More Eat & Drink

Egg Hunt

Where to Easter Brunch (and Tea, and Dinner) in Seattle

Mark the holiday with buffets, carving stations, and three-course meals.

04/03/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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

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

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

Hot Topic

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads

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

02/06/2025 By Naomi Tomky

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

Island Vibes

I Waited an Hour for a Table on Mercer Island (Twice), and I'm Not Even Mad About It

Allister aims high on Mercer Island.

01/23/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Vigor Mortis

Café Dulzura Is Dead Set on Sharing Mexican Culture

It’s always Día de los Muertos at this Boulevard Park coffee shop.

01/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Warm Up

Dumplings Are the Steamiest Spa Cuisine

Inside Federal Way’s Korean-style Palace Spa, Eldar’s Kitchen serves Georgian khinkali and other specialties from around the former Soviet sphere.

01/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Fancy Feast

These Tasting Menus for $100 or Less Are Cause for Celebration

Chefs show off their skills with these multicourse meals that keep prices (almost) in the double digits.

01/06/2025 By Naomi Tomky

In Memoriam

Remembering the Local Culinary Legends We Lost This Year

Pouring one out for some of the big names in food who passed away in 2024.

12/23/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Resolute Revelry

New Year's Eve Dinners in and Around Seattle

Say goodbye to 2024 with a big meal and a glass of champagne.

12/11/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Perfect Pairings

The Best Wine+Gift Combos

Upgrade that host gift with a little something extra.

12/03/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Kent’s State

Wild Cumin’s Menu Is Full of Smoke and Noodles

The area’s first Xinjiang Uyghur restaurant comes with lamb skewers and a storied chef. But also some big questions.

11/25/2024 By Naomi Tomky

High Quahlity

The Best Restaurants in Issaquah

The secret to a great meal sits in these suburban strip malls.

11/13/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Nidhi Chaudhry

Color Wheel

Eat This: Purple Potato Balls at Mr. Dim Sum

A local restaurant has the (custard-filled) balls to take on Southcenter's sea of chain restaurants.

11/08/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Love Letters

Seattle Biscuit Company Perfects Southern Nostalgia

It’s like my childhood brunch spot up and moved to Fremont, for heaven’s sake.

11/04/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Field Notes

Hummingbird Sushi Goes Big on Flavor

A little bird with Texas-size ambition lands on Lower Queen Anne.

10/22/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Best New Restaurants 2024

Atoma Is Seattle Met’s Restaurant of the Year

Hoist a tiny cocktail in honor of Johnny and Sarah Courtney’s stunning food and house party vibes.

10/09/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Hunger Gains

Seattle’s Best New Restaurants

The year’s top rookies brought smiles to our faces with big murals, small cocktails, and creative cooking.

10/08/2024 By Naomi Tomky With Allecia Vermillion

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