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These Are Seattle’s 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

New chefs snagged awards attention this year, and Seattle bars made a French connection.

01/21/2026 By Allison Williams

Sweet and Savior

Natoncks Metsu Soda Syrups Makes Drinks That Sparkle—and Smudge

Jason Vickers’s sobering journey inspired him to create drink mixes infused with Indigenous plant medicines.

01/21/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Milpa Masa Closing, Palestinian Restaurant Opening, and More Food News

Itsumono is up for sale and GH Pasta & Pizza is coming to Phinney Ridge.

01/16/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Lunch, No Rush

Seattle’s Best Lunch Spots

Our favorite restaurants for a sit-down midday meal—the kind that doesn’t involve paper wrappers or to-go bags.

01/15/2026 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Friday Feed

18 Restaurant Openings and 7 Closings, Including Baker's, Waterwheel Lounge, and Greenwood American Bistro

Plus two long-running classics return to the local restaurant landscape.

01/09/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Feast of Dreams

My Seattle Restaurant Wishes for 2026

All I wanted for Christmas was creativity, cooperation, and pkhali.

01/06/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Prime Grocery

Property Watch: A Historical Central District Shop, Reimagined

This former neighborhood grocery store gives new meaning to the words ‘housing market.’

12/31/2025 By Zoe Sayler

Farewell, 2025

The 10 Best Things I Ate This Year

I made you a to-do list for 2026, and it involves eating french fries.

12/29/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Know Your Place

The Livingston Baker Building Has Tales to Tell

The home of the Virginia Inn and Le Pichet has a few skeletons in its closets and ghosts in its walls.

12/23/2025 By Meg van Huygen

Ciao Chow

37 Hellos and 23 Goodbyes: Seattle’s Biggest Restaurant Moves of 2025

This year in food, empires rose and fell, ice cream with eyes went viral, we said goodbye to green noodles, and we ate a lot of pizza.

12/19/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Popular Content

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    Passage Opens on Whidbey, Nell's Chef Retires, and More Food News

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Northern Exposure

The 2025 Culinary Suburb of the Year Is Bothell

Top o’ the lake to you!

12/18/2025 By Naomi Tomky

In Memoriam

Remembering the Local Food and Beverage Legends We Lost This Year

Pouring one out for some of the big names in the local restaurant and bar scene who passed away in 2025.

12/17/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Resolute Revelry

New Year’s Eve Dinners in and Around Seattle

Say goodbye to 2025 with a big meal and a glass of champagne.

12/16/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Cellar's Market

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s Largest Winery, Gets New Local Ownership

It's good for local grapes, but no word on the long-term fate of Steely Dan shows for area dads.

12/15/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

New Vintage

The Canlis Leadership Change That Didn’t Make Headlines

Amid the excitement of a new chef and ownership, Ally Lanoue quietly took over the vaunted wine program—and has some holiday bottle recommendations.

12/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Renee Erickson’s New Restaurants Open Sunday and More Food News

Plus details on closing dates for Cook Weaver, Slim’s Last Chance, and Copine.

12/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

In Memoriam

Remembering Ms. Helen Coleman, Queen of Seattle Soul Food

The storied Central District chef and restaurateur leaves behind a legacy of oxtails and sweet potato pie.

12/10/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Yule Fuel

The Seattle and Eastside Guide to Christmas (Eve) Dining

From dinner to brunch, festive options abound for December 24 and 25...and beyond.

12/09/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

In Memoriam

Prince of Pork, Scion of Charcuterie, Armandino Batali Dies at 88

The founder of Salumi turned his retirement project into a beloved local business.

12/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Kabul and Jarr Bar Say Goodbye, Mangosteen Opens, and More Food News

Where to find modern Australian food, Swedish pancakes, and Korean egg sandwiches.

12/05/2025 By Naomi Tomky

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