Amber Fouts is a Seattle-based freelance commercial and editorial photographer. Her work, featured in Food and Wine, Imbibe, The New York Times, Nylon, and The Wall Street Journal, has been described as spirited, narrative, and genuine. When she’s not chasing light, you can find her gardening or making a mean cocktail.

Ticket Alert

Brady Williams Announces a Tomo Dinner Series with His Chef Pals

Expect varied collabs with the likes of Mei Lin and Carlo Mirarchi.

04/11/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Greatest Steak Houses: A Primer

From dry-aged delmonicos to Wagyu from around the globe.

04/06/2022 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Dining Guide

The Best Biscuits in Seattle

Smothered in gravy. Graced with jam. Piled with protein.

03/21/2022 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff Photography by Amber Fouts

Boba's Best

16 Seattle Boba Shops Worth a Sip

From established Taiwanese chains to mom-and-pop shops, our array of bubble tea spots brims with fantastic drink creations.

03/16/2022 By Ann Karneus

Review

Maíz Brings Nixtamal Tortillas to Pike Place Market

The family behind Sazón is grinding our way toward better tacos and antojitos.

03/04/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Chef's Day Off

Recipe: Brandon Pettit’s Vegetarian Noodle Bowl with Chili Crisp

Full of vegetables. Ready in 10 minutes.

02/25/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Profile

The Scientific Methods of J. Kenji López-Alt

He interrogates the chemistry of smash burgers and probes the elements of wok cooking. But outside J. Kenji López-Alt’s Seattle kitchen, one of America’s most influential home cooks gets a little more reactive.

02/24/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Awards & Accolades

Behold Seattle's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2022

The restaurant industry's crowning jewel returns, and these local chefs and restaurants are up for hardware this year.

02/23/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Dinner IRL

Wanna Celebrate Valentine's Day on a Patio?

Indoor and outdoor dining options for February 14 (and the preceding weekend).

01/26/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Dining Guide

Best New Restaurants: Takeout Edition

Smokeshow steaks, vegan Lao dishes, katsu for days, and a double dose of queso.

01/25/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Year in Review

Our 15 Most Read and Memorable Stories of 2021

The articles (and lists) that captured the attention of our city this year.

12/17/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

WOUND UP

Seattle’s Best Toy Shops for Kids and Adults Alike

It’s all fun and games.

12/13/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

Best New Restaurants 2021

Communion: Our Restaurant of the Year

Chef Kristi Brown brings Seattle together—and expands its definition of soul food.

12/02/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Field Notes

The Pastry Case's Next Chapter

A pair of Canlis alums bring new life, a cookie for the ages, and a classic bacon-egg-cheese to Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry

11/22/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

The Buzz

The Espresso Martini: Still All That and a Bag of Chips

This ’90s favorite is back. (Or did it ever really leave?)

11/12/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Chefs’ Day Off

Rachel Yang’s Speedy Weeknight Hot Pot

When time is short and hunger runs high, the family behind Revel and Joule turns to boiling broth with plenty of dipping sauce.

10/29/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Hidden Gems

What Happened to Post Alley Pizza?

Slicing into the quiet reinvention of a Waterfront hole in the wall.

10/28/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Brunch Alert

Communion Adds Brunch and Late-Night Happy Hour

Friday night means cocktails; Sunday mornings are for corn bread french toast (but also more cocktails).

10/18/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best New Restaurants (and Bars)

This year’s been full of adjustments. But also beautiful bars, grilled meats, and the occasional aloo slider.

09/24/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Noodle Envy

The Piquant Charms of Flavor Lao Bowl

Those charms include one of the city's best noodle soups.

09/20/2021 By Allecia Vermillion