Eat & Drink
The Seattle Wine and Food Experience Recap: Three Days of Dining Bliss
Seattle magazine's trio of tasty events showcase the best of regional dining and drinking trends
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Seattle’s three-day beverage and culinary event, Seattle Wine and Food Experience (SWFE), treated food lovers to everything from cheesy grits to Champagne, pizza to Prosecco, Washington state Merlot to Swedish meatballs. Held February 22-24 at various venues around town, the Seattle magazine-produced SWFE hits that sweet spot between food-focused Feast Portland…
5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in March
From upscale Texan to homemade Burmese--these are the food events you need to put on your calendar
These brief bouts of sunshine have us convinced that spring is just around the corner—and with it, ingredients like asparagus and rhubarb that we crave all winter. While our seasonal menus are still ramping up, check out these fun food events that’ll make March fly by: Get a taste of Texas.Matt’s in the Market is…
This Book Should Be Your New Go-To Guide in the Kitchen
"How to Taste: The Curious Cook’s Handbook to Seasoning and Balance, from Umami to Acid and Beyond—with Recipes" by Becky Selengut hits shelves March 13.
This article appears in print in the March 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Like sight, smell and the other senses we take for granted, taste is something we do mostly without thinking. But local chef, cooking instructor and cookbook author Becky Selengut wants us to start noticing the flavors in our food more mindfully. Selengut’s new…
Café Pettirosso Steps Up Its Beverage Game With New Wine Program
Stop by the neighborhood darling for approachable, affordable wine—from Washington reds to sparkling Franciacorta.
Reasonable prices and a clear vision for high quality food and drink has kept the restaurant relevant for decades in the ever-evolving food scene of Capitol Hill. The new wine program, spearheaded by general manager Jamey Lionhart, takes influence from the restaurant’s style, offering approachable, affordable bottles fit for brunching or dining any night of…
This Seattle Chef Makes Award-Winning Burgers
Brian Cartenuto at Queen City Grill in Belltown beat out Iron Chef Morimoto at the Best of the Burger Bash last year, and he's made Monday into Burger Night in Seattle.
Queen City Grill might be best known for its stellar Italian menu, but — shocker! — this Belltown restaurant also makes one of the BEST burgers in the city. Really! And they’re just $10 on Mondays, which is officially known as Burger Night. This retro cool restaurant that dates back to the early 1900s changed…
Vote: The Seattle Magazine 2018 Readers’ Choice Beer Awards
Help us determine the best in local beer, from Best Brew Pub to Best Beer Retailer to Most Iconic Washington Beer Brand and more.
Seattle is a great beer town, and in our July issue, we’re going to celebrate the best the city has to offer with our second annual Seattle Magazine Beer Awards. But first: We want to hear from you! We want you, our beloved readers, to help us determine the best in local beer, from Best…
Set Sail to Tacoma for Rum Drinks and a Pirate’s Life at Devil’s Reef
The new spot from the people who run Tacoma Cabana has an atmosphere that will make you want to walk the plank.
Recently in our article about the wave of wonderful northwest tiki drinks, we mentioned the celebrated Tacoma Cabana. Opened in 2012 by partners (in life and work) Robyn Murphy and Jason Alexander – also lead bartender and winner of the 2014 Iron Tikitender championship – Tacoma Cabana delivers classic tiki drinks and style. A few…
Pro Tips: How to Attend the Seattle Wine and Food Experience
This weekend is our annual wine and food event. Are you ready?
Tonight’s the night! Seattle Food and Wine Experience (SWFE) kicks off with its first event, Comfort, and our office is buzzing with excitement and dreams of the perfect pairing of Sweet Iron Waffles and Brownrigg Hard Cider. But before we set off on this decadent adventure, we thought a few do’s and don’ts are in…
These Seattle Convenience Stores Actually Have Great Fried Chicken
Here's your somewhat definitive guide to fried chicken under heat lamps.
For a long time, eating the hot food at a convenience store was a surefire sign of a problem. But meals sitting under heat lamps have evolved somewhat, and fried chicken is at the top of the food chain. Why? Because it keeps well, has limited expectations, and can be easily made with the finite…
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