Critic's Notebook

The Best Seattle Restaurants When It’s Hot Outside

Pssst: We are not talking patios here. This is better than patios.

06/29/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

#Pride

Slide Show: Time for Pride—and All Manner of Rainbow-Hued Foods

First crosswalks, now pizza, macarons, and tons of cupcakes.

06/25/2015 By Kelsey Sipple

Nomenclature

What's Next for the Former Kingfish Cafe: Ernest Loves Agnes

The guys behind Lost Lake and the new Comet Tavern take things in a more literary direction.

06/25/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

The Heartbreak of the Awful Restaurant Recommendation

And the joy of the terrific one

06/25/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening Dispatch

Naka Opens Wednesday on Capitol Hill

A contemporary take on Japan's kaiseki tradition...and one well-appointed bar.

06/23/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Patio Revamps and a Prideful Farewell

Plus: A new Mighty-O Donuts location, family friendly burgers in Madison Valley, and Beacon Hill's first brewery.

06/19/2015 By Jeanny Rhee

Critic's Notebook

Here's the Thing About the Nachos at Cantina Leña

So bad....yet so very, very good

06/18/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Patio Watch

Monsoon's New Rooftop Patio Looks Pretty Great

And, hey—it just opened.

06/17/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink Events

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 17–23

The week in which: Le Petit Cochon hosts an offal dinner, Washington Brewers Festival returns, and Ray’s Boathouse celebrates summer wines.

06/17/2015 By Aoife Reilly

Morning Matters

Honest Biscuits Opens in Pike Place Market

Biscuit sandwiches: suitable for breakfast or lunch.

06/16/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

What Privilege Looks Like from a Restaurant Seat

Race and class privilege are top of mind these days, across the country and in “15Now” Seattle. So yeah, it’s uncomfortable when activity right outside a restaurant window reinforces one’s sense of the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots.

06/15/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Grand Arrivals

Ethan Stowell's Goldfinch Tavern Opens at the Four Seasons

And the room looks smashing.

06/15/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Holy Notable Openings

Pizza. Cocktails. French fries and ginger beer. And a seriously exciting new restaurant in Ravenna.

06/12/2015 By Seattle Met Staff

Right About...Now

Rachel's Ginger Beer 12th Ave Opens Friday

With fries and floats and a place to hang out during the day

06/11/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Primal Practices

Paleo CSAs: Officially a Thing in Seattle

Farm shares fit for a caveman

06/11/2015 By Aoife Reilly

Critic's Notebook

Which of Our Next Hot Chefs Got Fired?

And why it doesn’t matter

06/11/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening...Now

Edouardo Jordan's Salare Opens in Ravenna

This could be big.

06/10/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Oily Fish Love

Welcome to Seattle Herring Week—No, Seriously

Fresh herring makes a rare appearance on Seattle menus. Here's why.

06/09/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Blended Beverages

Quiz: New Frappuccino Flavor or Utter Ridiculousness?

Starbucks' six new drinks would be right at home on the menu at Dairy Queen.

06/08/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

The 6 Most Craveable New Seattle Restaurant Dishes

Seriously, don’t even try these unless you want them in your dreams forever.

06/08/2015 By Kathryn Robinson