Critic's Notebook

So, You’ve Got Just One Meal in Seattle?

Oh, the places you’ll (be told to) go.

09/08/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Look What They’re Dispensing in Seattle Restaurant Bathrooms

It’s all about the personal care, people.

09/03/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Which Colleges Serve the Best Food?

Fourteen in California, none in Oregon—and just one in Washington.

08/31/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Support Black-Owned Restaurants in Portland This Weekend

Where racial consciousness meets dining out.

08/27/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

What It’s Really Like to Be a Waiter

Tell-all in 'The New York Times' is the must-read of the week.

08/24/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

The Culinary Allure of the 3pm Happy Hour

And a few of the joints that practice it.

08/20/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

How Do the Greeks Really Eat?

Here's where you can find out.

08/10/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Which 3 Seattle Spots Were Nominated as America’s Best New Restaurants?

Assessing Seattle’s prospects in Bon Appetit’s annual Hot 10.

08/05/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

How Should Waiters Dress?

And why it matters more than you might think.

08/03/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Eat This Now: Corn on the Cob

It’s all over town.

07/30/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

A User’s Guide to Cafe Barjot

When to go, when to skip.

07/27/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Sweet Parking Hack Comes to Seattle

Where to park for a restaurant on Capitol Hill? How to get home after too many adult bevs? Problems solved.

07/23/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Next Week: Very Important for Seattle Seafood Lovers

It’s the sustainability, stupid.

07/20/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Seattle’s Gluten-Free Claims to Fame

Three products celiacs don’t want to eat without, made right in our back yard.

07/16/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Who Humbles Both Chef and Restaurant Critic?

Someone you may not expect.

07/13/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

The Singular Joy of the Sauced Starch

It’s all over town in various guises.

07/09/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Chef Changes at Mamnoon Signal “A Couple New Projects”

Melkonian moves into broader new role.

07/06/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Is Shaker and Spear a “Seattle” Restaurant?

You know what I mean.

07/02/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

The Best Seattle Restaurants When It’s Hot Outside

Pssst: We are not talking patios here. This is better than patios.

06/29/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

The Back and Forth of Le Petit Cochon

The Fremont stunner kicks off both offal dinners and happy hours. Huh?

06/22/2015 By Kathryn Robinson