This is a guest post by Marisa Ingram. Cinco de Mayo is almost here. To celebrate I attended a party hosted by Demitri’s to launch their new Margarita Mixes. Hosted at newish (and fun) Capitol Hill event space Fred Wildlife Refuge, this was a lively party made all the more festive by 7 piece Latin band the SuperSones . Acting as the perfect accompaniment to … Continue reading Margarita Mixes, Acrobats and More
Guest Blogger Marisa Ingram visits Frolik, the new restaurant and bar in town. One word comes immediately to mind when I think of new restaurant and bar Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails – FUN. Just opened at the Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue, Frolik’s name alone will give you a hint of what to expect. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as to-go options, … Continue reading Frolik, the New Restaurant in the Red Lion Hotel
Save the date (and get your tickets) for Seattle’s premier food networking event Foodportunity October 22, 2012 Palace Ballroom Sponsored by Washington’s Beef Community wabeef.org/ facebook.com/wabeef / @WABeef Join us as we challenge your taste buds in a blind beef tasting. Meet a local cattle rancher and learn about how beef is raised in Washington. What: Foodportunity, Seattle food community’s premier networking event with tastes … Continue reading Foodportunity October 22nd 2012
I have Portland on the brain right now as I am heading there this weekend for the International Food Bloggers Conference. I can’t wait! I will be speaking at the conference on the subject of building community online and offline. I really love IFBC because it is an intimate conference with awesome food and a great opportunity to connect with people. Portland is the ultimate … Continue reading Feast Portland is coming this September and a Giveaway!
Time to get your calendars out. Summer in Seattle is jam-packed with things to do and there is something for everyone. For a guide with all the places to eat in Seattle, check out my book ” The Food Lovers’s Guide to Seattle” So much to do, so little time. What kind of lover are you? For the farm-to-table food lover… There is Outstanding in … Continue reading Summer in Seattle, Food and Wine Events and Bastille Day
Geogy Chacko, the chef and owner behind Belltown’s Far Eats was the chef part of the team that created the original Beba’s Delis, and the Chutneys group of restaurants. This Indian restaurant offers Chaats, savory small plates or snacks with dishes like Curried Penn Cove Mussels, Scallops Fenugreek Lamb Burgers with Masala Fries, Cilantro Calamari, Curry Leaf Beef, Eggplant Bombay and Goat Chili and Black … Continue reading Far Eats is Now Open in Belltown
Summer, Summer. People in this city are beaming with happy smiles, new energy and the restaurant scene is running around like a chicken without a head. There is way too much to keep up with but I put together a short list of things you might want to check out. 1. Duke’s Slightly Slanted Happy Hour. All 6 locations are slanting things but I recently … Continue reading Food Events, Restaurants and More Seattle in the Know
Cafe Flora, the Madison Valley restaurant known for its charming vegetarian fare is celebrating 20 years next weekend. 20 years in restaurant years, now that is a milestone! I have tickets and you can win them. They are throwing a big bash at the restaurant to celebrate with guests, vendors and past chefs. The event is Saturday, June 2nd at Cafe Flora in Madison Valley. … Continue reading Cafe Flora Anniversary Party and Ticket Giveaway
I Admit it. I have never watched an episode of Mad Men. Don’t hate me for this. One day I will get around to it. I will. I promise. My friend Linda has Mad Men parties and stuff. She is cool like that. What I do know for sure is that it is my responsibility to share events that I think you will love. And … Continue reading Mad Men Season 5 at Luc
Are you still wondering what to do this Valentine’s day? It’s time to think outside of the box, read my suggestions at Journal Newspapers. Do you want some more ideas? 1. Dinner at Six Seven located in the Edgewater Hotel. With new restaurants opening up on a weekly basis, it is easy to forget some of the city’s favorites. The view of the water here … Continue reading Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas in Seattle
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