By Sarah Norton Lately there’s been a change of tempo in the Square – with new restaurants, shiny high rise condos, renewed energy in the parks, and lots of high tech startups humming in the ‘hood. Just sitting in any one of our coffee houses, you...
By Beth Berube “Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg, and howlet’s wing.” A Macbeth witch seeking essentials for a potion might find at least some of these ingredients arranged methodically on armoire shelves inside this...
[caption id="attachment_5551" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Courtesy of Intrigue Chocolate Co.[/caption] by Courtney Crockett To realize construction of a new tasting bar, build a scullery and paint the walls, Intrigue Chocolate Co Founders, Karl Mueller and Aaron Barthel, partnered with neighborhood financial start-up, Community Sourced Capital. Stationed out...
Little Uncle serves its final lunch on Wednesday, 25 February. An early contributor to our neighborhood renaissance, the restaurant opened just two years ago in the renovated subterranean space on Yesler. With casual table and counter seating and dishes inspired by those made in the street side stalls...
by Courtney Crockett The building at 111 S Jackson will have new occupants. The building was built in 1904 and began as a lumber warehouse. It was later converted into office space during the 1980’s and housed previous tenants Microsoft and the architectural firm NBBJ. Many in...
by Courtney Crockett As a local I have eaten at Radici many times since its June 2013 opening, though had not yet had the pleasure of meeting the owner. Rudy La Valle had been the quiet force behind his restaurant's fresh Italian menu until he recently...
It seems that Pioneer Square is full of gems waiting to be discovered. One fascinating establishment is the Intrigue Chocolate Company, located one floor above street level at 76 South Washington Street. Step into the foyer, and at the top of the stairs, you’ll see...
While we are all thrilled that the North Lot Development is finally underway, some residents and office workers have complaints about the noise from the pile driver. An actual twitter feed: And although I'm tired of the meme's (which seem to be popping up everywhere), the comments...
From the PSBJ: Restaurateur Carmine Smeraldo passed away peacefully Wednesday night (Jan. 11) at his home. Blessings and prayers poured out to the Smeraldo family as they dealt with the illness of their beloved patriarch and iconic owner and operator of Il Terrazzo Carmine, a classic Italian...
From a Delicatus Newsletter: Hello to all of our fellow Sandwich Junkies (though this has nothing to do with sandwiches). We are proud to introduce Delicatus' first Tuesday Night Wine Tasting. As some of you know and many of you may not, we have introduced wine retail...