Opening Dispatch

El Gaucho Readies Its New Flagship, a Stable Turned Steak House

The restaurant will soon reopen in a historic building on Western, a special occasion destination designed for our post-Covid good life.

10/28/2020 By Allecia Vermillion

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work December 9–12

Viking comedy in Ballard, holiday shopping opportunities, and a Seattle journalist who empowered marginalized communities.

12/09/2019 By Nicole Pasia

News Feed

A Noodle Phenom Returns, a Northwest Legend Shutters

Plus, the month’s other major food news.

11/26/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Geographical Shifts

El Gaucho Is Moving from Belltown to the Edge of Pike Place Market

After more than two decades at First and Wall, the fine dining flagship will relocate in summer 2020.

10/07/2019 By Rosin Saez

Review

Aerlume Brings Destination Dining to the Waterfront

Two veterans of Seattle’s high-end dining scene join forces at a Pike Place Market–adjacent spot.

05/29/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Fun With Listicles

21 Belltown Spots You Don't Want to Miss

From stalwart bars and biscuits to new cocktail joints and restaurants, Seattle's historic neighborhood has a lot to love.

10/22/2018 By Nosh Pit Staff

And Now For an Update

New Pike Place Market–Adjacent Restaurant Is Set to Open in Late 2018

Chef Jason Wilson and the El Gaucho team, whose partnership's collectively known as Fire and Vine Hospitality, have new details on their latest project: Aerl...

10/03/2018 By Rosin Saez

Market Matters

Jason Wilson and El Gaucho Team Are Opening a Restaurant by Pike Place Market

The partnership between chef Jason Wilson and El Gaucho Hospitality, collectively known as Fire and Vine, are launching four new concepts total in Seattle an...

03/14/2018 By Rosin Saez

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Bourbon and Korean Barbecue

Plus, Wagyu carne asada on Capitol Hill.

11/03/2017 By Diane Stephani

For the World's Best Dad

Shop Talk's Father's Day Gift Guide

Show Dad some love this year with a thoughtful gift he'll love.

06/12/2017 By Nicole Erickson

Critic's Notebook

Jason Wilson and El Gaucho to Partner

Can you say “match-made-in-heaven”?

02/02/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Which Restaurants Belong on a Seahawks Party Barge?

Find out here.

10/15/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

El Gaucho and Aqua Highlight Suppliers

Or: It’s not just the chef-owned independents that care about sourcing.

08/17/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 9–15

This week: Goodies from local farms are ending up on tables from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square to Redmond. Ah, summer.

07/08/2014 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

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 11-17

This week: Christmas cabaret + spiked fruit cake + a figgy-pudding-eating contest = another week full of holiday festivities.

12/10/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: October 30-November 5

This week: tons of Dia de los Muertos and Halloween festivities, plus a very special guest at La Bête.

10/29/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: August 7—13

Watch Dirty Dancing at dusk, sample some of Seattle's finest food trucks, and play soccer in the street with beer in hand.

08/05/2013 By Brianna Lantz

Alfresco Dining

Five Awesome Outdoor Dining Spots on the Eastside

Patio dining ranges from a $74 dry-aged bone-in New York steak to chirashi to a straight-up pub burger.

07/09/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

Slideshow

Slide Show: The Ultimate Steak Dinner with Charles Smith

11/04/2012