Cal's Classic American bar and restaurant has opened another Washington location, this time in South Lake Union on the Amazon.com campus. Its first location opened last October in Kent, and the new location holds much of the same rustic vibes as the other, yet with more visually dazzling features. Peep the full published photo set up on Eater Seattle.
Bon Appettit announces its 50 Best New Restaurant Nominees for 2012 - and I am pleased that one of my photos of Tamara Murphy's Seattle restaurant Terra Plata was included in the slideshow (#40). Here is Bon Apettit's description: "Rustic, hyperlocal Mediterranean cooking from James Beard Award-winning chef Tamara Murphy, with a penchant for both pork and pristine PacWest produce: What's not to like? The
Seattle's newest bar in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Rumba, opened in late September to the delight of many local foodies. Rumba is the latest food and rum-centered joint opened by Travis Rosenthal, owner of the nearby Spanish tapas restaurant Tango. The decor at Rumba is largely Caribbean-inspired, as is the food (delicious ceviche and empanadas, anyone?) and large selection of rum-based drinks. Rumba sits at
Sutra Vegetarian Restaurant in Wallingford, Seattle is known for a tasty menu of fresh and local all-veggie ingredients. Chef Colin Patterson, a Top Chef contestant and Rising Star Chef Award recipient, is at the helm of operations in a cozy space where a pre-set 4-course meal is served several nights a week. The menu at Sutra changes every two weeks. I was commissioned by Bloomspot
Kedai Makan is the latest Seattle food stand to become widely popular among patrons of local farmer's markets. The Malaysian food stand is run by Alysson Wilson and Kevin Burzell, and they typically set up shop every Sunday at the Broadway Farmer's Market on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Read more about this bustling and widely popular food stand over at Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, and click
Acclaimed Seattle glass artist Dale Chihuly opened his second local establishment, the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit, at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle in May. The museum highlights some of Chihuly's most exquisite glass work and drawings, with more of his eccentric collections on display in the adjoining Collections Cafe. Check out images from the exhibit below, with the full gallery on Curbed
Actor/producer Adrian Grenier of Entourage fame visited Seattle in April to debut Churchkey Can Co, a local company making pilsner style beer, of which he is a partial owner. The festivities took place at King's Hardware in Ballard, where the likes of local photographer Chase Jarvis and many other local celebs showed up to toast the effort. Check out pics below, with more on Flickr, and
Photos from Scott Staples' new eatery Restaurant Zoë on Capitol Hill in Seattle, WA. Published gallery is up on Eater Seattle, with full Flickr gallery here.
Canlis is an iconic fine dining locally-owned restaurant, serving the best Pacific Northwest wines and cuisine for over 60 years. General managers Mark and Brian Canlis and executive Chef Jason Franey have been frequently recognized for their outstanding and innovative culinary achievements over the years. However, it is Service Director David Kim who works his magic at the front of the house to ensure customers
Restauranteur Laura Olson of Pterodactyl Group opened her fourth Seattle establishment in early January, the Manhattan Drugs steakhouse. In this dimly lit restaurant, visitors will find not only hearty cuts of prime rib, rib eye and other fine meats, but also an intimate, homey ambiance as well. Considering Manhattan Drugs rests on the former site of Izilla Toys, it's safe to say this place is
