What's stewing in food this week in Seattle? We've got the lowdown on all the openings and closings, recent restaurants reviews and gossip, as well as some food-related musings we've sniffed out from the far reaches of the Internet.
Monday Food News Roundup
Food Frenzy: Boil Smackdown, Bottomless Punch and a Little Tail
We've heard rumors of warm weather this weekend, and believe us-- our toes and fingers are crossed. Especially since this Sunday brings events involving picnic benches, newspaper and a whole lotta of summer tradition. A warning: get ready to suck.
Liver? Cool Once Again
You know those foods that carry a stigma? The ones that make us wrinkle our nose? That used to be liver. But recently, liver has been making its way back into our hearts.
Seattle Weekly's Voracious Tasting
Last night at the Paramount Theater, Seattle Weekly held its annual Voracious Tasting & Food Awards. The sold out event attracted over 1,000 attendees who chowed down on delicious tastings from over 40 local restaurants and mixologists, with all proceeds going to benefit the non-profit Neighborhood Farmer's Market Alliance.
Taco "Soda Fountain of the Future" Time Now Wants to Help You Eat Right
Sarah evaluates the merit of Taco Time's new health coach and Fit Hit menu. Decision: anything is healthy, when paired with Taco Time's new-ish ultra-mega-super soda fountain.
Potbelly Sandwiches Expanding to Seattle
A Craigslist help-wanted ad posted this weekend portends that some wildly popular toasted sandwiches, sugar cookies and milkshakes with a teeny tiny cookie on the straw could be headed to Seattle.
Meanwhile, in Weird Food News
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Neighborhood News and Local Blog Roundup
- Capitol Hill Seattle has the sad news that north Broadway deliciousness El Tajin has closed their doors for good, rather than for renovation. We happened to think El Tajin had some of the best Mexican food in Seattle and we're tres triste we didn't get to have one more molé before they closed their doors.
- Happily, not every good family restaurant in Seattle is shutting down. The West Seattle Blog has an interview with the Otis of the OK Corral, the latest and greatest BBQ joint west of Harbor Avenue.
- Georgetown got a grocery store! Hip hip, hooray!
Joy For the Cupcakes, Sorrow For the Salmon
The popular sayings are, "women and children first" and "age before beauty," but a lesser-known saying is "cakes before fish." So, in the spirit of cakes before fish, we give you today's leading food stories:

