Chefs’ Day Off

Rachel Yang’s Speedy Weeknight Hot Pot

When time is short and hunger runs high, the family behind Revel and Joule turns to boiling broth with plenty of dipping sauce.

10/29/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Revelatory

Revel Returns to Fremont

Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's new dining room looks familiar in the best possible way.

01/06/2020 By Allecia Vermillion

"Amazon's Choice"

The Best Restaurants in South Lake Union Right Now

Trust us, braving the lunch and happy hour crowds is worth it at these 21 spots.

06/03/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Fun with Listicles

11 Seattle Eateries That Expanded to Other States

Seattle-born bars, restaurants, and coffee shops so good, we had to share them.

01/14/2019 By Nosh Pit Staff

Popup Dispatch

Revel Will Pop Up for a Year in Former Vestal Space

Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's seven-year-old Fremont restaurant shutters for a full rebuild but will live on in South Lake Union.

12/05/2017 By Rosin Saez

Hold Please

Revel and Quoin Will Temporarily Shutter to Make Way for New Building

But wait, there's still time: The closure won't happen until next year.

07/10/2017 By Rosin Saez

Behind Bars

Cocktail in Profile: Madame Rue at Quoin

“Drinking should be fun. I think sometimes in the modern day we’ve lost sight of that.”

09/20/2016 By Stefan Milne

Critic's Notebook

Yang and Chirchi Go to Portland

It’s called Revelry, and it opens Tuesday.

08/11/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Seattle’s 5 Indispensable Restaurants

We’ve got dozens of exquisite eateries. But which restaurants are so distinctive and so essential—we would not be the same without them?

12/14/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Restaurants

Festive Lunches for the Holidays

Midday meals for celebrating and catching up.

12/08/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Meatless Monday

6 Restaurants to Eat (and Enjoy) Your Veggies

We're not about to give up fried chicken and pork belly, but these places make it easy to eat a little greener.

01/13/2014 By Chelsea Lin

New Neighbors

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Brimmer and Heeltap

“We want people coming far to see us, but we really envision this as a locals' spot.”

01/10/2014 By Chelsea Lin

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week In Restaraunt News: Where to Eat Before the Year Ends

The final openings for 2013, some exciting things to watch for in 2014, and a sign is stolen.

12/20/2013 By Malcolm Griffes

Coming Soon

Four New Restaurants, One Big Space for Revel/Joule Owners

Numbered are the days when you have to go to Lynnwood or Federal Way for good Korean barbecue. Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi are bringing tabletop grilling—and noodles, ice cream, and beer—to Capitol Hill in 2014.

12/19/2013 By Chelsea Lin

These Are a Few of My...

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

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Popcorn and Beer

Joule and Revel get a new pastry chef, Ballard gets a new brewery, and anyone taking an Argosy cruise gets a meal by Chris Keff.

10/25/2013 By Malcolm Griffes

Awards & Accolades

Happening Now: Food and Wine People's Best New Pastry Chef

The magazine didn't anoint any Seattle chefs for its annual Best New Chef honor, but it has its eye on a few local pastry whizzes.

04/02/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Best Restaurants 2012

For our annual guide to the top dining in Seattle, we bring you both innovators and classics with strong culinary vision and deep reverence for seasons, local ingredients, and a sense of place—in short, the very best places to eat right now.

10/29/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

On the Menu

Revel’s Grill Shack Returns

Last summer’s whole-roasted animal party fires up for the new season.

05/02/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Critic's Notebook

Top Five Restaurant Openings of 2011

Lots of newbies…but which were best?

12/27/2011 By Kathryn Robinson