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Seattle's own enfant terrible, Gabriel Claycamp (well, not exactly terrible but kinda naughty nonetheless, what with serving wine at his Culinary Communion cooking classes without the proper licenses) finally seems to have his shit together. That would be his pigshit, just so you know. Yes, the long-awaited Swinery, Temple of Porcine Love, is now open in West Seattle. Our friend Jacqueline Pruner sends a few pix that show what seems to be a shack, but inside there's a lovingly stocked meat case. more ›

Students and teachers of Madrona Elementary School in Seattle were told this morning they will have week off from school (what, no snow day?), as a precautionary measure against spreading swine flu. An 11-year-old boy from the K-8 school was hospitalized and is considered one of the six "suspected" cases (meaning he tested positive for type A Influenza, which is generally found in swine flu) to be infected with the piggy swine flu. King County Public Health Official, Dr. Jeff Duchin shared in a press conference this a.m. that the CDC won't have "suspected" case results for a couple of days. So until then, do what your mother always told you: cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and always wash your hands. more ›

Seattlest's wine guy, Ronald, kicks off the weekend by hosting a $75, 5-course, 5-wine wine dinner Friday at Portfolio, the dining room of the Art Institute's culinary academy. (Note: 20 percent discount to Seattlest readers; call 206-239-2363 for reservations.) Saturday night will find him, Barolo in hand, at Mitchelli's for a farewell toast to the venerable "Trat," closing later this month after 32 years in Pioneer Square. more ›

7 & 5 by ♫ Krisken more ›

Only in Tacoma... more ›