Food & Drink
Food We Love: Fresh Crumpets from The Crumpet Shop
We welcome the long-awaited re-opening of this gem in Pike Place Market.
Who can resist the call of the Pike Place Market in the summer’s early-morning hours? I like to get there early on a weekday to sneak in before the throngs of visitors; having worked in the Market in my early 20s, I know well the cool light of the place before the sun is high…
Sandwiches at Chelsea Deli
Dave Harris brings scrumptious sandwiches to Columbia City.
Dave Harris’ sandwiches have been making people fat and happy for more than a decade, first at the Other Coast café, where he dreamed up the Rajun Cajun sandwich when he opened that stellar deli on Ballard Avenue in 1999. Now, after a stint in Westport at the Mermaid Deli in Westport, he’s heading up…
Gutsy Food from Madison Park Conservatory
Chefs Cormac Mahoney and Zoi Antonitsas bring forward-thinking food to Madison Park.
Part of the fun of the Conservatory is the bait-and-switch of eating modern, gutsy food—in Madison Park. In this swish small village by the lake, you’ve got your burgers, your pub grub and your multi-multimillion-dollar estates, and that’s how it’s been for decades. But now, ever since chefs Cormac Mahoney and Zoi Antonitsas and bar…
Cook’s Adventures: Fearless Foraging for Dungeness Crab
Ever grab a hand bare-handed? Here’s why Langdon Cook thinks it’s a good idea.
Tropical scenes in our corner of the continent are infrequent, but last summer, on one of those bluebird July days, I watched a guy in board shorts, tank top and sandals casually employ a foot pump to inflate a small rubber raft a stone’s throw from the Mukilteo ferry. Satisfied with its seaworthiness, he hopped…
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…
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