Allecia Vermillion has spent a decade at Seattle Met, arriving as food and drink editor, and expanding her role over the years. She served as the magazine’s editor in chief until moving into a newly created executive editor role in 2021.

She spearheads Seattle Met’s food and drink coverage and oversees home design content. Allecia’s writing has earned her multiple journalism awards and two James Beard Award nominations over the years. A native of Portland, Oregon, Allecia began her writing life as a newspaper reporter in the Chicago suburbs before making a grateful return to the Pacific Northwest. She has an English degree from Washington University (no, the one in St. Louis) and a masters in journalism from Northwestern University. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two children.

Popups

Shuttered Thaiku Restaurant Pops Up at Copper Gate

Ballard’s destination for aquavit cocktails goes Thai for a night in honor of its sibling bar and restaurant.

05/23/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

Blind Pig Bistro’s Atelier Happy Hour Starts June 5

There’s no menu, just $5 plates, devised on the fly. And cheap booze.

05/22/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food Road Trips

Feast Portland Announces Its (Killer) Lineup

The Rose City’s glamorous new culinary festival packs serious chef heat.

05/22/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

It’s Social Hour at LloydMartin

Chef Sam Crannell emphasizes high quality over low prices (but it’s still pretty cheap).

05/21/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Seattle Beer Week Picks: What to Drink May 18-20

Days nine, 10, and 11 are for Belgians, barrels, beer cocktails, and a major discount on beer purchases at Whole Foods.

05/18/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Sugar Highs

First Look: Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery

Brace yourself for salted pretzels with chocolate sauce, s’more cookies, salted caramel cinnamon rolls and Laphroaig milkshakes.

05/18/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Five New Spots for Seattle Barbecue

We’ve smoked out five promising new barbecue spots.

05/18/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Cafe Flora’s Oaxaca Tacos

Chef: Janine Doran

05/18/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Awards & Accolades

Jamie Boudreau Up for Spirited Awards’ Bartender of the Year

Canon (and Seattle) represents in the cocktail industry’s most significant form of recognition.

05/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Seattle Beer Week Picks: Where to Drink May 17

Day eight is for vegetarians—and an epic celebration of sour beer.

05/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food Road Trips

Joy of Feeding: Vancouver’s Tribute to the World’s Home Cooks

The passport-worthy foodfest is the pet project of Meeru Dhalwala. And she wants to bring it to Seattle next year.

05/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Special Meals

Cafe Juanita Debuts Chef’s Tasting Menu

It’s available to two parties, twice a week.

05/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

Marjorie Has A(nother) New Chef

Josh Davenport arrived to help out temporarily, and decided to stay.

05/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Seattle Beer Week Picks: What to Drink May 16

Day seven is for sours, slap shots, and firkin faceoffs.

05/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Ridiculously Exciting News

Renee Erickson’s Next Restaurant: The Whale Wins

The sibling to the Walrus and the Carpenter and Boat Street will bring wood-fired dishes (and plenty of vegetables) to Fremont later this year.

05/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Seattle Beer Week Picks: What to Drink May 15

Day six is for exotic meats, flash mobs, and beer and ice cream pairings.

05/15/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Revamps

M is for Manhattan, Munch Sports Grill, and Modifications

Two sceney spots undergo minor name changes.

05/15/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Taprooms & Brewpubs

Schooner Exact Plans a Brewpub

"Beer czar" Warren Peterson will captain a menu of sandwiches and meat and cheese plates.

05/15/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Seattle Beer Week Picks: What to Drink May 14

Day five is for bingo, bulls, and Randall handling.

05/14/2012 By Allecia Vermillion