PIKE PLACE MARKET — On September 8, author Leanne Brown will be signing her book Good and Cheap in Pike Place Market's Atrium Kitchen at 1 p.m. Brown just made the New York Times bestseller list and Amazon completely sold out of her book, which focuses on recipes for those with a limited income, especially people living on the $4 per day food stamp budget. [EaterWire]



DOWNTOWN — Piroshky Piroshky, now with locations in Southcenter, and Columbia Center, as well as Pike Place Market, is holding Customer Appreciation Month in September. They're giving away free piroshkies throughout September to customers who wear a Piroshky T-shirt (limited to one per customer, per day). They're also offering a 20 percent discount on Seahawks game days to customers who wear their Seahawks gear. This is available all season long. [EaterWire]



MADRONA — Bottlehouse is hosting its fourth annual Cider Fete on September 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. Sample new brews or old standbys poured by the people who made them. Participants include Alpenfire Cider, Dragon's Head Cider, Finnriver, Sea Cider, Snowdrift Cider, Schilling Cider, and more. Tickets are on sale now and include admission, live music, and 10 tasting tickets. [EaterWire]