TOTC Nominates Canon for Best New Bar, Jamie Boudreau for American Bartender of the Year

CAPITOL HILL—Congrats to Jamie Boudreau, who is up for American Bartender of the Year and Canon, which has been nominated for World’s Best Drinks Selection and World’s Best New Cocktail Bar. Winner will be announced at the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail bash in July. [TOTC via @tanvinhseattle]

RAINIER BEACH—Some very sad news coming from South Seattle--a man was shot and killed at Jack in the Box on Rainier Avenue South. This is the second shooting at the parking lot in less than a week. [Seattle Times]

CENTRALIA—On your way to points south, check out La Tarasca, a Mexican eatery helmed by Margarita Ayala, recommends Seattle Weekly. [SW]

KIRKLAND—Cafe Juanita's Holly Smith offers up a chef's choice experience on Saturday and Sunday nights. $135 per person & wine pairing is an additional $75. [EaterWire]