Senior Writer

Seattle native Kathryn Robinson, award-winning restaurant critic and senior writer at Seattle Met, has been anonymously reviewing restaurants for over 30 years—first as editor of the Best Places guidebook series, then as staff critic at Seattle Weekly and contributing critic at The Seattle Times and Seattle magazine.

Midcareer she spent a year-long sabbatical studying comparative religion as a Knight Fellow at Stanford University where she had been an undergrad 10 years earlier, gaining a knowledge base she now calls upon for her monthly “Back Fence” column on our collective urban existence and the meaning it holds for our personal lives. In her off hours she is a partner and a parent—which means she has no off hours.

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Chico Madrid Olé

A tiny gem on Capitol Hill introduces Spanish sandwiches and killer drinks.

08/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Etiquette Schmetiquette

How to succeed in business by minding your manners.

08/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Seattle Restaurant Bathrooms Just Keep Getting More Interesting

Where you’ll find a bidet, and more!

07/29/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Best Summer Soups in Seattle

Where to slurp when the temperature soars.

07/22/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

How to Squeeze a Lemon Slice Without Squirting Your Boss in the Eye

And answers for your other business dining dilemmas.

07/15/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Vashon Island’s Best Restaurant is No Longer a Restaurant

(But you can still eat there. Here’s how.)

07/08/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Two-Buck Tuesdays at Cupcake Royale

Ice cream scoops on sale, all month long.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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One Nation, Under Barbecue

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

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The Brisket King of Seattle

Jack Timmons went to barbecue camp. Jack Timmons learned to make crazy good brisket.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

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Pookey’s Prime Ribs at the Barbeque Pit

A dude named Pookey is giving Seattle a barbecue culture.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

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Seattle Hot Dog Decider

You need a hot dog. We can help.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

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Meats of Summer: Burgers, Brats, and BBQ

Burgers and hot dogs we love, a lesson in regional barbecue styles, and a road map for sausage lovers.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion With Josh Feit

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Let Them Eat Plants

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Pioneer Square Roots

Il Corvo Pasta and Bar Sajor bring Euro distinction to Seattle’s oldest ’hood.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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How to Cross the Street

It’s not quite as pedestrian as you think.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Seattle

Our list for where herbivores should eat after Carmelita closes.

06/24/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic’s Notebook

What Happens When Ezell Stephens’ Sweet Potato Pie Meets Full Tilt Ice Cream?

Heaven, that’s what—now available by the pint at Heaven Sent Fried Chicken.

06/17/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

A Seattle Legend Bids Adieu

You have till June 23 to say goodbye to Rover’s. Or hello, as the case may be.

06/10/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Do You Know How to Order Fish in a Restaurant?

Now you will. How to dine responsibly on seafood, in four easy steps.

06/03/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Seattle's Least Known Great Chefs

Meet five outstanding chefs you haven't heard of. Yet.

05/28/2013 By Kathryn Robinson