Short Stop

Olympia Has One of America's Only Assyrian Restaurants

Nineveh brings an ancient culture to the capital city.

10/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Fond Farewell

Groundbreaking Syrian Restaurant Mamnoon to Close in September

After 13 years of unwavering commitment to Middle Eastern cuisine on Capitol Hill, the oven will bake its last flatbread.

08/25/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Puff Piece

The Pita Is Poppin’ at Alida’s Bakery

Everett’s hottest oven has it all: fluffy bread, Kurdish baking traditions, and a heartwarming backstory.

02/28/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Top Seed

The Best Hummus for Your Dips and Dollops

We embark on a tahini taste test to find the city’s best hummus (with a recipe to make your own).

02/19/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Street Food Hangs

Local Pantry Phenom Villa Jerada Plans a Summer of Chef Collabs

The man who flavors our menus with harissa and za'atar is making the rounds to Gravy, East Anchor Seafood, the Corson Building, and the London Plane.

06/17/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Counter Points

Seattle's Walk-Up Windows and Counters Are Booming

New spots deliver soup dumplings, nachos, and late-night Lebanese flatbread.

10/22/2019 By Rosin Saez

CRITIC’S PICKS

What We’re Eating Now August 2019

This month’s favorites: light-as-air shaved ice, lively Middle Eastern street food, and a Nordic riff on Seattle’s signature hot dog.

07/23/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Fun With Listicles

Where to Find Seattle's Top Middle Eastern Eats

Whether Turkish, Lebanese, or Arabic fare, you needn't leave the city to experience one of the world's richest flavor regions.

07/15/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Courtney Cummings

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Yalla Opens and Molly Moon's Fights the Wage Gap

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

03/15/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Dining Events

Where to Eat and Drink March 6–12

The week in which: We raise a glass (and shell) to the Northwest's only native oyster, break (pide) bread with our Turkish neighbors, and (unironically) sip tiki drinks.

03/06/2019 By Haley Gray

Opening Dispatch

Yalla Will Bring Middle Eastern Wraps to the Tortas Condesa Space

Taylor Cheney will serve sumptuous meats, favorite mezzes, and housemade hot sauces to Capitol Hill's drinking crowd.

02/22/2019 By Haley Gray

Opening Dispatch

Mamnoon Street Just Opened, Say Hello to Shawarma and Cocktails

The Mamnoon owners are two for two in restaurants on Sixth Ave.

02/15/2016 By Rosin Saez