In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Japonessa, a modern Japanese restaurant with hints of Latino flair. Using ingredients like mango, jalapeño, and cilantro, Chef Owner Billy Beach creates an unique and exciting experience for sushi lovers in Seattle. He uses traditional Japanese cooking techniques
Interestingly enough, the name has nothing to do with its worldly location. Brothers Adam and Aaron opened shop in the I.D. two years ago, but they are anything but new to the Seattle pizza scene.
The handmade espresso machines produced by La Marzocco have received worldwide praise since the Florentine company was founded in 1927. More than 30 years ago, a Seattle entrepreneur named Kent Bakke traveled to Italy to glean a little firsthand wisdom about espresso machine production and distribution. Today he is the CEO of La Marzocco, a position that allows him to share his company’s sophisticated products with espresso connoisseurs around the world.
In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Cicchetti, hidden behind the popular and elegant Serafina with a casual and charming atmosphere. Outside, there is a beautiful patio, inside, there is a wood
Every summer, Seattleites flock to the the lawn of the Woodland Park Zoo for some alfresco music magic. This year’s Zoo Tunes line-up ranges from Randy Newman (July 24) and Indigo Girls (July 30 & 31) to Todd Snider’s Traveling Folk Show (August 11).
In this edition of Food Porn, we feature U:Don, located in the heart of University Ave, this restaurant provides a unique udon experience unmatched in Seattle. The udon noodles are freshly made in-house as well as all of their soups and sauces. Chef and owner, Tak Kurachi makes the
In this edition of Food Porn, we feature Homegrown, a sustainable sandwich shop featuring local, all-natural, and organic ingredients in their sandwiches, soups, and salads. A simple menu offering breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, soups, and sides (including gluten-free cookies) creates
How do you choose the best items on one of the best vegetarian menus in town? I’d say, ask someone who has been cooking there for 20 years. It worked out pretty well for me. Cafe Flora has been a
On the morning of July 14, 1789, a large crowd of working-class Frenchmen converged on the most notorious prison in Paris to protest the oppression of monarchic rule. The storming of the Bastille directly preceded the French Revolution, and is seen today as one of the
The next time your friends are in town and ask you for suggestions on sites to see, you might want to go with them. You can skip the Space Needle and Duck Tour, but you’ll want to check out the Local Craft Tours, a new tourist attraction
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