Critic's Picks

Tables for Two

Romantic hideaways and cozy nooks for enchanted evenings.

02/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Year of the Vegetable

Seattle's 2014 Food Trends Predicted

The city's restaurant professionals weigh in on what to expect when you dine out this year.

01/06/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Critic's Notebook

An Eater’s Guide to the Malls

And which one becomes the hands-down winner today.

12/09/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Restaurant Review

Westward Ahoy

An unlikely new collaboration brings Greek seafood to the shore of Lake Union.

12/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Restaurant Review

RockCreek Rocks

The Fremont fish house swims well beyond salmon and halibut.

10/15/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Le Zinc, Neighborhood Hot Spot

The chic Capitol Hill bistro and bar from the folks behind Maximilien serves genuinely admirable French food.

10/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Sweet Little Pie Bar

Mixology and pie baking, together at last

09/03/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Deconstruction

Kamo Seiro at Miyabi 45th

Artful handmade soba noodles meet duck. But only female duck.

09/03/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind the Scenes

Sven Sundbaum, the Guy Who Letters Windows in Gold Leaf

He might be the only guy in town who knows how.

08/30/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind the Scenes

Laura Miller, the Reason Your Favorite Restaurant Is Located Where it Is

If you want to get all Harry Potter about it, Miller is the sorting hat of Seattle’s restaurateurs.

08/29/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Behind the Scenes

John Rozich, the Guy Who Draws Chalkboard Menus

In retrospect, it was silly to assume that restaurants just happen to have someone on staff with perfect, font-like handwriting and a knack for producing cunning food and drink drawings while perched on top of a ladder.

08/28/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

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Bloom Bento’s Koji Chicken Box

A Seattle purveyor of bento boxes graduates from a lunchtime popup to his own restaurant in Ballard.

08/01/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

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Chicken Lickin’

The Showdown: Ezell’s Famous Chicken vs. Ezell’s Express vs. Heaven Sent Fried Chicken

08/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

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Chico Madrid Olé

A tiny gem on Capitol Hill introduces Spanish sandwiches and killer drinks.

08/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Seattle Restaurant Bathrooms Just Keep Getting More Interesting

Where you’ll find a bidet, and more!

07/29/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Pookey’s Prime Ribs at the Barbeque Pit

A dude named Pookey is giving Seattle a barbecue culture.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

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Meats of Summer: Burgers, Brats, and BBQ

Burgers and hot dogs we love, a lesson in regional barbecue styles, and a road map for sausage lovers.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion With Josh Feit

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Cheapskatin': Kedai Makan

Cheap eats in and around Seattle

05/22/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Shanik and Awe

The hotly anticipated sister to Vancouver’s Vij’s brings South Lake Union something all its own.

04/17/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

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Eat, Play, and Stay on the Waterfront

Restaurants with views, parks with beaches, and hotel rooms right on the shore—find 43 ways to play on our waterfront.

04/17/2013 By Allison Williams