Best Restaurants

Happy Hour

Happy Hour of the Week: Cafe Paloma

Wine, small plates, and a word of warning.

05/25/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Oeno Files

A Stupid Question for a Sommelier

Chris Lara from Matt’s in the Market offers some transparency on the stemless glass situation.

05/25/2010

Coffee Talk

This Week in Coffee: Magic Beans

Kona coffee trees growing in Bremerton? Crazier things have happened.

05/24/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Crafty!

Captain Blacks and the Mystery of the Homemade Spirits

Solved with a phone call.

05/21/2010

Drinking Deals

New Thursday Evening Wine Deal in Post Alley

A stretch of bars inside the market lures lushes with a by-the-glass offer.

05/21/2010

Crafty!

Bainbridge Organic Distillery Up and Running

Vodka is currently available in the tasting room, gin coming soon.

05/20/2010

Free Stuff

Only For Seattle: Free Stuff from Starbucks

Every Friday, get tickets to Mariners, SIFF, SAM, etc.

05/20/2010

Beer Week

Sour Beer Fest Tonight at Brouwer's

Pay your respects to the Duchesse and 39 other tarties tonight in Fremont.

05/20/2010

Beer Week

The Rest of Beer Week

Beer week ends on May 23. Here are my recs for remaining events.

05/19/2010

Drinky Party

Sun Liquor Anniversary Party and Update on Gin Distillery

Mark you calendars for barbecue and drink specials.

05/18/2010

Article

This Week in Coffee 3: Weekday Happy Hour at Bottega Italiana

Twenty-five percent of all coffee drinks at the Pike Place Market gelateria.

05/17/2010

Coffee Buzz

This Week in Coffee 2: East Coast Versus West?

"Espresso wasn’t invented in Seattle," says a New York microbatch roaster.

05/17/2010

Coffee Talk

This Week in Coffee: Espresso Cubano

If even sweetness is what you are after, try a cubano.

05/17/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Crafty!

Distillery Report: The Latest Numbers

Here’s a snapshot of the Washington craft distillery scene as it stands.

05/14/2010

Booze Music

Captain Blacks (and KEXP and Sonic Boom) Throw a Listening Party

Hear the new Black Keys album as you throw back a few drinks. Just cause you can.

05/13/2010

Beer Week

In Honor of Seattle Beer Week: An Ode to Brew

Here’s to living in a region where the beer always takes good care of you.

05/13/2010

Brews News

Emerald City Brewing Opening in Old Rainier Brewery

Each beer will be named after a "girl" that inspired it.

05/11/2010

Oeno Files

Learn to Read Restaurant Wine Lists

Cool $15 class from 12th and Olive wine shop.

05/11/2010

Beer Week

Seattle Beer Week Begins on Thursday

Once again, there is way too much to do. Plan well.

05/10/2010

Coffee Buzz

This Week in Coffee: Half-Priced Frappuccinos

Starbucks introduces the frappucino happy hour. Warning: addiction (and snug pants) may ensue.

05/10/2010