06/18/2026
Weeknight wine pairing: Seattle-style teriyaki and rosé.
Growing up, weeknight takeout didn't mean pizza, it meant teriyaki, and for my family that meant Toshio's on Rainier, every time.
I was back in Seattle a few weeks ago and went straight there. The char on the chicken, the slightly sweet sauce, and that bite where the rice and teriyaki and salad with that dressing all end up on the same fork. A perfect bite.
Our rosé turned out to be a great match, bright grapefruit and good acidity balancing the char and sweetness.
If you live in Seattle, you already know exactly what I mean. If you don't, I'm sorry, but it looks like you need to plan a trip.