Food News

Coffee Break

Fran's Is the Best-Kept Coffee Secret at University Village

Mall-goers looking for a Starbucks alternative don’t have to wait for Mr. West to open—just head to Fran’s Chocolates.

02/12/2019 By Anne Dennon

Broth Beat

Barbecue Smith's Cowboy Ramen Nights Return

A barbecue pork–blessed, Texas-inspired twist on everybody's favorite soup of umami abundance.

02/08/2019 By Rosin Saez

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: A Michelin-Starred Chef for Bellevue, a Beach House for Harry's

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

02/08/2019 By Jaime Archer

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner February 6–12

The week in which: We learn to make molé, appreciate fine chocolate, and get our food waste under control.

02/06/2019 By Haley Gray

Lover's Package

A Very Good and Very Seattle Valentine's Day Guide

Upgrade your Netflix and chill plans with cooking classes, cozy getaways, and a Robyn dance party.

02/04/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Mike Easton Looks to Spring, Ben Paris Returns (Kinda)

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

02/01/2019 By Jaime Archer

Feel the Love

Where to Dine Out on Valentine's Day in Seattle

Endless orders of oysters on the half shell, indulgent desserts, and wicked wine pairings.

01/31/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 30–February 5

The week in which: A festivus convenes for Belgian beer, "totchos" are a thing, and burgers become romantic date fare.

01/30/2019 By Haley Gray

Collabs

Whoa—Check Out the Lineup for Li'l Woody's Burger Month

Four big name chefs. Four not-so-traditional burgers. A month of meaty bliss.

01/29/2019 By Haley Gray

Shift Change

Over at Manolin, Changes and a New Bar Project

A new sibling bar, Rupee, will explore Sri Lankan food and its tradition of "short eats."

01/29/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

MistralKitchen Chef William Belickis Returns...to Chavez?

The Mexican restaurant on 12th Ave will gradually become the chef's new project, Violet.

01/28/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Expansion Mode

All-Day Cafe Mr. West Heads to University Village

Espresso, wine, and European-style snacks served in an atmospheric space? Yeah, that will track at U Village.

01/25/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Reuben's Brews Expands While Other Brewpubs Shutter

Seven dining developments on our radar this (busy) week.

01/25/2019 By Jaime Archer

Hot Pot Matters

HaiDiLao Will Bring Sichuan-Style Hot Pots to Pacific Place

A popular hot pot chain offers a peek into the new vibes at Pacific Place.

01/24/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Meat Matters

L'Oursin's New Off-Menu Burger Sounds Spectacular

An East Coast–style burger is reimagined for a bistro.

01/23/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 23–29

The week in which: Mighty-O celebrates a new shop, Seattle gets spirited away, and onesie-clad imbibers take to the streets.

01/23/2019 By Haley Gray

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Jack's Does BBQ in SLU and Deep-Dish Delivers

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

01/18/2019 By Jaime Archer

Opening Dispatch

Wood-Fired Bistro Samara Will Open on Sunset Hill

A veteran of several Portland restaurant institutions will ply the neighborhood with dishes like charred onigiri with dungeness crab.

01/17/2019 By Anne Dennon

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 16–22

The week in which: Love City Love combines brunch and books, Lost Lake Cafe puts a beefy spin on happy hour, and Ray's throws a shellfish fest.

01/16/2019 By Rosin Saez

Food for Furlough

Seattle Restaurants Are Offering Discounts to Federal Employees During the Shutdown

With no end to the government shutdown in sight, these Seattle spots are feeding the furloughed masses.

01/16/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Seattle Met

Food News

Fran's Is the Best-Kept Coffee Secret at University Village

Barbecue Smith's Cowboy Ramen Nights Return

This Week in Restaurant News: A Michelin-Starred Chef for Bellevue, a Beach House for Harry's

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner February 6–12

A Very Good and Very Seattle Valentine's Day Guide

This Week in Restaurant News: Mike Easton Looks to Spring, Ben Paris Returns (Kinda)

Where to Dine Out on Valentine's Day in Seattle

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 30–February 5

Whoa—Check Out the Lineup for Li'l Woody's Burger Month

Over at Manolin, Changes and a New Bar Project

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Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 23–29

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Nosh Pit Weekly Planner January 16–22

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