Six years ago, a couple of sushi chefs, Takashi Ogasawara and Jennifer Douglass, decided to leave their day jobs at Wasabi Bistro in Belltown and open their own restaurant here in Wallingford. Since then Rain Modern Infusion Cuisine, as it's officially known (and "Rain Sushi" as everyone we know calls it) has managed to carve out a hip, urban and creative niche amongst the many sushi restaurants Wallingford is blessed with (and we're not just saying that because they sport a…
(Wallyhood welcomes a new writer to our virtual pages, Cindy Yee) When the kind folks at Wallyhood invited me to join their ranks and contribute a post here and there, I did a little soul searching to figure out exactly what I could offer. I’m no wiz when it comes to neighborhood politics. I don’t have an in with the local schools and parks. And I don’t know a dang thing about nature, gardening, beekeeping or the like. Ah, but you…
Last weekend, as I perused the Wallyhood forums, I read about Golden Olive--the quaint, Greek restaurant that's tucked away on 45th, next to City Cellars. After being closed for nearly two months for a remodel, Golden Olive re-opened last Thursday. Between the enthusiasm in the forums, a tip from reader Paul B., and Mr. Wallyhood's review back in August '09, I was intrigued. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere made me feel as though I was sitting in my own dining room, surrounded by…
Get ready for some good eatin' at a great price as Seattle Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday October 17, and runs through Thursday, October 28 (excluding Friday and Saturday). Over 100 Seattle restuarants, including neighborhood favorites Joule, Eva, Tilth, Kisaku, and Ivar’s Salmon House are participating. Here's a list of three-course dinner options at Wallingford's restaurants, though take note that the items are subject to change. Joule: Appetizers: Mackerel Escabeche, Roasted Asian Pear Bisque, or Braised Beef Tongue Entrees: Korean Chili Sausage, Hawaiian Prawns, or Kabocha…
In the mood for something a bit fancier than the Rancho Bravo Taco Truck? Already worked your way through Cantinetta, Joule, Tilth and Eva? Then how about you get your pork on with Wine & Swine at Smash? This Thursday, October 7th, Smash will be hosting guest chef John Sarich, culinary director Chateau St. Michelle Winery and host of the the TV show Best of Taste: Travels with John Sarich. The menu, subtitled "A Celebration of the Pig" features...pig! Chanterelle Mushroom…
One of sponsors, Smash Wine Bar and Bistro, is the featured deal on Tippr today: $20 buys you $40 worth of food and drink. We've heard that these deals tend to sell very well. Some restaurants get overwhelmed in the days following the deal as everyone rushes to cash in. We heard Rain Sushi, for example, sold over 2,000 of these and struggled for a bit to keep up. Hopefully, Smash will have the "problem" of too many customers.
The last time Dick Spady opened a restaurant in Seattle, the year was 1974, and inflation was at 11.3%. The average cost of a new house was $35k, and the average annual income was $14k. Hard to imagine, too, but the price of gas was at .55 per gallon, and a new car cost $3,750. And while the new Queen Anne Dick's was welcomed into the community with open arms, our nation’s “Tricky” Dick was forced to resign as President of…