culinary coordinates

This New Interactive Map Helps You Find Local Food in Washington

The Washington Food and Farm Finder includes gifts, groceries, and everything in between.

12/02/2020 By Erin Wong

Ellenos Milk + Fruit: The Ellenos for Every Day

This brand-new way to enjoy Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt is made with unsweetened yogurt and handmade fruit purees, and without added sugar or sweeteners.

10/23/2020

Relief from 2020

Washington Farms Need Our Help

Covid-19 cases, wildfires—it’s been a rough year. Here are some easy ways to demonstrate your support.

09/30/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Seattle’s Favorite Pumpkin Pie

The story behind local cult-favorite Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt’s Pumpkin Pie and how it came to be.

09/28/2020

good news

Washington Raked In 20 Good Food Awards for 2020

Reuben's Brews and Caffe Ladro are among the crafters lauded for making their products socially conscious and tasty.

01/22/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Review

Vashon Island Is on the Ruby Brink of a Meat Revolution

“It’s just as important to not eat meat as it is to eat meat.”

12/23/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Review

At Archipelago, No Menu Is an Island

Filipino flavors and the Pacific Northwest intersect in Hillman City.

03/26/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Local Eats

Washington Just Bagged 19 Good Food Awards

And our award-winning, hyperlocal producers are...

01/14/2019 By Haley Gray

Dining Guide

16 Restaurants That Define Seattle Dining

Our food scene is equal parts high-end and handheld.

09/21/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Cover Story

Dinner at the End of the Land

Seattle’s roiling restaurant climate is driving ambitious chefs farther afield. Maybe that’s why some of the best meals in the state now happen way out of town at places like Ælder, Ursa Minor, and Finistère.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Whidbey Island

Saltwater Is All About Seafood

Towers of shrimp, crab, and oysters await at Prima Bistro's new sibling restaurant.

08/14/2018 By James Ross Gardner

Destination: Vashon Island

Bramble House Makes Comfort Exciting

Lia Lira's seasonal fare is at once homey and surprising—and only a 20-minute ferry ride away.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Destination: Lopez Island

Locavore Goes Hardcore at Ursa Minor

Nick Coffey hews to strict limitations in the kitchen, but his dishes look like art—and taste just as inspired.

08/14/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Dining Way Out

Washington's Ferry Fleet Got an Impressive Food and Drink Overhaul

Local coffee, cheese, chowder, and beer are among the new galley offerings.

04/17/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Meet Some of Seattle's Best Peanut Butter and Jelly Creations

From secret split scoops to doughnuts to jalapeno poppers.

03/31/2017 By Amber Wright

Food Lovers Guide

Meet 15 Washington Farms Putting Food on Your Plate

From the pastures of Washington to the farmer's market to your favorite dish at the restaurant down the street, here's a closer look at the people making it all happen.

06/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food Lovers Guide

Our Favorite New Locally Made Pantry Items

These seven made-in-Washington newcomers impart flavor by the smear, dollop, and handful.

06/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food Lovers Guide

Seattle's Small-Scale Slaughter Problem

This city loves its sustainably grown local meat, but Puget Sound has very few facilities willing to slaughter animals from small farms. Mobile slaughtering may be the imperfect solution.

06/23/2016 By Caroline Ferguson

Editor's Note

The Thing at the End of Your Fork

Is what you put in your mouth good for you—or just good for some multinational food supplier?

06/21/2016 By James Ross Gardner

Guide to the San Juans

What the San Juans Taste Like

Take the islands home with some of these locally made pantry items.

08/01/2014 By Allison Williams