June 2016
Where to Get the Best Clam Chowder in Seattle
Clam chowder, particularly outside its native New England, can be easily overlooked—too thick, too chewy, too frequently relegated to a bread bowl. But done right, it is the stuff of legend. At Duke’s Chowder House, it’s precisely that—a family recipe (using a bacon roux and unique combination of herbs) on which a local empire with…
Recipe for Rhubarb Shrub
Whip up this delicious drink now
Rhubarb Shrub 10 ounces fresh, in-season rhubarb, sliced and diced 3.5 ounces red wine vinegar 3.5 ounces apple cider vinegar 1 ounce (2:1 sugar to water) simple syrup Let all ingredients marry for 24 hours, then strain and store in the fridge. Read the full article on Naka’s refreshing twist on the classic Gin &…
Seafood Dishes We Love
We could try to name our city’s best seafood restaurant.
We could try to name our city’s best seafood restaurant. But it’s an almost impossible task with so many solid seafood dishes served by so many restaurants in our city. These dishes are stand outs. Catch them when they’re in season. Fish sandwichesPan-fried cornmeal-crusted catfishMatt’s in the Market> Shredded lettuce and the most addictive sambal…
Our Favorite Sushi Spots
Where to score the best sushi in town
With the opening of a few buzzed-about sushi restaurants in the past six months on top of our already stellar lineup, Seattle’s foodies are spending a lot of time talking about raw fish. And why not? We’re positioned ideally to enjoy imports such as tuna and mackerel, as well as locally fished salmon, spot prawns,…
Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips
Team Panko or Team Beer Batter? These fish and chips prove it’s all good
Team Panko or Team Beer Batter? These fish and chips prove it’s all good Marination Ma KaiCod is first dipped in beer batter and then coated in panko, producing a supremely crispy exterior that holds up well to miso or kimchi tartar sauces (you’ll want one of each for dipping). $12. West Seattle, 1660 Harbor…
The Best Seafood Restaurants in Seattle
What makes a seafood restaurant memorable?
What makes a seafood restaurant memorable? It may be its proximity to the water, but even more important is the freshness of the fish and how it’s prepared. We visited Seattle’s finest fish-focused eateries to bring you our list of the top five all around. Their locations might surprise you, as some are tucked into…
A Field Guide to Crab
Cracking open the Northwest’s manna from heaven
Summer rituals abound around here, from camping expeditions to late-night beach bonfires. But one of the most delicious among them is crabbing, an activity in which anyone with a license, some simple equipment and access to the water can partake in right here in town (see below for more info.) It perfectly echoes our compulsion…
Best Places to Get Oysters
Best spots to slurp and sample your way through our regional bivalves
Taylor Oyster BarsA seagoing version of farm-to-table dining, three Taylor Oyster Bars are supplied by Shelton-based Taylor Shellfish’s oyster beds, ranging from British Columbia to California. Oysters are slurped raw here, but are also available baked and stewed, along with other regional shellfish, including geoduck, clams and mussels. Capitol Hill, 1521 Melrose Ave., 206.501.4321; Pioneer…
A Field Guide to Pacific Oysters
Few of our outstanding regional foods reflect a taste of place quite like oysters do. Because these bivalves filter many gallons of water daily, they literally take on the taste of their home, thanks to specific nutrients, minerality, brininess and other characteristics of the water they inhabit. And holding that craggy, rough shell—which may carry…
The Best Fish Markets in the City
Best places to buy the freshest seafood
You love eating at Seattle’s sublime restaurants, but where should you head to pick up fresh seafood to cook at home? Although the following markets certainly aren’t the only places in town to find quality fish, these are our very favorite places to buy seafood—from the store, from the farmers’ market stall and from the…
Where to Find the Best Seafood in Seattle
The definitive guide to finding the freshest catch of the day, every day
Seattle is a seafood town—but it’s not only because we’re surrounded by water. Think instead of local fishers braving icy seas to bring in the freshest catch; world-class chefs crafting innovative marine cuisine; and an unwavering commitment—by purveyors, restaurateurs and fishers—to sustainability. Whether you’re going crabbing, oyster-bar hopping or tucking into our epic sushi scene,…
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Sea-Tac drops in latest J.D. Power survey
Airport rankings fall from last year
A friend who recently flew out of Sea-Tac International Airport told tales of long lines, unhappy fellow passengers, and an unfortunate bag mix-up. He literally had to buy a new suit for a business meeting once he reached his destination. I heard a similar story from another friend whose family flew internationally on vacation this…
What a (Pickleball) Racket
Seattle pickleball fans, rejoice. New courts open.
I love pickleball. My mother-in-law plays five times a week. A work colleague has a court in his backyard. My neighbor even gave up tennis for the sport, which was founded in Washington state decades ago. Now, Seattle is serving up more options for the sport’s growing legion of fans. Two permanent, bright purple pickleball…