Skip to main content

Newest Post

Happy Hour and Dessert in Capitol Hill

  Happy Hour Street Tacos with Carne Asada and a Miami Vice from Poquitos.  Poquitos is located in Capitol Hill and they're serving up authentic Mexican cuisine and cocktails. Their happy hour deal is a good one- during Ocho hour, everything on the happy hour menu is just $8! I went with a Miami Vice, a classic Pina Colada with Strawberry. This blended cocktail was so fruity and delicious. To eat I had two Carne Asada Street Tacos and a Birria Poquitos Burrito. The Burrito was small and served with a side of Consommé sauce. Both food items were tasty and satisfying.  My husband also had some Street Tacos and a Margarita from the happy hour menu. My sons had a Cheese Quesadilla and beans and rice. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. I first visited Poquitos in 2012, also for happy hour, and I remembered liking it then, too. It was time for a meal there again.  For dessert, we walked about ten minutes west to  Voodoo Doughnut . The Seattle location opened late last ye...
Post a Comment
Read more
Labels

Happy Hour at Darkalino's in Pioneer Square

 
We recently dined at Darkalino's, an Italian spot in Pioneer Square that's perfect for happy hour. They have a daily happy hour from 2-5! They're located in the former London Plane, a large and bright open space, with an upstairs area that also has tables. Darkalino's vibe is casual, but with upscale pasta and sides. There's also a sporty feel, since they have a big screen tv playing sports and even a wall with athletic shoes for sale. 

If you love pairing a fruity Spritz with your Italian eats, then you're in luck at this joint. The happy hour menu has a $10 Darkalino's Spritz which has Prosecco, Aperol, Blood Orange, and soda. This was my pick, and I drank it with some Ragu pasta, which I shared with my husband. 

Ragu pasta has beef and lamb with Rigatoni pasta. The pasta was cooked Al dente, so it was on the harder side, but I enjoyed it. The sauce looked underwhelming, but was a little spicy, which I didn't expect but I loved. Overall, the dish was warm and hearty, and the parmesan cheese on top gave it even more flavor. 

We also shared the Goat Cheese which came with a pear mostarda, burnt honey, chili oil, and basil. The goat cheese was a light, whipped and creamy spread. The other elements made the cheese a little spicy and it was packed with flavor. It came with Focaccia bread, which we spread on top and dipped into the creamy cheese dish. My husband had a Dark Marg and we also shared a Nuovo Fashioned, Darlalino's take on an Old Fashioned. 

Their prices are steep, even the happy hour prices. The servings aren't that big either, for the price. We came in for a very early dinner, and so we were happy sharing a dish and an appetizer. This would be a great spot to stop before a game or concert at Lumen Field or T-Mobile Park, which are just down the street. 


















Darkalino's 

300 Occidental Ave 

Seattle, WA 

(206) 905-4377


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment