Chef Shota Nakajima puts together some of the tastiest and most artistic dishes in Seattle. Based out of his restaurant Naka which just celebrated its one-year anniversary, Nakajima has been on a quest to introduce Japanese Kaiseki to Seattle since winning the Washoku Itadakimasu Seattle event in 2014. Unlike omakase, a tasting menu based on the chef's choice, kaiseki is a traditional Japanese multi-course meal based
Ballard has a cute new Italian restaurant! Dubbed San Fermo, the rustic trattoria is located in a pair of transformed nineteenth-century houses, and now operates under the helm of Chef Sam West, formerly of nearby restaurant Percy's. The restaurant is backed by a trio of seasoned restauranteurs: Tim Baker and partners Jeff Ofelt and Wade Weigel, the guys who also brought us Rudy's barbershops, the
Seattle has a new fine dining restaurant in town in the form of Heartwood Provisions. Featuring a robust food and cocktail menu with a special emphasis on beverage pairings throughout the meal, Heartwood Provisions offers uniquely rustic and urban dining within a sleek modern space. Taking up a corner space in downtown Seattle previously occupied by McCormick and Schmick's, Heartwood Provisions is led by Chef
Korean food is all the rage in Seattle lately, with many people seeking Korean food recipes and authentic barbecue or gogigui restaurants. While many Korean restaurants such as Seattle favorite Trove offer the opportunity to roast a plethora of meats right at your table's built-in grill, very few offer quality cuts of meat. Enter Hae Song Korean BBQ. Based in the Federal Way area of Washington State
This month, the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle debuted their Star Wars Gingerbread Village as part of their 23rd anniversary. Each year, the Sheraton picks a new theme for their gingerbread village, and it seemed all too appropriate that this year's inspiration was Star Wars. The artistic displays were excellent artistic examples that made for unique Seattle food photography images. All displays were carefully put together by the Sheraton Hotel's
Vinho Verde is a Portugese wine that literally means "green wine, " but translates as "young wine." Varying between red, white, and rosé, Vinho Verde is known to a have a slightly effervescent quality that appeals to wine drinkers who enjoy a slightly fizzy drink. In October, Benson Marketing Group hosted a Vinho Verde wine tasting and meal pairing at Purple Café and Wine Bar
A cozy neighborhood restaurant located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Cascina Spinasse is home to some of the city's best pasta dishes. Since opening its doors in 2008, Spinasse has risen to become one of Seattle's most celebrated Italian restaurants. With an impeccable menu inspired by the cuisine of the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, all of Spinasse's tasty pasta is made by hand
Artusi is a modern Italian-inspired cocktail bar and eatery helmed by Chef Stuart Lane, also of the adjacent Cascina Spinasse. While Spinasse places a special emphasis on its hand cut pasta dishes, Artusi's focus is on cocktails and small plates within a unique, stylish interior. The white tiled bar area and creative lighting fixtures alone make this bar super chic and fun for dining any
A casual eatery in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, Blind Pig Bistro has a delicious rotating menu that changes daily. The specials are written on a chalkboard and are dependent on the latest, freshest ingredients available. No matter the dishes of the day, one dish that can always be counted on is the basket of freshly baked bread. Renee Gutierrez and Charles Walpole
Photos of new summer dishes and cocktails at Vespolina, a modern Italian restaurant in downtown Seattle. Want to see more of Vespolina? Check out food photos of their spring menu, portrait sessions with head chef Katie Gallego, and interior photos.
