The fourth annual Washington Wine Restaurant Awards, hosted by the Washington Wine Commission and the Seattle Times, honored West Seattle's Salty's on Alki with two top honors, the coveted Restaurant of the Year and Sommelier of the Year awards. Co-owners Gerry and Kathy Kingen are Washington wine supporters. Tim O'Brien, beverage director and sommelier at Salty's on Alki, earned Sommelier of the Year award. 51 Washington restaurants were also honored for their commitment to supporting the Washington wine industry.