My Favorite Things

Chris Ballew Shares His Favorite Seattle Spots

The former Presidents of the United States of America singer and kids artist Caspar Babypants talks cheeseburgers, music venues, and Seattle hot takes.

03/24/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

Boredom Buster

Our 50 Favorite Things to Do In and Near Seattle

When it rains, when it snows, when it's sunny, and when everything else blows.

10/07/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Eat Here Now

What We're Eating Now: March 2020

Maki from a sushi master, New York and Chicago–style pizza, and pretty much anything at Eight Row.

03/02/2020 By Allecia Vermillion

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Favorite Things: Tini Bigs Chef Chris Gabel

He might be well versed in exotic fish, but Tini Bigs's new chef prefers a bowl of chili over pretty much everything else.

09/10/2014 By Kristen Farnam

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Favorite Things: JuiceBox Chef Geneva Melby

She might have been a botanist or farmer if the kitchen hadn't come calling.

07/23/2014 By Nidhi Chaudhry

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Favorite Things: MistralKitchen's Tiffany Gilmore

On the job, she favors balance over cloying sweetness. After hours, she's all about gummy bears and Doritos.

07/09/2014 By Genie Leslie

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Favorite Things: Hollywood Tavern Chef Brian O'Connor

Joshua Henderson's culinary lieutenant would like a new Harley. But he'll settle for a smoked huckleberry saison.

06/27/2014 By Ezra Parter

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Favorite Things: Brimmer and Heeltap's Lieu Hoang

She ditched business school to cook. At some pretty spectacular restaurants.

06/02/2014 By Ezra Parter

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Favorite Things: Radiator Whiskey's Josh Nebe

And his thoughts on sausages and ballers.

05/23/2014 By Ezra Parter

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Favorite Things: Skillet Diner Chef Nick Novello

The man manning the skillet at Skillet digs doughnuts, monstrous breakfast sandwiches, and pho. He's not really into knocking pelvises.

04/21/2014 By Ezra Parter

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Favorite Things: Revel Sous Chef Mark Schroder

The man who will be chef de cuisine at Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's new place on Capitol Hill has a complicated relationship with nettles.

03/11/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

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Favorite Things: Gourmondo's Tom Black

Pride and Hershey's chocolate syrup: good. Grapefruit and black pepper: bad.

02/04/2014 By Genie Leslie

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Favorite Things: Altstadt's James Pech

The perfect breakfast burrito? "Good tortillas, quality fresh eggs, and a hot sauce with some depth."

12/30/2013 By Genie Leslie

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Favorite Things: Danell George of Ba Bar

This talented not-a-cronut baker loves cocoa powder, sleep, her wedding ring, and her iPhone (though probably not in that order).

12/26/2013 By Genie Leslie

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Favorite Things: Tanglewood Supreme's Jeffrey Kessenich

Ice cream and coffee make life better for this seafood chef.

12/18/2013 By Genie Leslie

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Favorite Things: Joule and Revel's Renee Bolstad

“Right now I have a garnish on one of my desserts that’s basically a tempura batter, but it’s got chocolate in it."

12/04/2013 By Genie Leslie

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Favorite Things: RN74 Executive Chef David Varley

Digs peanut M&Ms, Elmer T. Lee bourbon, and high-speed blenders? Sounds cool to us.

11/27/2013 By Meredith Barrett

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Favorite Things: Joe Ritchie, Chef of Mkt.

"It's sitting in my closet waiting for the lamb slaughter at my sister's farm." Ritchie's excited about his new meat grinder.

11/22/2013 By Malcolm Griffes

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Favorite Things: Tilth Chef de Cuisine Brian Payne

Sometimes when work calls on your day off, it's a good thing.

10/11/2013 By Allecia Vermillion and Brianna Lantz

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Favorite Things: Stoneburner Pastry Chef Elizabeth Shoemaker

Funfetti cakes made by a Canlis alum? We like her already.

09/26/2013 By Brianna Lantz