TwineTasting - Seattle Food Blogger

TwineTasting - Seattle Food Blogger Hi! I share unique restaurants, cafes, bars, and foodie events in Seattle and beyond at all price ranges.

I pay for most meals out of pocket and disclose all hosted visits. Follow along on my tasting adventures and find your new favorite restaurant!

09/15/2026

[hosted] Seattle’s Sunday brunch scene just got bigger and one of my favorite restaurants, Phoenecia, is serving Mediterranean dishes and drinks every Sunday from 10am - 2pm.

Their brunch includes new items like the Turkish eggs and twists on their dinner menu staples like the saffron chicken (my favorite meal in the world - now available as a breakfast sandwich) and the New Zealand lamb chops and eggs.

Here’s what we ordered — and you can, too:
- Saffron chicken breakfast sandwich
- New Zealand lamb chops and eggs
- Turkish eggs
- Shakshuka
- Grilled cheese
- Baklava French toast
- Dubai pancakes with fresh fruit
- Veggie omelet
- Drinks: Turkish coffee, Empress French 75, Hugo spritz, Aperol spritz, Turkish martini, orange mimosa, and Lebanese red beer

In addition to beautiful presentation, everything tastes delicious and fresh. This was my second time having brunch at Phoenecia and I’ve eaten dinner there for many years.

Phoenecia has been a favorite Seattle restaurant for locals for more than 50 years and is family owned. The service is always wonderfu. Owners Nadia and Sonya Khazaal are continuing the legacy their father built. ❤️

Add Phoenecia to your list for Sunday brunch with your crew!

📍Location: Phoenecia - 4717 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA (in West Seattle near Jefferson Plaza)

💵 Price range: Expect to spend $25-$35 per person, depending on what you order.

Many thanks to Nadia Khazaal and the team for hosting us, and to my friends N. and B. for joining my husband and me and helping film!
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We celebrated the fall arts and travel issue release of Seattle magazine last night. They held a release party at Traver...
09/10/2026

We celebrated the fall arts and travel issue release of Seattle magazine last night. They held a release party at Traver Gallery, which is a beautiful gallery if you’ve never checked out the art there. The new Seattle Magazine cover features local (and quickly rising) Americana band The Brudi Brothers.

I met up with Leslie and saw several other friends and acquaintances there. What a great night!

09/02/2026

When the sweet tea comes in a Styrofoam cup, you know the restaurant is good! 😉 One of the best things about traveling is eating at local favorites like Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

My husband and I enjoyed the Shorty’s famous red hot dog and a beef hot dog, both topped with the house-made chili - both under $4 each! The chili was so good that I could’ve eaten a bowl of it. I also ordered sweet tea, which came in such a large cup that I had plenty for later to drink.

I went to college in North Carolina and have always spent lots of time there for family, so naturally, I’m always looking for new-to-us places to eat when I visit.

Shorty’s has been in North Carolina since 1916, and every passerby we overheard seemed to have a story or memory connected to the restaurant. It’s open for lunch primarily and is the kind of no-frills spot with good food and friendly service.

These are the types of restaurants that make you feel like a local even if you’re a tourist.

📍Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs - 214 S White Street, Wake Forest, NC

💵 Price range: $5-$10 per person - an affordable meal deal! Everything we ordered was under $4 each

Have you eaten here? Let me know!
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Where are these famous salt and pepper chicken wings from? Answer: Roxy’s inside of Roxbury Lanes We had these after bow...
08/29/2026

Where are these famous salt and pepper chicken wings from?

Answer: Roxy’s inside of Roxbury Lanes

We had these after bowling a couple of games. Have you been before?

Recently checked out Dead Line. This meal was worth a reel. A full video is coming soon on the blog. Have you eaten here...
08/27/2026

Recently checked out Dead Line. This meal was worth a reel. A full video is coming soon on the blog. Have you eaten here before?

This might be my shortest caption yet. Don’t worry, I’ll share full details of what I liked about this dinner and the overall experience in the reel.
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