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May 25, 2012
Cocktails Drive Brunch at West 5
West 5 4539 California Ave SW, 935-1966 WEST SEATTLE Hours: Saturdays, Sundays and select holidays 10 am to 4pm Uptown, Downtown or Down Home: Downtown meets Down Home in 1962. Packed full of what was considered futuristic design in the Mid 20th Century, West 5's retro interior gives off a sligh ... More >>
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May 24, 2012
Reviewing the Review: Formulating Restaurant Recommendations
Mechanical engineers, secretaries, morticians and pretty much everyone else who doesn't make their living as a food critic tend to imagine the reviewing life as a whirl of fine wine and mind-blowing meals. It is very rarely that, which is why it's such a distinct pleasure to encounter a restaurant a ... More >>
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May 24, 2012
100 Favorite Dishes: Crispy Fish Skins at The Walrus and The Capenter
This series of posts is called "100 favorite dishes," and I take the adjective to mean that subjectivity and idiosyncrasy is permissible. So I'm lifting my self-imposed rule that no restaurant can be represented twice and making space for the crispy fish skins at The Walrus and the Carpenter, which ... More >>
Food
May 23, 2012
Brendan Ryan: Thai Goes to the Runner
The Mariner shortstop explains his peculiar love of panang curry.
Food
May 23, 2012
La Boucherie's Fine Swine
Farm to table on Vashon, minus the shameless self-promotion.
Blogs
May 23, 2012
Visiting Washington's "Studio 54 of Wine" with Ashley Trout of Flying Trout and Tero Estates
There's a river running through Ashley Trout's veins and, apparently, it is made of wine. Her golden good looks, petite stature and laid back demeanor mask the fierce devotion of a woman who truly lives, loves and breathes her craft. After recovering from a devastating rock climbing fall, Ashley beg ... More >>
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May 23, 2012
Locöl Barley & Vine Keeps It Local, Real, and Veg-Friendly
The Eats: Locöl Barley & Vine, 7902 35th St. SW, 708-7725. Equal parts wine bar, craft and imported beer house, and gastropub. The Deets: This cozy spot in West Seattle livens up the busy, mostly-residential thoroughfare on 35th and offers a comfortable place for neighborhood regulars to gather. ... More >>
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May 23, 2012
Columbia City Farmers Market Opens Early For Chefs
Yes, practically every dang chef worth his/her fleur de sel talks that farm-to-table talk, but how many of them actually walk the farmers markets walk around the city? Well, more now since the Columbia City Farmers Market kicked off its season a few weeks ago by offering cooking pros the chance to ... More >>
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May 23, 2012
Seattle's 10 Best Happy Hours
Here's my confession for the week: I've lived in Seattle for 13 months, and I've never been to a happy hour. I've read plenty of happy hour menus, calculating how much money I might save if I could start my review meals at 5 p.m. And I've lived most of my adult life in states that don't allow promot ... More >>
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May 22, 2012
Zephyr Paquette Plays Mama Hen at Skelly and the Bean
The Skelly and the Bean space is best described as whimsical. A glass garlic clove butterfly catches the light at the window as Zephyr Paquette lines the multicolored chairs up by the mismatched tables and to start the day. Each piece of furniture at Skelly has a story, including a table still beari ... More >>
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May 22, 2012
From the Pho File: Pho Mignon
If an eater was presented with a bowl of pho as murky as the celebrated beef broth's history, he'd likely slam down his spoon and chopsticks in disgust. Although the Vietnamese soup dates back only to the late 19th century, the precise circumstances of its invention are a culinary mystery. "Is this ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2012
Mariners Shortstop Explains His Panang Curry Obsession
With the Seattle Mariners having lost more than half of their games, it's no wonder the club wants its fans to look at something other than batting averages and slugging percentages when scanning the scoreboard. As a player steps up to the plate at Safeco, the center field Jumbotron displays his pic ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
Bloody Smurf Jizz & 6 Other Cocktails for Washington's Memorial Day Booze Apocalypse
This post was written by Pete Seazle, whose work regularly appears on the West Seattle Fun Blog: Memorial Day Weekend is one of the biggest booze fests of the year, shadowed only by the likes of St. Patrick's Day, The Fourth of July, and Flag Day. And as the three-day weekend of inebriation kicks ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
Cha:n Is a Cute Little Place with Little, Little Dishes
Dish: Buckwheat Noodle Salad Place: Cha:n, Downtown Price: $9.00 In the bowl: From the menu: "buck wheat noodle salad with mixed vegetables, hardboiled egg and spicy vinaigrette." Those vegetables include shredded cabbage, red onion, cucumber, bean sprouts, kaiware (daikon sprouts), and maybe som ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
Pike Place Market Recipes Brings The Market Home
It's not hard to get inspired to cook when wandering through Pike Place Market. Walk past towering displays of red, ripe berries, and displays of fresh seafood on ice, and your stomach begins to growl at the idea of turning a basketful of goodies into a meal. Turning the pages of Pike Place Market R ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
Seattle's 10 Best Sausages
The adage about law and sausages is entirely unfair to sausage makers. While there are plenty of shady sausages companies in the habit of zipping up questionable animal parts in casings and hoping clueless customers will put them on buns, serious sausage makers are rightly proud of the meats and se ... More >>
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May 18, 2012
St John's has the Makings of a Dream Brunch
Saint John's Bar and Eatery 719 E Pike St 245-1390 www.saintjohnsseattle.com Capitol Hill Hours: 10 am to 2pm, Saturday & Sunday Uptown, Downtown or Down Home: Uptown and Downtown meet at this Capitol Hill haunt housed in the former Rosebud location. The vibe is urban industrial, with woody ac ... More >>
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May 17, 2012
Indo Cafe Owner Keeps Promoting Indonesian Cuisine at Cloves
The menu that Irwan Ngadisastra is serving at his new lower Queen Anne restaurant is similar to the menu at Indo Cafe, the Northgate restaurant he's owned since 2009, but there are a few brave deviations: At Cloves, diners can order oxtail soup, grilled squid and frog legs. "I've done some research ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2012
Ballard Scores Chicago Eats, Rainier Valley Welcomes Heaven Sent, & More
First off, in Ballard, Benito's Chicago Eatery is now up and running at 6201 15th Ave. N.W. Run by Chicago native Benjamin Kulikowski, the establishment features the "Windy City's" most notorious dishes -- deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and hot dogs -- made using locally sourced ingredien ... More >>
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May 17, 2012
Producing Poetry: The Return of Morels
Voracious this year is celebrating our local farmers markets with a series of poems extolling what's newly ripe and ready for sale. Each week during market season, we'll run a poem from a local poet who's found inspiration in the region's bounty. And should you find yourself feeling similarly inspir ... More >>
Food
May 16, 2012
Elliott's Oysters Al Fresco
Outdoor shucking completes a surprisingly laborious trip t Downtown Seattle's waterfront.
Food
May 16, 2012
Randy Santel: Show-Me Steak
A muscular Missourian conquers the Wedgwood Broiler's 72-ounce sirloin challenge.
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May 16, 2012
La Medusa's Got A Soft Spot--And Soft Balls--For Vegetarians
The Eats: La Medusa, 4857 Rainier Ave S., 723-2192. "Sicilian-inspired food for the soul." The Deets: In the heart of Columbia City, this 15-year old restaurant sets a charming scene in a cozy, rustic room filled with farmhouse-style tables and chairs. Service is warm, affable, and well-versed in ... More >>
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May 16, 2012
Seattle's 10 Best Drink Menus
A fair number of cocktail transactions don't involve a menu. Drinkers don't need to see what's listed if they're bent on ordering a dry Tanqueray martini or ceding their drink decisions to a bartender trusted to create something fantastic. But liquor pros spend long hours devising menus which showca ... More >>
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May 15, 2012
Little Uncle's Wiley Frank and Poncharee Kuonpungchart Put the Family in Take-Out
Little Uncle took on many forms before it became the Thai take-out restaurant in Capitol Hill. Its chef and co-owner, Wiley Frank (formerly of Licorous, Lark, and other restaurants around town), made similar transitions along the way. Frank and his wife and co-owner Poncharee Kounpungchart ("PK") em ... More >>
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May 15, 2012
A Bastille a Day in Ballard
The Place: Bastille Cafe & Bar, 5307 Ballard Avenue NW., 453-5014, BALLARD The Hours: 4-6pm every day, 10pm - 12am Sunday thru Thursday nights. The Digs: The Bastille style is obsessed with reclaimed, restored materials. According to their website, the architecture and decor at Bastille feature e ... More >>
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May 15, 2012
From the Pho File: Pho Shizzle
Where there is pho, there are puns. In King County, which our Pho Filers are busily canvassing, there's a Just Pho You, a Jenny Pho, a Pho King and a trio of What the Pho?s. But the best local pho joint name by far is Pho Shizzle, which existed primarily as an urban legend until Alex Le opened his r ... More >>
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May 14, 2012
Benito's Chicago Eatery Debuts in Ballard
Benito's Chicago Eatery is now up and running at 6201 15th Ave. N.W., according to My Ballard. Run by Chicago native Benjamin Kulikowski, the establishment features the "Windy City's" notorious deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches. A menu featuring rotating specials and beer is als ... More >>
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May 14, 2012
Pinscreen Bunnies at Fremont's White Rabbit
Coffee people love to talk about coffees' "tasting notes" about as much as wine people love to use words like "soft" and "full-bodied." You may be under the impression that your coffee tastes like coffee, but coffee people will be quick to inform you that your coffee actually has notes of juniper, o ... More >>
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May 14, 2012
Sub Sand Has Good Duck and Bad Utens
Dish: Bamboo Shoot Duck Noodle Soup Place: Sub Sand, International District Price: $7.99 In the bowl: Rice vermicelli noodles, bamboo shoots, fried shallots and peanuts, and Thai basil. Supporting cast/What to do: Along with your soup, you get a plate of cold duck pieces (on the bone), shredded ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2012
Seattle's 10 Best Waffles
At the risk of seeming like I'm no fun at all, I've decided to admit here that I'm completely opposed to eating meal-specific foods at the wrong times. I'm still getting over the shock I experienced at a fourth-grade slumber party when our hostess suggested we eat the previous night's pizza for brea ... More >>
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May 11, 2012
100 Favorite Dishes: Chicken Shawarma at Mawadda Cafe
Mawadda Cafe's menu covers all the Middle-Eastern bases: The bustling restaurant serves gyros, falafel, kufta and kebabs. But no matter which dish you choose, you'll get your fill of garlic, which owner Rami Al-Jebori applies with the enthusiasm of a guy whose family has a farm in Gilroy. The best ... More >>
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May 10, 2012
Seattle to Welcome Restaurant Featuring Vancouver's Finest Indian Cuisine
Viji's in Vancouver was once hailed by The New York Times as "easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world." Now, Meeru Dhalwala, the woman behind the renowned restaurant's menu -- check out the "lamb popsicles" on the right! -- is opening a restaurant in South Lake Union, according to Se ... More >>
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May 10, 2012
Elliott's to Open Outdoor Oyster Bar
Among the Pacific Northwest's greatest joys are sunny summer days and freshly-shucked oysters, but Seattle eaters rarely have the opportunity to experience them simultaneously. Consolidated Restaurants is looking to correct that situation with the city's first outdoor oyster bar. Elliott's Seafood ... More >>
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May 10, 2012
Reviewing the Review: The Past is Never Dead
Washington City Paper last week kicked up yet another anonymity kerfuffle by announcing its newest hire - who's officially the alt-weekly's food editor, not its restaurant critic - wouldn't try to hide her identity. Eater helpfully ran her picture to prove it. While maintaining total anonymity is p ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2012
The Coterie Room Promotes Spooning in Exclusive Small Groups (of Two)
During last month's Seattle Restaurant Week, I wanted to try an "upscale" eatery offering a low-cost, $15 lunch. What better place than The Coterie Room? This relatively new restaurant from Spur chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough served a superb menu during SRW. I went for a very late lunch and ha ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2012
The Dish: Frelard's Most Hospitable Brunch
It's not hard to find Midwestern transplants living in Seattle. Just ask, and a lot of Space Needle elevator operators, dog walkers, and Zumba instructors will admit to having relocated to the Great Northwest from Grand Rapids, Dayton, or Milwaukee. Here's a basic stereotype about Midwesterners that ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2012
West Seattle Scores Athena's and Two New Food Trucks, Volterra Expands to Kirkland, & More
It's a big week for West Seattle. Mediterranean food truck Athena's has opened a permanent restaurant at 1513 S.W. Holden St. In addition to the falafel, gyros, and souvlaki offered in the mobile location, the menu here includes Greek-influenced burgers, gelato, and beer. Owner Nick Parisi wants Ath ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2012
100 Favorite Dishes: Congee With Dried Oysters and Pork at Mike's Noodle House
I first visited Mike's Noodle House in the company of the rare Seattleite who was newer to town than me, a young woman who'd tracked me down through an alumni association. We'd never before met, but we shared an alma mater. Or a summer camp. Or something. While I don't remember anything about the p ... More >>
Food
May 9, 2012
Uber's Cache Cabs
A restaurant sedan service that stands to threaten the taxi trade.
Food
May 9, 2012
Zoe's Sloppy Seconds
A popular restaurant's reboot recalls a great senatorial fallacy.
Blogs
May 9, 2012
Rating Three New Foods at Safeco Field
The many culinary enhancements to Safeco Field this year include new cheese steak sandwiches, more soft-serve ice cream and an oyster po-boy, barbecue sandwiches and sausages from Ethan Stowell. But the park has also tried to jazz up its most basic concessions. Here, a look at the current state of h ... More >>
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May 9, 2012
Satay's Mee Goreng is a Taste of Malaysia Closer to Home
Yesterday, Satay owners Peter Ringold and Patrick McCredie spoke of the hunt for foreign ingredients. Today, the young owners share Satay's recipe for mee goreng, a Malaysian fried noodle dish served at their restaurant. "People come to this restaurant because [the food here are] difficult foods to ... More >>
Blogs
May 9, 2012
Five's a Charm for Chris Ainsworth of Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
Chris Ainsworth is the Susan Lucci of the James Beard award. OK, maybe not to the same extent, but you get the drift. Nominated for Best Chef Northwest the past four years running, this amiable frisbee golfing fanatic, along with his sassy wife Island, has taken Washington wine country cuisine by st ... More >>
Blogs
May 9, 2012
Seattle's 9 Best French Onion Soups
The upside of cool, rainy summers is French onion soup season never really ends. Although a few restaurants with admirable French onion know-how pull the preparation off their menus after Memorial Day, it's never impossible to find the cheese-laden soup in Seattle. Here, our picks for the city's b ... More >>
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May 8, 2012
Satay's Peter Ringold and Patrick McCredie Start a Restaurant from Scratch
College buddies Peter Ringold and Patrick McCredie started Satay with the scent of the roti and satay from Malaysia still fresh on their minds. After a backpacking trip throughout India, Malaysia, and Thailand, the idea for the restaurant we now know as Satay started growing in their minds. However, ... More >>
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May 8, 2012
From The Pho File: Pho Hiho
"Made with love, always," Tony Kim of Pho Hiho says when asked to describe the method he uses to create his restaurant's signature broth. Jim Stennett, who documented Kim's Georgetown restaurant for The Pho File, suspects there's more than love flavoring the soup. He tasted hints of star anise in t ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2012
Wedgwood Broiler's Steak Challenge Beaten After 47 Years By Randy Santel
Assessing what remained of Randy Santel's steak, reduced from a 72-ounce slab to a collection of square-inch bites that might add up to what old line steakhouses would call a "queen's cut," Wedgwood Broiler manager Mike Hamman signaled a server to fetch the cook who'd grilled the Winner's Dinner sir ... More >>
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May 7, 2012
100 Favorite Dishes: House Special Fried Rice at Green Village
I first learned of Green Village from Kevin Pang, a Chicago Tribune food writer with impeccable credentials as a lifelong fried rice connoisseur. But I needn't have waited for a recommendation from two time zones away, since Wendy Lu's restaurant is an International District mainstay and Yelp darlin ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2012
Top 10 Wines For Slurping With Oysters
Hey fellow lushes! Excuse me for a sec while I wipe the oyster juice off my chin. The Wino had the pleasure earlier this week of slurping a few Shoguku at Taylor Shellfish and washing those tumbled gems from the sea down with winners from this year's 18th annual Oyster Wine Competition. It was pure ... More >>
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