Food & Drink
Winners of Seattle Magazine’s 11th Annual Washington Wine Awards
A celebration of the state's very best wines and all the people behind them
After back-to-back cool vintages in 2010 and 2011, Washington has seen a four-year run (2012–2015) in which each vintage has been warmer than the last. The results of those warm vintages—and the plush, delicious wines they produced—are on display in this year’s group of winners, which includes a mix of industry veterans (L’Ecole Nº 41,…
Big Rob Roy and Liberty News, Plus a Summer Reading Suggestion
Rob Roy to allow customers to buy into its latest drinking establishment
Summer is heating up, as are the Seattle bar announcements, as two of the city’s most legendary drinking establishments have recently un-tapped big news. Plus, it’s the time of year when summer reading is in mid-page-turn, and I’ve a great suggestion if you sometimes like to sip a good drink while browsing a good book….
Recipe of the Week: Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Enjoy this simple, colorful and healthy summer dish
The only thing better than a fruity and flavorful treat is one packed with superfoods.These colorful smoothie bowls by local foodie and Spache the Spatula blogger Rachael Dart are a tasty and healthy way to treat yourself this season. And with toppings like goji berries, chia and hemp seeds, you can indulge guilt-free. “I love…
Inside Josh Henderson’s Atmospheric Dining Experiences
A field guide to Henderson's fun-house eateries
Ten years ago, Josh Henderson left a sweet gig cooking for photographers on location in Los Angeles to start a little truck in Seattle called Skillet. It was one of Seattle’s first food trucks—and it did quite well, expanding with help from equity partners into four brick-and-mortar diners and a catering company. Henderson left the…
Instagram Inspiration: Outdoor Adventures
Get outside and catch some of these gorgeous views
With long, sunny days and cool breezes, Pacific Northwest summers are the ideal time to get outside to experience our serene lakes, towering forestry and crashing waterfalls. Whether you’re in search of a challenging hike through the mountains or a relaxing day on the beach, nature-based activities abound. These Instagrammers capture the magnificence of some…
Returning Home with Tariqa Waters in ‘100% Kanekalon’
NAAM exhibit welcomes conversation around the 'marginalized matriarch'
Upon entering the Northwest African-American Museum, I am greeted by echoes of laughter and banter about banana pudding and instantly I feel as if I have traveled to Seattle artist Tariqa Waters’ childhood home in Richmond, Virginia. But I am nowhere near Virginia. I am inside the Seattle-based artist, educator and gallerist’s latest show, 100% Kanekalon:…
Kohlrabi: The Mystery Vegetable You Need to Eat Now
It's probably a vegetable you've never seen before. Here's how (and where) to eat it.
Unless you’ve seen wannabe chefs tackle the challenge of cooking with it on Food Network’s Chopped, or you’re a farmers market connoisseur, you’ve probably never even heard of it. Kohlrabi, the bulbous plant that comes in white, green and purple varieties and grows above ground, has been known to show up prominently on the menu…
Make this Refreshing Drink on a Sunny Afternoon
Crisp Washington Rieslings and sweet, seasonal peaches combine for a perfect summer sipper
Come summertime at Mark Takagi’s house, you’ll find sangría. And lots of it. “It’s the perfect, refreshing, unpretentious drink on a sunny afternoon,” says Takagi, a wine, beer and spirits specialist of 26 years for Metropolitan Market. “I drink pitchers of it all summer long.” Traditional red sangría is more popular than the white version,…
Recipe of the Week: Jamaican Jerk Pineapple Chicken
Bring tropical flavors to your summer grilling menu
Need a summer dish to wow your dinner guests? This is it. Please palates while making the most of the summer grilling season with this simple and delicious Jamaican Jerk Pineapple Chicken dish by blogger, entrepreneur and cookbook author Sarah Adler of Simply Real Health. The blend of flavors is sure to bring exotic tropical tastes to your meal, even if you’re…
Recipe for Peach Sangria with Washington Riesling
Try this savory white sangria with peaches, ginger, lime and WA wine
Savory White Sangría with Peaches, Ginger and Lime Serves 15 1 bottle (750-milliliter) Riesling 1 bottle (750-milliliter) Michelle Extra Dry Sparkling Riesling 1 bottle (750-milliliter) of seltzer water (plain, lemon or lime) 1/2 cup Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur 2–3 fresh peaches, sliced 1 large lemon, thinly sliced One handful basil or mint, gently bruised…
Farm to Table: Chef Brian Scheehser on Fresh Ingredients
Trellis Restaurant executive chef to host FareStart's Guest Chef Night on August 4
Sponsored by FareStart Chef Brian Scheehser has been whipping up fresh dishes since he was a child. “I liked to make salads,” says the chef, farmer and award-winning cheesemaker. “So when I was a kid, I used anything I could find in the fridge. My brother called it my ‘Kitchen Sink Salad.’” While you won’t…
Summer on a Stick: Seattle’s Organic Ice Pops
Move over, ice cream. There's a new sweet summer treat.
Ice cream may be the queen of summer treats, but a really good ice pop is equally glorious on a sunny day. Holding one instantly makes me feel like I’m 5 years old again. Maybe it’s because time slows down with every icy lick. Many of today’s locally made versions are crafted with natural, organic…
Kirkland Sailor Helena Scutt to Represent Team USA at Rio Olympics
The road to Rio has been anything but smooth sailing for Kirkland’s Helena Scutt
When Helena Scutt competes in this month’s Olympic games the pace will be very different from the leisurely sails she took with her family as a child, when they’d head to Ivar’s Salmon House on Lake Union for lunch from Leschi where their boat was moored. Now 24, Scutt began taking racing lessons at the…
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