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June 2009 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Cupcake lovers in Capitol Hill will be smiling and licking frosting from their fingers next month when the Cupcake Royale bakery opens another storefront at 111 East Pike Street. The new location, three times the size of the original Cupcake Royale in Ballard, will offer the same luscious baked goods. Other locations are in West Seattle and Madrona. Cupcake Royale, 111 E. Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, no phone available yet.

News Bytes

Make Your Own Happy Hour
Seattle celebrity chef, owner of Dish D'lish and TV personality Kathy Casey just released her latest book, “Sips and Apps,” a guide to creating classic and contemporary cocktails as well as tasty appetizers to complement the libations. Learn the secret to making a Tuscan Rosemary Lemon Drop or a Cucumber Elderflower Fizz. This useful handbook, published by Chronicle Books, includes beautiful photographs and easy to follow instructions.

Chef Shuffle

Keith Luce, who took over in 2007 as executive chef at The Herbfarm from Jerry Traunfeld, has announced he will be leaving the legendary restaurant. Lisa Nakamura, formerly of bin vivant in Kirkland, has been tapped to be the new sous chef. Is there a promotion in her future? The Herbfarm, Willows Lodge, 14590 NE 145th St., Woodinville, WA 98072, 425-485-5300.

Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Seattle to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from the past. Lampreia, R.I.P.

Check back soon for more news.

CULINARY EVENTS
Want to learn to cook? Try new dishes? Meet a foodie friend for fun? Check out our compilation of culinary events in your area.

View our calendar of Wine Dinners & Tastings in Seattle

Discover the top restaurants for various cuisines and categories like steakhouses, pizza, happy hours, and romantic dining. Find the best restaurants in Seattle here!

Find the best restaurants in Seattle in categories like outdoor dining and brunch

BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

Check the recipes.

BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

Get the recipe.

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

Over the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

Check the list.

News for Restaurants in Seattle June 2009 Archive

News for Restaurants in Seattle
June 2009 Archive