What does eating local really mean? In the Pacific Northwest it’s plucking edible greens from the side of a trail, buying potatoes from the person who dug them from the ground, or exploring Washington’s underappreciated fish.
Meet 15 Washington Farms Putting Food on Your Plate
From the pastures of Washington to the farmer's market to your favorite dish at the restaurant down the street, here's a closer look at the people making it all happen.
Our Favorite New Locally Made Pantry Items
These seven made-in-Washington newcomers impart flavor by the smear, dollop, and handful.
Chefs Who Fish (But Don’t Eat What They Catch)
The city’s best seafood chefs are crazy about fishing—just not for dinner.
Il Corvo Pasta Studio: The Egg and Flour Atelier
At Il Corvo’s new retail spin-off, Mike Easton makes his pasta intentions known.
Seattle’s Small-Scale Slaughter Problem
This city loves its sustainably grown local meat, but Puget Sound has very few facilities willing to slaughter animals from small farms. Mobile slaughtering may be the imperfect solution.
Three New Specialty Grocers
Get excited: New Seasons, H Mart, and Asian Food Center will each have an outpost in Seattle very soon.
Here Are Some Edible Greens and Mushrooms You Can Go Pick
They grow wild from sidewalk cracks to mountainsides. State lands allow recreational picking, though some national parks require permits. Illustrations by Michael Gaughan
BestCatch: The CSA of the Sea
A community-supported fishery is just what it sounds like: a weekly share of fresh local seafood.
Seattle’s Food App Boom Turns Restaurant Meals into Spontaneous Flings
"If a restaurant meal is romance by candlelight, these apps might be the Netflix and chill of dining."
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