Sweet & Sour News

Passing the Torch: Chef Maria Hines Will Sell Agrodolce

Current executive chef Thomas Litrenta will take the reins at the Italian restaurant in Fremont .

03/11/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 17–23

Birthday parties, ugly sweaters, and a special pre-Christmas brunch

12/17/2014 By Rosin Saez

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: August 19–26

This week: pet some puppies and kittens and miniature donkeys, or enjoy some face-melting grunge rock in a parking lot. Either way, there will be snacks.

08/19/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

A Midsummer Night's Drink

Where to Eat and Drink This Solstice Weekend

At least three pigs will give their lives this weekend in the name of solstitial revelry. Worth it.

06/18/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 28–June 3

This week: Tavolàta and Tallulah's flex their green thumbs, Mamnoon has an industry dinner, and Meeru Dhalwala comes to the Book Larder.

05/27/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Holiday Feasting

8 More Destinations for Easter Brunch

Take a pictures with the Easter Bunny, or just enjoy him atop some eggs Benedict.

04/15/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: March 5-11

This week: Barrio returns to Bellevue, and Triple Door bartenders compete to design the summer cocktail list.

03/04/2014 By Meredith Barrett

Date Night

Valentine's Day Dinners: Third Dates

Love is in the air... and on the table.

02/12/2014 By Malcolm Griffes

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 18-31

The holiday celebrations continue with free cookies at Oddfellows, special tours of local distilleries, and plenty of places to eat Christmas Eve through New Year's Eve.

12/17/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Nope, It's Not Too Early

Here Are Some Spaces to Book a Holiday Party

Holiday party? Bring it on. We've got the details for some prime spots.

10/16/2013 By Meredith Barrett

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Certifiably Sweet and Sour

Maria Hines’s third restaurant…when she is good, she is very, very good.

05/22/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Maria Hines: How Not to Make Money as a Restaurateur

The James Beard-award-winning chef opens up on the challenge of running three organic restaurants, how Agrodolce stacks up—and what’s driving her nuts right now.

04/08/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Food News

Neighborhood Food News

Have pasta for lunch in Fremont or Capitol Hill, and celebrate Volunteer Park Cafe's birthday while you're there. Plus a boulder-throwing thief attempts the extraordinary—in broad daylight.

01/09/2013 By Danielle Zorn

Happy Hour

The Week in Happy Hour: Oysters at Bastille, Sicilian Snacks at Agrodolce

Plus: Frozen drinks at Bait Shop, gut busters at Sam's Tavern, and 20-buck duck at Cafe Campagne.

01/07/2013 By Christopher Werner

Openings

First Look: Maria Hines's Agrodolce

The third restaurant in the Hines portfolio, an ode to southern Italy and Sicily, opens on December 21 in Fremont.

12/17/2012 By Christopher Werner

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Shanik finally opens, Bakery Nouveau is coming to Capitol Hill, and new spots from Maria Hines and the McCracken-Tough team.

11/30/2012 By Sabina Cao

Doomsday Dining Debuts

Maria Hines's Agrodolce Opens December 21

For the Mayans, it's the end of the world. For Seattle, it's the start of something very exciting.

11/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Whole Foods expands to West Seattle, Top Pot expands to Renton, and 35th Street Bistro closes to pave way for Maria Hines's Agrodolce.

11/09/2012 By Sabina Cao

Au Revoir

35th Street Bistro Will Close at the End of the Month

The charming French restaurant, open in Fremont since 2004, will make way for Maria Hines's Agrodolce.

11/02/2012 By Christopher Werner

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Texas-style wings come to Bellevue, Maria Hines plans restaurant number three, Coastal Kitchen reopens.

10/19/2012 By Sabina Cao