cold comfort

Seattle's Best Shaved Ice and Slushies

Brain freeze be damned.

06/30/2026 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Alfresco Dining

The Seattle Outdoor Patio Hall of Fame

Claim your spot at the city’s rooftops or decks. It’s packed? Industry insiders share how to score a seat (without throwing elbows).

05/29/2019 By Rosin Saez

In The Works

Marination Opening in South Lake Union(-ish)

All the classics from Marination Station, Big Blue, Ma Kai, and more.

11/19/2015 By Sophia Lizardi

Happy Hour

A Trio of New Happy Hours Across Seattle

Oysters, musubi, and more.

01/15/2015 By Rosin Saez

Meals on Wheels

13 New Food Trucks Seattle's Been Waiting For

We didn't know what we were missing until it arrived.

08/12/2014 By Ezra Parter

Recommended Reading

Nosh Pit Reading List

The fight over half the world's sockeye salmon, and an intimate look at Kim Jong-il through the eyes of his former nanny/sidekick.

06/06/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

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Breakfast at Marination Ma Kai

Breakfast sliders and a sunrise burrito are part of the morning menu at the new Alki Beach outpost.

11/28/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner

Marination teaches the fine art of pairing turkey and beer, John Howie and the Seahawks help kick hunger, and, by the way, it's Thanksgiving.

11/19/2012 By Danielle Zorn

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Two highly anticipated eateries open, Shanik eyes early December, and a new brewery sets up in Redmond.

10/05/2012 By Sabina Cao

Freebies

Happening Right Now: Free Coffee at Marination Ma Kai

The newest Marination outpost is open at last.

10/04/2012 By Christopher Werner

Openings

First Look: Marination Ma Kai

The latest addition to the Marination enterprise is a seaside spot with a killer patio and enticing new offerings (i.e. boozy shave ice and breakfast sliders).

10/02/2012 By Christopher Werner

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Slide Show: Marination Ma Kai in West Seattle

10/02/2012

Alcohol Acrostics

Wordplay + Beer = Marination Ma Kai's People's Tap

Terrific Ale Consumed Oceanside is Totally Alki's Choice, Obviously.

09/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Another Top Pot, another Volterra, and another notable addition to the Armory, plus a controversial chef surfaces in Lynden and a possible move for Meander's Kitchen.

09/07/2012 By Sabina Cao

Coming Soon

Marination Ma Kai Will Have Boozy Shave Ice

Behold your new favorite drinking destination.

07/20/2012 By Christopher Werner