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  • Food

    November 23, 2011

    I-1183's Passage Puts Liquor in Limbo

    Craft distillers are left hanging between now and June.

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2011

    Where Will the Newest Craft Spirits Go?

    ​After spending two years mellowing in barrels, Woodinville Whiskey Company's inaugural batch of bourbon goes on sale tomorrow morning. The distillery has 250 cases of bourbon - and a few thousand bottles of its American whiskey - ready for its Harvest Release event. Once the fans have been s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Seattle's Most Sustainable Cocktail to be Determined--By You!--at Tini Bigs Tonight

    ​Last Monday, Tom Douglas, Tini Bigs bartender Shane Sahr and I sidled up to Sahr's bar to sample a sextet of drinks from Sahr's peers around town. We were tasked with narrowing the field to four, with the use of local liquors and ingredients factoring majorly into our assessment. We did so, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Auction of Washington Wines Isn't Just for High Rollers

    ​Want to rub elbows with Washington's top winemakers and chefs? Get ready for the Auction of Washington Wines in August. This annual event benefits uncompensated care at Seattle Children's Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. Last year the event raised a whopping $2.25 millio ... More >>

  • Food

    June 15, 2011

    First Call: The Excellent Valadez

    Italianissimo's bartender brings the Left Bank to Woodinville.

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    A Left Bank on the Eastside

    Photo by Julien Perry​The Watering Hole: Ristorante Italianissimo, 15608 N.E. Woodinville Duvall Pl., 425-485-6888, WOODINVILLE. The Atmosphere: Italianissimo is tucked off to the side of the Woodinville Duvall Road. It's the go-to place for homemade Italian food for anyone looking for pizzas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    First Tasting Room Linked to Out-of-State Winery Opens in Woodinville

    ​Woodinville bills itself as a venue for Washington wine discovery, but the latest winery to set up shop there is an Oregon operation. Lachini Vineyards is the first winery not bonded in Washington to open a Woodinville tasting room. While Woodinville Wine Country executive director Cynthia D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Passport Control in Wine Country

    ​One of the best parts of a wine-tasting trip is being able to taste several wines from several producers at one time. In some ways, though, this can be the worst part of a wine-tasting trip. After 20 or 30 tastes, even if spitting, your palate can become fatigued. A wine's finer nuances get l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Two Woodinville High Students Arrested For Shooting Pregnant Woman With Pellet Gun

    ​If the cops are right, then the idea of a good time for a couple Woodinville teens is stealing shit out of cars and playing sniper with a pellet gun and passing pedestrians.

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Bluebird Makes MSN's Top 10 Ice Cream List, Whiskey Distillery Opens in Woodinville

    Bluebird's best seller: Snickerdoodle ice cream​Craving a scoop of snickerdoodle ice cream? You're in good company. MSN just named Bluebird Homemade Ice Cream & Tearoom one of the country's top 10 ice cream shops, praising its unique flavors and dedication to using only sustainable, organic in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2010

    Bike-Riding Bank Robber Represents Everything That's Wrong With This Recession

    Not the bike bandit. But a close approximation.​Time was, bank robbers could make a proper getaway. Like in their own car. Or at least, the car of a friend who didn't quite understand the vagaries of aiding and abetting. But now we're in the midst of a recession. And it seems no one has manag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    Wine Tasting Pre-funk: Woddinville Cafe

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2008

    Last Night: Mark Knopfler at Chateau Ste. Michelle

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    A Supposedly Fun Thing . . . That Actually Was Fun

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    Make Sure Your Fake ID Has Your Photo On It

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2008

    Brian Carter Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Troiani Ristorante Italiano

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2008

    Course Alert: Feed Your Garden

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2008

    Woodinville Half-Day Wine Tour

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2008

    New from the folks behind The Purple Cafe: Barrio

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    Going Out for Thanksgiving Dinner?

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2007

    To BYOW or Not to BYOW

    ​Before you head south to "wine country" (double, extra air quotes) in Woodinville, stay on Woodinville Duvall Road just 50 more yards and check out the Woodinville Cafe. A good day wine tasting starts with a belly full of alcohol soaking pancakes and hashbrowns (plenty of crispy edges). The t ... More >>

  • Diversions

    September 20, 2006

    Flings and Things

    'Liberated marriage,' circa 1976.

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2006

    Tent City Wins Another

    'Liberated marriage,' circa 1976.

  • News

    June 21, 2006

    A Tent City Reprieve

    Also: There may be detente between the city and the Blue Moon Tavern.

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2006

    Tent City 4 Wins—Kinda

    Also: There may be detente between the city and the Blue Moon Tavern.

  • Food

    August 24, 2005

    Aug. 24, 2005

    Also: There may be detente between the city and the Blue Moon Tavern.

  • Food

    February 23, 2005

    Feb. 23, 2005

    Also: There may be detente between the city and the Blue Moon Tavern.

  • Food

    February 16, 2005

    Feb. 16, 2005

    Also: There may be detente between the city and the Blue Moon Tavern.

  • Food

    February 2, 2005

    Leave No Oyster Unshucked

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Food

    September 1, 2004

    Life in Wine

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Food

    June 2, 2004

    Food Files

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Food

    April 7, 2004

    Passport to Pleasure

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Food

    February 25, 2004

    Food Files

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Film

    December 17, 2003

    Bad Santa

    A Valentine's Day dining guide.

  • Food

    November 26, 2003

    Kiss From a Rosé

    Easy listening (and sipping) at a Kirkland wine bar.

  • Food

    October 22, 2003

    Food Events Around Town

    Easy listening (and sipping) at a Kirkland wine bar.

  • Food

    September 10, 2003

    Events Around Town

    Easy listening (and sipping) at a Kirkland wine bar.

  • Food

    June 25, 2003

    Food Events Around Town

    Easy listening (and sipping) at a Kirkland wine bar.

  • Food

    June 18, 2003

    Grapeland!

    Silver Lake Winery.

  • Arts

    May 21, 2003

    An Introduction

    Silver Lake Winery.

  • Arts

    May 21, 2003

    For Winos, Not Whiners

    Biking and boozing on the Sammamish Slough.

  • Food

    December 4, 2002

    Dining Calendar

    Biking and boozing on the Sammamish Slough.

  • Food

    October 23, 2002

    Hot Dish

    Biking and boozing on the Sammamish Slough.

  • Food

    June 19, 2002

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    March 13, 2002

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    September 19, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    August 15, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    May 30, 2001

    Ribbit, ribbit (woof, woof)

    A confounding place in Washington's new Napa Valley.

  • Food

    May 9, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • News

    May 26, 1999

    Summer Calendar

    So many options, so little time.

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