Critic's Notebook

But How Do Croughnuts Taste?

At least three places around here are making them. I tried them all.

09/30/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Where Did the Wandering Goose Go?

Baker Heather Earnhardt’s story of love and loss.

09/23/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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The New Restaurant That’s Not What You’re Expecting

The Old Sage masters the fine art of seeming like one thing but being another.

09/09/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Why Now is the Best Time in Years to Go to a Seattle Restaurant

Fall is here, sorta. Three reasons you should spend it eating out.

09/03/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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What Does It Mean When a Chef has Cookbooks Out?

We’re seeing it more and more in Seattle restaurants.

08/05/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Seattle Restaurant Bathrooms Just Keep Getting More Interesting

Where you’ll find a bidet, and more!

07/29/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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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

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Two-Buck Tuesdays at Cupcake Royale

Ice cream scoops on sale, all month long.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Seattle

Our list for where herbivores should eat after Carmelita closes.

06/24/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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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

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Seattle's Least Known Great Chefs

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

05/28/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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A Beloved Seattle Restaurant Shuts Its Doors

A closure so devastating, fans circulate a petition to bring it back.

05/20/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Boom Noodle Goes Boom

Look what happens when a restaurant re-brands.

05/13/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Cooking Brisket for the Barbecue King of Texas

Seattle Brisket Experience’s Jack Timmons is doing that this Thursday. He’s, uh…nervous.

05/06/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Name the Restaurateur Who Said...

“Your dining experience starts when you walk in the door of my restaurant, and ends the next morning when you’re sitting on the toilet.”

04/22/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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The Famous Recipe for Chocolate Mousse Made of One Ingredient

Oh, how I love picking up molecular gastronomy tips from helpful waiters.

04/15/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Maria Hines: How Not to Make Money as a Restaurateur

The James Beard-award-winning chef opens up on the challenge of running three organic restaurants, how Agrodolce stacks up—and what’s driving her nuts right now.

04/08/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Is ‘Satisfying the Diner’ Actually Creeping Back into Restaurants’ Job Descriptions?

A hopeful sign that the pretentious era of chef as ego-monster may have peaked.

04/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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What the Heck is a 'Barstaurant'?

A major trend Seattle food lovers should know about. But please...you’ve gotta help us come up with a better name.

03/25/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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So Here’s Where I Saw a Bug in the Food

But what should I do about it?

03/18/2013 By Kathryn Robinson