Awards & Accolades

Seattle’s 2022 Spirited Awards Nominees

The local booze connoisseurs who made the short list.

06/06/2022 By Ann Karneus

that's the spirit

3 Seattle Bars Nominated for Big-Deal Spirited Awards

Raise a glass to internationally recognized bars Navy Strength, Rumba, and Rob Roy.

05/06/2020 By Adam H. Callaghan

Fun with Listicles

24 Tropical Seattle Restaurants Where It's Always Summer

Maybe we can't be on island time 24/7, but these Hawaiian and Caribbean hangouts (plus tiki bars!) are the next best thing.

06/17/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Courtney Cummings

Shift Change

Rumba Hires Its First Dedicated Chef

Jed Lutge is now helming the rum-filled lounge on Pike.

07/25/2018 By Rosin Saez

Behind Bars

National Daiquiri Day Is July 19: Here's Where to Sip

Specials and playful creations abound at Seattle's rum-centric bars.

07/18/2017 By Stefan Milne

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Patio Revamps and a Prideful Farewell

Plus: A new Mighty-O Donuts location, family friendly burgers in Madison Valley, and Beacon Hill's first brewery.

06/19/2015 By Jeanny Rhee

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Drama in Ballard

Ballard's restaurant scene had a big week: a loss, a major gain, some exciting news for March, and a drive-thru mistake.

01/17/2014 By Malcolm Griffes

'Tis The Season

Where to Eat a Festive Holiday Meal Before Christmas

Even if you're making that Christmas turkey yourself, there's plenty of room to dine out on Christmas Eve (or before) at one of these restaurants.

12/12/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Warm and Cozy Edition

Because this weather calls for hot booze.

11/21/2013 By Sara Hendrickson

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Rumba's Kate Perry

"Pardon the obvious bias, but the most underrated spirit is rum."

09/30/2013 By Sara Hendrickson

Get Your Nerd On

Penny Arcade Expo Eating and Drinking Guide 2013

Head to these spots within a mile from the convention center to level up and refuel.

08/29/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

Distillery Report

Sun Liquor Has Produced a Rum

And hardly anyone knows it yet.

08/13/2013 By James Ross Gardner

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups: Week of Feb 25

Chipotle brings its burritos to Capitol Hill, a couple more popups to plan for, new breakfast options for downtown and Georgetown, and a revamp at Ivar’s Salmon House.

03/01/2013 By Erica Thompson

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Cal's Classic American comes to South Lake Union, a new biscuit mobile, and Sambar says goodbye.

09/21/2012 By Sabina Cao

Openings

Rumba Opens Tonight; Here's What to Drink

The bar's dedication to rum spans single-island versions, rhum agricole, and punches aplenty.

09/14/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: a downtown Top Pot, Pike Place Market gets pickled, and two new liquor-specific bars on Capitol Hill.

08/10/2012 By Sabina Cao

Yo, Ho Ho

Rumba Opens Its (Rumcentric) Doors in September

Tango's new sibling bar will offer "sipping rums" at the foot of Capitol Hill.

08/08/2012 By Allecia Vermillion