The Outtakes
The Outtakes: My Review of Intermezzo Carmine
In the current issue of Seattle Magazine, I review Intermezzo Carmine in Pioneer Square. The most fun I had with this story was not stuffing my face with cicchetti from this new-ish Il Terrazzo off-shoot, but talking to Maria Smeraldo, Carmine’s widow. Our chat was a long and fascinating one that spanned the couple’s courtship,…
The Outtakes: My Review of Bourbon & Bones
Reviewing Bourbon & Bones for our July issue was one of the most fun times I’ve had recently checking out a new restaurant. The barbecue here is mighty fine, but I”ll go back for the atmosphere. The near deafening Van Halen that was burning a whole through the speakers the last time I was there…
The Outtakes: My Review of Brimmer Heeltap
!–paging_filter–pOne of the restaurants a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/ballards-brimmer-heeltap-serves-new-am…” target=”_blank”I review/a for the June issue is stronga href=”http://www.brimmerandheeltap.com/” target=”_blank”Brimmer Heeltap/a/strong. I’ve known proprietress Jen Doak for years, back when she managed The Tasting Room in Post Alley. It’s been fun to watch her career grow. And when she landed the former Le Gourmand space in Ballard, I was…
The Outtakes: My Review of La Bodega
!–paging_filter–pFor the June issue of emSeattle Magazine/em a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/satisfying-sandwiches-and-dominican-fo…” target=”_blank”I reviewed strongLa Bodega/strong/a, which is easily one of my favorite write-ups I’ve done since taking over the role of Food and Dining Editor back in February. Professionally, the story behind La Bodega is one of passion, which always makes for a good read. Personally, I’ve…