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Holiday Gifts 2011

Potable Presents: Gifts for the Literary Boozer

Some of the year’s top reads from our local bar scene.

12/09/2011 By Stephanie Rubesh

Holiday Boozing

The Hot Toddy at Bathtub Gin

Best in the city?

12/08/2011 By Christopher Werner

Openings

The Sexton Opens in Ballard Next Week

What to expect: Southern hospitality and a cocktail program by Marley Tomic-Beard.

12/07/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer

Reuben’s Brews Plans Taproom, Microbrewery for Ballard

Yet another local brewer north of Ship Canal, this one family friendly.

12/07/2011 By Christopher Werner

Openings

Chino’s Cocktail Menu Gives Tiki a Permanent Home

Veronika Groth serves up mai tais alongside Mexican-Taiwanese fare. And it all makes perfect sense.

12/06/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Rachel Marshall and Kate Opatz’s Montana Opens December 11

A come-as-you-are bar from two industry vets offers carbonated cocktails on draft.

12/05/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Beer

Fridays at Two Beers Brewing Co. Mean Cheap Pints, Good Food

Skillet is parking at the SoDo facility for the forseeable future.

12/02/2011 By Christopher Werner

Beer Label Matters

White Horse Owner Joe Gilmartin’s Season of Beer Label Fame

Look for the Pike Place Market barkeep on the side of your Samuel Smith Winter Welcome Ale.

12/01/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Drinking Events

Rob Roy’s Alcohol-Fueled Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with 24 days of holiday drinks…and a little bit of fire.

11/30/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Libation Liberation

Repeal Day 2011: Where to Celebrate

Monday is all about pinstripes, punch bowls, and the end of Prohibition.

11/29/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Watering Holes, Winter Beer, Hot Toddies, and More

Where you should be drinking this week.

11/29/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Day Drinking

Vito’s Revives the Two-Martini Lunch

Lunch is served on first fridays only…ideally with a drink in hand.

11/28/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Holiday Boozing

Met Maps: Bars Open on Thanksgiving

Thirteen watering holes where the drinks will flow.

11/23/2011 By Christopher Werner

Bar Bites

RN74 Rolls Out New Bar Menu

A welcome development for downtown imbibers.

11/23/2011 By Christopher Werner

Seattle Beer

Urban Family Public House: Ballard Ave’s New Brewpub

The craft beer bar will open in early December.

11/22/2011 By Christopher Werner

Matters of State

Released Today: A Washington Wine Being Poured in the White House

Get your hands on Treveri Cellars Syrah Brut and drink like a dignitary.

11/22/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Booze News

Whiskey Whereabouts, a Rocking New Bar, and More

Bringing you up to speed on beer, wine, and spirit matters.

11/21/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Distillery Watch

Oola Distillery Wins Triple Gold in MicroLiquor Spirit Awards

Oola gin and Dry Fly whiskey win big in California-based spirits competition for small brands.

11/18/2011 By Brian Colella