Food & Drink
Celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service
The NPS is turning 100. Commemorate by exploring its iconic parks.
The NPS has stewarded some of the country’s most beautiful and breathtaking public lands for 100 years, including Washington’s beloved Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades national parks. Celebrate the centenary by exploring these iconic parks, and then take some time to get to know the state’s other NPS properties (nps.gov/state/wa). In Washington, some of…
After Renovation, Washington Hall Entertains Once Again
Historic Seattle breathed new life into the 108-year-old building.
As so many of the low-rise, century-old buildings in Seattle’s core meet their inevitable end with the wrecking ball and are replaced with taller, shinier and sharper-edged structures, some of the city’s history is swept away with the dust and discarded rubble. But at least one building that has been a part of many Seattleites’…
Ballard Avenue’s Newest Mexican Eatery Showcases Complexity of Corn
Imported heirloom corn helps educate Seattleites on the complexity of true Mexican food
In 2012, New York restaurateur Marc Meyer tapped Chester Gerl, then chef at Matt’s in the Market, to run the kitchen at his trendy SoHo restaurant, Hundred Acres, and, eventually, to help open Rosie’s, a restaurant specializing in central and southern Mexico cuisine, in the East Village. Now Gerl is back in Seattle, showing off…
Union Between Bar and Kitchen at Downtown’s Heartwood Provisions
Metropolitan Grill’s newest sibling restaurant brings cocktail and food pairings to the table
When Consolidated Restaurants Inc. (owners of Metropolitan Grill and Elliott’s Oyster House) announced the opening of a restaurant where every dish on the menu ($11–$32) would be paired with an original, miniature cocktail (an additional $6–$8), I wasn’t sure what to expect. Gimmick or booze fest? This type of cocktail pairing is usually offered by…
New Look: Smith Tower’s Makeover Includes Prohibition Era-Inspired Cocktail Bar
The recent overhaul of the the historic 1914 Smith Tower includes new cocktail bar.
When the historic 1914 Smith Tower reopens its 35th-floor observation deck this August after a recent overhaul, a new Prohibition era-inspired bar will be unveiled. Will there be flappers, gin fizzes and jazz? The folks at Unico Properties, which bought the building in 2015, were tight-lipped on the details at press time. But with an…
Tearing Down Walls, the Key to Peaceful Political Discourse
We should elect politicians who pledge to bring down walls, not build them
This election season seems to have a theme of walls. Donald Trump has proposed building a tall, “beautiful” wall along the United States’ border with Mexico. Some Washingtonians have joked that if Trump becomes president, they’ll build their own wall along the Columbia River. That echoes a long-held idea in the settlement of the West:…
Book Clubs for Every Seattleite
From current events discussions to comic books groups, the city has a book club for every taste
DYK? Seattle is in the top five for most literate cities in America (and has been for years). With that reputation comes a vibrant book club community, but mind you, you don’t have to limit yourself to what Oprah is reading. Boozy book discussions, meetups for the current event-minded, groups for ladies who like comics—the…
Instagram Inspiration: Sunday Brunch
An indulgent weekend meal that you deserve after a long workweek
After dealing with five weekdays of work, meetings, deadlines, commuting and other adult responsibilities, we deserve it: the weekend brunch. Arguably the best weekend meal, brunch is a relaxing and indulgent eating experience that involves sleeping in, joining with friends, drawn-out conversation, and as far as we’re concerned, a meal that doesn’t contain calories. Follow…
A Summery Spin on a Potent Classic at Brimmer & Heeltap
The Ballard bistro pours out a 'Corpse Reviver' twist
The Cocktail: Porch Reviver Originally conceived as a hangover cure with a kick, the Corpse Reviver family of drinks—potent cocktails with a mix of liquors—have faded into history. There are only two recipes surviving today: the rare cognac-based Corpse Reviver No. 1 and the more fashionable gin-based Corpse Reviver No. 2, which features Lillet (originally…
Food Find: Japanese-style Curry Bread
SkyCity’s sous-chef cooks up authentic Japanese treats on the side
When Harold Fields is not cooking as sous-chef at the Space Needle’s SkyCity, you might find him grilling delicious chicken skewers at pop-ups around town, including at Sake Nomi, a shop in Pioneer Square. Fields started Umami Kushi (umamikushi.com), a yakitori catering company, five years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan. About a year…
Recipe of the Week: Summer Garden Linguine with Corn, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
A perfect light, fresh summer dinner from Heather Christo
If you’re looking for something light, fresh and delicious to have for dinner this week, make this inspired linguine dish from local food blogger Heather Christo. Seriously. With ingredients reminiscent of a midsummer garden party–like basil, parsley, cherry tomatoes and corn–it’s basically summer in a bowl. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegan. What could be better!?…
The Must List: Milk Carton Derby, Seattle Dragon Fest & More
What to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Must RaceThe Seafair Milk Carton DerbySaturday (7/16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Head to Green Lake to cheer on the participants in Seafair’s wackiest event. Nearly 100 teams will take to the water in boats that range in style from practical to whimsical—anything goes, as long as they’re made out of milk cartons—to battle it…
The Must List: Twister Beach at Cafe Nordo, Outdoor Festivals
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeSAM Summer Film Series: Cary Grant for President(7/7 to 7/28, times vary) Hollywood icon Cary Grant is the subject of the Seattle Art Museum’s summer film series. July’s films include The Awful Truth (7/7), Bringing Up Baby (7/14), Arsenic and Old Lace (7/21) and My Favorite Wife (7/28). Must LaughHit the Beach with Café…
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