Denise Sakaki, Author at 425 Business

Quitting Time: Whiskey by John Howie

Whiskey’s in-house curator recommends you try one of the eatery's signature cocktails: “Smell the Roses."

Quitting Time: Woodblock Cocktails & Food

Take your taste buds on an inspired trip to Spain with the return of one of Woodblock’s much-anticipated seasonal specialties: grilled octopus served with harissa-spiced chorizo over potato and kale, with a romesco and cilantro sauce.

Lifestyle

Quitting Time: Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

Ascend’s signature cocktail, the Cloud N9ne, designed by their lead mixologist, Charles (“Chaz”) Lee, is as lovely to look at as it is to sip.

Lifestyle

Quitting Time: The Urban Homestead

The North Carolina-born chef at Redmond’s Urban Homestead presents a notably Southern-style menu of specials, including hush puppies, fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, as well as biscuits and gravy.

Lifestyle

Quitting Time: B-Bar Café + Bar

January is here, and we could all use a unique neighborhood spot to chase away the winter gray. Check out the newly opened B-Bar, along Bellevue’s Old Main Street.

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Dué Cucina Now Open at Kirkland’s Village at Totem Lake

Shake off the winter chill with some delicious handmade Italian comfort fare at the newly opened Dué Cucina in Kirkland.

Lifestyle

Quitting Time: Soi Kirkland

The Northwest chill is officially here, and an ideal way to chase it away is with a big bowl of flavorful, spicy noodles.

Lifestyle

Quitting Time: Wildwood Spirits Co.

Make mornings, Mondays, and the midday coffee-break Zoom calls with the team something extra special with Wildwood Spirits Co.’s new bourbon barrel-aged coffee.