in Tacoma

The alchemical cocktail bar that’s no longer under the radar offers four destination-worthy hours of happiness each day.

02/21/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Fermented Fun

Chart Your Course for Saturday’s Washington Beer Open House

The state’s breweries open their doors this weekend in a most hospitable fashion.

02/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion