This summer, The Stranger ran a series of 15 speciality cocktails for $5 each. The campaign was called Highball Week and it included drink specials from the likes of The Carlile Room, Dumpling Tzar, Bar Ciudad, and much more. As a photography assignment, it was a fun challenge to shoot a variety of cocktails in settings all around Seattle. Check out some of the cocktail
As the Amazon Spheres continue to develop, so too do the amount of food and drink options surrounding the retail giant's downtown campus. Among the newest developments is 2120 Restaurant. Its sleek, urban space is complementary to the nearby Spheres that are visible from the restaurant. Food-wise, the menu is Latin-inspired and changes seasonally. You'll find items like the Painted Hills New York "Asada," Rock
This summer, the first annual Jet City Rosé Experience went down in Georgetown. Held at Charles Smith Wines Jet City, the sold-out event featured rosé wine tastings as well as a food truck extravaganza. After the food wrapped up, the music by John Doe and Wanda Jackson with the Dusty 45s topped off the afternoon. All in all, the rose-colored event was so much fun to
Ube cheesecake has been taking Seattle by storm. Its inventor is Chera Amlag, a baker who specializes in Filipino sweets in Seattle. Chera's Hood Famous Ube Cheesecake is available at the Hood Famous Bakeshop in Ballard. Some select stores such as Uwajimaya also carry it. Recently, I swung by the bakeshop to see how the purple cheesecake is made. Take a look at some behind-the-scenes process
Iconic Lake Bellevue Japanese restaurant I Love Sushi recently launched a new food delivery menu. They needed food photography images for their website and marketing materials, so we worked together this summer on a batch of images. Dishes included classic sushi rolls, bento boxes, and other Japanese style salads. Photos were shot on both plain black and plain white backgrounds to match the company's design.
Looking for a taste of modern Valencian cuisine in Seattle? Look no further than Tarsan i Jane. This contemporary eatery is headed by husband and wife team Perfecte Rocher and Alia Zaine. It's located in the Frelard neighborhood in Seattle. Since opening in 2016, Chef Rocher leads the kitchen in cooking his native Valencian-Catalan cuisine, with a Pacific Northwest spin. The restaurant is open four
In Seattle, there's no shortage of pizza places of which Brandon Petit is no stranger. He's made a hit out Delancey and his latest pizza venture on Capitol Hill is also a wild success. Dubbed Dino's Tomato Pie, this throwback pizzeria specializes in New Jersey Style pizza pies. Their staple is the square pie with a signature thin, crispy crust. Take a peek at the
An ice cream sundae is one America's popular and most iconic desserts. It usually consists of a scoop (or several!) of ice cream topped with sauce and other goodies such as sprinkles, nuts, whipped cream, or fruits. While the origins of the ice cream sundae are debatable, we can without a doubt say that this dessert came from somewhere in the United States. Today, the
Rip van Wafels is on a mission to make the Dutch stroopwafel your new energy bar replacement. Also known as Dutch waffle cookies and caramel waffle cookies, a stroopwafel is a popular treat from the Netherlands, consisting of two thin waffle layers filled with gooey caramel syrup. They're buttery, chewy, and taste exactly like a syrupy waffle, but in cookie form. Here are 4 reasons to try Rip
Are you seeking the best chocolate in Seattle? Look no further than Seattle Chocolates! The 25-year-old chocolate retailer known for using honest ingredients to create their popular premium chocolates has just opened the doors of their factory to the public. Dubbed the Experience Chocolate Tour, this 30-minute guided tour invites visitors to immerse into the chocolate-making process. And yes, there are ample opportunities to sample many
