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Posted on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 5:54pm

Leslie Kelly Discovers the Perfect Wine Pairing for Ribs

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Leslie Kelly
Leslie's own homemade ribs

A friend wanted to take her out-of-town significant other out for barbecue in Seattle and asked me to make a rib recommendation. Sorry, no can do. Oh, I’ve tried to find some good bones to gnaw on, but have so far come up empty.

Yes, I realize that makes me sound like a smoked meat snob, but I don’t care. Three years of living in Memphis spoiled me. Read more »

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Posted on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 6:38pm

Butcher Shop Cafe in Kenmore: Now Taking Requests

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Leslie Kelly
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Butcher Shop Cafe / Facebook

My beater Honda really should be adorned with a bumper sticker that reads: “I Brake For BBQ!” Read more »

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Posted on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 4:25pm

Ethan Stowell's Rione XIII is Now Open, So Says Facebook

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Leslie Kelly
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Rione XIII / Facebook
Chef Ethan Stowll serves guests in his newest restaurant

Rione XIII is now open. At least that’s what I read on Facebook.

Ethan Stowell’s latest – named for a neighborhood in Rome the well-traveled chef is particularly smitten with – might still have a hoop or two to jump through as far as final inspections go, but it was a busy weekend at this gorgeous-looking new space. Read more »

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Posted on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 4:16pm

A Red Hot Time at the Auction of Washington Wines Picnic

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Leslie Kelly
Patrons enjoy the 2012 Auction of Washington Wines picnic in Woodinville

Talk about red hot! The whites and pinks were huge hits at the Auction of Washington Wine Picnic on Thursday evening at Chateau Ste. Michelle. One clever winemaker – Ambassador Vineyard – won over the crowd of well-dressed ladies and gents by handing out fans along with sips of their new winery’s 2009 Estate Syrah. (Which is already sold out, darn it!) Read more »

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Posted on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 3:52pm

Great News Cocktail Fans! Sambar Open Another Month

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Leslie Kelly
Photo Credit: 
Robert Peterson
An evening spent at Sambar in Ballard feels a world away

Sambar is back from the brink!

The beloved cocktail oasis behind the now-defunct Le Gourmand will remain open until the end of September, chef-owner Bruce Natafly told fans in a mass e-mail blast earlier this week.

“Sara and I are keeping SAMBAR open through the summer, and we are at the stove cooking the food ourselves! SAMBAR will close Saturday, September 29, so there is not much time left to come and enjoy the wonderful cocktails, food and the most beautiful garden in which to spend a summer evening,” Bruce wrote. Read more »

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