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Food
March 21, 2012
Voracious Dining Guide
Our 2012 neighborhood snackdown!
Blogs
December 15, 2011
Brennon Leighton: Efeste's Tattoed Artist
Photo by Julien PerryThe Watering Hole: Efeste Winery, 19730 144th Ave. N.E., (425) 398-7200. WOODINVILLE The Atmosphere: The tasting room, built in 2008, is a super casual, come as you are, kick your feet up, we don't even care if you're already drunk-type of space that truly feels like a l ... More >>
Blogs
December 13, 2011
Restaurant Bea: Where June Used to Be
Photo by Julien PerryThe switch went down quicker than a fashionably cheap beer in the hand of a thirsty chef. One minute, June was open for business and the next minute, it wasn't. The exaggeration is slight. Just a year after opening in the former-and-beloved Cremant space in Madrona, June ... More >>
Blogs
December 13, 2011
A Hilarious Happy Hour at Ras Dashen
Julien PerryWot's with the Manny's?The Place: Ras Dashen, 2801 East Cherry Street 98122 709-7626 CENTRAL DISTRICT The Hours: Daily, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, closed Mondays The Digs: Seattle is mostly known as the city with a Starbucks on every corner. But in some neighborhoods, the Starbucks are rep ... More >>
Blogs
November 15, 2011
Charles Walpole: 'I Didn't Want to Be Someone Else's Chef Anymore'
Photo by Julien PerryRecently, native New Yorker Charles Walpole felt the timing was right to stop working for other chefs in town and start working for himself. Over the summer, Walpole left his job at Ethan Stowell's Anchovies & Olives after two-and-a-half years to pursue his dream of becom ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2011
Cheers to Not Calling This Place 'Oola-La-Panzanella'
Photo by Julien PerryThe Watering Hole: Oola Distillery, 1314 E. Union, 709-7909, CAPITOL HILL. The Atmosphere: Oola is in the longtime vacant La Panzanella bakery space. And guess what? The yeast aroma is not gone. But this time, instead of bread, alcohol levels are rising here. The place s ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2011
PB&J Bread Pudding Pops at Fresh Bistro
Photo by Julien PerryI love bread pudding. And peanut butter. And pops. But when I saw all of those words strung together on the Fresh Bistro dessert menu last night, I had to do a double take. My mind wasn't processing. It was almost too good to be true! A few moments later, five glistening, ... More >>
Blogs
July 28, 2011
Hitting Train Station Rush Hour at RN74
Julien PerryTrying to chat with these guys is like trying to stop a speeding train.The Watering Hole: RN74. 1433 Fourth Ave., 456-7474, SEATTLE. The Atmosphere: Built to resemble an old-school European train station, RN74 indeed is as busy and loud as the Metro after a Paris Saint-Germain F ... More >>
Blogs
July 28, 2011
Julien v. Food: 7-Alarm Wing Challenge
Julien v. Food is not just a blatant rip-off of Man v. Food; it's also a regular column in which Voracious contributor Julien Perry tries to eat enormous amounts of junk by taking on the city's eating challenges so you can be equally grossed out and visually assaulted at the same time. What she lack ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2011
Larkin Young: RN74's Sous Chef, But You Can Call Him The Mayor
Photo by Julien PerryHe's one of those guys you may not have heard of, but you've likely tasted his food. For three years, Larkin Young was the Chef de Cuisine at Tilth before sliding over into a Sous Chef position when Maria Hines opened Golden Beetle in February. The intention was to help H ... More >>
Blogs
July 15, 2011
The Laguna at Milagro Cantina Won't Judge You. But Everyone Else Might.
Photo by Julien PerryThis is The Laguna ($14) at Milagro Cantina in Kirkland. Order this when you want people to stare at you, because how could they not? Especially when you order one with no intention to share. Then, people stare at you for other reasons. They also mock you on Facebook: "Ar ... More >>
Blogs
July 8, 2011
Foie Gras With Pine Ash and Cocoa at Canlis
Photo by Julien PerryI had every intention of writing about the wasabi and grapefruit creme fraiche parfait at Canlis for this week's Weird Food Column, but literally while I was sitting in the bar on Wednesday, they took it off the menu. I'm disappointed I won't be able to taste the fresh wa ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2011
Smoke, Fire, and Sno
Julien PerrySweet like Skittles.The Watering Hole: Club Sno. 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, 425-888-1234, SNOQUALMIE. The Atmosphere: Some may argue this lounge/nightclub within the Snoqualmie Casino has the best view of any casino nightclub outside Monaco. On the Friday evening we bellied up, ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2011
Seattle's Fattest Potato Dishes
Julien PerryChili Chili Cheese Cheese Tots Tots (from 5Point) cause cause double double chins chins.Ooooo, potatoes, they're just so controversial, no?! Well, according to a recent article in The Baltimore Sun, this underground, tuberous tyrant is to blame for literally decades of weight gai ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2011
A Sweet Talkin' Sweet Tooth at Pnk
Photo by Julien PerryThe Watering Hole: PNK Ultra Lounge, 600 Pine St. (on the fourth floor of Pacific Place), 623-2222, DOWNTOWN. The Atmosphere: It's not just a clever name--the place is pink! Granted, not everything is actually pink, but because of the special lighting, the entire lounge ... More >>
Blogs
June 22, 2011
Julien v. Food: The 4-lb Super Dooper Burrito at Casa D's
Julien v. Food is not just a blatant rip-off of Man v. Food; it's also a new monthly column in which Voracious contributor Julien Perry tries to eat enormous amounts of junk by taking on the city's eating challenges so you can be equally grossed out and visually assaulted at the same time. What she ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2011
The Bangkok PB Sandwich at Grim's
Photo by Julien PerryNothing is better than a peanut butter sandwich, and Grim's nails the classic dish with a Thai twist. The Bangkok PB is made with a spicy homemade coconut peanut butter spread (jalapenos give it the heat), cucumber, mint and orange marmalade on a chewy baguette. It also c ... More >>
Blogs
June 2, 2011
Gluten-Free Corn Dogs: May the Horse Be With You
Photo by Julien PerryWe've already established that Josh Nebe is a creative mind who likes his food to be silly and playful. In parts one and two of Grillaxin, we also learned the 24-year-old Marjorie sous chef likes to make ice cream, doesn't ever grocery-shop, has a penchant for Star Wars a ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2011
The Mochomos Plate at Little Water Cantina
Photo by Julien PerryWhat looks like a plate of spun sugar is actually dried beef. "The mochomos plate ($12) is my favorite thing to turn people onto here," says Little Water Cantina sous, and this week's Grillaxin subject, Cameo McRoberts. "It looks like a tower of frizzly meat with onions d ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2011
Stinging Nettle Soup at Staple & Fancy
Photo by Julien PerryThis is not something I would have ordered if a good friend of mine hadn't described it as the most gorgeous nettle soup she had ever had in her life. How does one ignore a recommendation like that? Even someone like me who isn't a huge soup eater? Last night at Staple ... More >>
Blogs
April 29, 2011
Duck'n Doughnuts at Matt's in the Market
Photo by Julien PerryDunkin' Donuts has nothing to worry about. This new menu item at Matt's in the Market is not breakfast, nor is it a greasy treat you'd ever think of eating on-the-go. This, my friends, is a savory delight that rivals any chicken and waffle combo you've ever thrown down yo ... More >>
Blogs
April 22, 2011
A Non-Caffeinated Fruit That's a Great Coffee Substitute (at Least in Frozen Desserts)
Photo by Julien PerryIt's been a rather uneventful week of weird food. I've been in Pasadena for work and haven't been able to go out and eat like I usually do. With that said, I did make a trek to a local Whole Foods and found a rather unusual raw dessert that I wish I could find in Seattle. ... More >>
Blogs
April 8, 2011
PB&J Jalapeno Poppers at Shelter
Photo: Julien PerryIt's only the third installment of The Weird Food Column, and already I've mentioned peanut butter and jelly twice. It's just been that kind of week. While the fried peanut-butter bonbons at Local 360 were skewed slightly on the odd side, the peanut-butter-and-jelly jalapen ... More >>
Blogs
March 25, 2011
Fried Peanut Butter and Pig Face at Local 360
Introducing The Weird Food Column -- a weekly column dedicated to all things edible, odd, unusual, strange, wacky and/or slightly tacky. We're not talking International District, Uwajimaya or anything south of Rainier strange (that could be it's own column); we're talking mainstream stuff. Have any ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2011
A Big 'F*** You' Impulse Buy at Locöl
Photo: Julien PerryThe Watering Hole: Locöl, 7902 35th Ave. S.W., 708-7725, WEST SEATTLE. The Atmosphere: The booze dwelling West Seattle has been waiting for. Just out of reach from The Junction, Locöl was designed for neighbors to easily meet one another in a comfortable environment: the ... More >>
Blogs
February 10, 2011
Just a Little Hanky Panky at Madison Park Conservatory
Julien PerryA barkeep as lovely as her surroundings.The Watering Hole: Madison Park Conservatory, 1927 43rd Ave. E., SEATTLE The Atmosphere: Since its November 30 opening, Madison Park Conservatory has quietly--and quickly--garnered a loyal foodie following. Quietly, because if you didn't kn ... More >>
Blogs
December 27, 2010
Chocolate with a Peel
The Dish We don't have to tell you (but we will, anyway) that Seattle is far from lacking artisan coffee or chocolate. And it's no coincidence that coffee beans and cacao beans are roasted and harvested in a similar manner and transformed into a delicate, palatable luxury consumable -- also known a ... More >>
Blogs
December 13, 2010
Taco Truck Takedown: Tacos Carnitas Edition
The Dish Brave is the food truck operator who stays open during some of the crappiest weather Seattle has seen this year. The past several days have been nothing but heavy rain and flooding, and yet, just feet from the watery roadways remain the glowing 'open' lights of mobile food trucks, turning ... More >>
Blogs
December 6, 2010
Caramel Sauce: A Sticky Subject
The Dish Caramel sauce doesn't get enough credit. It's incredibly difficult to make at home (you know this if you've ever tried to make candy) and it takes a special talent to create the perfect consistency and taste. It may seem like just a gooey glob of cooked sugar on top of your ice cream, but c ... More >>
Blogs
December 3, 2010
Deck the Balls with Cacao and Agave
Photo by Julien PerryAnd now, for a really awesome chocolate recommendation. Yes, this chocolate is raw, vegan and gluten free, but it is decadent enough for the biggest chocoholic. I swear! These truffles from UliMana come 9 to a jar and cost (like most raw foods) a hefty sum: $12.99. And ... More >>
Blogs
November 30, 2010
Husky vs. Coug in the Better Burger Battle
The Dish Apple Cup is this weekend, so we thought we'd throw a precursor tourney out there by pitting a Husky burger against a Cougar burger. We're not calling ourselves oracles just yet, but if our burger prediction turns out to be Saturday's champ, we'll let each one of you touch us. Who's the bi ... More >>
Blogs
November 22, 2010
Stuffing Our Pie Hole: La Panier vs. 3.14's Pumpkin Pie
The Dish Nothing says Thanksgiving quite like pumpkin pie. And if you weren't already hyper aware that the turkey holiday is only days away, just try finding a pumpkin pie in Seattle. They sell out pretty quickly around these parts, proving this city is as crazy about desserts as it is holiday trad ... More >>
Blogs
November 15, 2010
It Ain't Easy Being Cheesy: A Story of Two Local Camemberts
Do you link a stinky cheese? A runny cheese? A hard cheese? Everyone's got a different preference, but one thing is for certain: cheese should not be easy. There should be defining qualities that make a cheese unique and crave-worthy; a characteristic that gives it personality. While true Camemberts ... More >>
Blogs
November 8, 2010
Monday Bedlam with a Bit of Intrigue
Art at BedlamThe history of the "coffeehouse" is one long and glorious history of controversy in the public sphere. Many of us, I think, have some vague idea that if we want to talk politics during the evening, we should go to a pub. But, if we want to talk politics during daylight hours, it ... More >>
Food
November 3, 2010
Food News & Notes
A whole lot of Four Loko. We don't remember much else.
Blogs
September 22, 2010
Want a $25 Gift Certificate for $2? Hurry!
Julien PerryNow 80% cheaper!Half-off deals on restaurant gift certificates are de rigueur for the Great Recession, as Groupon, Seattle Weekly, and other websites have proven with a slew of killer offers. But 80 percent off has got to be too good to be true, right? Wrong: Through day's end, r ... More >>
Calendar
September 1, 2010
Happy Hour at Daniel's
Julien PerryNow 80% cheaper!Half-off deals on restaurant gift certificates are de rigueur for the Great Recession, as Groupon, Seattle Weekly, and other websites have proven with a slew of killer offers. But 80 percent off has got to be too good to be true, right? Wrong: Through day's end, r ... More >>
Calendar
September 1, 2010
Fresh Bistro Happy Hour
Julien PerryNow 80% cheaper!Half-off deals on restaurant gift certificates are de rigueur for the Great Recession, as Groupon, Seattle Weekly, and other websites have proven with a slew of killer offers. But 80 percent off has got to be too good to be true, right? Wrong: Through day's end, r ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2010
PBR & PB&J Wednesdays at Ravenna Alehouse
The Place: Ravenna Alehouse, 2258 N.E. 65th St., 729-9083 The Hours: Wednesdays, "All Day and All Night" The Digs: Once known as the Ravenna Tavern (aka "Rav Tav"), I have it on good authority that not so long ago the Rav Tav was first and foremost home to an array of mentally ill patrons. ... More >>
Food
April 28, 2010
Seattle Weekly's Happy Hours Guide
The Place: Ravenna Alehouse, 2258 N.E. 65th St., 729-9083 The Hours: Wednesdays, "All Day and All Night" The Digs: Once known as the Ravenna Tavern (aka "Rav Tav"), I have it on good authority that not so long ago the Rav Tav was first and foremost home to an array of mentally ill patrons. ... More >>
Food
April 7, 2010
Our Favorite Restaurants 2010
The Place: Ravenna Alehouse, 2258 N.E. 65th St., 729-9083 The Hours: Wednesdays, "All Day and All Night" The Digs: Once known as the Ravenna Tavern (aka "Rav Tav"), I have it on good authority that not so long ago the Rav Tav was first and foremost home to an array of mentally ill patrons. ... More >>
Blogs
February 22, 2010
At Least Two Square Meals a Day, Every Weekday, on Voracious
Chris Kornelis is sorry he's not sorry. He's a Crocksman.New years can bring great change, and never has that been more true for Voracious than 2010. Gone are some old, beloved voices (Kauffman, Savarino, Garbes), and in their place have emerged some new, bold personalities (Sheehan, the Surl ... More >>
Blogs
August 31, 2009
Monday Announcements: Assaggio & Booze, Japanese Are Unique #451, Vita Makes You a Coffee Maker
Assaggio Ristorante (2010 4th Ave.) is opening a bar, il Baretto to be exact. The small bar will have draft beer and focus on Italian style cocktails. Better to serve the hoards waiting for a table on Friday nights. (via the Downtown Seattle blog, new on the scene from KOMO news, which will feature ... More >>
Blogs
August 28, 2009
Review Roundup: Bistro Baffi, In the Bowl, Bastille
This week's blog and print restaurant reviews: At the Times, Providence Cicero shows some love to Bistro Baffi, the Burien Italian restaurant run by the affable, mustachioed Michael Vujovich. In Dining Deals, meanwhile, Nancy Bartley eats at Urban by Designed Dinners, the tiny wine bar and c ... More >>
Blogs
June 5, 2009
Who's on Trial This Week: Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant reviews from around the city: At the Times, Nancy Leson writes about her favorite water views in town, while in the Dining Deals column, Jon Fisch shows some love to Pac Island Grill, a Hawaiian restaurant in Federal Way. At the Stranger, Megan Seling reviews the vegetarian items at Pla ... More >>
Blogs
May 8, 2009
Soak It Up: JaK's
photo by Julien PerryChorizo benedict Where: JaK's Grill, 4548 California Ave. S.W., 937-7809 , www.jaksgrill.com. When: Saturday afternoon, May 2. The Soak: On weekends, benies are the crowd pleasers at this neighborhood steakhouse which, by first impression, draws an eclectic mix of hungover, r ... More >>
Blogs
November 19, 2008
West Seattle Getting a New Music Venue
Julien Perry has the scoop over at Voracious (it's there because the joint will also serve food).
Food
April 23, 2008
Board Room
Power ties, power talk, powerful appetite
Food
April 23, 2008
Love Nest
If you can't find the romance here, you're a cold fish
Blogs
March 14, 2008
Friday night: I'm on the radio.
If you can't find the romance here, you're a cold fish
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