New bars
Three Impressions of Vestal
The latest from chef Josh Henderson draws the cocktail-loving crowds with new creations that boast layers of flavors
Vestal, which opened in late August on the ground floor of the Amazon Bigfoot building in South Lake Union, is the latest from chef and restaurateur Josh Henderson and the Huxley Wallace Collective. It’s already drawing in crowds to sample the local ingredient-driven food, sip drinks and check out the giant seven-wood, wood-fired hearth. We…
Smith Tower Renovations Bring 1920s Flair
Smith Tower's makeover includes a new cocktail bar
When the historic 1914 Smith Tower reopens its 35th-floor observation deck after a recent overhaul, a new 1920s, Prohibition-inspired eatery and bar will be unveiled. Will there be flappers, gin fizzes and jazz? The folks at Unico Properties, which bought the building in 2015, were tight-lipped on the details at press time. But with an…
Big Rob Roy and Liberty News, Plus a Summer Reading Suggestion
Rob Roy to allow customers to buy into its latest drinking establishment
Summer is heating up, as are the Seattle bar announcements, as two of the city’s most legendary drinking establishments have recently un-tapped big news. Plus, it’s the time of year when summer reading is in mid-page-turn, and I’ve a great suggestion if you sometimes like to sip a good drink while browsing a good book….
New Look: Smith Tower’s Makeover Includes Prohibition Era-Inspired Cocktail Bar
The recent overhaul of the the historic 1914 Smith Tower includes new cocktail bar.
When the historic 1914 Smith Tower reopens its 35th-floor observation deck this August after a recent overhaul, a new Prohibition era-inspired bar will be unveiled. Will there be flappers, gin fizzes and jazz? The folks at Unico Properties, which bought the building in 2015, were tight-lipped on the details at press time. But with an…
3 First Impressions of Meet the Moon
This Leschi spot offers up twists on classics like the Old Fashioned, a stocked coffee bar and more
Opening in late January, Meet the Moon (which takes its memorable name from the Robert Frost poem “Going For Water”) is poised to be a summertime staple. It’s located right on Lakeside Avenue, near the marina at Leschi and the lake. After a recent visit, here are three impressions about the spot from the same…
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