Attend a modernist feast with a hot, L.A.-based chef.

Sexy is practically synonymous with clandestine, and pHeast is everything an underground supper club strives to be. Based in Los Angeles, pHeast is the ultimate subterranean dinner experience. For one night only — Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. — the group will descend upon Seattle for a dinner, “Ten Emeralds in a Chartreuse Setting.”

Drink and eat now, articulate later.

It’s pronounced exactly how you think it is — Gru-ner Velt-LEEN-er. The German rolls off your tongue, thanks to the Germanic roots of our English language. Grüner Veltliner is arguably one of the most food-friendly white wines out here, as well as a great value — sometimes sold at ridiculously low prices. Thought you’d like that one, Mr. Debt Ceiling.

This cozy spot beckons you to Beacon Hill for fresh pizza and small plates.

It’s hard to beat a wood-fired pizza and a glass of Italian red wine when it comes to keeping you warm through the chilly months ahead. Bar Del Corso is a quaint, street-front restaurant that boasts a small menu of pizza, side dishes and salads as well as classic Italian cocktails, wines and beers that are sure to please.

Simmer down with this sultry stew that will keep you content all day long.

The Scoop: Luc is a French-American café owned by Thierry Rautureau, whose nickname — The Chef in the Hat — comes from his signature fedora. He is also known for blending traditional French cooking techniques with not-so traditional menu items. Luc offers a wide variety of mouthwatering French-American dishes that will satisfy your palate and beg you to reconsider your previous misconceptions of French cuisine. 

Sweeten up your day and bring some comfort to your breakfast.

The Scoop: Every morning for the last 20 years, the chefs in Montlake’s Café Lago are hard at work in preparation for the busy evening ahead. Preparing handmade pasta and tossing the café’s signature pizza dough are just two of the responsibilities as the kitchen staff buzzes around from station to station.