Looks like it’s another bright day in Seattle. This time via the James Beard Awards with the sun shining on some of our mastermind foodists.
Congrats to Tom Douglas, Matt Dillon, Nathan Myhrvold and Maureen O’Hagan!!
Oh my, this Almond Olive Oil Cake by Lottie & Doof looks absolutely scrumptious. I haven’t tried the recipe yet. #1 Because I just read it. #2 Because I would probably eat the entire cake for breakfast. Happiness with a side of coffee? Oh yes, indeed.

Russ & Daughters' Josh Russ Tupper on the LES -

View the article at The Lo-Down.
"o is for okra" - i like you like you -
Hubba hubba, “hot and spicy” Robyn in Brooklyn via Sous Style.
Can a Foodie and Mr. Bland Be Happy? -
Interesting article on the compromises made between adventurous eaters and their significant others.
The Tasty and Stinky Details About Marrying a Chef - Annie Wang
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The Funhouse to Vacate - But Looking on the Bright Side
The Neighborhood Lady Moves into the CD Hood
EVO Tapas Brings Cabaret to Cap Hill
Crumble & Flake Due to Make Me Fatter Really Really Soon - Like May 5!!!!!
Blech! Blech! Blech! - More Mixed-Use Crap Replacing Cool Stuff on the Hill in 2013
Cuban Delights in SoDo at Café Con Leche - For Lunch Only
Jiro's Protégés - At Shiro in Belltown, Seattle - The Stranger -
Get that sushi!!
Shiro’s Sushi Restaurant
2401 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-9844