Daily Find
I lived downtown for years and while it was great to have the Pike
Place Market in my backyard, there was really no place to shop for
regular grocery items like ketchup or aluminum foil. The newly opened Kress IGA Supermarket is out to change all that.
By Alison Brownrigg | June 26, 2008
Daily Find
Perhaps the word exquisite is overused, but it perfectly describes the
wagashi confections created by Chef Chika Tokara at
Tokara Japanese Confectionery in Greenwood.
By Alison Brownrigg | June 9, 2008
Daily Find
I come from a long line of wine drinkers. When I was younger, my parents went through wine "phases," when they would settle on a favorite varietal for a while, then move on to the next trend in the wine world. One summer it was Pinot Gris; the next, Vouvray. If I recall correctly, there was even a boxed-wine phase -- I could swear I spotted some Franzia in our fridge.
By Alison Brownrigg | May 20, 2008
With the gospel of locally produced food winning more adherents by the day -- not just at the farmers market, but among your favorite restaurants and chefs who want to do the right thing -- it's only natural that the premade-meal market would follow suit. Eat Local in Queen Anne specializes in frozen take-home dinners crafted with ingredients sourced from organic and sustainable farms within a few hundred miles of Seattle.
By Cody Ellerd | April 29, 2008
Daily Find
Mother's Day isn't all about flowers and cards, and certainly mom could use a break from perfume and bubble bath. So try tempting her sweet tooth this May 11 with a variety of offerings from Seattle chocolatiers.
By Jen Harper | April 30, 2008
Daily Find
The city of Seattle just got a whole lot sweeter thanks to Michel and Valerie Brotman, owners of The Chocolate Box. This month, the Brotmans launch Tour de Chocolat, a two-and-a-half to three-hour tour of the best chocolate that Seattle has to offer.
By Alison Brownrigg | March 11, 2008
Daily Find
Imagine my delight when I heard that Cafe Flora is offering truffles for Valentine's Day.
By Natalie Bow | February 11, 2008
Daily Find
Buying your paramour a box of assorted chocolates or chocolate-dipped strawberries is a safe bet on Valentine's Day, but why not give a more unique cocoa-themed gift? Many local confectioners offer sweets that are decidedly more interesting than a candy-filled cardboard heart. Here are a few of our favorites.
By Natalie Bow | February 8, 2008
Daily Find
With the exception of a dash of Chambord for a classic kir royale, champagne can rarely be improved upon. But former Australian tour guide Lee Etherington has stumbled upon a great addition to sparkling wine: Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup.
By Natalie Bow | February 6, 2008
Holiday 2007
The most celebratory of all beverages, champagne and sparkling wine shine during the holidays, whether they hail from France, Napa Valley or just across the bridge in Woodinville. We've compiled (and taste-tested) some of the best bubbly available locally, to serve at your next party, give to your favorite hostess or order at your preferred watering hole.
By Natalie Bow | December 7, 2007
