August 2021
Anonymous Protests Amazon, E. Coli Cases Linked to Chipotle
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Anonymous is protesting Amazon. The hacktivist group, Anonymous, is partaking in their “Million Mask March,” a global day of action to protest corruption and injustice. This year, their target is Amazon. The company has advised employees to refrain from wearing clothing with Amazon logos and to keep badges out of sight, while Anonymous activists will be easily identifiable in…
Where to Have a Great Classic Martini
4 Seattle bars where the classic martini rules the roost
I’ll admit: I love our adventuresome bartenders. Want to smoke a drink? I’m all for it. Using obscure Italian amari or other international bottle from the back shelf? Bring it on! But, I also adore the classics, and nothing is more a classic than the Martini. I have mine with gin, of course, and a…
James Bond-Inspired Drinks, New Aquavits and more Tipsy Tidbits
With the new Bond film 'Spectre' coming out Friday, a host of bars are dreaming up cool cocktails
While the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, our local distillers, bars and shakers are warming it up with announcements of all sorts. Check out the below for some recent news sure to brighten your day. Fresh Aquavits from Hardware Distillery: If you don’t already know, Hardware Distillery is located out in…
Kate McDermott’s Pie Crust Recipe
Create the perfect pie crust this holiday
No nation has elevated sweet pie to the level of lore that America has—and never is our pie obsession as strong as during the holidays. Whether you’re emulating Aunt Angie’s apple or perfecting your own pumpkin, chances are, pie holds real value to you and yours. Which is why, if you’re setting out to make…
Star Seattle Bartender: Amanda Reed
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Amanda Reed
I’m going out on a tipsy limb, but I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes who are convivial, courteous (mostly!) and, most important, creators of delicious cocktails. We asked a few of our favorites about what drinks they’re serving up, where they go to unwind…
Beaujolais Nouveau is almost here! Where to sip and celebrate
Le Pichet, Cafe Campagne and Bastille Cafe & Bar offer tastings, prix fixe and more
A few minutes past midnight on Nov. 19 – the third Thursday of the month – tiny villages all over the Beaujolais region of eastern France will move thousands of cases of Beaujolais Nouveau to Paris for the yearly celebration of the young fruity wine made from the gamay grape. It will be going off…
Star Seattle Bartender: Bridget Maloney, The Sexton
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Bridget Maloney
I’m going out on a tipsy limb, but I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes who are convivial, courteous (mostly!) and, most important, creators of delicious cocktails. We asked a few of our favorites about what drinks they’re serving up, where they go to unwind…
Star Seattle Bartender: Nik Virrey, Naka
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Nik Virrey
I’m going out on a tipsy limb, but I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes who are convivial, courteous (mostly!) and, most important, creators of delicious cocktails. We asked a few of our favorites about what drinks they’re serving up, where they go to unwind…
Control Your “Smart Home” With the Touch of a Button
Bellevue startup Pebblebee prepares to launch its latest gadget, the Stone
Bellevue-based Pebblebee made a name for itself last year with the Honey ($24.99 at pebblebee.com), a small Bluetooth “key finder” device designed to help users keep track of oft-misplaced household items. This year the tech startup releases the Stone, a tiny gadget—roughly the size of a quarter—that looks like its namesake, except that it has…
How a Wine Geek Became a Member of Washington’s Winerati
The story of how wine enthusiast Paul Zitarelli's calculated risk paid off
Applied mathematician Paul Zitarelli had just graduated from business school when the economy crashed in 2009. He had two options: take the six-figure Amazon offer as a senior financial analyst, or start his dream company, an e-newsletter selling boutique Washington wines. He swears it wasn’t an easy decision. “It seemed stupid to launch a business…
Star Seattle Bartender: Joshua Batway
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Joshua Batway
I’m going out on a tipsy limb, but I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes who are convivial, courteous (mostly!) and, most important, creators of delicious cocktails. We asked a few of our favorites about what drinks they’re serving up, where they go to unwind…
Star Seattle Bartender: Jesse Poole, E. Smith Mercantile
Seven questions for Seattle shaker Jesse Poole
I’m going out on a tipsy limb, but I think we have the best bartenders in the world. Seattle has an abundance of bartending superheroes who are convivial, courteous (mostly!) and, most important, creators of delicious cocktails. We asked a few of our favorites about what drinks they’re serving up, where they go to unwind…