Eat & Drink

Statewide

A Handy Guide to Great Meals in Spokane

This restaurant scene deserves way more recognition.

05/03/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Field Notes

A Smash Burger That Hits

Smash That Burger, a new food truck on Lower Queen Anne is a burger destination that also happens to feed a brewery.

05/02/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Maternal Wisdom

What I Actually Want to Eat on Mother's Day

Because breakfast in bed is never quite as good as it seems.

04/27/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Obituary

Remembering Rachel’s Ginger Beer Founder Rachel Marshall

Seattle lost the woman behind one of its most visible beverages. I lost my friend.

04/25/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Chef's Day Off

Recipe: A Grilled Steak Salad from Lark Chef John Sundstrom

Not to mention some decadent grilled garlic bread.

04/18/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Field Notes

Down a Madison Park Alleyway, Sushi Suzuki Has Great Fun with Serious Sushi

A 10-seat sushi bar presents omakase down the rabbit hole.

04/06/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Field Notes

A New Identity for the Phở Bắc Boat: Neighborhood Diner

The Boat serves exactly one dish, fried garlic chicken, plus pandan waffles for dessert.

03/31/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Awards & Accolades

These Are Seattle’s James Beard 2023 Nominees

Our city (and state) made a good showing in the hyper-competitive national categories.

03/29/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Brunch Is Back: Here Are 30 Seattle Favorites

A straight-up spree of waffles, bloody marys, french toast, and chilaquiles.

03/29/2023 By Allecia Vermillion With Allison Williams

Expansion Mode

L'Oursin's Owners Will Open Bar Bayonne Next Door in the Central District

Cured meat and oysters. Small plates. Lots of wine. Kalimotxos on draft.

03/27/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Best Washington Food Towns

Washington's Most Fertile Region Finally Has a Restaurant Scene to Match

The Yakima Valley has a growing farm-to-table scene, thanks to a few tireless chefs.

03/23/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Our First (Permanent) Milk Bar Location Opens in Bellevue

Cereal milk soft serve, ahoy: Christina Tosi's memorable bakery has set up shop inside the Bellevue Square Nordstrom.

03/22/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Field Notes

The Accidental Pastry Whiz at T55 Patisserie

Some of the region’s best croissants, tarts, and cookies lie at the end of a very unexpected path.

03/20/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Fresh Chapters

Marcus Lalario and Ben Kirschner Will Take Over the London Plane Space

The project in Pioneer Square doesn't yet have a confirmed name. But it does have sneakers, streetwear, and pasta by Jason Stratton.

03/14/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

The Best Sushi Restaurants in Seattle

From omakase to happy hour to conveyor belts.

03/14/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

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

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Best Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurants

Exploring our city's wealth of great Habesha fare—from stacked veggie combos to meaty tibs...to lots of great coffee.

02/28/2023 By Allecia Vermillion With Agazit Afeworki

My Favorite Things

Robin Wehl Martin of Hello Robin Shares Her Favorite Seattle Spots

Where do Seattle’s most well-known tastemakers go? We asked.

02/03/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

SEATTLE DINING GUIDE

A Guide to Seattle's Black-Owned Restaurants

Not to mention bars, breweries, coffee shops, and all manner of great local spots.

02/02/2023 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Feature

Washington’s Great Taco Time Divide

Loving Taco Time Northwest might be the truest badge of being a Seattle native.

01/31/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Illustrations by Hawk Krall Photography by Chona Kasinger