Critic's Notebook

Top 10 Dishes of 2011: Cascina Spinasse Tajarin

12/20/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

30 Perfect Day Trips

Weird & Wonderful

Uncover UFOs, visit a (possibly haunted?) cemetery, and slither with snakes at the serpentarium

09/21/2011

30 Perfect Day Trips

Out & About

Go indoor skydiving, take a scenic drive through Cle Elum, and witness Washington's flaming geyser

09/21/2011

30 Perfect Day Trips

Learn & Do

Tour the Boeing factory, pick your own apples, and learn how to race your own car

09/21/2011

30 Perfect Day Trips

Food & Drink

Go crabbing, brew your own beer, and dine out at a Medieval village

09/21/2011

Article

Traditional Yakitori Sauce

Recipe by Harold Fields, of Umami Kushi

06/24/2011

Article

Umami Kushi Serves Up Traditional-Style Yakitori Sauce

When it comes to skewered meats, Seattle yakitori chef Harold Fields sticks to tradition.

06/23/2011 By Jess Thomson

Article

A Meaty Love Song

Lecosho is a porkophile’s paradise—and much more.

02/16/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Article

Bleep of Faith

Penn Jillette doesn’t hate you.

01/18/2011 By James Ross Gardner

The Top 10 New Dishes of 2010

The #5 New Dish Of 2010: Beef Cheeks At La Bête

A precisely executed dish with an ingredient so inspired it actually stunned our critic.

12/27/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Article

Greatness Visible

The Book Bindery soars with meat, potatoes, and je ne sais quoi.

12/15/2010 By Kathryn Robinson

Article

Desk Jockeying

Fact: Outside The Office, Rainn Wilson and Craig Robinson refuse to fight.

11/15/2010 By Laura Dannen

Article

Beauty at the Beast

Old World finery takes a magical culinary tour at La Bête.

11/15/2010 By Kathryn Robinson

Best Restaurants 2010

Best Restaurants: The Locavore

10/22/2010 By Kathryn Robinson With Judy Naegeli

Best Restaurants 2010

Best Restaurants: The Morning Meal

10/21/2010 By Kathryn Robinson With Judy Naegeli

Best Restaurants 2010

Best Restaurants: Molecular Gastronomy

10/20/2010 By Kathryn Robinson With Judy Naegeli

Best Restaurants 2010

Best Restaurants: The Sidekick

10/19/2010 By Kathryn Robinson With Judy Naegeli

Best Restaurants 2010

Best Restaurants: Tarts and Sours

10/19/2010 By Kathryn Robinson With Judy Naegeli

Article

Lover Boy

Philip Seymour Hoffman takes on two new roles: romantic lead and film director.

10/13/2010 By Laura Dannen

Best Restaurants 2010

Best Restaurants: The Upscale Downmarket

10/13/2010 By Kathryn Robinson With Judy Naegeli