Big Ideas

At Ethan Stowell's New Chain, Climate Action Means Fried Chicken Sandwiches

The chef is a partner in Mt. Joy, a chicken chain that will serve crispy sandwiches with a sustainability agenda. A popup next week at Tavolàta on Capitol Hill offers a glimpse of the food.

10/04/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Quarantine Cuisine

How to Revive Your Takeout Leftovers

Old fries, curry, a burger—they can be saved. Just step away from the microwave.

04/03/2020 By Stefan Milne

Fun With Listicles (and Video)

Seattle's French Fry Champions

Here are 10 of the city’s best fry-based creations.

04/11/2017 Photography by Lou Daprile By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

French Fries that Taste Like Bacon

And other happy marriages of fried potatoes + meat fats.

09/11/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Coming Soon

A New Restaurant Entirely Dedicated to Fries

This is either the official moment civilization collapsed, or the best thing that’s happened to me all week.

10/15/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

Will This News End Your Love Affair with Fries?

It might. Good thing we’ve got the slide show to revive it.

10/14/2013 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

Article

Free Fries Are Back At Pike Street Fish Fry

Friday, October 15: $2 pints and $0 frites on Capitol Hill.

10/12/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Article

Bastille Day Three Ways

No, silly. Not those kind of three ways! We mean three ways to celebrate the birth of La Republique on July 14.

07/08/2010 By Jessica Voelker

At Pike Street Fish Fry

Free Fries This Friday!

An Ash Wednesday message about a really good Friday

02/17/2010 By Kathryn Robinson

Article

Comfort Food

We sampled macaroni and cheese, roast chicken, creamy puddings, and meatloaf in eateries all over town in order to bring you the best, most comforting dishes around.

07/08/2009 With Steve Wiecking, Eric Scigliano, Laura Cassidy, and John Ferensen By Kathryn Robinson