New Food in Seattle

We are always looking for new food joints in Seattle as our food scene is one of the many things that makes Seattle fabulous.

Here are some new spots to check out:
Revel: Korean street-eats in Fremont (from the people who brought us Joule)
High 5 Pie: Deep dish pie shop in Capitol Hill (from the woman who brought us Fuel Coffee)
Uneeda Burger: Burger joint in Fremont (from the people who brought us Quinn's and Zoe)
5 Corner Market: Eclectic seasonal food in Ballard
The Chelsea Deli: Sandwich spot in Columbia City (from the man who came up with many who brought us the Other Coast Cafe)
Oskar's Kitchen: Martini bar and restaurant in Queen Anne

Source: Seattle Magazine

Holiday Fun!

A Christmas Story
When: Now through 12/30
Where: 5th Avenue Theater
What: a witty and musical adaptation of the classic yuletide movie

Christmas Ship Festival
When: Now through 12/23
Where: Various Ports
What: a holiday celebration aboard an Argosy boat set to live festive choir music

Seattle Men's Choir
When: Now through 12/20
Where: Benaroya Hall
What: showcase of American music styles & a capella Christmas carols
We'll be there on the 19th!

Nutcracker
When: Now through 12/27
Where: McCaw Hall
What: the world's most celebrated production of the Nutcracker ballet
We saw this, it was great!

UW CarolFest
When: 12/7 at 7:30pm
Where: Meany Hall
What: seasonal music from the University of Washington choirs

A Christmas Carol
When: Now through 12/26
Where: ACT Theater
What: a fabulous production of Dickens' classic holiday tale


Black Nativity
When: 12/9 through 12/26
Where: Moore Theater
What: a unique celebration of faith, generosity of spirit, and the infectious joy of a rousing gospel songfest

Holiday Cooking Classes
When: 12/19, 12/21 & 12/23
Where: Blue Ribbon
What: learn to cook a holiday buffet, contemporary holiday feast or a southern style holiday dinner

Happy Holidays!

Urban Hot Spot - Anchovies and Olives

We decided we wanted to participate in Seattle Restaurant Week so we looked up the list of participating restaurants for a place we had never been to. And Anchovies and Olives it was!

We have heard a lot of good things about Anchovies and Olives so we were super excited to try it out. We went with our friends Michael and Clint and it was a hit. The 3 courses we each got were delicious. Nice flavor combinations, fresh ingredients and fabulous wine made this a great place to catch dinner.

Check this place out!

-Marco

Click here to check out their website.

South Lake Union gets a Dahlia Bakery, a Serious Pie and a Wine Shop!

Every time I look into what is new and happening in Seattle it feels like it is all going down in South Lake Union. And I love this, as this is where we live and play!

Tom Douglas plans to open his 2nd Dahlia Bakery and a 2nd Serious Pie locations in South Lake Union and these will share their building, at the corner of Westlake Ave and Harrison St, with a new wine shop and tasting room called Soul Wine. Soul Wine is the brain child of Michael Teer, owner of the Pike and Western wine shop in Pike Place Market, according to Seattle Met Magazine. This will be his second wine shop and he intends to bring small producer soulful wines to the shop for all to enjoy.

I certainly enjoy the ever evolving makeup of South Lake Union, and look forward to trying out the new wine shop and tasting bar as well as the second locations of Tom Douglas's famous eateries.

Cheers!

Source: Seattle Met Magazine

Urban Hot Spot - Walrus and the Carpenter

We love trying out new restaurants in town, and have been looking forward to trying the Walrus Bar since we heard and blogged about it several months ago.

So when our friends Joni and Anthony wanted to meet up we thought it would be the perfect spot. Tucked away in the back of the old Ballard Hardware Building, it is quite the cool little spot. Covered in white subway tile and with the kitchen and bar open to the dining area, it is a crisp, clean, and modern space. The menu consists of small plates and the oysters were delicious! With the old timey drink menu, we decided to let the bartender make whatever struck her fancy and it sure was fabulous!

So, if you are craving oysters and classic beverages, this is the place for you!

-Marco

Click here to check out their website.

Seattle Restaurant Week Fall 2010

October 17th to the 28th Sunday-Thursday Seattle Restaurant Week will be in full swing!

With over 100 fabulous eateries participating in the 3 courses for $25 deal, heading out to celebrate Seattle's foodie scene is a no brainer! Some are even offering 3 course lunches for $15!

Click here to get more details and see the list of participating restaurants!

What's New in the Restaurant World?

The Seattle Met Magazine knows!

Here are the new spots opening soon to get excited about:

- The Book Bindery: Yes, it is a restaurant! A bistro-style restaurant serving contemporary American fare in Fremont
- The Skillet Diner: If you like Skillet Street Food you should definitely check out there non-mobile location in Capitol Hill
- Terra Plata: Brought to you by those behind Brasa and to be located in Capitol Hill's Melrose Market
- Lecosho: Seasonal and local cuisine along the Harbor Steps
- Din Tai Fung: Dumpling eatery coming to Bellevue's Lincoln Square

Click here to read more details about these soon to be restaurants.

Source: Seattle Met Magazine