Eat & Drink

Frosted Takes

The Case for Cake Maximalism

Extravagant decorations, over-the-top garnishes, and whimsical touches prove that too much of a good thing is a great thing.

03/31/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Pidgin Lands, Aslan Roars, and More Exciting Restaurant Openings

Forget March Madness, we're taking bets on how long the line will be for the new cake vending machine.

03/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Seattle Dining Guide

Pike Place Market Restaurants: A Great Big Guide

From quick lunches to special occasion dinners. (With stops for crumpets and hombow in between.)

03/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff

Friday Feed

Who Bought Westman's, Shark Bite Ceviches Comes to Stumbletown, and More Food News

Also, Kenji takes teriyaki out to the ball game.

03/21/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Taku, Tio Baby's, and the Cheesecake Factory to Close and Some Good Food News, Too

Also, why we don't cry over spilled ink about chain restaurants.

03/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky

In Memoriam

Remembering Sam Ung of Phnom Penh Noodle House

The Khmer Rouge survivor lived the American dream and brought Cambodian cuisine to Seattle.

03/07/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Three Favorites Return in This Week's Food News

And three more much-anticipated new restaurants open their doors.

03/07/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Civic Staples

The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Seattle

Warming noodle soups, cool cocktail hangouts, and many a great deli in between.

03/05/2025 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff

Survival Instinct

Class of 2020: 5-Year Reunion

Forged in fire during the pandemic, three successful restaurants share how they made it through a brutal half-decade for the industry.

03/03/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Puff Piece

The Pita Is Poppin’ at Alida’s Bakery

Everett’s hottest oven has it all: fluffy bread, Kurdish baking traditions, and a heartwarming backstory.

02/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

That Famous Taco Cart Rolls to a Stop and More Food News

We also welcome a new Korean BBQ, say good-bye to a dimmed-sum, and wave hello to another H Mart.

02/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Do People Hate Pizza Now? And More Food News

With a sad goodbye and the fizzling out of a famous fried foul feud.

02/21/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Trivial Pursuit

The Seattleite's Guide to Bar Trivia

Fire up your brains and grab a beer. Here's your guide to dozens of trivia nights around the city.

02/20/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Top Seed

The Best Hummus for Your Dips and Dollops

We embark on a tahini taste test to find the city’s best hummus (with a recipe to make your own).

02/19/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Radiator Whiskey Expands, Tons of Restaurant Openings, and More Food News

And a few closings, one of which comes with an exciting rumor.

02/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

A Good Reason to Eat Out, a Cute Bar, and More in This Week's Food News

Today's hospitality fundraiser for immigrant rights, Laurel opens, Lenox does lunch.

02/07/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Hot Topic

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads

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

02/06/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Food News

Major Changes Are Coming to Canlis

A whole new era begins as the restaurant says farewell to co-owner Brian Canlis and chef Aisha Ibrahim.

02/05/2025 By Allecia Vermillion

In Memoriam

Remembering Shelley Brothers, Co-Owner of Bar the Wildrose

A queer icon, committed to her bar and community.

02/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Art of the Table Chef Returns, Korean Winery Opens, and More Food News

This week's update is full of intriguing moves.

01/31/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Seattle Met

Eat & Drink

The Case for Cake Maximalism

Pidgin Lands, Aslan Roars, and More Exciting Restaurant Openings

Pike Place Market Restaurants: A Great Big Guide

Who Bought Westman's, Shark Bite Ceviches Comes to Stumbletown, and More Food News

Taku, Tio Baby's, and the Cheesecake Factory to Close and Some Good Food News, Too

Remembering Sam Ung of Phnom Penh Noodle House

Three Favorites Return in This Week's Food News

The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Seattle

Class of 2020: 5-Year Reunion

The Pita Is Poppin’ at Alida’s Bakery

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