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.

Revamps

New Name, Concept for Spring Hill

Say hello to Ma’ono Fried Chicken and Whisky.

01/31/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

Hey, Cicchetti Has a New Bartender

Tango’s Kate Perry heads to Eastlake’s cocktail and snack spot.

01/30/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Beer Fests

The 70-Odd Glorious Beers of Belgianfest

They’re big. They’re boozy. They taste like biscuits and banana. And now you can enjoy them in more spacious digs.

01/27/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Taps

Tasting Room Test: Hilliard’s Beer

It’s light, it’s lovely, and good beers are just $4.

01/26/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Katsu Burger’s Mt. Fuji Mega Burger, Deconstructed

Chef Hajime Sato

01/26/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Awesome Edible Collaborations

So, Anything Going On February 5?

Don’t miss these great food events just because they fall on Super Bowl Sunday.

01/26/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

That’s Amaro

Mike Easton of Il Corvo works with Capitol Hill’s Oola Distillery to bottle and sell amaro

01/25/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Weekend Burger Satisfaction

Katsu Burger: Now Open on Saturdays

Enjoying these hefty Japanese sandwiches just got a lot easier.

01/24/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Met List: Belgian Waffles

01/24/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle on TV

Check, Please! NW Hires a Host

Amy Pennington hits your small screen March 8.

01/24/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

A New Chef for Canon

Tavern Law’s Andrew Cross takes over, but the buns remain.

01/23/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Still Life

Sound Spirits Takes On Aquavit

Coming soon to Interbay: Scandinavia’s water of life.

01/20/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

1962 World’s Fair 50th Anniversary

Fifty years ago, the 1962 World’s Fair did more than just celebrate global culture. It put Seattle on display, inspired world leaders, and erected a certain needle-shaped tower. A look at the 184 days that changed Seattle—and the world—forever.

01/20/2012 With Kathryn Robinson, Matthew Halverson, Laura Cassidy, Christopher Werner, Laura Dannen, Brian Colella, Allecia Vermillion, and Janet Pelz By James Ross Gardner and Allison Williams