May 2010
Wabi-Sabi Sushi Restaurant Review
Fresh food in a comfortable, neighborhood dining place.
Southenders (myself included) have had “sushi restaurant” on our wish lists for years. So when I heard Wabi-Sabi was the latest project from Thoa Nguyen (formerly of Columbia City, now living in the Central District) who serves tasty pan-Asian dishes at Chinoise Café and Thoa’s Restaurant & Lounge, I was heartened. Could it be that…
Toulouse Petit Restaurant Review
Brian Hutmacher get's serious with Toulouse Petit and a New Orleans inspired menu.
Brian Hutmacher could have cut corners when he opened Toulouse Petit in November. As the owner of Mexican restaurant (and singles meat market) Peso’s, right next door, no one would’ve blamed him if he had taken the easy road and opened a New Orleans themed doppelganger aimed at the flirty, heavy-drinking party crowd. Instead, it’s…
Mistral Kitchen’s Winds of Change
With a wide range of dining options, a new, all-embracing Mistral sweeps into Seattle.
The smell of duck fat beckons, but the air is cool—and so is William Belickis’ demeanor as he sears foie gras on the large griddle, or plancha, of his customized Jade range. Tall, pale, with ebony hair, Belickis is dressed in a short-sleeved, dishwasher-style shirt. He is an unflustered master, with time, despite a mini-rush,…
Great Escapes 2010: Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor, the only incorporated town in San Juan County, is a bustling metropolis compared to a
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines To Seattleites, perhaps nothing symbolizes getting away from it all as aptly as the ferry ride from Anacortes to San Juan Island, where time, for the most part, has been standing still for decades. Driftwood-festooned beaches, winding country roads, seaside ice cream stands and spirited whale-scouting tours are tonic to…
Food We Love: 35th St. Bistro’s Roasted Beet Salad
Spring for the bright beet salad at 35th Street Bistro
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Spring On A PlatterWhen springtime doesn’t show up soon enough (at least on the plate), I seek out the bright jewel tones and earthy sweetness of the roasted beet salad at 35th Street Bistro (Fremont, 709 N 35th St. 206.547.9850 35bistro.com). Young arugula makes a soft bed for the roasted…
Great Escapes 2010: Lake Chelan
Sapphire skies and long sunny days, the buzz of Jet Skis, the scent of sunblock, the sizzle of burge
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Sapphire skies and long sunny days, the buzz of Jet Skis, the scent of sunblock, the sizzle of burgers at a roadside drive-in: This is what Chelan has meant to generations of Seattle families who have made visiting it an annual summer rite. Now home to a burgeoning wine industry,…
Urban Safari: 2nd Ave in Belltown
Long known for its nightlife, Belltown
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Long known for its nightlife, Belltown’s Second Avenue has always had something for everyone—whether you’re up for burritos at Mama’s Mexican Kitchen and pinball at Shorty’s, tapas at Txori and jazz at Tula’s, or an evening of fancier fare at Tavolàta or Restaurant Zoë. Of late, a new crop of…
Seattle’s Great Escapes 2010
Places tried and true lure us back to discover what's new
Category: Seattlepi.com featured stories Places tried and true lure us back to discover what’s new Seattle’s Great EscapesThere’s nothing like returning to a place that holds special memories—and stands ready to inspire new ones. Like a favorite pair of jeans, a cherished vacation spot is comfortable, versatile. And even though everyone you know has…
Shopping Around: May’s Shopping Finds
Luxurious and environmentally friendly handbags at The Bravern, a hip and affordable Queen Anne bout
Category: Shopping + Fashion Articles Bag lady Julie Berard’s luxe, veggie-tanned leather totesLuxury Pursuit It takes nerve to go up against handbag giants Ferragamo and Gucci, but Magnolia designer Julie Berard’s petite frame packs a ton of gumption. Her new leather handbag line ambitiously combines two often contradictory categories: luxurious and environmentally friendly. The…
Restaurant Insider: May 2010
News, gossip and general musings on openings, closings and fanfare in Seattle
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines News, gossip and general musings on openings, closings and fanfare in Seattle’s kitchens Passage to New DeliThere are quite a few things to love about Delicatus, the new gourmet sandwich shop in Pioneer Square. Its sandwiches are made with mostly local ingredients (many fresh from the Pike Place Market) and…
Scoop: Seattle Soul
A new documentary shedding light on Seattle
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines A new documentary shedding light on Seattle’s once thriving funk and soul scene makes its local debut at SIFF Once upon a time, the city’s music scene pulsed with Seattle bands—groups that played original songs at packed venues nightly, groups whose records were in regular rotation at the local independent…
Craving: Popcorn
Popcorn is having its cupcake moment, with Seattle vendors offering just about any flavor, color or
Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines Popcorn is having its cupcake moment, with Seattle vendors offering just about any flavor, color or type imaginable. Put aside the Orville Redenbacher and treat yourself to the wildly miscellaneous goodness of these local gourmet versions.Pop StarsPopcorn PavilionStep into the family-run store and embrace the aroma of 16 flavors popped…