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Two Words: Churro Sundae

Two Words: Churro Sundae

All-day Mexican cafe Raiz serves up a dessert that's hot and cold, high-brow and low-brow

The caracol dessert at Raíz is only available at dinner

Food We Love: The Tastiest Duck in Seattle

Food We Love: The Tastiest Duck in Seattle

This rock candy duck will satisfy both adventurous diners and predictable eaters

This article appears in print in the February 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. The menu at Greenwood Chinese restaurant Chef King has a little bit of something for everyone, from Sichuan dishes heavy on offal, pickled vegetables and spice to Americanized standbys like General Tso’s chicken. Both adventurous diners and predictable eaters can find joy in the rock…

Food We Love: The Best Meatloaf in Seattle

Food We Love: The Best Meatloaf in Seattle

A new take on the old-school diner dishes up an American classic

This article appears in print in the December 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Some dishes simply shouldn’t be messed with. Meatloaf, that iconic slice of Americana, is one of them. It’s not bettered by international spices or tweezered tendrils of pea vines. Chef Brian Miyamoto, formerly of Restaurant Zoë, Art of the Table, L’Oursin and other restaurants,…

Food We Love: The Best Toast with Jam in Seattle

Food We Love: The Best Toast with Jam in Seattle

Thick slices of Japanese milk bread act as the perfect vehicle for this stellar jam

Buttered toast with plum jam

Food We Love: The Best Puerto Rican Sandwich in Seattle

Food We Love: The Best Puerto Rican Sandwich in Seattle

This flavorful gluten-free sandwich uses flattened, fried plantains in place of a bun

This article appears in print in the October 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Editor’s note: This establishment closed on October 6, 2019. Years ago, on a whirlwind trip to chicago that involved a punishing quantity of dining R&D, I fell in love with the jibarito: a Puerto Rican sandwich that uses smashed, fried plantains in place of…

Food We Love: The Most Beautiful Tacos in Seattle

Food We Love: The Most Beautiful Tacos in Seattle

A change in chefs breathes new life into the menu at a neighborhood favorite

Hibiscus tacos

Middle Eastern Pop-up Yalla Finds Permanent Home

Middle Eastern Pop-up Yalla Finds Permanent Home

Late-night Middle Eastern eats come to Capitol Hill

Flayfleh harra wrap

Food We Love: The Most Satisfying Tamale in Seattle

Food We Love: The Most Satisfying Tamale in Seattle

This Green Lake shop specializes in flavorful tamales born from a family recipe

Salsa roja pork tamales

Sushi Fans Will Love This New Capitol Hill Lunch Spot

Sushi Fans Will Love This New Capitol Hill Lunch Spot

A chef offers a lunchtime thrill for sushi lovers

Salty salmon roe speckle the top of this fresh scallop handroll from By Tae

A New Ballard Vegan Joint Pays Tribute to the Potato

A New Ballard Vegan Joint Pays Tribute to the Potato

A temple to the humble spud takes root in Ballard

LOCK AND LOAD: There’s actually a potato (frequently paired with chili, above) under all these plant-based toppings

This Barbecue Is Making Waves in Seattle

This Barbecue Is Making Waves in Seattle

A pivot by a Central District restaurant team introduces some of the best ribs in the city

TEXAS MEETS VIETNAM: The smoked pork spareribs are pure Texan bliss, but other dishes on the menu feature bold Asian flavors

Shake Shack's Seattle-Only Burger Is Worth the Wait

Shake Shack’s Seattle-Only Burger Is Worth the Wait

This all-local burger from an international chain justifies the long lines it attracts

BURGER MASTER: Shake Shack’s Montlake Double Cut Burger is an obvious choice, but you should pair it with crinkle cut fries and a “concrete,” (a frozen custard treat) for maximum enjoyment

Local Bakers Make the Perfect Chewy, Asian-Inspired Cookies

Local Bakers Make the Perfect Chewy, Asian-Inspired Cookies

A cookie-loving duo reimagines one of America's favorite desserts

Cookies from Sugar & Spice in Vietnamese coffee, matcha mallow and black sesame toffee flavors

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