Food News

Friday Feed

Stateside Closes, Tomo's Future Sibling Goes Underground, and More Food News

Mojito is on the move and a restaurateur-turned-novelist turns restaurateur again.

08/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Varsity Benched, Little Red Hen Quieted, and More Food News

Middle Eastern cafés come in hot this week.

08/01/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Homer Reopening, Backyard Bagels Coming to U Village's Backyard, and More Food News

Two local restaurant families recover from misfortune.

07/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Colibrí Opens, Zax Will Soon, and What to Eat in the Heat

The fun thing about being an adult is you can totally have ice cream for dinner.

07/18/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

The Whale Loses and More Food News

A storied chef retires, a women's sports bar opens, and more matcha, of course.

07/11/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Little Beast Coming, Gol Mok Cooking, and 14 More New Restaurants

Food news, the "oops, all openings!" issue.

06/27/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Awards & Accolades

Seattle Goes Home Empty-Handed from 2025 James Beard Awards

If you want to taste this year's award winners, you'll have to travel.

06/16/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Aslan Brewing Tangletown and Human People Beer Start Pouring, Redhook Brewlab Stops

Tacos Extranjeros slows its spin, Molly Moon moves west, and more of this week's food news.

06/13/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Southern Cone

The Mixed-Up Story of New Zealand–Style Ice Cream’s Swirling Fame

From Aotearoa to Welly’s, the story behind the hottest trend in cool treats.

06/11/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Foul Tip

A Menu with No Good Options

Why so many restaurants are switching to service charges—and what that means for diners.

06/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Bateau, Flour Box, and Homer Close Temporarily and More Food News

Everything’s a recession indicator, but especially sandwich shops.

06/06/2025 By Naomi Tomky

We Have Chefs at Home

Canlis Finds a New Chef Right in Its Own Kitchen

Shifting away from splashy hires from Michelin-starred spots, the storied restaurant enters a new era.

06/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Fancy Freeze

A Dessert with Culture

Hellenika churns out an obsession-worthy frozen treat at Pike Place Market.

05/30/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

A New Rooftop Patio Opens, Temple Pastries’ Pizza and Ballard H Mart Will Soon

This week’s food news also includes drive-through pizza, a waterfront wine bar, and Macrina on the Eastside.

05/23/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Off Alley Ends Reservations and Thai Siam and Pam's Are Back

Plus more matcha, again, and double-track sushi on Queen Anne.

05/16/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Yoka Tea Is Pouring, De La Soil Is Cooking, and the Wayland Mill Is Baking

The matcha café wave is on its way.

05/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Hot Topic

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads

The hottest and nottest in the local food scene this season.

05/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky

String Cheese Incident

Why Did King’s Mozzarella Melt Away?

Unwinding the disappearance of the city’s best Mexican cheese.

05/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

When Will the Wayland Mill Open? Which Reuben's Will Close? And More Answers to Your Food News Questions

Bothell gets a bonus inside its bakery and a banana pudding matcha latte draws very long lines.

05/02/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

A Goodbye to Shanghai Garden's Green Noodles, Hello to Gao Lhao, Pizza Ritual, and International Lobster Rolls

Two new hotels, two new grocery stores, and a sad farewell to some local favorites.

04/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky