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. more ›

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. more ›

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. more ›

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. more ›

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. more ›

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. more ›

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• 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!

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: more ›

The food news may seem depressing, but there's hope. Bear with us. more ›