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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

Get Tossed

Seattle’s Best Salads Are Looking Crisp

A fresh look at where to find the city’s best-dressed greens.

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

Herban Agriculture

The Basement Herb Farm Growing Tastes of Home

Hanging Gardens supplies top restaurants with the herbs chefs dream of.

05/28/2025 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

Smoke Show

Outsider BBQ Brings Its Brisket Inside

A Turkish pitmaster proves that Texas is a state of mind—and meat.

05/21/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Commence Celebration

Seattle Restaurants for Graduation Dinner

Grandma's probably not into tasting menus.

05/20/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

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

Working Lunch

The Eastside’s Most Exclusive Restaurant

A top chef, a low price, and all you have to do is know the right person.

05/14/2025 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

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Great Tacos and Mexican Restaurants

An ode to birria, mole, fresh tortillas—and the agave spirits that love them.

04/30/2025 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff

Field Notes

The Burien Birrieria Serving Tastes in Technicolor

There’s no detail too small or pepper too big for Birrieria La Sabrosa de Los Mochis.

04/28/2025 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

Breakfast—Not In Bed

Where to Eat Mother’s Day Brunch

We suggest a reservation.

04/23/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Seattle Met

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A Menu with No Good Options

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Canlis Finds a New Chef Right in Its Own Kitchen

Seattle’s Best Salads Are Looking Crisp

A Dessert with Culture

The Basement Herb Farm Growing Tastes of Home

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