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In West Seattle, A Titanic Party of Epic Proportions [Photo Gallery]

Having a friend who’s considered herself a “Titaniac” since elementary school means that when the ship-sinking centennial rolls around, there’s sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime fête commemorating the occasion. So it was last Saturday night, with an authentic nine-course Titanic meal (complete with wine pairings, natch) at the Alki Bathhouse. Anchors aweigh! Continue reading In West Seattle, A Titanic Party of Epic Proportions [Photo Gallery]

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Elliott’s Oyster House Welcomes Spring, Just for the Halibut

Spring at Elliott’s Oyster House means one thing: the arrival of halibut fresh from the San Juan Islands. The fish are hook-and-line caught by native treaty tribes, who are permitted to harvest these fish sustainably. At Elliott’s, the halibut appears in two forms on Executive Chef Robert Spaulding’s dinner menu. Continue reading Elliott’s Oyster House Welcomes Spring, Just for the Halibut

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Passport to Pleasure: A Terrific Time in Tofino

Being on the Pacific and bestowed with many fine beaches, Tofino is a town full of “surfer dudes” (the total population is about 2,000), so the lifestyle is rather laid-back. Still, if you don’t surf, there are many other sensual pleasures to enjoy, even (or should I say especially) during inclement weather. So join me as we go to the remote town of Tofino, where we stamp this week’s Passport to Pleasure—a hedonistic quest for great food and good times for two, from nibbles to naughtiness. Continue reading Passport to Pleasure: A Terrific Time in Tofino

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Ring in Oyster New Year This Saturday at Elliott’s

Along with being a benefit, Oyster New Year is also the biggest oyster party on the West Coast, with more than thirty varieties of local oysters shucked to order and a seafood buffet with just about everything you can think of (geoduck tartare, anyone?). Continue reading Ring in Oyster New Year This Saturday at Elliott’s

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Today in Capitol Hill: Taylor Shellfish Shop’s Grand Opening

The store’s actually been open all month (daily 10 to 7), and it’s a fabulous place to shop for shellfish. Here you’ll find local geoduck, Manila clams, Mediterranean mussels, Dungeness crab, and much more–including fresh (think soups and stews) and frozen products. In the center of the store are tanks of oysters, a bargain to eat right on-site considering they’ll shuck them on put them on a platter of ice with lemon and hot sauce. Shigokus are running $15 per dozen, and other varieties are even less. Continue reading Today in Capitol Hill: Taylor Shellfish Shop’s Grand Opening