Food & Drink
Cravings: Fresh Raspberries
If you’re crazy for these sweet summer berries, here are six local dishes to try.
Sweet and tangy, raspberries are the perfect companion to a summer day. Seattle SorbetsThe refreshing raspberry Merlot sorbet is a sophisticated marriage of local raspberries puréed with a hint of red wine. $4.79/pint. Available Metropolitan Markets, including Queen Anne, 1908 Queen Anne Ave. N; 206.284.2530; seattle-sorbets.comDelanceyAn airy vanilla meringue topped with local organic raspberries from…
Bar Hop: Il Bistro
A Post Alley hideaway gets a new secret weapon: renowned mixologist David Nelson.
Il Bistro An elegant little hideaway in Post Alley, Il Bistro (Pike Place, 93A Pike St.; 206.682.3049; ilbistro.net) has served traditional Italian fare for 30 years. But recently the bistro acquired a new secret weapon: David Nelson (formerly of Tavern Law and Spur Gastropub) is now behind the bar, bringing his knack for creating cocktails…
Sneak Peek: Bar del Corso Oven Arrives, Breaks Sidewalk
After making a five-week journey from Italy by boat across the Atlantic and by truck from New York, the custom-built Neapolitan pizza oven Jerry Corso (Harvest Vine, Betty) and partner Gina Tolentino have been waiting for finally reached Beacon Hill’s Bar del Corso this morning at 10 a.m. When I arrived I swear the pounding…
Upscale Chinese on Capitol Hill; Travelers and The Confectional Get New Locations.
Bako Beckons, Travelers expand and The Confectional adds new delicousness to its cheescakery
Bako BeckonsThe now-shuttered Jade Pagoda was never really about the food—the kitschy digs, the bad (but strong!) cocktails—it was an experience, and the food was as bad as you’d expect. But it was a neighborhood icon, so I am happy to report that the Capitol Hill space is being reborn as another Chinese restaurant, although…
A Glimpse into Seattle’s Vibrant Japanese-American Past
Hundreds of vintage photos are on display at the Wing Luke Museum.
Judging by the 400 archival photographs on display at the Wing Luke Museum, bridal portraits were a steady source of income for Japantown’s Takano Studio. Founded in 1910, the Japanese-American photography studio was a thriving business until 1942, when Japanese citizens were sent to internment camps. But before that, Takano captured Seattle’s vibrant Japanese community…
Red Tricycle Recommends: A Drive-in Night at Auburn’s Valley 6!
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Red Tricycle, a family-friendly blog by moms who focus on the “lighter side” of parenting. Each week, we’ll pick one of our favorite Red Tri pieces to share with seattlemag.com readers. First on the docket, a how-to guide to a night at the drive-in. When was the…
Attack of the Foodie Tours
Seattle Food Tours and Savor Seattle begin the season of the roving feast
Now that it’s almost summer, spring is finally here. That means a new season of food tours that incorporate walking, eating, learning stuff, eating, more walking, and more eating. I tagged along last week on Seattle Food Tours‘ revamped Belltown Restaurant Tour, which in its third season has evolved from a snacky trek through Belltown…
Bar Ferd’nand Brings a Mellow, Airy Vibe to Capitol HIll
Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand blends casual with romantic.
Open since last summer, open-air, wine-centric Bar Ferd’nand (1531 Melrose Ave.; 206.623.5882; ferdinandthebar.com) blends casual with romantic. Owned by Matthew Dillon of neighboring Sitka & Spruce, Marc Papineau and Jared Baily, this intimate bar is perfect for a cozy second date or an impromptu wine appreciation session. THE VIBE: Mellow, rustic and airy, Bar Ferd’nand…
Fashion + Style Friday: Seamless in Seattle finally hits the runway, plus the weekend’s best sale (hint: handbags!)
I feel like we have been looking forward to it forever, and as the excitement mounts, it’s somewhat a relief to say: There is less than a week to go until the big Seamless in Seattle show at the Seattle Art Museum on Wednesday, June 8. Designers are finishing off their top-secret challenge looks, models…
Mobile Food News! Night Market debuting this week in Capitol Hill
New Capitol Hill Night Market for the hungry Saturday crowd.
Late night eaters will be happy to know that the Capitol Hill Night Market kicks off this Saturday, June 4th, in the block between Pike and Harvard, featuring a sampling of Seattle food trucks including Pai’s, Buns on Wheels, Curry Now!, Street Treats, Fusion on the Run, and Lumpia World. Capitol Hill Night Market, Pike &…
New Weekday Farmers Market coming to Interbay
Olympic Sculpture Park Farmers Market finds a new home in Interbay
The old Olympic Sculpture Park Farmers Market has found a new home. The market will debut next week and will take place in the Whole Foods’ parking lot on Thursday afternoons, perfect timing for commuters heading home from work. The market will initially feature 30 local vendors with the hope to expand it to 40…
Go Shopping with the Chef during 7 Days of ART
The Four Seasons' daily themed dinners kick off this week
Spotting one of Seattle’s master chefs prowling amid the vibrantly-colored ruffage of Pike Place Market is kind of like catching a lion stalking its prey: you don’t want to make a peep lest you interrupt his deep concentration; one false move and the epiphany surrounding the preparation of a fiddlehead fern might get spooked and…
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