Ben McBee
Restaurant Roundup: Pride Picks and Egypt’s National Dish
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Pride is here and if you’re keen on showing a little extra support to bars and restaurants run by members of the LGBTQ+ community, you’re in luck—there are quite a few to choose from. Whether you raise a glass at WeRise Wines, enjoy a slice at A la Mode Pies, or slurp up the hand-pulled…
Restaurant Roundup: Burgermaster Opens in Issaquah and Karaoke Returns
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
Summer presents an interesting dilemma for parents, especially those who could really use a night off from cooking. Do you grin and bear it and stay at home? Or do you head out to eat and hope the one-two punch of tablet time and coloring books can get you at least an hour to enjoy…
Restaurant Roundup: Live-Fire Cooking and Galician Prix Fixe
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
Like a juicy beef patty smacked between two buns, next Thursday is National Burger Day, and one local burger joint is making sure you experience the occasion on a full stomach. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Uneeda Burger in Fremont is giving away one free Classic Burger — that’s romaine, tomato, pickles, and house…
Restaurant Roundup: Oysters in the Sky and Free Samples
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Plenty of restaurant owners dare to be different, but for Charles “C. Davis” Davis of C. Davis Texas BBQ, his culinary journey literally started with a dare. From a challenge that arose while watching an episode of “Pitmasters” to opening a food truck that now serves smoked meats to hungry customers across Seattle and Renton,…
Restaurant Roundup: Malay Food and Free Wine Tastings
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
It’s that time of year again. The sun is getting less and less shy, people are dining out more, and restaurants are opening right and left. It can be a lot to keep up with, but here are a few to give a try this weekend. Queen Nzinga is bringing Angolan food to the Chinatown-International…
Restaurant Roundup: Mother’s Day Brunch Bonanza
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What a mom wants, what a mom eats, whatever makes her happy sets you free. You don’t need a slightly misremembered hit song by Christina Aguilera to remember that this Sunday is Mother’s Day… right? In case this news is hitting you harder than Y2K, we’re here to throw you a lifeline, because there are…
Restaurant Roundup: Rooftop Bites and Pineapple Juice Coffee
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
If you thought getting a table for before- or after-noon pancakes and mimosas was difficult before, hold on to your orange juice—the great brunch crunch is coming. We kid, but Mother’s Day is just over a week out, and sometimes to make Mom feel special, putting in the time to wait in line is the…
Restaurant Roundup: “Pho-potle” and Yemeni Cuisine
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
This is it. The week (or two) that you, as a food and drink aficionado, wait for every year. A double whammy of epic portions. Seattle Cocktail Week (April 19-26) and Seattle Restaurant Week (April 19-May 2) are finally here. Let’s start with a beverage Seattle Cocktail Week is your chance to get out and…
Restaurant Roundup: National Attention and a Sweet Detour
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Just south of Bellingham, the northbound lanes of I-5 have been closed for weeks following a massive landslide, pushing travelers onto Chuckanut Drive (SR 11). If you’ve got the time, we’re here to encourage you to embrace the detour and take the sugary scenic route, so to speak. Along the way, you’ll find plenty of…
Restaurant Roundup: James Beard Finalists and Speedy Steak
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Drumroll please… The finalists for the James Beard Awards were announced this week, and two Seattle chefs made the cut for the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific category — Atoma’s Johnny Courtney and Surrell’s Aaron Tekulve. For them, culinary glory remains on the table, but we’re still planning on giving the other restaurants and bars…
Restaurant Roundup: Concourse C and Easter Brunch
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
Do you notice an extra spring in your step? It couldn’t be that ferry boat full of crab nachos—or the cauliflower wings—as you watch the Mariners play baseball for the first time since October, could it? Perhaps you have a light rail adventure to the Eastside planned? Whatever it is, here are some more things…
Restaurant Roundup: Icelandic Food Fest and Hot Chicken
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
Excitement is building for this summer’s World Cup, and while the beautiful game is important, the event’s organizers are also preparing to spotlight Seattle’s status as a food city for the thousands of fans visiting from around the world. They won’t have to look very far, as SeaTac’s World Table District and its 30+ restaurants,…
Restaurant Roundup: Smoked Brisket and Baseball Bites
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
The Emerald City does St. Patrick’s Day well. Between the brews and hearty meat stews, there are plenty of ways to revel with Irish cuisine while learning about the country’s culture (like how the holiday started with more of a somber tone). Of course, Kells’ festival is already in full swing and you can bring…
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