Once a restaurant goes American, there is no going back. No way to put gnocchi on the menu unless it’s housemade, can’t get around something Japanese unless it’s credited to Hawaii and local products are deities in their own right. Koral Bar + Kitchen finds some loopholes but for the most part, it pays respect to its made-in-America roots (cue Toby Keith song).
The grape juice of Washington will be honored throughout the month of March by way of featured promotions and events from restaurants, retailers, hotels and wineries in the state, all for the wine consumers’ benefit. Taste Washington, the nation’s largest single-region wine and food event, will cap the month off as a two-day event on March 31st and April 1st at Centurylink Field Event Center. Book one, book all, just make sure to come thirsty.
I was beginning to lose hope that there’s any authentic Mexican food in Seattle. Low and behold, a friend took me to La Carta de Oaxaca in Ballard and my faith is restored. You won’t find gobs of cheese piled on runny refried beans here – the food is fresh, well-seasoned and to top it off, inexpensive. The place can get packed, but the food and wait are worth it.
After a recent phone interview with Andy Kindler, my cheeks hurt. Having conducted dozens of interviews, I know these things can easily go either way. Thankfully, this chat was an especially pleasant (and funny) one.
Reigning “Male Vocalist of the Year” and five-time CMA nominee—including a nod for the most prestigious award, “Entertainer of the Year”—Blake Shelton will perform in Seattle this week.
The newly opened Blue Martini Lounge is a chic and stylish establishment offering more than 40 speciality martinis — this hot spot has a cocktail to satisfy all taste preferences and libation lovers.
Dear Seattleite Readers,
Welcome to the Seattleite Book Club – the only virtual book club that spotlights the Pacific Northwest’s own authors and publishers!
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