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Kathryn Robinson

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.

Critic's Notebook
It’s Only Monday, But I’ve Got Your Friday Plans

Critic's Notebook
The Most Annoying Dining Trend of 2013

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Cavatelli with Golden Chanterelles, Duck Sugo, Duck Liver, and Sage at Altura

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Oyster BOLT at Wandering Goose

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Mussels and Fries at Restaurant Marché

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Fried Chicken at Ma’ono Fried Chicken and Whisky

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Smoked Paprika Cheddar Croissant at Crumble and Flake

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Painted Hills Burger at Restaurant Zoë

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Oxtail at LloydMartin

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Pan-seared Scallops with Beluga Lentils at Restaurant Bea

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Culinary Smackdown

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Restaurant Bea’s Reboot

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The Tale of the Wandering Goose

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Let There Be LightBox

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Tartines with Salt-Brined Zucchini and Goat Cheese at A La Bonne Franquette

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012
Bucatini Amatriciana at Rione XIII

Critic's Notebook
'The Mighty Gastropolis: Portland'

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