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The Lionโs Blood at Cafe Munir
This Mini Cocktail Is a Fragrant Garden Pathway from Winter to Springtime
Meg van Huygen
Meg van Huygen has been writing for The Stranger for half of her damn life, usually about food or local history. She was born on the Hill, grew up on Queen Anne, went to school in the CD, and presently haunts the U District and Ballard most of the time. She dropped out of both Nova and Cornish. Her work has also appeared in Eater Seattle, Curbed Seattle, Seattle Weekly, Atlas Obscura, Mental Floss, and lots of other places. She fucking loves khinkali (see T-shirt).
Posted inThe Last Word
The Golden Hour at Roquette
With Rye, Calvados, Amaro, Espelette, and a Touch of Apricot, It’s a Luminous Treat
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Meats and Cheeses
Outsider BBQ Celebrates One Year of Defying Seattle’s Barbecue Expectations
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A Cut Above
At Hamdi, Chef Berk Güldal Is Keeping This Ancient Turkish Culinary Art Alive
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The Live and Let Dry at Lady Jaye
An Herbaceous Mocktail Made from Caffeinated Leaves, Iris Roots, and Almonds
Posted inMusic
The X Factor
Xian Zhang Is Ushering the 123-Year-Old Seattle Symphony Into the Future of Classical Music
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The Best Things I Ate in the Seattle Area in 2025
The Theme This Year Is Dips and Minimarts
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Seattle Fucking Rules at Holiday Drinks, and Here Are Some of the Best
Chartreuse in eggnog? Oh no, what if it’s good?
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The Virginia Inn Has New Ownersโthe Stolen Historic Sign Is Back Up, Too
Four Longtime Employees Have Purchased the 122-Year-Old Bar and Restaurant
Posted inFood Issue 2025
The Seven Best Restaurants in Seattle
From Vegan Blood Pudding to Turkish-Style BBQ, Here’s Where to Eat in Seattle Right Now
Posted inArts
Who Bought the Rendezvous?
Last month, new owners purchased the long-running Belltown venue, then suddenly closed for repairs and updates. Impacted employees and artists are pissed. But is this new ownership a good thing?