Tequila & Mezcal Added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List

Image: Guac! Last Updated: July 2021 Current Status: They are open for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Before Times Review: First Visited: August 2019 The team behind the excellent Taqueria Habanero opened this spot a couple blocks south.  It is a little spiffier than the taqueria with a proper bar and plates that go beyond just […]

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Queen’s English

Image: Plate and plating meld.  “Celtuce and Cucumber” salad, with smoked trout roe, red vinegar, garlic. Last Updated: February 2022 Current Status: Queen’s English survived to the one-year mark and kept going.  We could not be happier.  They are doing sit-down service inside and outdoors (with a covered patio). They snagged a Michelin Bib Gourmand […]

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Week in Review 6/9/19

Image: Mojito at Little Havana (El Presidente in background) Below we recap the week that was at 17° Cork by Northwest. Two places were added to Recommended List: Little Havana – Alfredo Solis, the guy behind El Sol and Mezcalero, opened this fun, bright Cuban spot last year.  It is a great neighborhood spot, but […]

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Little Havana added to 17° CxNW Recommended Restaurant List – Closed

Image: In case you forget to tell your friends where you went. UPDATE:  Little Havana closed.  It is now Anafre, also by Alfredo Solis. First Visit: June 2019 Little Havana recently had a near-death experience.  Chef/Owner Alfredo Solis was ready to throw in the towel on the concept, and he went so far as to […]

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