Cafe Pettirosso's Patio Opens; Copper River Salmon Cook Off

CAPITOL HILL — Cafe Pettirosso has opened their patio in honor of the recent sunny weather. (Well, not necessarily today, but you know what we mean.) Their full food and drink menu is available al fresco. [EaterWire]

COMPETITION WIRE — Alaska Air Cargo is delivering the first of this season's prized Copper River Salmon from Alaska early on Friday morning. Soon after, three local chefs — Ethan Stowell, John Howie, and Eric Tanaka — will compete in a salmon cook-off. The winner will be announced at 7:15 a.m. on Alaska Air's Twitter feed. [EaterWire]

WEST SEATTLE — Taste of West Seattle is coming up on May 21. The event involves a long list of participating food and drink establishments, including Bakery Nouveau, Chaco Canyon, Schooner Exact, and The Swinery. Tickets are running out, but still available here. [West Seattle Blog]