Behind the Bar

Drink Mixers from Sambar, Barrio, Vito’s, Sun Liquor, and Serafina Compete in Iron Bartender

Sign up to judge drinks from very good tenders. Then go early so you can hear Shelby Earl.

05/04/2011

Food News

Wonton Wednesdays, Extended Hours, and Other Nettletown News

Including a cheap eats afternoon menu.

02/22/2011 By Christopher Werner

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Meet the Shopkeepers: Tottini

With this South Lake Union kid’s shop, little ones never have to know about poor design, drab ideas, or wasteful materials.

01/10/2011 By Malika Ritchie

The Top 10 New Dishes of 2010

The #10 New Dish of 2010: Elk Meatball Sandwich at Nettletown

Christina Choi devotes her cozy Eastlake digs to wild edibles.

12/20/2010 By Christopher Werner

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Beef Tasting and Dinner at Cicchetti

Steak tasting: Everybody’s doing it. You can do it on August 30.

08/16/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Openings

Now Open on Eastlake Ave: Tamura Sushi Kappo

Making it official: New sushi restaurants are taking over Seattle.

07/20/2010 By Christopher Werner

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New Evening Eats in Eastlake: Nettletown Tackles Dinner

Reserve-only supper tonight, weekend dinners begin in two weeks.

06/25/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Openings

A Sushi Restaurant We Can’t Wait to Try

Sushi Kappo Tamura is tentatively set to open July 2.

06/08/2010 By Christopher Werner

Bargain Bites

Cheap Date: Nettletown

At Christina Choi’s cozy Eastlake cafe, single digit price tags don’t come at the cost of quality.

05/11/2010 By Christopher Werner

Industry Insider

Where Do Restaurant Pros Go on Their Night Off?

To Louisa’s Cafe and Bakery for a heckuva deal.

05/10/2010 By Kathryn Robinson

Cocktails 101

Reminder: Bitters Class at Cicchetti this Saturday, March 27

A few spaces remain for tomorrow’s cocktail course.

03/26/2010

Openings

Nettletown Celebrates Official Opening on Tuesday, March 16

The foraging owner of the new Eastlake cafe says the food is “full-flavored, satisfying, and homey.”

03/15/2010 By Caitlin King

Behind the Bar

Five Questions for the Bartender: Chris Bollenbacher

The bar manager at Serafina makes his own infusions and rhapsodizes about rum.

01/26/2010

Booze 101

Cocktail Classes at Serafina

Learn all about exotic brandies, Manhattans, and bitters. Plus: snacks!

01/13/2010 By Jessica Voelker