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.

Momo Motel

Indian-Nepali Kitchen Spices Up Aurora’s Food Scene

A rainbow of dumplings arcs onto a street better known for colorful characters.

08/20/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Drinking Guide

The 25 Best Bars in Seattle

Served straight up: our favorite places to kick back, splash out, and order just one more round.

08/06/2024 By Meg van Huygen and Allecia Vermillion With Allison Williams and Eric Nusbaum

Swirl Crush

The Best Soft Serve in Seattle

A childhood classic, all grown-up and sprinkled around the city.

07/15/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Feature

Renee Erickson's Accidental Empire

The unusual dynamic between the chef and her partners has given Seattle some of its most essential restaurants—and a lot of surprises along the way.

07/08/2024 By Allecia Vermillion Illustrations by Jonny Ruzzo

Field Notes

At Sophon, Cambodian Culture Meets Craft Cocktails

Karuna Long’s Khmer restaurant celebrates his heritage. And his bartending background.

06/11/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Neighborhood Dining Guide

Where to Eat on Phinney Ridge

This used to be a low-key neighborhood for dining. Then—boom.

04/15/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Field Notes

The Magic of Taurus Ox’s Lao Burger, Now Available in Pizza

The owners’ divey new spot, Ananas Pizzeria, also makes a case for pineapple.

04/10/2024 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Dining Guide

The Best Breakfasts in Seattle

Why save waffles for the weekend?

04/08/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Field Notes

At Kilig, Melissa Miranda Mixes Comfort with Creativity

When Musang closed, Melissa Miranda’s casual new soup spot got a new set of responsibilities.

04/05/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Neighborhood Dining Guide

Where to Eat in Seattle's Georgetown Neighborhood

From lunch counters to layer cakes.

03/27/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

PNW Pantry

Sparkling Wine with a Washington Wild Side

Gorgiste, a new label from a familiar winemaker, is all about the Columbia Gorge.

03/08/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Expansion Mode

Mike Easton Plans a Pizzeria in Walla Walla

The chef behind Bar Bacetto in Waitsburg—not to mention Il Corvo and Il Nido in Seattle—will make Detroit-style pies.

02/27/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Field Notes

Atoma Makes Fine Dining So Much Fun

A Canlis alum fills a storied restaurant space with stunning food, tiny cocktails, and housemade Cheez-Its.

02/27/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Good Catch

The Underwater Guide to Seattle Seafood

02/16/2024 Edited by Allison Williams By Eric Nusbaum, Allecia Vermillion, and Allison Williams Photography by Sarah Flotard Styled by Suzy Bichl

The Merroir the Merrier

Forget Wine Tasting. Try Oyster Tasting.

Washington’s shellfish is as distinct as its wines, and Hood Canal is developing a whole industry around it.

02/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Good Catch

Salmon’s New Symbolism

King (or Chinook) salmon is part of our heritage. On the plate, it gets complicated.

02/15/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

More Than Fried Dough

Ninth and Hennepin Makes Doughnuts for People Who Hate Sprinkles

How to win friends with salad? Make it into a doughnut.

02/05/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Manual of Chicago Style

The Best Deep-Dish Pizza in Town

A crisped-cheese, square-sliced guide to the deep end of Seattle’s pizza scene.

01/31/2024 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

More Than Fried Dough

It’s a New Era at King Donuts

The Rainier Valley landmark evolves once again. The doughnuts? Still great.

01/22/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

The Hole Truth

Cake vs. Raised Doughnuts: Which Is Better?

Two Seattle Met editors defend their preferred style of doughnut with rock-solid facts and unimpeachable logic.

01/19/2024 By Allecia Vermillion and Allison Williams