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Breaking news: The Barefoot Contessa in Seattle

Yep, you read that right.  The lovable Ina Garten, otherwise known as the Barefoot Contessa, will be making her first Seattle stage appearance on September 16th at Benaroya Hall.  Garten ...

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First Look: Crumble & Flake Patisserie

When you find yourself looking for the newest baking sensation to hit Seattle, go low tech by setting your smart phone aside and instead, let the smell of butter intuitively ...

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Cafe Munir: Celebrating something else

Lately, I have been craving anything and everything not American:  German faucets, French eye-wear, a Swedish teapot, and food. As an ardent fan of Lebanese cuisine, I am stoked to ...

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April 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

Phuck me

I have had numerous people ask when I am going to write about the closing of two restaurants I frequent on a weekly basis:  Elemental and Elemental Next Door (END).  For those of you who aren’t familiar with these two joints and the polarizing masterminds behind them, Elemental is a petite restaurant located across from Gas Works Park, specializing in a blind tasting menu [...]

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April 10, 2012 | 0 Comments

Lunching in the International District

With all of the no-fuss, quick service, and sometimes cash-only deals in the International District, packing a lunch is so 1995. Here are my top five go-to spots: Thai Curry Simple (406 5th Avenue South):  Finally, a Thai place that doesn’t rely on ketchup as the key seasoning in pad thai.  Little Uncle’s takeout window in [...]

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March 31, 2012 | 4 Comments

Satisfying my sweet tooth in the International District

I have definitely slurped down my fair share of bubble tea and devoured many red bean-based desserts in the International District, but when I crave straight-up pastries, I hit up Fuji Bakery and Beard Papa. Fuji Bakery (526 S. King St.):  It is a rarity when a business originates on the East side and subsequently makes [...]

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March 16, 2012 | 2 Comments

Ode to Iberico ham

My favorite food writers include the usual suspects:  Mark Bittman and Jonathan Gold.  But in the same vein which the Surly Gourmand makes me giggle and squirm with his candor, my friend Jorge’s food commentary always has me laughing hysterically while vehemently nodding my head in agreement. Here is what Jorge has to say about [...]

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March 11, 2012 | 0 Comments

First Look: Cafe Suisse

When I see a business professing to be the real deal in its name, I am instantly suspicious.  It is like calling a restaurant The French Bistro which likely means you will see french fries, cookies molded in the shape of the Eiffel Tower and other faux-Parisian cuisine on the menu. But after falling in love with Switzerland after [...]

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March 6, 2012 | 0 Comments

Austin: Seattle’s sister of the South

When I tell people I am heading to Austin for a long weekend, they often ask:  Do you have relatives in Austin?  Are you going for work? Nope.  In fact, I venture on an annual fall pilgrimage to this gem in the Lone Star state because it is essentially a larger, warmer version of Seattle’s [...]

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March 4, 2012 | 0 Comments

First Look: Art of the Table reopens with a bar

How can Wallingford’s Art of the Table get any better, you may ask?  Art of Table with a bar as diminutive as the 4-year old off-the-beaten path restaurant. Chef/owner Dustin Ronspies reopened his doors on Friday after 2 months of teaming up with a contractor to convert his office into a bar/lounge. Here is the lowdown [...]

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February 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

Lunch in the Amazon

As I excitedly tell my neighbors I am heading to meet a friend who works at Amazon for lunch, they immediately start guessing where I am going, naturally assuming I am going to hit up one of the newly constructed restaurants popping up like whack-a-moles in the bustling South Lake Union area:  Cactus, Re:Public, and Serious [...]

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February 20, 2012 | 2 Comments

Dot’s Delicatessen: First pig butchering class

Instead of starting off Sunday with the usual routine of hopping on my bike and heading to the Ballard Farmers market, I walk up Fremont Avenue to attend my first pig butchering class at  Dot’s Delicatessen with Dot’s owner Miles James and Il Corvo’s Mike Easton. Here are the 9 key learnings from the 11am-4pm [...]

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February 15, 2012 | 2 Comments

First Look: Trufl

I recently sat down with these engaging and down-to-earth siblings to get a first look at Trufl and the inside scoop on these guys. What is Trufl and why is there a need for it? Dudley:  Wes and I developed Trufl (pronounced like truffle) as a means to provide people with a convenient and informative [...]

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