Critic's Notebook

Eatin’ Good in the Neigh-bar-hood

Restaurants that feed the bar next door.

03/04/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

When Menus Mislead

An unbilled item shows up in a starring role on your dinner plate. Fun little extra or diner beware?

02/25/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Cavatelli with Golden Chanterelles, Duck Sugo, Duck Liver, and Sage at Altura

Dish #1: Surely you’re not surprised that it’s from Altura.

12/31/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Oyster BOLT at Wandering Goose

Dish #2: The best sandwich I ate all year.

12/28/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Mussels and Fries at Restaurant Marché

Dish #3: A classic moules-frites you don’t have to cross a pond to savor. Just a Sound.

12/27/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Fried Chicken at Ma’ono Fried Chicken and Whisky

Dish #4 is the best fried chicken you have ever tasted, period.

12/26/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Smoked Paprika Cheddar Croissant at Crumble and Flake

Dish #5: The pastry you wish you were eating this minute.

12/24/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Painted Hills Burger at Restaurant Zoë

A burger is Dish #6? You bet your smoked onion marmalade.

12/21/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Oxtail at LloydMartin

As in anything oxtail. That’s my dish #7.

12/20/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Pan-seared Scallops with Beluga Lentils at Restaurant Bea

Dish #8 combines culinary comfort and culinary smarts.

12/19/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Tartines with Salt-Brined Zucchini and Goat Cheese at A La Bonne Franquette

Dish #9: What eatin’ good in the neighborhood really looks like.

12/18/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

My Ten Favorite Dishes of 2012

Bucatini Amatriciana at Rione XIII

Dish #10 is one fine, feisty pasta.

12/17/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

What Vegetable is All Over Menus Right Now?

Hint: You can find it with gnocchi, on pizza...even in dessert.

09/10/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

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Bees Infest Local Restaurants!

Where they’re swarming this summer.

07/16/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

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Best Dessert Neighborhood: Ballard, Fremont, or Phinney?

It’s smackdown time, sweet tooths.

07/09/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic’s Notebook

Rooftop Dining in Seattle

Let’s kick off July with a look at where to dine under the stars and above the fray.

07/02/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

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Why I Won’t Miss Elemental

An unconventional restaurant closed last week. My special goodbye.

06/25/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic’s Notebook

Kennebec, the New “It” Potato

Kennebecs are showing up by name on menus all over town. Taste one and you’ll know why.

06/18/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic’s Notebook

Seattle Gluten-Free Restaurants

Just in time for next weekend’s Gluten Free Health and Wellness Experience: Our (by-no-means-exhaustive) list of local restaurants serving gluten-free food.

06/11/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic’s Notebook

Seattle, Where the Best Outdoor Dining Happens Indoors

The restaurant trend of the year is the patio with four walls and a roof. We thought you might like a list, it being June and all.

06/04/2012 By Kathryn Robinson