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.

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Drink This: Juicers

Seattle food geeks are hooked on juice. Starbucks thinks you will be, too.

04/25/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Serious Falafel

Tom Douglas’s Paramount Plans

It may or may not be falafel, but the omnipresent chef has long-term plans for a new cafe.

04/24/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Still Life

Lessons and Winners from Seattle’s First Ginvitational

A local gin aficionado wants to raise awareness of the best versions coming out of Oregon and Washington.

04/23/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Three Worthy Booze Updates (Okay, One is Technically Booze-Free)

San Francisco bartender Brooke Arthur visits Bastille, Moe Bar streams Coachella, and Rachel’s Ginger Beer goes growlette.

04/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Closings

The Culinary Prescience of Soon-to-Shutter Chez Shea

It’s still a romantic place for dinner, but the Pike Place Market restaurant foreshadowed several Seattle dining trends.

04/19/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

On the Menu

Seattle Is Sweet on Momofuku Milk Bar

Christina Tosi’s cerealcentric treats are inspiring some seriously tempting local desserts.

04/17/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

On the Menu

Samurai Noodle’s Bacon Tonkotsu

The ramen chain make its first porky foray into American influences.

04/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Revamps

Asian Alehouse Red Papaya Opens This Week in Lower Queen Anne

Get ready for Vietnamese food and craft beer at the former Signature restaurant.

04/16/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Who’s Behind the Bar at Vessel?

A better question: Who isn’t behind the bar at Vessel?

04/13/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle on TV

Video: Cooking Channel’s Hook Line and Dinner’s Seattle Episode

On April 19, watch host Ben Sargent hit up Mashiko’s Hajime Sato, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Anchovies and Olives, and more.

04/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Seattle Beer Week Returns May 10

The burgeoning calendar has beer events both fancy and low-key.

04/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Stadium Food

Seattle’s New Ballpark Sustenance

New Ethan Stowell creations and Field Roast franks and burgers for Mariners fans, while Sounders faithful get Beecher’s mac and cheese.

04/12/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Benito’s Chicago Eatery Opens Late April in Ballard

A Windy City native is planning deep-dish pie, Italian beef, and delivery.

04/11/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Popups

Hitchcock Debuts Americana Mondays

One night a week, Bainbridge Island’s European-Northwest dining destination goes all pork chops and chicken-fried steak.

04/10/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

First Look: Ballard Pizza Company

Ethan Stowell’s newest Ballard Ave outpost will offer pizza, pasta, and lots of exposed brick.

04/10/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

On the Menu

Breakfast Sandwiches at Urban Family Public House

Or opt for a liquid breakfast with the beer bar’s new beermosa.

04/09/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Bartender Showdowns

Bloody Sunday: The Winning Recipe

Bastille’s Erik Carlson achieves Bloody Mary victory with a farmers market theme and some purple fingers.

04/06/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: George St. John

This barkeep offers up classic libations and good conversation at both Vito’s and Mulleady’s.

04/05/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Closings

Downtown Wine Spot Sip Has Closed

Hopefully the space’s next occupant will take advantage of that patio.

04/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion