Wednesday marked the second episode from this season of Top Chef. There's still too many cooks, not enough personalities, but we're busy keeping our eyes peeled for any reality tv drama related to local cheftestants Ashley Merriman (of Branzino) and Robin Leventhal (chef-owner of Crave). more ›

The fifth season of Top Chef kicked off on Bravo last night, and we're excited to see what the two cheftestants from Seattle can do in Las Vegas over the next few months. As always, the first episode (and the next few thereafter) have far too many characters to keep track of, but we were watching for local ladies Ashley Merriman (of Branzino) and Robin Leventhal (chef-owner of our dearly departed Crave). more ›

Back in February, the Bravo TV show Top Chef was in town casting contestants for season six. On the side, we've always had our own predictions on who should or would make it, and as we found out today, one of our picks Robin Leventhal, the former chef/owner of now-defunct Crave made it onto the show. And she won't be the only one representing Seattle, as Ashley Merriman, chef of Branzino, will also fill out the Pacific Northwest cast quota. This season will take place in Vegas, and has already been rumored to be one of the tastiest competitions yet. Guess we will just have to wait and see our local ladies hold their own. Top Chef: Las Vegas will premiere on Bravo Wednesday, August 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. more ›

Yesterday, 12th Avenue institution Crave served its last omelet and delicious mac & cheese with shitake mushrooms, offering one final breakfast and lunch service before closing its doors for at least the foreseeable future. Last week, unbeknownst to us, this Seattlest was the last table ever served dinner at Crave. The meal and service was delightful, as we have always found Crave to be. Sure, it was never super speedy service, but what was served was done with care and consideration, and in a uniquely Seattle way. more ›

Comfort is a two-way street. Sometimes we need comfort. And sometimes we give it. more ›