http://www.mynorthwest.com MyNorthwest.com delivers up-to-the-minute local news and information for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area. en-us 15 144 21 http://www.mynorthwest.com http://www.mynorthwest.com/img/lg_mynw_144x21.gif http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2278135 Move over scallops and steaks, its that time of year when the humble hot dog gets to shine. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:04:09 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2264232 A store that only sells root beer, the concept seems a little wacky even to its customers says The Root Beer Store owner Corey Anderson. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:41:29 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2275008 Plants arent something that immediately come to mind when youre looking at a bottle of liquor, but author Amy Stewert is reminding us with her new book, "The Drunken Botanist," that liquor is all made of plants. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:22 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2269008 Intrigue Chocolate Co. owner and Chocolatier Aaron Barthel didnt come to chocolate making by way of the kitchen. Instead, it was all the plant aroma and flavors he discovered in botany. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:46:06 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2255273 Tired of chasing your favorite food trucks around town? For one day only all the best food trucks in Seattle will be in one spot. Thu, 02 May 2013 05:57:15 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2264150 Seattle cooks tend to be healthier, add a little more Asian flare, and use more fish than the rest of the country, according to the data from AllRecipes.com. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:38:43 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2257797 On a sunny afternoon in March, chef and Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas found himself craving a summertime beverage. He went to one of his restaurants and ordered a ros. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:34:55 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2242355 Its not over until chef Tom Douglas says its over. The Seattle chef loves fireworks and wants to save this years Lake Union 4th of July show. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:03:57 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2236976 The staff at Capitol Hill rum bar, Rumba, is on a mission to show everyone rum is good with more than just Coke. Calling themselves "Seattles first rum bar" the rum lovers at Rumba are introducing Seattleites to 250 varieties of the spirit. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:56:55 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=341&sid=2224258 "If I went on the Mediterranean diet, there is not a chance I would lose a pound," says Seattle Kitchen host and chef Tom Douglas. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:46:06 PST