Capitol Hill
Pie Takes the Cake Again
Cake versus pie? Judging from the responses I’ve gotten since finding out that I would have the privilege of judging the epic rematch of last year’s Cake vs. Pie competition last night, people are not wishy-washy on this matter. I’ve heard many a definitive statement to the effect of “Pie. Duh”; or “Clearly pie.” And…
Restaurant Preview: Momiji is Really, Really Pretty. And it Has Pretty Food, Too.
Every detail in the pristine space that is now Momiji (the magnum opus of Steven Han’s Japanese restaurants) — from the tables, hand-carved by master woodworker Craig Yamamoto, to the ethereal, cloud-like lighting fixtures woven from traditional Japanese paper fibers by artist Yuri Kinoshita — has been masterfully planned by Han’s dream team of artisans….
Red Tricycle Recommends: Seattle’s Kid Friendly Indoor Market
When seasonal neighborhood farmers markets end in early fall and rainy days revisit the Emerald City, the indoor shops at Capitol Hill’s indoor Melrose Market offer families the chance to discover fresh food and artisan goods and the opportunity to grab lunch inside a recently restored warehouse. With Doug Fir beams and exposed brick, the…
Sneak Peek: Jamie Boudreau’s Canon, Opening Later This Week!
Jamie Boudreau finally gets to eat his cake. A Canadian who escaped a far more sober life as a would-be physiotherapist, he has established himself as one of the Northwest’s most respected bartenders, with stints at Tini Bigs, Vessel (now defunct), his own cocktail show on the Small Screen Network, and a standing reputation as…
Eat Yourself Silly this Sunday at the 12th Avenue Festival
Today I accidentally referred to the 12th Avenue Festival as the 12th Avenue Food Festival in conversation. Same difference, if you ask me. There’s so, so much good to eat on that street. This Sunday, from noon until 6pm, 12th Avenue between Madison and Pike Streets will shut down so that hungry folks like you…
New Hangouts on Capitol Hill
Following the renovation of Capitol Hill’s historic Oddfellows building, myriad new shops, restauran
Following the renovation of Capitol Hill’s historic Oddfellows building, myriad new shops, restaurants and hangouts have opened their doors along three hot blocks of Pine Street, between 11th Avenue and Broadway. This hip microhood is fit for both day jaunts and late-night outings; here, you’ll find the street that never sleeps. EAT + DRINK…
Ba Bar Opens Today on Capitol Hill
Eric Banh doesn’t want anyone making a big deal out of Ba Bar. “I don’t want the hype,” he said last night at a soft opening preview. “This is street food done simple.” Coming from the guy who takes Vietnamese and Asian cuisine to just about the most sophisticated level you’ll find in Seattle and…
Attack of the Foodie Tours
Seattle Food Tours and Savor Seattle begin the season of the roving feast
Now that it’s almost summer, spring is finally here. That means a new season of food tours that incorporate walking, eating, learning stuff, eating, more walking, and more eating. I tagged along last week on Seattle Food Tours‘ revamped Belltown Restaurant Tour, which in its third season has evolved from a snacky trek through Belltown…
Bar Ferd’nand Brings a Mellow, Airy Vibe to Capitol HIll
Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand blends casual with romantic.
Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand (1531 Melrose Ave.; 206.623.5882; ferdinandthebar.com) blends casual with romantic. Owned by Matthew Dillon of neighboring Sitka & Spruce, Marc Papineau and Jared Baily, this intimate bar is perfect for a cozy second date or an impromptu wine appreciation session. THE VIBE: Mellow, rustic and airy, Bar Ferd’nand…
Sneak Peek: Skillet Goes Brick and Mortar with Its New Capitol Hill Restaurant
Street food comes in from the cold on Capitol Hill
Joshua Henderson opened Skillet, his mobile street food truck, in 2007 after figuring out that he didn’t like working in restaurants. He just wanted to focus on the food: making it good and bringing it to the masses without all the fuss and ritual of creating an “experience.” Now, four years later, after amassing a…
Urban Safari: Capitol Hill’s 14th Avenue
The quaint horseshoe created by 14th Avenue and short spurs of Pike and Pine streets, flush with a r
EAT + DRINKAt intimate Spinasse (1531 14th Ave.; 206.251.7673; spinasse.com), award-winning chef Jason Stratton makes authentic northern Italian pastas (and his specialty, rabbit meatballs) in an open kitchen. Next month, Spinasse will expand into the adjacent storefront (formerly Whimsy Home Décor), adding more room for dining, plus a bar, Artusi, where guests can enjoy a…
Two-way Photos Outside of Canoe Social Club at Capitol Hill Arts Walk
On my way home last night, I came across a group of perplexed neighbors staring at a storefront across from my building. Upon closer inspection, I noticed a live woman on display in the window. Curious, I snapped a picture. It turns out the woman behind the window also snapped a picture of me (how…
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