PHOTO CREDIT TO BENITO’S CHICAGO EATERY Chef and Owner Benjamin Kulikowski, born and bred in Chicago’s south side brings his “bigger than life” personality and passion for classic Chicago foods like deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago style hotdogs to Seattleites. Benito’s opened in Ballard at 15th and 62nd in May 2012 and has […]
Stoneburner Restaurant and the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion, the latest projects of prolific Seattle restaurateurs James Weimann and Deming Maclise, are set to open Tuesday, June 25. Stoneburner, located on the ground level of the new Hotel Ballard, focuses on Mediterranean-influenced stone hearth cooking in the hands of Bastille Café & Bar executive chef Jason Stoneburner. […]
Ballard’s Copper Gate announced today it has sold the business and the bar/restaurant will close on July 1. Its last operating day will be Sunday, June 30. The new owners are locally-based and will have a new concept and a different name for the venue. “We enjoyed serving people for seven years. It’s been a […]
Photo courtesy to Bastille In May, the Bastille wine team, led by Sommeliers Kristen Young and Alex Smith, will focus on the mineral-laden marvels of Chablis—wines that scream spring with notes of tree blossoms and fresh citrus. Chablis wines also pair beautifully with mussels, a perfect match for “Moules May” at Bastille: Sunday through Thursdays […]
PHOTO CREDIT TO LIL WOODY’S Ballard, WA—April 2, 2013—Two of Seattle’s favorite food addictions are moving into the space most recently occupied by Zak’s Burgers on Market Street in Ballard. Li’l Woody’s Burgers and Molly Moon’s Ice Cream will occupy the spot next to the Majestic Bay Theatre. Opening before Summer, this amazing food duo […]
Ballard – Seattle restaurateurs James Weimann and Deming Maclise are adding a new restaurant and rooftop event space to their already impressive stable of restaurants and bars. The masterminds behind Bastille Café & Bar, Poquitos, Macleod’s Scottish Pub, and the newly opened Von Trapp’s are slated to open Stoneburner on the street level of the […]
Thaiku, a Seattle staple, reopened its doors on Phinney Ridge at 6705 Greenwood Avenue North, after being displaced for over a year. A mini version of its celebrated apothecary bar, Fu Kun Wu (named one of the “Best Bars in America” by Esquire magazine in 2006 and 2011), reincarnates with it too. The beloved Thai […]
PHOTO COURTESY TO BALLARD PIZZA For the first time in our fair city, a group of pizzaioli and one lone pizzaiola will put their skills to the ultimate test in hopes of earning the title “Pizza Toss Boss 2013!” Ballard Pizza Company’s resident pro, Israel Santiago, will face off against 11 pizza pros on Sunday, […]
National startup guides Seattle food lovers through four restaurants in one night Seattle, WA – January 28, 2013 – Dishcrawl, a culinary social gathering that supports communities and small businesses, brings to Ballard for a second time their signature food tour featuring four local restaurants. Food lovers in Seattle will complete a fourcourse dinner by sampling a dish […]
PHOTO COURTESY TO: Tavolàta Ballard—Ethan Stowell is bringing back the cook-off! Way back in 2006, he hosted the first Chili Challenge at Union, and for years, the raucous and tasty competitions continued, putting dozens of chefs’ and home cooks’ secret recipes to the test and raising thousands for charity. The first of the 2013 cook-offs—Chili—will be […]
COURTESY PHOTO – Ballard Pizza Company When the 49ers and Ravens face off on February 3, Ballard Pizza Company’s back room will be the place to catch all the action. For $25, sports fans can score a primo spot in front of the big screen and all the pizza their football-loving hearts desire. The BPC […]