Restaurants

Valentine’s Day in Seattle: What to Do—and More Importantly, Where to Eat
From drinks and dinner to views and dancing, Seattle will help you show the love this February 14
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and while it’s the thought that counts, we made a list of food and fun options to nudge you in the right direction—because a little something special never hurts. Read on for info on city views, sweet treats, and a guide to some of Seattle’s many tasting menus, complete with…

4 New Seattle-area Restaurants You Must Visit in January 2020
In today’s dining scene, it’s hard to keep up with restaurant openings. But it’s our job (and our pleasure) to do just that. Here are a few new places worth checking out
This article appears in print in the December 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. MomosanChinatown–International DistrictIron Chef Masaharu Morimoto opened a local offshoot of this popular ramen and izakaya concept in September. In lines going around the block, patient diners wait for a chance to slurp bowls of noodle soup and swill sake. PajuLower Queen AnneThis petite eatery,…

West Seattle’s Haymaker Becomes a New Neighborhood Favorite
Chef Brian Clevenger’s sixth restaurant emphasizes protein-rich entrées while still serving the pasta his fans have come to love
The charred octopus with ‘nduja is an excellent example of how chef Brian Clevenger prizes classic flavor combinations over fussy fads

Backstory: How a 1950s Seattle Ice Cream Shop Became a Boat-shaped Pho Institution
Seattle's love affair with pho started at this iconic spot
This article appears in print in the November 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The landmark. Pho Bac RestaurantThe location. Chinatown–International District, 1314 S Jackson St. The backstory. At the corner of what is perhaps Little Saigon’s busiest intersection, a boat-shaped building and yellow faux palm tree mark the birthplace of Seattle’s love affair with pho. But before…

15 Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 2019
Turn off the oven and let Seattle chefs make you a fantastic holiday meal
You can forego the hours of cooking and loads of dishes to clean on Thanksgiving with the many Seattle restaurants who are offering special, chef-prepared Thanksgiving meals this year. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at some as well as multi-course meals that range from four to nine dishes, some more traditional, others more experimental….

4 New Seattle-area Restaurants You Must Try in November 2019
In today’s dining scene, it’s hard to keep up with restaurant openings. But it’s our job (and our pleasure) to do just that. Here are a few new places worth checking out
This article appears in print in the November 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. DochiChinatown–International DistrictSeattle’s love affair with doughnuts shows no sign of slowing, with the most recent example being a boom in mochi, or rice flour, doughnuts, which have a chewier texture than their cakey and yeasted counterparts. Grab these creative bubble-shaped rings at the Dochi…
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