Foodgasms [via Food Network Humor]
December 30th, 2009
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25 Ugly Food Tattoos [Food Network Humor]
December 30th, 2009
Here are the Food Tattoos that you don’t want to get!
“We Wine. We Dine.” Event at The Capital Grille
March 16th, 2009
The Capital Grille is holding a special “We Wine. We Dine.” event until April 5. The Capital Grille is showcasing BelnerO wine with a five-course Italian menu. Seattle Foodster will be reviewing this special event in early April, but we invite you to share your thoughts if you get there first. Click here to learn more.
Seattle mentioned on Tasting Table… again!
March 10th, 2009
Back in the early 1980s, Riesling was the country’s white wine darling–before brassy, flaxen Chardonnay took the nation by storm. But the tables have turned: Last fall, Washington State harvested more Riesling than any other grape. Read more…
Seattle mentioned on Tasting Table
February 27th, 2009
Seattleites aren’t afraid of a little idiosyncrasy, and now some local chefs are bottling that quirkiness, with unexpected and delightful condiments that will leave your boring old mayo feeling lonely in the refrigerator door. Read more…
Valentine’s Day Roundup
February 5th, 2009
Courtesy of Miss CC
Whether you’re looking for a great Valentine’s date idea because you’re madly in love or because you’ve been sleeping on the couch and need to redeem yourself – these 10 restaurants just might do the trick.
Check out Ponti Seafood Grill near the Seattle Center if you want to avoid the long flower lines at Pike Place Market – Ponti, for an additional charge, will put flowers and champagne on your table before you arrive. (Seattle Center/Queen Anne; $70 prix fixe; champagne and flowers: $40+)
http://www.pontiseafoodgrill.com/
Turn the whole day into a date – head to the Seattle Art Museum and stroll hand in hand through the galleries, then try out TASTE, SAM’s restaurant, for a prix fixe 4-course meal. Bonus points – vegetarian options and wine pairings are available. (Downtown; $49 prix fixe)
http://www.tastesam.com/default.aspx
http://tastesamblog.wordpress.com/2009/01/27/valentines-day/
Even your vegan loved one can enjoy a dinner out – Café Flora has a whole menu of vegan and gluten-free foods, and a special Valentine’s menu for the evening of the 14th. (E Madison St.; $45 prix fixe)
http://www.cafeflora.com/
Impress your sweetheart with a homemade dinner (try out the recipe from the Capital Grille below,) and then head to one of Purple Café and Wine Bar’s three locations for His and Hers desserts. (Kirkland, Seattle, Woodinville; $8 desserts, $7 wine tastings)
http://www.thepurplecafe.com/
Ladies – impress your man by not only making the plans, but focusing the evening on beer instead of cheesy sentiments! Can’t go out on Saturday, or it’s all booked? Check out the pre-Valentine’s tasting on Thursday the 12th. (Vegetarian options available; beer: $65; wine or beer: $75)
www.pikebrewing.com
Soul food and soul music at Tom Douglas’ Heart and Soul Party. Enough said. (Palace Ballroom; Downtown; $100 per person includes the entire menu, wine, and dancing.)
http://www.tomdouglas.com/palace-ballroom
If you’re looking to avoid the madness of Saturday, try Chez Shea, one of Seattle’s most romantic restaurants. They’re having their 4 course Valentine’s menu available Tuesday through Sunday. ($62-68 prix fixe)
http://www.chezshea.com/
Save a heart – during the whole month of February Serafina is hosting musicians, putting aphrodisiacs on the menu, and offering you the chance to win a romantic getaway if you donate to the Medic One Foundation. (Eastlake Ave.)
http://www.serafinaseattle.com/events/mol.php
If Miss CC can find a date, this is where she might be found… what better way to win a woman over than with pizza and dancing? (Specialty pizza until 11p; Club music downstairs – Saturday with DJ Danny Massure)
http://www.seattlealibi.com/welcome.htm
Two of Cap Hill’s new acclaimed restaurants – Lark and Licorice are joining hearts for Valentine’s Day. Stop by Licorice for a champagne and food pairing, or head to Lark for a prix fixe menu… or wow your date with reservations for both. (Champagne tasting at Licorice: $40; $90 prix fixe at Lark with additional wine pairings for $35)
http://www.larkseattle.com/events.html
http://licorous.com/
Savor Seattle Food Tour
February 3rd, 2009
I wanted to bring your attention to an awesome company in Seattle, aptly named Savor Seattle Food Tours. Below is a snippet from their latest newsletter:
There’s an old saying that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. But why should men have all the fun? I say that delicious foods can warm a woman’s heart just as well as any man’s. No matter who you are, there’s nothing like strolling with a loved one through downtown Seattle and the Pike Place Market, warming yourselves with our city’s many tasty offerings.
Did you know that Savor Seattle has sparked many a romance? We have been responsible for at least one documented first kiss, several first dates of cyber couples, and even a wedding proposal (on the tour!). Maybe someday, we’ll even be able to report of babies resulting from Savor Seattle. If you would like to arrange the perfect celebration or proposal on tour, we’re happy to help. Please drop us a line!
Check them out at www.savorseattletours.com and mention that . : seattle foodster : . sent you!
Hey Seattle… Give yourself a pat on the back!
January 9th, 2009
Did you notice the January issue of GQ? If you passed a magazine rack you probably noticed Jennifer Aniston, wearing a red, white, and blue tie… that’s it.
Assuming that you actually opened the cover, you probably stumbled on to page 75, this issue’s food section, where Seattle was proclaimed “Food City of the Year.”
Seattle’s grassroots food culture was compared to the Obama campaign, and the article honorably mentioned Corson Building, Spinasse, One Pot, Lark, and Via Tribunali.
Now GQ may have a few more readers than www.seattlefoodster.com, but if you asked me, I knew that you were the food city of the year since the day I started this site.
Thank you to all the wonderful Seattle restaurants and thank you to all those who visit these restaurants and make them so popular.
Happy Eating,
. : seattle foodster : .
An apology from seattle foodster
January 9th, 2009
Well, well, well… where has seattle foodster been, you might ask. In my last article I mentioned that going to Union was special because it was celebrating my entry into graduate school. Well, graduate school keeps a person busy. Unfortunately, I barely had time to eat out, let alone post quality articles to the site. So, www.seattlefoodster.com was dormant for awhile.
But don’t fear. I renewed the domain registration (just in time), and you will have access to www.seattlefoodster.com for another year (and more to come). I’m going to make it a goal to post more often and to think of new creative posts for this new year. Perhaps chef interviews? Recipes?
Thank you for being a loyal reader of seattle foodster.
Happy Eating,
. : seattle foodster : .
is seattlefoodster writing at the stranger?
February 25th, 2008
Hi Everyone…
Yes, it’s true… seattlefoodster has started writing some smaller articles for thestranger. We’ll be writing <10 (under ten) articles which feature good grub for under ten bucks. So be on the lookout for these <10 articles, either at thestranger or at www.seattlefoodster.com.
Here is an <10 article about Beecher’s Mac & Cheese.
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