Eat & Drink

Best Chefs

Seattle's Next Hot Chefs 2016

These five men and women are the future of Seattle dining. A future full of locavore tacos, Edomae sushi, and swaggering vegetable dishes.

05/23/2016 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Raconteur Opens, Green Leaf's New Location, Taps at Full Throttle Bottle

And perhaps a sushi bar for the Admiral District?

05/20/2016 By Grace Qian

It's Official

Steak 'n Shake Will Open May 25

The wait is finally over for a Seattle first.

05/20/2016 By Darren Davis

Ticket Alert

Feast Portland Releases Its 2016 Lineup

It's a food festival worth crossing state lines—and events sell out fast.

05/20/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Dessert Alert

Two New Dessert Spots Open in International District

Time for fresh coconut juice, taro smoothies, and Thai iced tea shaved ice.

05/19/2016 By Rosin Saez

Critic's Notebook

Phad Thai May Be More Interesting Than You Think

A little talk with Wiley Frank.

05/19/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening Dispatch

The New Third Place Books and Its Restaurant, Raconteur, Open This Weekend

Literature, cocktails, tacos, and waffles—all under one beautiful barrel-vaulted roof.

05/18/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 18–24

The week in which: the International District hosts happy hour, Cupcake Royale serves up free ice cream, and Yalla brings Middle Eastern cuisine to Marjorie.

05/18/2016 By Rosin Saez

Passing Through

Q&A: Chef Dan Barber's Seattle Stopover

The Blue Hill chef and author of The Third Plate is a big fan of the Skagit Valley.

05/17/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Fast Food

Seattle's First Steak 'n Shake (Probably) Opens Next Week

No Frisco melts and steakburgers just yet.

05/16/2016 By Stefan Milne

Critic's Notebook

Yes, a Lot of Legendary Seattle Restaurants Are Closing. But Don’t Grieve Yet.

Resurrection is the new closure.

05/16/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening Dispatch(es)

2 Restaurant Rebirths Are Happening Right Now

Mama's Mexican Kitchen is officially Mama's Cantina, complete with upgraded food and frozen margaritas. Over in Ballard, San Fermo trattoria opens in a historic building.

05/13/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Fine Dining from Beecher's, Lake City Way Growlers, and Mexican Mixed Grill

Plus, Murray Stenson is on the move again.

05/13/2016 By Grace Qian

Market Matters

A New Food Market Debuts in South Lake Union This Weekend

Part farmer's market, part street food festival, entirely new to Seattle.

05/12/2016 By Rosin Saez

Critic's Notebook

Why Nirmal’s Is Making Such a Splash in Seattle

You know, besides 10 rotating varieties of dal.

05/12/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: May 11–17

The week in which you can: bar crawl in the name of Seattle Beer Week, eat your way through the International District, and get a taste of Taiwan at the UW Night Market.

05/11/2016 By Rosin Saez