New Vintage

The Canlis Leadership Change That Didn’t Make Headlines

Amid the excitement of a new chef and ownership, Ally Lanoue quietly took over the vaunted wine program—and has some holiday bottle recommendations.

12/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Time-Tested

Seattle’s 50 Best Restaurants

From tasting menus to taco counters, and all points in between.

11/05/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Battle Local

This or That: Seattle Food Edition

A lightning round of local specialties, chosen by local chefs and restaurateurs.

10/20/2025 By Naomi Tomky Illustrations by Betty Turbo

We Have Chefs at Home

Canlis Finds a New Chef Right in Its Own Kitchen

Shifting away from splashy hires from Michelin-starred spots, the storied restaurant enters a new era.

06/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Get Tossed

Seattle’s Best Salads Are Looking Crisp

A fresh look at where to find the city’s best-dressed greens.

06/04/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Relative Style

Property Watch: Authentic Modern Home from the Canlis Architect

Seattle architect Roland Terry’s star rose alongside the famous restaurant he designed in 1950. This North Capitol Hill home predates both.

05/27/2025 By Zoe Sayler

Food News

Major Changes Are Coming to Canlis

A whole new era begins as the restaurant says farewell to co-owner Brian Canlis and chef Aisha Ibrahim.

02/05/2025 By Allecia Vermillion

Best New Restaurants 2024

Atoma Is Seattle Met’s Restaurant of the Year

Hoist a tiny cocktail in honor of Johnny and Sarah Courtney’s stunning food and house party vibes.

10/09/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Ticket Alert

Canlis's New Year's Eve Party Is Back—and It's a Space Prom

It's nice to know there's fun out there in the world once again. Especially when it involves lasers, a popup Pizza Planet and...UV reactants?

11/21/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle on TV

Luke Kolpin, Seattle’s Top Chef Contestant, Prepares for Prime Time

He cooked at Canlis, then spent nearly nine years at Noma in Copenhagen. He makes his TV debut March 3.

03/02/2022 By Ann Karneus

Seattle on TV

The New Top Chef Season Includes a Contestant from Seattle

Canlis and Noma alum Luke Kolpin packed his knives...and went to Houston.

01/24/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Another Weird Year in Review

The Best Things I Ate This Year

2021 was a very good year…for carbs.

12/31/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Power Players

10 of the Most Influential People in Seattle Food and Drink

The chefs and owners who shape Seattle hospitality.

12/09/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Chefs’ Day Off

Recipe: Canlis Chef Aisha Ibrahim’s Off-Duty Temaki Bar

Ibrahim and her partner, Canlis research chef Samantha Beaird, raid their refrigerator to set up an impromptu spread full of veggies, acid, and crunch.

09/01/2021 Edited by Allecia Vermillion

Coastal Croissants

Canlis Alums Bring Two New Projects to Seabrook

Rising Tide Tavern and Vista Bakeshop (plus a popular fried chicken popup) join a critical mass of legit dining on the coast.

08/17/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

At Tomo, Brady Williams Keeps It Local

The former Canlis chef’s new restaurant opens in White Center September 9.

08/03/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Breakfast Updates

Canlis Alums Fill the Pastry Case at the New Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry

As next chapters go, it's hard to imagine a better one for this cherished cornerstone of north Capitol Hill.

05/18/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

International Intrigue

Canlis's New Chef Is Aisha Ibrahim

The hiring process was unconventional. The result seems like a fantastic fit.

05/03/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

New Terroir

Canlis Says Farewell to Wine and Spirits Director Nelson Daquip

The man who brought the restaurant its first James Beard Award is headed to LA.

03/23/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Village People

Canlis Channels Summer Camp (and Barbecue) for One Final Pivot

Coming soon: Treehouse tasting menus, outdoor brisket, and care packages from camp. And a remade yurt village.

03/12/2021 By Allecia Vermillion