Reminder, tonight is Spoke and Food, a dining and biking event. The premise is cunning in its simplicity. You bike to one of the 14 participating Seattle restaurants (in Wallingford, that's the Blue Star and Cantinetta, but there are more in easy biking distance), you buy a meal, you eat it and then you bike home*. The restaurant, meanwhile, will donate a percentage of their evening's take to Lettuce Link, a program of the (Wallingford-based) Solid Ground that helps get fresh,…
Ah, sushi. Thank God the Japanese came up with a better name for it than "raw fish wrapped in seaweed", otherwise we probably would never would have tried it. We were humbled when we recently heard that Rain Sushi (or Rain Modern Infusion Cuisine, as it's formally known) on 45th had named a roll in our honor: the Wallyhood Roll. We've loved Rain's rolls for years now, always rich and decadent, so this past Wednesday, we smacked our lips and went…
This seems like a perfect match for Wallingford – and features a terrific Wallingford restaurant to boot. (It’s our very own Cantinetta – check out the reviews from your Wallingford neighbors!) Here’s the deal: On June 29, all you have to do is ride your bicycle to dinner! Yep, that’s it! It’s part of an effort of the folks at Spoke & Food to raise awareness about how easy it is to use your bike to get to and from dinner…
Now, we all know that the recently passed ordinance banning smoking within 25' of the entrance or air vents of an establishment have been moved somewhere to the bottom of the police's enforcement priority, down there with pulling over people driving 56 MPH in a 55 MPH zone and arresting car prowlers in Wallingford. So, what's to do for the folks who are bugged by the smoke? K.A.M. writes: I'm curious if you know the proper way to go about having…
Sorry for the late reminder. It's not that we hate life, really. Tonight is Dine out for Life night, with restaurants around the city donating 30% of your bill from tonight's sale to the Lifelong AIDS Alliance. In Wallingford, participating restaurants include The Rusty Pelican, Blue Star Cafe, Djan's Dining, Kabul, and Tutta Bella. See http://www.diningoutforlife.com/Seattle for the list city-wide. Many restaurants fill up tonight, so it doesn't hurt to call ahead.
Last week, lower Wallingford's own Varsity Inn debuted a new Mexican dinner menu -- and I find myself wishing I were a real restaurant reviewer so I could do them justice. Best meal I've had in ages. Succulent meat, fresh grilled vegetables, mature seasonings, a superb tortilla soup... wow. Here's a list from the new dinner menu: Steamed Mediterranean Mussels with homemade chorizo, onions, garlic, jalapenos, herbs An amazing Mole (half chicken with rice & beans) Carnitas Estilo San Luis --…
For years, I have enjoyed the smell and sight of La Boulangerie on the corner of N. 45th and Bagley, known for its assortment of fresh baked French breads decoratively lining the shelves. The cases are filled with fresh croissants and pastries that serve to tempt the public. Xon Loung (pronounced Song Loong) is the master behind it all, and when I say master, I mean it. He is a one-man show, and that is nothing short of amazing. The life…