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.

Hopped Up

Outer Planet Brewing Opens on Capitol Hill

Meet the neighborhood's new nanobrewery and taproom.

02/20/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Market Matters

Pike Place Market Is Building a New Wing (Filled With Great Food)

Biscuits, beer, chocolate...maybe a seafood restaurant.

02/19/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Awards & Accolades

Here Are Seattle's 2015 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Hey, look...a lot of familiar names.

02/18/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Heavy Petting

Yep, I Went to the Popup Cat Cafe

The first rule of cat cafe: Do not bring your actual cat.

02/16/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Feature

Seattle's Best Brunches

It might be the only good decision you’ll make all weekend. Here’s where to eat.

02/16/2015 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Stereotypes

A Taxonomy of Brunchers

Illustrations by Kelly Bjork

02/16/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Collabs

Li'l Woody's + Top Pot = This Doughnut Burger

Plus peanut butter, bacon, cheddar, and marshmallow cream.

02/12/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Matters

You Have One More Weekend to Eat Brunch at Grub

Farewell, fried potatoes.

02/10/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Street Food

Seattle Is Getting a Beer and Food Truck Park

What a brilliant idea. Naturally it's happening in Ballard.

02/09/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Annotated Space

An In-Depth Look at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room

02/09/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

News Feed

Seattle Restaurant News for February

What diners are talking about this month.

02/09/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Offbeat Ardor

Some Decidedly Un-Mushy Valentine's Day Options

Some even sound slightly inappropriate.

02/03/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Three Drinks

One Beer, One Wine, and One Spirit for February

February’s imbibing agenda.

02/03/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Heavy Petting

A Cat Cafe Is Popping Up on Valentine's Day

And suddenly Valentine's Day is awesome.

01/29/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Exciting Developments

Hotel Albatross and Sexy Alley Puffy Tacos Open This Week

Ooooh. Ballard's intriguing new cocktail bar comes with a street food walkup window.

01/27/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Free Stuff

Two Solid Food Freebies for the Weekend

One of which involves free slices of pizza.

01/23/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Mergers & Acquisitions

Wha?! Anheuser-Busch Buys Seattle's Elysian Brewing

Didn't see that one coming.

01/23/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Photo Randomness

Please Stop Sticking Your Gum Under the Bar at LloydMartin

You're adults, people.

01/22/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Super Bowl 2015

Let the Celebrity Super Bowl Wagers Begin

Chefs and superheroes place their bets. And, hey—neither involves salmon!

01/22/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Big Effing Deals

Renee Erickson Plans Two New Restaurants on Capitol Hill

Beef, oysters, and surprises.

01/14/2015 By Allecia Vermillion