The Candy Cocktails at Bellevue’s New ‘Chocolate Lounge’ Are Completely Ridiculous Don't tell your dentist, but Sugar Factory's first Washington location is open in the Shops at the Bravern. This “watermelon goblet” is allegedly designed for adult humans. Megan Lamb
Italian Cocktails and European Flair Make This New Neighborhood Haunt a Pond-Hopping Delight Joli brings European tastes to Ballard. Enjoy the Italian-inspired drinks at Joli. AJ Rathbun
Seattle’s Undergoing a Serious Bakery Boom. Here Are 12 New Spots You Need to Try Sugar and spice and everything nice at a dozen new bakeries. After farmers-market success, Damsel & Hopper opened its new Wallingford location. Chelsea Lin
These Washington Beers Are Among the Best in the Country Washington breweries took home 10 medals at the Great American Beer Festival. Try Chuckanut’s award-winning beers at its “South Nut” taproom in Burlington. Michael Rietmulder
This Eastside Indian Restaurant Wows With Dishes Rarely Found Stateside Kathakali aims to broaden palates with Indian cuisine from the coastal region of Kerala. Clockwise from top right: Kerala meen curry, meen pollichathu, chakka potato stew, nalla maolagu chicken curry and crepe-like aappam. Chelsea Lin
Seattle’s Sexiest Dessert is Evolving in Delicious Ways Seattle's Best Restaurant Trends: The local gelato landscape has grown well beyond Gelatiamo. D’Ambrosio’s strawberry ricotta gelato. Seattle Magazine Staff
Rainbow-Colored Pasta Earns Washington Woman Internet Fame Linda Miller Nicholson’s incredible pasta creations have earned her internet celebrity—and a new cookbook deal. Social media star Linda Miller Nicholson makes the brightest meals around. Chelsea Lin
Ballard Gains a Sleek New Restaurant With Global Flair Plus, it's a wonderful week for whiskey lovers. Grilled octopus is on the menu at Gather Kitchen + Bar. AJ Rathbun
Why One of Seattle’s Best Brunch Spots is [Gasp!] Giving Up Avocado The Fat Hen weighs in on the avocado shortage—and why we should abstain. Sadly, the beloved avocado toast at the Fat Hen is no more. Chelsea Lin
5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in October From grain bowls to Icelandic donuts, you've got a big month of eating ahead. Healthy AND delicious? ‘Tis true at B-Side Foods. Chelsea Lin
Finally, a Pumpkin Spice Latte That’s Actually Good Go to Anchorhead, drink this latte and revel in the sweater weather. What does fall taste like? Something like pumpkin and cinnamon and sugar. Chelsea Lin
Find Next-Level Slushy Drinks at This Throwback Capitol Hill Pizza Parlor The frothy nature of this whirred frozen beauty from Dino’s bar pairs perfectly with a piping hot slice of pizza just out of the oven. Dino’s bartender Jabriel Donohue takes blended drinks up a notch. A.J. Rathbun
9 Award-Winning Chefs Team Up for One Legendary Event James Beard's Taste America: Seattle dinner features a who's who of nationally renowned chefs. Grub on dishes from the culinary gurus behind restaurants like Eden Hill. Chelsea Lin
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