Workarounds

Yes, You Can Bring Your Own Food to a Mariners Game

Save some money. Eat Salumi. Here are some nearby options for BYO ballpark food.

03/25/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Good Catch

Salmon’s New Symbolism

King (or Chinook) salmon is part of our heritage. On the plate, it gets complicated.

02/15/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

This Sucks

What a Week for Capitol Hill Restaurant Closings

Two 30-year favorites, Machiavelli and Coastal Kitchen, both said farewell this week.

02/08/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

In Memoriam

Seattle Lost Some Big Names in Food and Drink This Year

Remembering the legacies of Murray Stenson, Rachel Marshall, Thierry Rautureau, Gary Snyder, and Xinh Dwelley.

12/20/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Snow Town

The Growing Glacier of Mount Baker

One northern Washington town finds new life on a quiet highway east of Bellingham.

12/08/2023 By Allison Williams

Love Letters

Loak Toung Is the Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant

This mom-and-pop Thai joint in a Tacoma strip mall is everything you could ask for.

11/06/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Queries

Hey, John Richards, Tell Me about Your Last Great Meal

A few of our most fascinating locals dish on the restaurants they love.

10/11/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Ice Bold

Matty Beniers: Kraken Superstar and Budding Restaurant Critic

Last season’s NHL rookie of the year has confidence in a Seattle team he thinks can go all the way.

10/10/2023 By Allison Williams

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Best Waterfront Restaurants

Where to celebrate a birthday—or have a beer—with glorious water views.

07/18/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Where to Eat in the University District

Chase those cherry blossoms with lunch in one of the city's most lively food neighborhoods.

03/09/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Field Notes

Three New Arrivals, Three New Takes on Sushi

Takai by Kashiba, Sushi by Scratch Restaurants, and Uminori couldn’t be more different. But they have a place along our spectrum of great sushi.

12/16/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Resolute

New Year’s Eve Dinners around Seattle

Bid this year farewell over a lot of oysters and champagne. A few spots also serve brunch on New Year's Day.

12/07/2022 By Sophia Struna

Let’s Tock Turkey

These Seattle Restaurants Offer Takeout Thanksgiving Dinner

Just because you don’t feel like doing the grunt work doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stuff yourself with mashed potatoes and pie.

11/01/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Fall Wine

Walla Walla's Big Food Moment

The state's wine epicenter is becoming a full-fledged dining destination. But maybe don’t call it destination dining.

10/10/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Self-Aggrandizement

Nosh Pit Is Back

Seattle Met's restaurant-themed newsletter starts July 26.

07/13/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Mental Health

A Restaurant Wellness Program Tackles Service Worker Burnout

The Lakehouse's Deborah Friend Wilson prioritizes her staff's well-being with a pioneer idea.

07/01/2022 By Ann Karneus

Above All

A Summer-Ready Guide to Rooftop Patios

Our growing number of elevated bars and restaurants let you spend the summer on high.

05/11/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Coronavirus Chronicles

King County Restaurants, Bars, and More Requiring Proof of Vaccination

Establishments erring on the side of caution.

03/09/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach, Angela Cabotaje, and Grace McGuire

Lark 3.0

After Two Long Years, Lark Returns

One of our most influential Northwest restaurants reopens its dining room...with a few notable changes.

03/08/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Remembrance

The Legacy of Cafe Pettirosso

A Capitol Hill favorite recently said farewell after 27 years. Pettirosso was never a flashy place, but the longtime spot for coffee, brunch, and doggy biscuits nurtured a neighborhood ecosystem.

02/18/2022 By Ann Karneus