Booze News

Washington State Bartenders Guild Considers Joining National Network

The USBG wants Washington in the club.

11/17/2011 By Christopher Werner

Liquor Laws

I-1183 Narrowly Ahead in Washington Poll

Half of the respondents are likely to support the liquor privatization measure.

11/02/2011 By Christopher Werner

Drinking Culture

Brad Thomas Parsons on His Book Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All

The former Seattleite’s book drops November 1.

10/31/2011 By Seattle Met Staff

Nightlife

Liquor Board Greenlights Drinking on Stage

Come November 26, entertainers can get juiced while performing.

10/27/2011 By Christopher Werner

Booze News

Booze News Roundup: Infusions Okay in California, a Ginger Beer Take Over at the Buck

Poppy’s popular tender moves on, Utah says no more chubbies….

09/22/2011

In Poor Spirit

Seattle Bartenders Boycott Pusser’s Rum Following Painkiller Legal Action

The legal pursuit is "like Ragu trying to copyright ‘Bolognese,’" says one Seattle bartender.

06/09/2011

Bar lists

Esquire’s Best Bars 2011: One Seattle Bar Makes the List

Can you guess which one? Hint: It’s not Zig Zag.

05/26/2011

Article

Travel and Leisure Gets Into the Best American Cocktail Bars Game

Guess which Seattle bar made the list?

04/27/2011

Seattle in the booze news

Canlis Bartender Takes Wine Enthusiast "Beyond Classic Cocktails"

Shine for James MacWilliams and a couple of new cocktail recipes.

04/05/2011

Drinking Culture

Now We Can Drink Wine and Beer at the Northwest Film Forum!

Score one for the public sphere.

04/01/2011

Booze News

Morning Booze News: Allagash at Brouwer’s; Barrel-Aged Cocktails at Liberty

Belgian beers and aged mixed drinks are what’s up this am.

02/22/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Sauced Exclusive

First Look: New Sun Liquor Bar and Distillery

The second iteration of the Capitol Hill cocktail bar opens in early March. Get a sneak peek now.

02/21/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Article

Best Bars 2011: 10 Top Seattle Bars Right Now

02/21/2011

Article

A Few Thoughts On "Against Mixology"

Sarah Deming skewers the craft cocktail world, employing valid points as well as troubling ones.

01/24/2011

Article

OMG, It’s Whiskey in a Can

There are eight shots up in there, so plan to share.

01/18/2011

Article

Get Ready To Get Boozy At The Farmers Market

A bill before the state legislature would let shoppers sample beer and wine.

01/10/2011

Article

Want To Live Past 100?

Drink a pint of whiskey a day.

01/07/2011

Article

Four Loko Goes Decaf

Drama juice! The saga continues as Four Loko’s parent company changes the recipe.

11/17/2010

Loco Over Loko

No More Four Loko For You

Washington State bans alcoholic energy drinks.

11/10/2010

Article

Liquor Privatization Too Close To Call

But one initiative is out of the race and the other is trailing.

11/03/2010