Happy St. Patrick's day. We promise not to inundate you with boiled potatoes, cabbage and corned beef, well maybe just a little. Instead we celebrate other time-honored traditions relevant to Irish culture, aka: whiskey. more ›

Remember in 2009, when Ivar's tried to ruin the Fourth of July by taking everyone's favorite fireworks away from all of us, essentially crushing the hopes and dreams of people of all ages? And then the year after that, the Family Fourth on Lake Union was in peril, too? more ›

Apples are among our favorites finds at the farmers markets these days, and on a cold fall day, there’s nothing like a cup of warm cider. But where are the cider doughnuts? Is that just a New England thing? We miss that pairing! more ›

How many bowls of clam chowder could a $1,000 Ivar's gift card buy? If you become the next Ivar's Clam Star, you could find out--and you'll also receive a Clammy Award trophy, along with a possible ringtone deal. Let Seattlest repeat that, Biden-style: ringtone. All you have to do is recreate one of Ivar Haglund's ballads on video and be creative about it. Dear God, do local musicians realize the potential for ironic hilarity here? Deadline's October 27th--get cracking! more ›

As I think of my happy condition...surrounded by acres of clams.Yes, Ivar's is 70 years old and celebrating. The bedrock of Seattle's waterfront is a reminder to us all: some things never change (the clam chowder, the fish & chips) but many survive by adapting. more ›

Were he still alive, Ivar Haglund would be celebrating his 103rd birthday on today, probably by strumming his guitar and singing some pun-filled ditty. To celebrate, the Ivar's restaurants are selling cups of birthday chowder for 103 cents. more ›