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.

R.I.P.

Nettletown’s Christina Choi Dead at 34

The much-loved chef and forager suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this month.

12/29/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

Wayne Johnson Is Moving to Ray’s Boathouse

Andaluca loses its longtime executive chef.

12/29/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Tracking 2012

Five Openings I’m Awaiting in 2012

We’ve celebrated the newcomers and mourned the shuttered. Now let’s look ahead.

12/28/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Shift Change

Tavern Law’s Ian Cargill Moves On

Find him at his own private bar inside circus-themed Shorty’s.

12/28/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings, Closings, Re-Openings

The Weekend in Beer Bar News

The Publican’s opening is semi-imminent, Uber Tavern will close..temporarily.

12/27/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Alcohol-Fueled Productivity

The Best Bars For Getting Work Done

Eight spots where both drinks and wifi flow freely.

12/23/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Noodle Shop U:Don Opens in the University District

Cheap, filling udon bowls debut on The Ave.

12/22/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Still Life

Released: Oola’s Hot Pepper Vodka

An early cold snap means an extra-limited supply.

12/15/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Anniversaries

Revel Turns One, Celebrates With Competitive Eating

It’s surprisingly tough to avoid inadvertent puns when talking about revelry at Revel.

12/14/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Imbibing Agenda

Belgianfest Tickets, Amaro, and Holiday Cocktail Tutelage

Mark your calendar and prepare to meet your maker.

12/14/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Closings

Ballard’s Fu Kun Wu and Thaiku Will Close December 23

Farewell to the offbeat cocktail bar beloved by Esquire magazine.

12/13/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Canlis Celebrates 61st Birthday with Another Hidden Menu

A one-day version of last year’s epic quest could become a birthday tradition.

12/12/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Matters

Terra Plata Begins Brunch Service

Tamara Murphy’s Melrose Market restaurant breaks out the biscuits, gravy, and Bloody Marys this weekend.

12/07/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

The Sexton Opens in Ballard Next Week

What to expect: Southern hospitality and a cocktail program by Marley Tomic-Beard.

12/07/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Closings

Columbia City’s Chelsea Deli Is Closing

Tomorrow’s your last day for amazing sandwiches.

12/06/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Breaking Restaurant News

Neil Robertson Will Open Crumble and Flake on Olive Way

One of Seattle’s favorite pastry chefs will set up shop this spring.

12/06/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Openings

Chino’s Cocktail Menu Gives Tiki a Permanent Home

Veronika Groth serves up mai tais alongside Mexican-Taiwanese fare. And it all makes perfect sense.

12/06/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

On the Menu

Maria Hines’s Golden Beetle Debuts Family Style Dinners

These new shareable multi-course meals run $29 a person.

12/06/2011 By Allecia Vermillion