Dine On A Dime: Lil’ Woody’s

Juicy burgers and creamy milkshakes are staples at this Capitol Hill hotspot.

Simply put, Li’l Woody’s serves burgers — both signature creations and “normal” favorites, as well as the option to build your own. If the punny menu at this Pine Street joint doesn’t win you over (they have a breakfast sandwich called the Good Mornin’ Woody), the insanely delicious beef will. If you’re the experimental type when it comes to food, Li’l Woody’s offers non-traditional burger toppings like peanut butter and pineapple slices. 

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Come To The Table For Volunteer Park Cafe

A chance for Seattleites to lend a helping hand to a local foodie favorite.

“Come to the Table” is an auction and dinner to raise funds for the Volunteer Park Cafe, a “happy neighborhood restaurant.” For more than a year, the establishment underwent a rezoning process with the City of Seattle to make the change from grocery to restaurant. Legal fees have piled up, so the cafe decided to look to its neighbors for support.

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Corks+Forks: Hunger’s Paella With Albariño

When was the last time you had an authentic Galician meal?

The Rías Baixas, located on Spain’s Costa de Mariscos in the southern part of the Galicia region, is a kindred geographical spirit to the Pacific Northwest. Which is to say, it rains there — a lot. Luckily, the resilient, en vogue Mediterranean variety of Albariño handles the dampness quite nicely. The grape has no trouble growing — or even flourishing — in the misty, cool coastal terrain that is much like our own.

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Pre-Game Hotspots For The Sounders Faithful

Prior to the big play-off match, grab happy hour at one of these nearby haunts.

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, your Seattle Sounders will face the Real Salt Lake at CenturyLink Field, during the second leg of the MLS Western Conference Semifinal. Tickets are selling at a rapid rate, but there are still plenty available — so act fast if you want to bundle up in blue and green and cheer the Sounders from the stands.

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What’s Good in the Hood: Madison Park

Don’t believe the hype — this lakeside locale is more than just a ritzy part of town.

Over the years, Madison Park has developed a reputation as an upscale settlement of Spanish villas, sprawling cottages and brick Tudors — a place where dad works downtown, mom drives the kids to soccer practice and each lawn is perfectly manicured. Don’t be mistaken.  Despite its fussy, froo-froo image, Madison Park is a surprisingly laid back neighborhood with the feel of a quaint beach town.

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