Have you been meaning to try that new restaurant up in Tangletown, Bandolero? Here's your opportunity, a hand print-and-clip coupon good for $10 off any bill of $20 or more. The food is delicious (we're partial to the Pollo En Molé Enchiladas), the service friendly, the drinks expertly mixed and there are 60, yes count them, 60, different types of tequila available. If you try it out, let us know what you think!
When Maria Hines decided to open a new restaurant in Ballard, she asked her friend Claire Barnett, owner of Seattle Mosaic Arts here in Wallingford, to design, create, and install a mosaic on the kitchen's stainless steel oven. Given the restaurant's open kitchen floor plan, the 26 square foot mosaic will be seen by anyone sitting at the bar or dining at a table facing the kitchen in the Golden Beetle. I met with Christina Vaule--one of the four women in…
It's back -- Joule's Winter Supper Series is underway with a different theme each Sunday. This coming Sunday is Hungary and Goulash, which I am all over after a recent trip to Budapest. I've been on the hunt for the perfect Goulash here in Seattle ever since, so Raichel and Seif--you've got a lot to live up to. No pressure or anything. Just sayin'. Call Joule (206-632-1913) to make your reservation for any one of these Sunday themed suppers, from 3-9pm:…
Seems like everyone's jumping on the bandwagon to do some sort of mass couponing nowadays; and today, two of the daily deals are right here in Wallingford: Rain Modern Japanese Cuisine (2208 N. 45th St.) is offering 52% off ($24 for $50) for their cuisine through Groupon OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific Street) is offering one month membership for $22 through Living Social I see a Sun/Rain themed pun in the making here, but I'm just not witty enough to pull it…
Here's a little bit of trivia: The first Dick's Drive-in opened on 45th Street right here in Wallingford during a snowstorm on January 25, 1954. A few days later, after the snow melted, they had a re-grand opening on January 28. To celebrate 57 years of flippin' burgers, Dick's is offering 2-for-1 burgers (cheeseburger or regular hamburger) on Tuesday (1/25), between 2-6:30 pm. Buy one cheeseburger or hamburger and get one free (limit 3 free burgers per customer); and on Friday…
Wendy Morales over at Blue Star Cafe & Pub (4512 Stone Way N) dropped us a note to let us know that they'll be holding Pub Trivia every Monday night---beginning tonight---from 8-10 pm. But, this isn't just your ordinary trivia night, my friends. The event is held by Geeks Who Drink, and from what I've read, these guys put together highly entertaining trivia contests that include audio and visual questions. According to their website: Geeks Who Drink uses different media (soundbites,…
Have you made your plans yet for New Years Eve? We've got the lowdown on what's open throughout the day, and which restaurants will offer special New Years Eve menus and seatings. Please make sure to call ahead for reservations. Times for the quick, casual places are subject to change so you may want to double-check before heading out. Closing Early Varsity Inn: 7am-3pm Essential Baking: 6am-6pm Closing Before Midnight Julia's: 7am-10pm Jhanjay: 11am-10pm Bizarro: 5pm-10pm Chutneys: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 4:30pm-10pm Tutta…