food
Ballard Bistro Joli’s Ricotta Cavatelli is a Food We Love
Joli's French-Italian food is best in cavatelli form.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. A comedic miscommunication with my charming Italian host dad while I was studying abroad in 1997 turned me off eating bunnies for at least a decade. But recently, I’ve changed my tune: Rabbit, as a source of protein, can be both sustainable and…
The United States of Food: Seattle’s Boom Is Bringing Food From All Over the Country
When you yearn for a taste of home -- whether that's a Philly cheesesteak or a New England lobster roll -- we're here to help you find it in Seattle.
Never mind those grease stains. Fatty cuts like these ribs and brisket from Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ benefit most from the low-and-slow barbecue method
These Colorful Pop-Up Shop Doughnuts Are a Food We Love
Pastry chef Mi Kim's Raised Doughnuts is finding legions of sweet-toothed fans
This article appears in print in the March 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Pastry chef Mi Kim has tapped into the pleasure center of our collective psyche with her take on a basic breakfast sweet: the humble doughnut. Although in her hands, these raised rings are anything but humble. Kim launched her Raised Doughnuts pop-up shop…
This Seattle Chef Makes Award-Winning Burgers
Brian Cartenuto at Queen City Grill in Belltown beat out Iron Chef Morimoto at the Best of the Burger Bash last year, and he's made Monday into Burger Night in Seattle.
Queen City Grill might be best known for its stellar Italian menu, but — shocker! — this Belltown restaurant also makes one of the BEST burgers in the city. Really! And they’re just $10 on Mondays, which is officially known as Burger Night. This retro cool restaurant that dates back to the early 1900s changed…
These Seattle Convenience Stores Actually Have Great Fried Chicken
Here's your somewhat definitive guide to fried chicken under heat lamps.
For a long time, eating the hot food at a convenience store was a surefire sign of a problem. But meals sitting under heat lamps have evolved somewhat, and fried chicken is at the top of the food chain. Why? Because it keeps well, has limited expectations, and can be easily made with the finite…
Ballard Bistro Joli’s Ricotta Cavatelli is a Food We Love
Joli's French-Italian food is best in cavatelli form.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. A comedic miscommunication with my charming Italian host dad while I was studying abroad in 1997 turned me off eating bunnies for at least a decade. But recently, I’ve changed my tune: Rabbit, as a source of protein, can be both sustainable and…
The United States of Food: Seattle’s Boom Is Bringing Food From All Over the Country
When you yearn for a taste of home -- whether that's a Philly cheesesteak or a New England lobster roll -- we're here to help you find it in Seattle.
Never mind those grease stains. Fatty cuts like these ribs and brisket from Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ benefit most from the low-and-slow barbecue method
The Best New York and Chicago Style Pizza in Seattle
Volumes could be—and have been—filled based on people’s regional pizza preference. Our philosophy: Why choose when we have access to so many options
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue, as part of the cover story, “The United States of Food.” Click here to subscribe. 1. Bill’s Off BroadwayMidwestUnlike these other places that serve pizza exclusively, Bill’s has a whole menu of additional sandwiches and entrées that match the sports bar vibe. It’s a popular destination for…
5 Favorite Regional Takes on the Hot Dog
From Seattle to Chicago to NYC.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue, as part of the cover story, “The United States of Food.” Click here to subscribe. A map of regional hot dogs around the country would likely feature at least as many different combinations of condiments, dogs and garnishes as there are states in the union. You can’t quite…
Soup’s On: Cioppino and Chowder (and Chowdah)
Whether you say chowder or chowdah, it’s all good with us. In fact, variations on the seafood soup feel like a deeply personal Seattle thing, but sadly, we can’t take all the credit here.
This article appears in print in the February 2018 issue, as part of the cover story, “The United States of Food.” Click here to subscribe. 1. Wally’s Chowder HouseNew England Clam ChowderIt’s nothing fancy, but the thick, creamy New England chowder ($9.99/bowl) at Wally’s, a quirky Des Moines restaurant, is just right, particularly when enjoyed in the…
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