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Bake’s Place Approaches Second Birthday as a Soma Neighborhood Retreat

February 26, 2014, 4:34 pm
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Since coming onto the downtown Bellevue scene in 2012, Bake’s Place is a bistro, bar & entertainment dimension that remains unique. Bake’s appeals to Bellevue residents, people working nearby and guests from the entire region. Regulars enjoy eclectic food, craft cocktails and varied weekend music performances along with the heartfelt hospitality of owners, Craig and Laura Baker and their staff.

“It has been exciting and challenging, explains Craig Baker, Bellevue is continuing its downtown growth boom, four new apartment complexes and a hotel are in various stages of completion within three blocks of our location in SOMA (South of Mall), our operational model has evolved based on neighborhood demand. Originally we offered live entertainment seven days a week, almost two years later we still offer live musical entertainment of all types on Saturday and Sunday, but we now feature live music to enhance dining and foster conversation Tuesday through Friday. Our new gigantic 23’ by 14’ HD screen allows us to feature sports or host events like our upcoming red carpet 2014 Oscar Viewing Party in a setting that is sometimes better than being there in person.”

For the last 15 years, Bake’s Place has been well known for its outstanding music programing winning many accolades and awards, it has now gained a reputation as one of the Eastside‘s favorite places to eat and drink.

Photo by Rick Chinn
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Crafty Kitschy Yummy Cocktails to Warm you this Season at Pink Door

February 28, 2014, 11:01 am
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The Pink Door recently began serving hearts of celery (the nice tender part) along with our house infused extra virgin olive oil to guests as a nice complimentary welcome/treat when they first sit down to dine.

That has left us with other parts of the celery stalk which the chef did not want to waste. Therefore, we decided to create a delicious cocktail with the FRESH JUICE but were not sure just how to name it. One of our guests overheard us as we were brainstorming at the bar and asked about the ingredients (gin/lime juice/celery juice/mint/cherry bitters/and a beautiful decadent Luxardo Italian cherry as the garnish.)

He simply said, "The Celery Made Me Do It" and the drink name was born.

Here is a list of the new cocktails:

The Celery Made Me Do It
Hendrick's Gin, fresh lime & celery juice
mint, cherry bitters, & a Luxardo cherry garnish
$11

Holiday Leisure Suit
Crown Royal, unsweetened cranberry, whipped egg whites
$10

Naughty Naughty Fig Toddy
Fresh mission fig house infused brandy, vanilla bean,
lemon, brown sugar rim
$11

Aperol Spritz
The traditional one…
Aperol, prosecco, & a splash of soda
$9

Pomegranate Vodka Martini
We truly juice our own pomegranates!
$11

X-Rated Cocoa
Pink house made marshmallow,
European style rich thick Chocolate peppermint schnapps
$10

Photo courtesy of The Pink Door
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FareStart Presents Guest Chef Spectacular at Showbox SoDo, 60 Restaurants (Event)

March 5, 2014, 3:55 pm
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Sixty area restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries will gather to offer delectable tastes at FareStart’s food and wine tasting event celebrating the local restaurant community

FareStart, the local non-profit organization that provides culinary training and job placement for homeless and disadvantaged individuals, is hosting a premier tasting event to celebrate the talented chefs, restaurants and other food industry partners that support FareStart’s training programs throughout the year. FareStart’s Guest Chef Spectacular will take place Thursday, Jun 5, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Showbox SoDo (1700 1st Avenue S., Seattle) and will collectively include tastes from more than 60 of the area’s top restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries. 


Proceeds from the event will benefit FareStart’s programs. The Guest Chef Spectacular will feature: Tastes from more than 30 of the Northwest’s premier chefs and restaurants. 

Including:
  • Chef Josh Green, Ballard Annex
  • Chef Bobby Moore, Barking Frog Mobile Kitchen
  • Chef Peter Birk, BOKA
  • Chef Chris Opsata, Brass Tacks
  • Chef Josh Westcott, The Capital Grille
  • Chef Tarik Abdullah, Cicchetti
  • Chef Matt Dillon, Corson Building/Sitka & Spruce/Bar Sajor
  • Chef Bill Ranniger, Duke's Chowder House
  • Chef Varin Keokitvon, FareStart
  • Chef Thomas Horner, Hook & Plow
  • Chef Franz Junga, Il Fornaio
  • Chef Chris Garr, Ivar's Acres of Clams
  • Chef Dave Miller, The Jolly Roger Taproom
  • Chef Kaspar Donier, Kaspar's Events & Catering
  • Chef Liam Spence, Lola
  • Chef Chris Zarkades, Margaux
  • Chef Desmond Bonow, Palace Kitchen
  • Chef Matt Bumpas, Poppy
  • Chef Paolo Carey-DiGregorio, Salty's on Alki
  • Chef Jason McClure, Sazerac
  • Chef Luigi DeNunzio, Seattle's Little Italy
  • Chef Meeru Dhalwala, Shanik
  • Chef Jeff Maxfield, Sky City at the Needle
  • Chef Clay Bake, Spencer's for Steaks & Chops
  • Chef Brian Scheehser, Trellis
  • Chef Nikol Nakamura, Tulalip Resort & Casino
  • Chef David Buchanan, Wild Salmon Grill & Bar
  • Chef Audrey Spence, Urbane
  • Chef Pete Fjosne, Von Trapp's
  • Chef José Chavez, Washington State Convention Center
  • Chef Ferron Lining, Whole Food

Sips from more than 30 purveyors of fine local beverages, including wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries. Featuring:
  • 3 Howls Distillery
  • Almquist Family Vintners
  • Ambassador Wines
  • Bartholomew Winery
  • Batch 206 Distillery
  • Bluewater Distilling
  • Bunnell Family Cellar
  • Corvus Cellars
  • Cote Bonneville
  • Dussek Family Cellars
  • Five Star Cellars
  • Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards & Winery
  • Hedges Family Estate
  • J. Bookwalter Wines
  • Kennedy Shaw Wines/Woodhouse Wine Estates
  • Lobo Hills Winery
  • Lodmell Cellars
  • Maritime Pacific Brewing Company
  • Naches Heights Vineyard
  • Sheridan Vineyards
  • Smasne Cellars
  • Sonoris Wines
  • Swiftwater Cellars
  • Syzygy
  • Tildio Winery
  • Treveri Cellars
  • Wilridge Winery
  • Woodchuck Hard Cider
  • Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.
  • Dry Soda
  • San Pellegrino/Acqua Panna
  • Snoqualmie Ice Cream

Plus, live music and a raffle featuring a grand prize of $100 gift cards from participating restaurants (valued at $2,500).

Tickets will go on sale April 1 at FareStart.org. 

Early bird tickets for general admission will be $70 per person (a limited number of tickets will be available at the early bird rate, when they sell out the price will go up to $80 per person). VIP tickets will also be available beginning April 1 for $130 per person and will include access to a VIP Lounge at 5:30 p.m. for special pre-reception featuring exclusive tastes, premium wines, early admittance to the main tasting event, and a special gift bag filled with goodies. This is a 21-and-over event. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Founded in 1992, FareStart provides a community that transforms lives by empowering homeless and disadvantaged men, women, and families to achieve self-sufficiency through life skills, job training and employment in the food service industry. Students enrolled in FareStart’s Adult Culinary program receive not only hands-on culinary training in FareStart’s kitchens, but life-skills classes, counseling, and assistance with housing, food, clothing and other support services to assist them as they change their lives.

Since its inception, FareStart has become a beloved Seattle institution with talented chefs from the area's best restaurants donating their precious time, expertise, and ingredients to help train FareStart students. Each week, FareStart’s Guest Chef Nighthighlights this important partnership as a generous local chef donates their time to work alongside FareStart students to prepare a delicious three-course pre-fixe dinner for the public at the FareStart Restaurant in downtown Seattle. Since 1994, Guest Chef Night has helped raise more than $5 million—all of which has directly supported FareStart’s training programs.

Thanks to this incredible support from this industry and the entire community, FareStart has celebrated the graduation of 1,500 students since 1992—including 170 graduates in 2013 alone. Most importantly, FareStart graduates are getting and keeping jobs. In 2013, 90% of FareStart’s adult graduates secured employment within 90 days of graduation and six months later, 88% of those individuals were still in their jobs.

FareStart’s Guest Chef Spectacular is sponsored in part by Sysco, Nestle Waters, and Outerwall. To learn more about FareStart and the Guest Chef Spectacular visit FareStart.org.
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Corbu Lounge and Nightclub Opens in Belltown (NEW)

March 5, 2014, 8:04 pm
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This Saturday, Corbu Lounge and Nightclub will be opening its doors to the public (the previous space of Seesound Lounge) in Belltown. The new nightclub will have a focus on international DJs from all genres of music. The space will include a newly renovated VIP lounge, and a "Vegas style" atmosphere.

The new lounge will be opening this Saturday featuring DJ J Quest / Pappa / E Pop.  You can get pre sale tickets for $15 here: http://shindigg.com/Event/QLEbOObd - $20 at the door.

Make sure to "print out" your ticket for fast entry

Corbu Lounge and Nightclub
115 Blanchard St Seattle, WA 98121
http://corbuseattle.com

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From White to Black, Celebrate in Style with Matthews Winery (Event)

March 7, 2014, 4:29 pm
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Matthews Winery strikes again, but this time in black. 

Last year, the Otis Brothers and Bonza Bash hosted its 4th Annual All White Party at Pier 66. An event that made you feel like you were in heaven — beautiful people dressed in white, a gorgeous venue and music to get your groove on. 

Fast forward 8 months and "The Black Ball" is born. A night of sophistication, class, and high energy while sipping on wine. Trust us, you'll have a good time.

Guests will enjoy complimentary pours throughout the night of the newly released black label, and can pair with a variety of complimentary cheeses which will also be available throughout the duration of the evening. 

Fashion Police: For the Gentleman we suggest you wear a suit and tie, or even a tux. And for the ladies, we say a nice dress or a ball gown. 

Matthews Winery 
16116 140th Pl NE, Woodinville, WA, 98072
Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Tickets are $75 per person and includes: 
  • Unlimited access to complimentary wine & cheese
  • Parking
  • Red carpet photo
  • A place at the Inaugural Black Ball

Space is extremely limited, at only 200 guests.  Buy tickets here. 
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Rooftop Dinners at Bastille Cafe & Bar (Tickets)

March 7, 2014, 4:54 pm
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PHOTO CREDIT TO BASTILLE

Bastille is excited to announce the 2014 dates for their popular rooftop dinners. There will be eight Monday evening dinners this summer between June and September, each starting with a rooftop garden tour and winding through a multi-course, shared seasonal meal with wine pairings.

Dinner begins at 6:30pm, but interested guests can arrive at 5:30pm for a rooftop garden tour with Colin McCrate and Brad Halm of Seattle Urban Farm Company. The tour begins in the bar with a Pimms Cup (Pimms No 1, lemon, cucumber, ginger, and seltzer) to enjoy while exploring the garden.

Dinner is held under a cabana with curtains that can be left open or closed, as weather dictates. The family-style meals will showcase the rooftop produce as well as other seasonal items, and chef Jason Stoneburner and/or chef de cuisine, Cody Farrell, will be on hand to talk about each dish. Sommelier, Kristen Young, will also be on hand to talk about the wines she selected to accompany the food.

Here is a menu from last summer:

Curry Plant Riata
tomatoes, cucumber, green beans, radish
2011 Hiedler Riesling ‘Urgenstein’, Kamptal, Austria

Frilly Mustard Greens
parmesan panna cotta, delicata squash, quince vinaigrette
2011 Domaine Huet Vouvray ‘Le Mont’, Loire Valley, France

Pumpkin Agnolotti
chicken consommé, zucchini, chives
2010 Domaine de Marquiliani Rose de Sciaccarellu, Corsica, France

Duck Confit
honey & bay leaf poached plums, arugula, peppercress
2010 W.T. Vintners Syrah ‘Gorgeous’, Destiny Ridge Vineyard, WA

Grilled Rhazes Lettuce
figs, hazelnuts, Dinah’s cheese
NV Delamotte, Cotes de Blanc, Champagne, France

Anise Hyssop Ice Cream
Cocchi Americano Rosa

The beautiful views of the faraway Olympic Mountains and the much closer historic buildings of Ballard make for a wonderful backdrop for the communal dinners. The cabana is on the west side of the roof, overlooking the canal. Dinners are limited to 12 guests and cost is $115/person, which includes a rooftop garden tour, food, wine, and 20% gratuity. Groups and/or individuals are welcome.

Get tickets

SAVE THE DATE:
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 23
Monday, July 7
Monday, July 21
Monday, August 4
Monday, August 18
Monday, September 8
Monday, September 22

Last year the dinners sold out quickly, so act fast to create a memory making rooftop dining experience.

The Seattle Urban Farm Company designs, builds, and maintains food gardens. They work with homeowners, restaurants, businesses, and property managers to set up beautiful, productive, edible landscapes. To learn more, visit www.seattleurbanfarmco.com.

Opened in June of 2009 and housed in an historic 1920’s building in Seattle’s Old Ballard neighborhood, Bastille Café & Bar is a bustling homage to a Parisian brasserie. Owners Deming Maclise and James Weimann scoured Paris flea markets and local salvage stores for vintage accessories to create a truly authentic feel. From the white subway tiles, antique mirrors, and Paris Metro clock to the zinc-topped bar and stunning crystal chandelier that takes center stage in the Back Bar; they’ve truly hit the mark. Chef Jason Stoneburner creates French focused cuisine inspired by the abundance of seasonal product found locally---and it doesn’t get any more local than the restaurants 4500-square-foot organic rooftop garden. The wine list is French focused with a smattering of NW wines and the bar offers an extensive collection of absinthe. Bastille is open 4:30pm to 12am Sunday through Wednesday and until 2am Thursday through Saturday. Dinner is served from 5:30pm to 10pm Sunday thru Thursday and until 11pm on Fridayand Saturday. Brunch is served Sunday from 10am – 3pm. Happy Hour is daily from 4:30pm – 6pm and from 10pm to 12am Sunday thru Thursday. Bastille is available for private events. For more information or reservations, call206.453.5014 or visit www.bastilleseattle.com.

Bastille Café & Bar is located at 5307 Ballard Avenue NW in Seattle, Washington.
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Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls Hike - 7.2 Miles

March 8, 2014, 8:16 pm
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Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls are in my top 10 must hikes in the Northwest. It's 7.2 miles roundtrip with 23 switchbacks, strong elevation gains and a picturesque view as you get to the top of the mountain. The trail beings quietly through a groomed trail and slowly increases elevation as you head closer to Lake Serene. After about 2-3 miles in, you'll come to a fork where you can either hike up to Bridal Veil Falls or continue towards Lake Serene. I highly recommend hiking up to the falls and cooling off by the mist coming off of the waterfall.

Tip: Make sure to bring you Northwest Forest Pass. If you don't have, you can visit a local shack located just up the street and you can get a day pass for $5.

Location: Lake Serene (#1068) Central Cascades, Stevens Pass
West Mount Baker Snoqualmie, N 47° 47.0520, W 121° 34.3320

Roundtrip: 7.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 2000 ft
Highest Point: 2521 ft
Features: Lakes, Waterfalls, Wildflowers/Meadows, Mountain views

Required Permit: Northwest Forest Pass

Driving Directions:
From Everett, follow US 2 east to the hamlet of Gold Bar. Continue on US 2 for 7 more miles to just before it crosses the Skykomish River (near milepost 35), and turn right onto Mount Index Road. Proceed on this dirt road 0.4 mile, turning right on the spur road signed "Lake Serene Trail 1068." The trailhead and large parking area are 500 feet farther (elev. 600 ft.). Privy available.

Difficulty Level: 4/5










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Sosh, Helps You Discover Fun Things To Do in Your City

March 11, 2014, 2:08 pm
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Last week, SOSH hosted a private "Campfire Social" full of cocktails served by none other than Canon and food by Skillet at a secret location which was later discovered to be at Melrose Market Studios in Capitol Hill.  The night ended with an amazing live performance by Allen Stone. 

So... what is Sosh? 

Sosh is a mobile app that uses a mix of technology and human curation to unearth, structure, and recommend the most amazing local events and activities. Acting as a personalized concierge, Sosh tailors recommendations to each member's unique interests and habits, as well as a host of other factors, including the weather outside, the time of day, a user's location, and more. 

Sosh is currently available in San Francisco, New York City, and as of last month: Seattle... coming soon (Chicago, Boston, LA).

What sets Sosh apart is that it doesn’t simply give its members a directory of local venues. Instead, it curates the city’s best events and activities, from a pasta-making class with a famous chef to cocktails at a new speakeasy, a night hike up Mount Si, or the perfect itinerary for a first date.

Sosh was founded by former Google employees and has raised a total of $15 million from Instagram co-founder, Mike Krieger, Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and other notable investors. Sosh has previously launched its service in San Francisco and New York City, where its popularity has grown rapidly. In San Francisco, for example, nearly one out of every 6 adults is a Sosh member.













Give it a try and download Sosh on your iPhone. You can check them out on the web at sosh.com

Photo credit: Tony Hoffman
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Seattle Waterfront Gondola Proposed (NEW)

March 12, 2014, 9:54 am
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Photo: VIA Architecture, A sketch of the proposed Union Street Gondola.

This sounds like a far fetched idea, but private investors are optimistic. Great Western Pacific, the owner of Pier 57 and the Seattle Great Wheel has proposed to build a gondola from the waterfront to the Convention Center along Union Street. The total route would be half a mile long with stop in the middle near Benaroya Hall and the Seattle Art Museum.

Matthew Roewe, of Via Architecture, said the demolition of the viaduct will take out about 1,200 waterfront parking spaces. But the Convention Center has 1,200 parking spots that are underused, particularly on weekends, he added. Thus, the gondola.

Trip time: Half-mile trip in five minutes.
Capacity: Hold eight passengers leaving every 16 seconds. That adds up to 1,800 passengers an hour -- the equivalent of 50 full Metro buses -- with no carbon emissions.
Construction: Eight columns about 70 feet tall would support the cable and gondola cars, which would travel 40 to 50 feet above the ground -- over top of electric trolley wires.
Cost: Around $5 per trip

The backers hope to have the gondola up and running within "a matter of weeks" after demolition of the viaduct, currently scheduled for 2016, Griffith said.

Do you think this will actually happen? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Forty-Two "Must Eat!" Pizza Joints in Seattle, 2014 (LIST)

March 14, 2014, 2:24 pm
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You can eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner... hot or cold. Some people like it thin, some people like it deep. However you like it, there is a perfect pie waiting for you. Here's a list of our favorites throughout the Greater Seattle area. We started the list and it just kept on growing... enjoy.



Here is the list of the "MUST EATS!"
  1. Via Tribunali
  • Neapolitan pizzas are baked in a hot wood-fired oven, with minimal toppings. Some say it's “more authentic than the pizzerias of Naples.”
  • Available cities: Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Georgetown, Fremont, NY, Portland
  • Delancey
    • Delancey is the wood-fire pizza project of Brandon Pettit and Molly Wizenberg.
    • Available cities: Ballard
  • Ballard Pizza Company
    • Scarf down "fat slices" of New York style-crust pizzas while standing on tall butcher-block tables at this simple joint without sacrificing flavor. 
    • Available cities: Ballard
  • Big Mario's
    • New York style pizza created by the one and only Mario Vellotti who emigrated from Naples, Italy known for opening world-famous pizzerias in all five Burroughs, including Sal’s on Broome Street, Bensonhurst’s J & V and the original Patricia’s in the Bronx. 
    • Available cities: Capitol Hill
  • Veraci's
    • Wood-Fired Authentic Neapolitan: Seattle's original, award-winning traveling wood-fired pizza company on wheels. 
    • Available cities: Portland, Bend, Spokane & Coeur d'Alene.
  • Mercato Stellina Pizzeria
    • Born out of the Cantinetta legacy, here at Mercato Stellina we are all about good wine and great pizza. We are a brick oven pizzeria known for our house-made crust, fine-cured meats, delicious Italian and Washington cheeses paired with a long list of Italian wine. 
    • Available cities: Bellevue
  • Primo
    • At Primo we like to have it all – and figure you do too. Our mission is simple: make delicious hand-tossed pizzas, decadent pastas, and fresh salads, in a beautiful, historic space - all at a great price.
    • Available cities: Seattle (1106 8th ave)
  • Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
    • Northwest’s first and most celebrated authentic Neapolitan pizzeria. We use the finest imported ingredients and century old artisan traditions to bring the definitive Neapolitan pizza experience to our guests.
    • Available cities: Columbia City, Issaquah, Westlake, Crossroads, Stone Way
    • Mod Pizza
      • It's fast, hot, and 100% delicious. The gas fired ovens get up to a whopping 800 degrees cooking your pizza in less than 3 minutes. Pizzas are made by hand and handled by artisan pizza bakers.
      • Available cities: Alderwood, Bellevue, Downtown Seattle, Issaquah, Puyallup, Redmond, Sammamish, Seattle Center, Tacoma, U District, Vancouver, Maple Valley (coming soon), Mill Creek (coming soon).
    • Pizzeria Pulcinella
      • The consistency of “Pizza Napoletana” is tender and elastic allowing for easy cutting or folding. Expect a taste typical of freshly baked bread with the savory flavors of the San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Following tradition in Italy, the pizzas, about 12” in diameter, will be served uncut for you to slice into bite size portions to be eaten with a fork or to cut into larger slices to be folded and eaten by hand.
      • Available cities: Seattle (Rainer Ave)
    • Talarico's
      • Talarico’s Pizzeria offers hand tossed east coast style pizza. Our signature pie creates a thin and crispy crust. Each pizza slice is a huge 14″ with toppings from local Cascioppo Bros. Sausage, local J.Wilbur BBQ sauce and our Grandfather’s meatballs. 
      • Available cities: West Seattle
    • Flying Squirrel Pizza Co.
      • We source the best cured meats in Seattle, make our own sausage, use the freshest veggies around and aren't afraid to spin a classic or mix up something fresh and unexpected.
      • Available cities: Seward Park (4920 S. Genesee St), Maple Leaf (8310 5th Ave NE)
    • The Station Pizzeria
      • At its core, our kitchen houses a six-foot 100% wood-fired Woodstone oven. Surrounding, pizzas are hand stretched and adorned with artisan toppings while new American entrees and appetizers are assembled down the line.
      • Available cities: Woodinville 
    • Pagliacci Pizza
      • A local favorite (founded on the "Ave") with a focus on thin, New York-style pizza where pie's are individually hand-tossed and cooked in brick-lined ovens.  
      • Available cities: Ballard, Broadway, Capitol Hill, Edmonds, Greenwood, Lake City, Magnolia, Madison, Queen Anne, Queen Anne Delivery, Sand Point, Shoreline, University, Wallingford, West Seattle, Bellevue Square, Bridle Trails, Crossroads, Juanita, Kenmore, Old Bellevue, 8 at McMahon, Local Point, Hub. 
      • Serious Pie
        • Wood-fired, thin-crust gourmet pizzas with serious toppings of fresh artisanal ingredients while sitting at communal tables. 
        • Available cities: Belltown, South Lake Union
      • Kylie Chicago
        • Chicago style deep dish right in Seattle, the pie is loaded with rich flavors and baked.
        • Available cities: Fremont
      • Zeeks Pizza
        • Zeeks Pizza is a local Seattle chain that offers quality thin-crust pies. 
        • Available cities: Bothell, Redmon, Kirkland, Ravenna, Greenlake, Phinney Ridge, Fremont, Queen Anne, Denny, West Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah
      • The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits
        • The Rock Wood-fired Pizza & Spirits is a family focused, full service casual dining concept. Though focusing on gourmet wood fired pizza, The Rock offers an array of pastas, burgers, sandwiches and salads. 
        • Available cities: Covington, Federal Way, Lacey, Lake Tapps, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Puyallup, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver
      • Piecora's Original New York Pizza
        • Pizza pie with New York attitude, free delivery, free parking
        • Available cities: Seattle
      • Razzi's Pizzeria
        • We source as many of our menu items as possible from local, organic markets. Essential Bakery provides us with freshly baked artisan baguettes. We hand-craft our gluten-free/vegan baguettes and pizza dough in our own Certified GF Bakery.
        • Available cities: Seattle (Greenwood)
      • Smoking Monkey Pizza
        • A blend of old and new, local and international. Our pizza is made in the traditional, hand tossed method, in our brick oven. We strive to follow tradition, but not to be bound by it. Our menu includes traditional Italian recipes, and our own Favorites.
        • Available cities: Renton
      • Zaw Artisan Pizza
        • A artisan-inspired, bake-at-home pizza shop. 
        • Available cities: Wallingford
      • Northlake Tavern and Pizza
        • The special kind pizza we feature here is from an old Italian recipe. It happened one day as the original owner of this establishment expressed his dissatisfaction with the pizza. "Pshew, what garbage!" he exclaimed. "I'll bet I can make a better pizza than this." So a bet was made.
        • Available cities: Seattle (Northlake Way)
      • Bar del Corso
        • Bar del Corso is a pizzeria, restaurant and bar in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, featuring wood-fired pizza, and Italian small dishes. We showcase local, seasonal produce, Italian salumi and cheese, and regional Italian wines.
        • Available cities: Seattle (Beacon Ave)
      • Frankie’s Pizza And Pasta
        • We specialize in homemade Italian cuisine, made fresh from scratch daily, including: New York style pizza (Traditional and Gourmet), calzones and pasta (traditional Italian pastas and original creations).
        • Available cities: Redmond
      • Acropolis Pizza and Pasta
        • Famous for our italian dishes and greek pizza. Call when you leave home, it will be ready on arrival. Our daily fresh dough is what makes our pizza the best, so if your pizza is perfect, it's from Acropolis!
        • Available cities: Kirkland
      • Filiberto's Cucina Italiana
        • Filiberto's is family owned and operated authentic Italian cuisine since 1975. Here you will find home made pasta, authentic sauces, variety of poultry dishes, large selection of italian wines by the bottle and glass, and of course pizza.
        • Available cities: Burien
      • Hot Mama's Pizza
        • Welcome to Hot Mama's Pizza! For more than fifteen years, we've strived to serve you the most authentic and mouth-watering NY-style pizza in Seattle. 
        • Available cities: Seattle (700 E Pine St)
      • The Independent's Stevedore
        • Wood-fired brick oven pizza baked with a thicker than average charred Neapolitan crust.
        • Available cities: Seattle (4235 E Madison ST)
      • Cafe Lago
        • Cafe Lago is an artisanal Italian restaurant claiming its residence in the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1990 by Carla Leonardi and Jordi Viladas, Cafe Lago prepares its many pasti and doughs fresh by hand, each morning, and bakes its pizza over apple wood fires by night.
        • Available cities: Seattle (2305 24th Ave E)
      • Fire by Visconti
        • Italian style pizza, wine, beer, brats, fine cheeses and artisanal meats made locally from scratch at Cured in Leavenworth. The oven can produce to over 700 degrees so they can turn out piping hot Neapolitan style pizzas in minutes.
        • Available cities: Wenatchee 
      • Brooklyn Bros Pizzeria
        • Pizzas are baked in a stone oven at 600° or higher. At these temperatures the dough is shocked and springs into a light, airy crust while taking on a lightly charred appearance. The Pizzaiola (Pizza Maker & Oven Manager) must manage the oven at all times. A perfectly cooked pizza pie crust will have a smokey, crisp flavor.
        • Available cities: Everett
      • Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza
        • When Farrelli’s opened, they founded their concept on 'quality' with the understanding that by focusing on making the best products and delivering them with great customer service, that their customers would gladly pay for them.
        • Available cities: Lacey, Dupont, Sumner, Tacoma, Parkland, Maple Valley, Party Place
      • Trackside Pizza
        • We make our dough fresh everyday; we use 100% freshly grated real cheeses (no caking agents or fillers), specialty meats, hand cut fresh veggies, and the freshest herbs available. All pies come with our red sauce, mozzarella, and fresh oregano unless noted.
        • Available cities: Puyallup (201 North Meridian)
      • Vince's Italian Restaurant
        • Authentic Neapolitan pizza recipes straight from Naples. 
        • Available cities: Burien, Federal Way, Renton Highlands
      • La Fiamma
        • At La Fiamma the cave has been transformed into an oven, but real wood fire remains the sole source of heat. Apple wood, gleaned from the vast orchards of the Yakima Valley, fuels the fire of our oven. When burned, this wood produces an intense, consistent heat, while also imparting a sumptuous aroma. 
        • Available cities: Bellingham
      • Pegasus Pizza
        • Quality ingredients, quality service equals a quality experience. West Seattle's Pegasus Pizza and Pasta has been on Alki for over 20 years.
        • Available cities: Alki Beach, West Seattle
      • Lombardos Pizzeria
        • Lombardo’s Pizzeria was founded on the love of good food, family and friends. We hope that you and yours will join us often to share a good meal and good company in a family atmosphere.
        • Available cities: Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Everett.
      • Pizzeria 22
        • Welcome to Pizzeria 22. Located in the Admiral district, Pizzeria 22 serves up the first and only Italian wood-fired pizza in all of West Seattle. At Pizzeria 22 you will find a menu with a creative mix of authentic Italian recipes and locally sourced and inspired specialties. 
        • Available cities: West Seattle (4213 College Ave)
      • Belltown Pizza
        • Belltown Pizza first opened in 1998 as a 500 square foot, six stool bar. It began as an original concept of high-quality food specializing in New York-style pizza combined with hard liquor as an option to the usual beer and wine service.
        • Available cities: Belltown
      • Rocco's
        • At Rocco’s, we make as much from scratch as possible. This includes all our sauces, dressings, dough, ricotta, sausage, as well as many bar items. Some of our sources include Field Roast, Olsen Farms, Zoe’s Artisan Cured Meats, Collin’s Family Orchard.
        • Available cities: Belltown (2228 Second Avenue)
      • Stoneburner
        • Timeless. Nourishing. Restorative. Soulful. Balanced. Exact. 
        • Available cities: Ballard

        Did we leave out any of your favorites? If so, comment below, we'd love to hear about them! 

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        Fresh Puget Sound Halibut Arrives at Elliott's Oyster House

        March 17, 2014, 1:12 pm
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        Elliott’s Oyster House is pleased to announce the arrival of fresh Puget Sound Halibut to the menu!

        The recent inclement weather has delayed the usual kick off to this year’s Halibut season, but this succulent fish should be available for diners at Elliott’s starting this week.

        Robert Spaulding, executive chef, will be serving the Halibut lightly smoked and grilled with mustard spaetzle, brussels sprouts leaves and bacon-beer emulsion.

        Photo courtesy Elliott’s Oyster House.
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        Dine Around Seattle and American Lamb Board Team Up: Vote To Win $250 Grand Prize

        March 18, 2014, 9:39 am
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        WHO WILL TAKE THE CROWN?

        This March, Dine Around Seattle teams up with The American Lamb Board to celebrate all things lamb, and crown Seattle’s first Lamb Champ. From skirt steaks and shanks, to T-bones and osso bucco, 16 participating Dine Around Seattle restaurants will offer their finest American lamb dish to be voted on by Dine Around Seattle diners. Restaurant goers will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite dish with one lucky restaurant receiving the coveted title of Lamb Champ. The winning restaurant will receive $500, and each voter will be entered to win a $250 Grand Prize, lamb swag, and $100 restaurant gift certificates.

        “We’re so excited to showcase the delicious, creative dishes that Dine Around Seattle chefs are crafting with American Lamb, and especially happy to support our Northwest lamb ranchers with this contest,” said Christine Hanna of Seattle Good Business Network.

        The American Lamb Board is excited about the rise in interest in lamb. “Chefs are really starting to embrace local lamb and use a variety of cuts and cooking methods. There are many lamb lovers in the Seattle market; and the Lamb Champ Competition keeps American lamb and local producers top of mind in a fun way with the “vote for your favorite” component on-line.”

        Participating restaurants include: 

        Barking Frog, BOKA restaurant + bar, Brass Tacks, Cantinetta (Wallingford & Bellevue), Cicchetti, Delicatus, Eva Restaurant, Lecosho, Local 360, Manhattan Seattle, Olivar, ten mercer, The Olive and Grape, The Scotch and Vine, The Stumbling Goat, Volterra (Ballard & Kirkland). For complete details on contest rules, to see all of the dishes offered, and to vote visit www.dinearoundseattle.org/vote 

        Dine Around Seattle® Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe dinners for $30, with some offering lunch for $15. This price does not include beverages, tax or gratuity. Each restaurant will offer their Dine Around Seattle® menu Sundays through Thursdays, from March 2nd 27th.

        Diners interested in making reservations can do so via the OpenTable reservations widget at www.dinearoundseattle.org. Dine Around Seattle®’s diners are encouraged to check in during their dining experiences via Facebook and Twitter (@dinearoundsea).





        Seattle Good Business Network Seattle Good Business Network is a non-profit network of residents and local businesses building a vibrant, self-reliant local economy by buying, producing and investing locally. We believe in local ownership, strong community, and a healthy environment.

        To learn more about Seattle Good Business Network, see www.seattlenetwork.org. For a complete directory of members, go to thinklocalseattle.org. American Lamb Board The American Lamb Board (ALB) is a national promotion, research and information organization whose purpose is to strengthen the position of lamb and lamb products in domestic and foreign markets. The work of the Board is overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service.
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        Seattle Weekly’s Voracious Tasting and Food Awards is back at Paramount Theatre

        March 19, 2014, 8:10 am
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        Seattle Weekly’s Presented by Washington State Beef Commission Voracious Tasting and Food Awards 

        Seattle Weekly proudly presents the 5th Annual Voracious Tasting and Food Awards, a night of culinary celebration on April 24th to benefit Seattle Theatre Group. Held at the Paramount Theatre, Voracious Tasting will feature bites from 40 of the area’s great restaurants and food trucks, an open bar with beer and wine, and cocktails stirred by over a dozen mixologists from some of our favorite watering holes. Join us as we toast Seattle’s diversity of delicious local cuisine at a reasonable price of $50!

        The Seattle Weekly Food Awards include the Innovation and Sustainability Awards. 2014 Voracious Tasting and Food Awards presented by Washington State Beef Commission participant line-up is still being finalized but here are just a few of the restaurants that are on board: Barrio, Blind Pig Bistro, Cafe Munir, Cafe Umbria, Collections Cafe, Contigo, Crush, Huxley Wallace Collective, Il Corvo, Jemil's Big Easy, Kind, Kukaruza, La Bête Seattle, La Bodega, Le Petit Cochon, Los Chilangos, Marx Foods, Matt's in the Market, Miller's Guild, Might-O Donuts, PCC, Pie, Pintxo, Plaka Estiatorio, Poquitos, Prima Bistro, Radiator Whiskey, Rob Roy, Senor Moose, Serafina Osteria & Cicchetti, Shanik, Skillet, Sky City at the Needle, Snoqualmie Ice Cream, Snout & Co, Stella, Tanaka San, The Gerald, and Veraci.

        Tickets: (Note, this event sells out every year)

        Tickets are ON SALE NOW for $50. VIP tickets are also available for $90. VIP ticket holders are invited to begin an 1 ½ before the General Admission. VIP also includes access to the exclusive VIP Paramount Club which will feature a private open bar and premium samples not available in general admission and a swag bag.

        Sponsors:

        Seattle Weekly's Voracious Tasting and Food Awards presented by Washington State Beef Commission is proudly sponsored by Stella Artois.

        Voracious Tasting at a Glance:

        WHEN: Thursday, April 24th, 2013
        WHERE: Paramount Theatre,
        COST: $50 GA/$90 VIP
        WEBSITE: http://voracioustasting.eventbrite.com/

        6:00 p.m.—10 p.m.
        911 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101

        {WIN TICKETS } We're giving away a pair of GA tickets ($100 value) to the event on Thursday, 4/24 7:30PM. All you have to do is comment below on why you should win, bonus entries if you LIKE and share us on FACEBOOK. We will be drawing the winner a week before the event so make sure to be following us! 

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        Snout & Co. Food Truck Provides Plenty of Cuban Flavored Bang for Your Buck

        March 25, 2014, 8:40 pm
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        As one of the few trucks that rotate in the Bellevue Barnes & Noble parking lot each week, Snout & Co. is a regular on Mondays. The Cuban-Southern truck provides a mouth-watering menu that features staples of pork, black beans, plantains & rice. Their spicy sauce additions include tomatillo-coconut, habanero honey, and ancho-ginger.
         
        You’re sure to spot the shiny black truck from a distance, its bright red decal of a pig snout and knives crossed to resemble a skull and crossbones can’t be missed. Testing out their selection for an early lunch, we tried the Homemade Black Bean Burger ($8) and Cuban Bread Pudding ($4), a mix of rum, plantains, and fresh whipped cream.

        The bean burger is a handmade combination of beets, water chestnuts, quinoa & black beans, cooked to form a delightfully crispy exterior and a creamy, spicy interior. It’s paired with fresh arugula, onion relish, and melted Havarti on a wheat bun.



        The Cuban bread pudding is a refreshingly savory take on normally sickly-sweet and rich bread puddings. The sweeter custard bread pairs well with the gently cooked savory plantains and the dollop of whipped cream is light and fresh, though the inclusion of rum as stated on the menu was considerably lacking in taste.

        Other options include the Seattle Cuban, a pressed sandwich with mojo pork, red onion relish and chimichurri mango sauce or the Cuban Bowl, with mojo pork, black beans, rice, plantains and smoked tomatillo-coconut sauce. This comes in a veggie option as well, replacing the pork with collard greens. Simple sides such as beans & rice, plantains in tomatillo-coconut sauce, and veggie or carne style collard greens can be ordered as well.

        If you’re driving, the truck does validate parking, and to beat the line it’s best to get there before 12:30.

        Snout & Co. can found in the Bellevue Barnes & Noble parking lot on 106th Ave NE on Mondays from 11-2. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter @SnoutandCo and check out their website on where to find them in Seattle the rest of the week!
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        Skuna Chef's Battle for the Best Recipe in the Pacific NW

        March 25, 2014, 9:05 pm
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        We are holding a competition for our Skuna Chefs across the country to compete against one another with their favourite Skuna recipe. Three chefs from the Pacific Northwest have been chosen to compete and the winner of the Seattle competition will go on to LA to face off against the winning chefs from the West coast and the West

        One chef will emerge and win an all-expenses paid trip to this year’s Kentucky Derby to face off against the East Coast Champ at the Taste of the Derby. The overall winner will receive a full-page spread in Saveur magazine and of course, bragging rights. We would love it if you would consider being our chef judge for the competition on Wednesday April 2nd.

        It would be an honour if you could attend as our guest judge and here are the Chefs who will be competing:

        Competing Seattle Chefs:
        · Sarah Schafer- Irving St. Kitchen (Portland)
        · Varin Keokitvon- HeadStart
        · Stephen Paulson- Hook &Plow

        Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
        Time: 9:30am: There will be 20 minute staggered start times between each competitor. They will have 90 minutes to compete.
        Place: The Atrium at Pikes Place Market

        Kentucky Derby Challenge SeattleEvent Date: 4/2/14
        Event Location: The Atrium at Pikes Place Market
        Event Time: 9:30am

        Run of show:
        9:00am Arrive. Load in, set up station, and walk through of kitchen.
        9:30am Judges arrive. Introduction of everyone and judging criteria is discussed with all. Order of presentation and timing to be determined by drawing numbers.
        10:00am – NOON Chefs begin. Chefs fillet one side of fish presenting skeleton and fillet for thorough examination by judges. Each team gets an individual clock at 15 minute intervals. No scaling of fish required – will be part of chefs prep if necessary.
        11:30am- First chef presents dish. Judges have 20 minutes to taste and evaluate.
        11:50am- Second chef presents dish. Judges have 20 minutes to taste and Evaluate.
        12:10pm -Third chef presents dish. Judges have 20 minutes to taste and evaluate.
        12:30pm Judges compile scores.
        12:45pm Winner is announced
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        A Romantic Getaway, Off Season in Friday Harbor

        March 27, 2014, 8:37 pm
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        By Rathchovy Ran & Charles Koh

        Friday Harbor is an island retreat — especially during the months outside of summer. Less crowds. Less people. Less noise. It’s easy to forget the stresses of work and life as you cozy up to a fireplace and take a moment just to breathe. It’s your time to relax, unwind, and discover new adventures.

        While visiting in the off season, It’s also important for you to bring a rain jacket and boots. We experience sun, clouds, and rain all in the same day. But despite what the weather may be, the landscape will always be picturesque — rain or shine.

        On our weekend getaway, we stayed at Lakedale Resort. It was a beautiful property with over 80 acres and three lakes. Continental breakfast and omelets were especially prepared for hotel guests in the morning by the delightful MaryAnn who made you feel right at home. The resort offers a hotel, log cabins, a lake house, and camping. However, the campsites weren’t operating at the time. But will open soon...




        Here’s a great concept! Camping in one of these canvas tents! This is called glamping. The resort provides everything in the tent in addition to breakfast and dinner!

        After checking out the beautiful campground, went on a 2.5 hour boat adventure with Captain Hobbes Buchanan with San Juan Whales and Wildlife in search of whales. Although we didn’t find any whales that day, we did happen to see huge sea lions, eagles soaring in the air, and Mouflon sheep from Corsica on Spieden Island.









        By this time, it started to sprinkle as we drove towards Roche Harbor on to our next adventure, the Westcott Bay Cider/San Juan Island Distillery, which was about 25 minutes away from the ferry terminal. By the time we made it to the distillery it was pouring down rain. The cider tasting was indoors and the gin tasting was under a shed so the rain didn’t bother us at all.





        We started off with 3 types of hard cider, all of which I thoroughly enjoyed. Then we went on to the gin selection. I’m not a fan of gin, but I decided to give it a shot. It think we ended up trying four different types of gin, and we finished it off with a delicious lavender and wild rose liqueur. There were other types of liquor like brandy and vodka displayed for sale, which you could try first before buying. The tasting was free and of course we couldn’t resist but to buy a bottle or two or three...

        For dinner we went to Coho Restaurant. I was glad that the rain had stopped. The meal was absolutely divine. Bold flavors, fresh ingredients and immaculate presentation skills. A restaurant worth ferrying over for.





        More pictures of Lakedale Resort. 














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        Seattle Restaurant Week Brightens Spring Palates April 6-17

        March 27, 2014, 8:50 pm
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        Alaska Airlines VISA Signature Presenting Sponsor, Adds More Ways to Win at 175 Restaurants

        As spring unfolds, Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW) returns for its ninth exciting installment, April 6-10 and April 13-17. New to this promotion is the support of latest presenting sponsor, Alaska Airlines VISA Signature, several restaurants, and more chances for local diners to win over 350 restaurant gift certificates and prizes.



        Over 50 restaurants are new to this spring’s promotion from the previous fall, including such highlights as Bar Cotto, Le Petit Cochon, LloydMartin, Loulay Kitchen & Bar, mkt., Skillet Diner (Ballard and Capitol Hill locations) and Stoneburner. Along with new participants, comes the abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, including halibut, pea vines, asparagus, spring onions, strawberries and more. With over 175 restaurants, including 75 with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings, local diners and Seattle-area visitors are sure to find 3-course lunches for $15 and 3-course dinners for $28 that excite their palates during the 10 day promotion.


        Also added this spring is the newest presenting sponsor, Alaska Airlines VISA Signature Card, a long-time supporter of the restaurant industry and Seattle tourism. "We are thrilled to have such a strong presenting sponsorship partner. Alaska Airlines VISA Signature Card will help us reach new diners and deliver an even better experience to our guests," said Chef John Howie of John Howie Restaurants and SRW Board Member.


        Alaska Airlines VISA Signature will join The Seattle Times and SRW in giving away prizes online and on social media. In addition to over 350 $50 restaurant gift certificates awarded by The Seattle Times and SRW, Alaska Airlines VISA Signature will also give away a grand prize of dinner or party for ten prepared by one of the board member chef restaurants in the winner’s home or at one of the board member restaurants of the winners’ choosing, valued at $2,500. Twelve runners up will be selected to receive signed cookbooks from board member chefs. The public can already enter to win prizes on the SRW website, Facebook and Twitter.
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        Tallulah’s Meatless Monday

        March 31, 2014, 7:08 pm
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        Starting April 7th Tallulah’s will donate a portion of our Meatless Monday sales on the first Monday of the month to select programs and causes in our community. 

        Meatless Monday started at the beginning of WWI, returned during WWII and was finally revived again in 2003. Now it has grown into a global movement. At Tallulah’s we believe in Meatless Monday 

        - It’s good for the environment 
        - It’s good for your health 
        - Vegetables are delicious and it’s easy to go meat free once a week 

        Vegetables are delicious, which is why we support local farming and use seasonal We think Seattle Tilth’s program “Community Kitchens Northwest” is a great cause to kick things off. Their mission to inspire and educate people about sustainable local food is exactly what we aim to do as well. The goal for Community Kitchens Northwest is to “…empower people with the tools they need to eat well every day by sharing cooking skills, nutritional knowledge and food traditions” Come join us in celebrating Meatless Monday on every Monday night at Tallulah’s Tallulah’s is located on 550 19th Ave E in Seattle, Washington. We are open for dinner from 4pm-12am on Sunday- Thursday and 4pm-1am on Friday and Saturday. Brunch is from 9-3 on the weekends. 

        For more info, visit us at aneighborhoodcafe.com. Like us on Facebook at tallulahseattle or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @tallulahseattle.
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        Easter Brunch at Bar Cotto

        March 31, 2014, 7:20 pm
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        Chef Zach Chambers and the Bar Cotto gang are excited to put on a decadent, savory Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 20. The brunch menu will be available from 10am to 2pm, and includes rich seasonal dishes, a handful of pizzas from the Wood Stone ovens, and a couple perfect desserts. There are also four stellar springtime cocktails and specials on glasses of Prosecco and Lambrusco!

        Here’s the menu:

        Cocktails, $9 each:Amaro Royale
        with Cardamaro, Casoni, grapefruit bitters, and Prosecco

        Twilight in Parmawith gin, lime, rosemary, and Lambrusco

        Giulebbe Pasquale (Easter Julep)with bourbon, Montenegro, Braulio, mint, honey, and lime

        Cottontail Sourwith Pisco, lemon, lime, egg white, and lavender

        Prosecco & Lambrusco $9/glass
        Brunch
        Mixed Salumi Board
        with torta fritta $18

        Escarole Saladwith toasted hazelnuts and mustard vinaigrette $8

        Farro Saladwith asparagus, radish, pickled red onion, and a soft cooked egg $9

        Mushroom Frittatawith roasted mushrooms, spring onion, thyme, and truffle oil $11

        Stewed Corona Beans on Toastwith N'duja, tomato, sweet peppers, and a poached egg $12

        Pork Belly Hashwith roasted fennel, Yukon gold potatoes, a poached egg, and fennel pollen $12

        Creamy Polentawith braised beef, roasted garlic, and tomato $15

        Pizzas:
        Prosciutto Cottowith sage, leeks, fior di latte, and Yukon gold potatoes $15

        Guanciale
        with house cured guanciale, fior di latte, and an egg on top $16

        Bianca
        with fior di latte, red onion, thyme, and chili $14

        Parmawith prosciutto di parma, arugula, fior di latte, and tomato $15

        Dolci:
        Torta fritta with nutella $6

        Fruit Crispwalnut streusel, mascarpone gelato $8

        Reservation are accepted and encouraged. Join Bar Cotto to celebrate Easter and toast to spring!

        Bar Cotto, located at 1546 15th Avenue in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, was opened in February of 2013. This Parma-style salumi bar and pizzeria from chef Ethan Stowell has a strong focus on cocktails, including a selection of barrel-aged concoctions. The intimate 1,000 square-foot space features a chalkboard for the daily salumi selection and two Wood Stone pizza ovens as well as light washed woods, large front-facing windows, and a row of windows that open in to Anchovies & Olives. Bar Cotto is open seven days a week from 4pm – 11pm. Happy hour is daily from 4pm to 6pm. For reservations, call 206.838.8081 or visit www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com.

        Photo credit to Bar Cotto
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        RockCreek Seafood & Spirits, A Brunch Worth Catching

        March 31, 2014, 11:16 pm
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        RockCreek, a chef Eric Donnelly creation has now been open for 5 months. Located in Fremont, guests can get a glimpse of Donnelly's favorite Montana fly fishing hole without the rods, reels and waders. As you walk in, you'll be invited with a life-size canvas of the Montana rivers making you feel like you're there.



        Upstairs you'll find additional seating in a mid-century, cabin like mezzanine with blue-tined bark-beetle pine that was carefully selected from a hometown friend where you can see the detailed stains from crushed beetles. Head to the back of the room and you'll find a large handled sliding door to a private dining room where guests can rent for private parties and meetings.

        Eric Donnelly is no stranger to the Seattle food scene who once led the New Orleans-inspired restaurant Toulouse Petit for the past four years.

        His new restaurant, RockCreek focuses on simple ingredients and locally sustained produce which stemmed from a a midlife crisis driving to the mountains to a fishing hole in Rock Creek!

        Then popped the idea of "should I give up cooking to go fly fishing?" He then decided that he was able to do both.



        Bird's eye view from the top of the upstairs area.





        Fresh, fresh, fresh! The fruits are full of flavor. They are sweet, citrusy and juicy. This is the Citrus with roasted marcona almonds, ricotta and mint. The tangy fruits complement very nicely with the mellow flavors of the ricotta and the crunch of the hazelnuts.



        The Caramelized Apple Ricotta Beignets (ben-YAY) will make your eyes make laps inside your eye lids. We can thank the French for making such a delicious treat. The Beignet at RockCreek is doused in a powdered sugar, and lay in a vanilla bean anglaise and carmel sauce... make sure to order these even if you're full, it's worth it.




        The Bacon and Oyster Benedict is a MUST ORDER for anyone visiting RockCreek. The brioche bread (but more like a pastry) is absolutely heavenly. It's sweet in flavor, soft in the middle, with a crispy, flaky texture outer layer that melts in your mouth. The combination of the perfectly cooked yolk dripping eggs, smokey bacon and the deep fried oyster in a layer of Old Bay lemon hollandaise sauce is an party in your mouth.



        House made biscuit in a creamy gravy made with brown sugar, sage and sausage. The biscuit is buttery, moist and goes nicely with the scrambled eggs.




        Here's a look at the beautiful bar.

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