http://www.dinenw.com dinenw.com - Guide Northwest Chefs http://www.dinenw.com/custom/content_files/img_logo_rss.gif http://www.dinenw.com http://www.dinenw.com/article/seattle-waterfront-chef-pat-donahue.html Originally from California, Chef Pat Donahue has worked in the culinary industry since he was 15 years old. He studied at the Renton Vocational Technical Culinary program and has worked his way up through the industry. http://www.dinenw.com/article/seattle-waterfront-chef-pat-donahue.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4315.jpg 55 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/farro-a-tasty-ancient-grain.html What's in a name? Some call it farro, some call it emmer. Whatever you call it....it's a tasty grain. While the heart of farro rests in Umbrian and Tuscan cooking, Northwest chefs are putting their own personal spin on the ancient grain. http://www.dinenw.com/article/farro-a-tasty-ancient-grain.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_2089.jpg 49 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/win-tickets-to-kirkland-uncorked.html You could win tickets to Kirkland Uncorked this weekend by telling us who you want to see! http://www.dinenw.com/article/win-tickets-to-kirkland-uncorked.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4125.jpg 100 12 http://www.dinenw.com/article/2009-james-beard-award-restaurantchef-semifinalists-announced.html The James Beard Foundation today announced a list of semifinalists for the 2009 James Beard Awards in 19 restaurant and chef categories: the first cut before the final five nominees get the public nod March 23. http://www.dinenw.com/article/2009-james-beard-award-restaurantchef-semifinalists-announced.html http://www.dinenw.com/article/its-a-great-night-for-a-date-night.html Whether you’re headed out for live entertainment, a walk on the beach or watching your favorite sporting event, Washington state restaurants can make your evening memorable. Check out these great date night restaurants in your area. http://www.dinenw.com/article/its-a-great-night-for-a-date-night.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4036.jpg 83 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/june-featured-chef-dan-lewark.html Meet celebrated Executive Chef of the Sand Point Country Club, Dan Lewark and test out his favorite recipe, chicken basquaise. http://www.dinenw.com/article/june-featured-chef-dan-lewark.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4038.jpg 81 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/blazing-onion-burger-company.html The Blazing Onion began as an idea that fast food could be great food. Owners and founders David and Lorri Jones combined the best elements of quick service with casual dining and developed a fast-casual restaurant with a full service attitude. http://www.dinenw.com/article/blazing-onion-burger-company.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4153.jpg 91 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/coming-to-old-town-this-march-a-pie-shop.html Sink your teeth into this: Apples, strawberries, raspberries and marionberries with a crumb top. Sweet, tart and crumbly. That’s perfect pie. It’s called Desserted Island pie. http://www.dinenw.com/article/coming-to-old-town-this-march-a-pie-shop.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_3756.jpg 69 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/july-featured-restaurant-flying-fish.html In late May, the hot and upcoming South Lake Union neighborhood welcomed four-star Seattle restaurant favorite Flying Fish. Find out what classics executive chef Christine Keff is reviving at Flying Fish. http://www.dinenw.com/article/july-featured-restaurant-flying-fish.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4103.jpg 100 32 http://www.dinenw.com/article/pairing-beer-with-your-favorite-dishes.html Recently the staff from dineNW.com had the opportunity to meet with brew master Tony Powell and kitchen manager Taylor Vroman of Fish Brewing Company in Olympia to learn more about pairing your favorite brews with your favorite dishes. http://www.dinenw.com/article/pairing-beer-with-your-favorite-dishes.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4115.jpg 55 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/license-to-grill-steak-secrets-from-el-gaucho-tacoma.html Tristan Holst, executive chef at El Gaucho Steakhouse in Tacoma, knows his way around food. Holst shares his top steak tips so you, too, can become the master of your backyard grill this summer, the El Gaucho way. http://www.dinenw.com/article/license-to-grill-steak-secrets-from-el-gaucho-tacoma.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4111.jpg 83 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/infused-cocktails.html From your favorite restaurant to making them as gifts, infused cocktails are one of the hottest trends right now. Almost anything can be used to create the perfect infused cocktail including fruit, tea, spices, vegetables, even candy! http://www.dinenw.com/article/infused-cocktails.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4155.jpg 55 83 http://www.dinenw.com/article/best-hawaiian-pupu-platter.html Seattle chef takes top PuPu platter honors. http://www.dinenw.com/article/best-hawaiian-pupu-platter.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4333.jpg 100 75 http://www.dinenw.com/article/grilling-tips-from-executive-chef-bob-okura.html Learn from Cheesecake Factory Executive Chef Bob Okura how to keep your burgers juicy! http://www.dinenw.com/article/grilling-tips-from-executive-chef-bob-okura.html http://www.dinenw.com/custom/image_files/photo_4052.jpg 68 83