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    February 29, 2012

    Lisa Nakamura's Gnocchi: the Dish that Put Allium Restaurant on the Map

    Yesterday, Allium Retaurant's Lisa Nakamura let her hair down talking about her roots. Today, she offers the recipe to the dish that Seattle foodies lovingly describe as, "soft potato pillows". "I don't mind sharing it. I want people to ask their chefs. I think that everyone should. If you want to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Smoked Ricotta Gnocchi from Carmelita's Kim Sturts

    ​Yesterday, Carmelita sous chef and avid mountain biker Kim Sturts told us that one of the most important skills he learned as an omnivore in a vegetarian kitchen was how to make fresh pasta and roll gnocchi. Today he shares with us his recipe for smoked ricotta gnocchi with spinach and apples ... More >>

  • Food

    March 23, 2011

    Our 107 Favorite Restaurants, 2011

    From burgers and pizza to steak and sashimi, the Great Seattle Food Pyramid takes shape.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    The Aqua Erotic World of Risotto at Cafe Juanita

    ​It may not be the most photogenic dish, but trust me: Holly Smith's risotto is sexy. The latest version I had at Smith's Cafe Juanita was Barbera risotto with asiago, featuring a fabulous brodo and red wine syrup--and showcasing stringy asiago DOP (denominazione di origine protetta, or Prote ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    Gelato: Ice Cream's Cooler, More Popular Younger Sister

    The Dish Raise your hand if you think gelato is far superior to ice cream. We'd throw up our hands, too, if we weren't currently typing this post. Why is gelato better? First, it contains less butterfat, which means it is less solidly frozen, which means it melts in the mouth faster, creating an im ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    This Week's Recipe: Sabrina Tinsley's Butternut Squash and Lentil Farrotto

    ​We're knee-deep in squash season. And while it's easy enough to whip up a classic butternut squash soup, you might be looking for a little extra inspiration when it comes to taking on the beige beast sitting on your counter. Enter Sabrina Tinsley, chef/owner of Osteria La Spiga. Think of Tin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    XXXXX Stout Gelato at Gelatiamo Through March

    I had this gelato, from Gelatiamo, at Pike Brewing's Chocolate and booze party just before Valentine's Day. It is just as incredible as I remembered--a rich darker chocolate gelato made with Pike's XXXXX Stout. Putting beer in chocolate and sweets sounds simple, but doing it well makes for a differe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2008

    Even More Chocolate at the Chocolate Box

    I had this gelato, from Gelatiamo, at Pike Brewing's Chocolate and booze party just before Valentine's Day. It is just as incredible as I remembered--a rich darker chocolate gelato made with Pike's XXXXX Stout. Putting beer in chocolate and sweets sounds simple, but doing it well makes for a differe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2008

    Cafe Juanita's House-made Gelatos and Sorbets Are Coming to Farmers Markets

    I had this gelato, from Gelatiamo, at Pike Brewing's Chocolate and booze party just before Valentine's Day. It is just as incredible as I remembered--a rich darker chocolate gelato made with Pike's XXXXX Stout. Putting beer in chocolate and sweets sounds simple, but doing it well makes for a differe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2006

    Barolo Ristorante

    I had this gelato, from Gelatiamo, at Pike Brewing's Chocolate and booze party just before Valentine's Day. It is just as incredible as I remembered--a rich darker chocolate gelato made with Pike's XXXXX Stout. Putting beer in chocolate and sweets sounds simple, but doing it well makes for a differe ... More >>

  • Food

    October 5, 2005

    The Hill Is Alive

    22 Doors and Kozak's Bar & Grill help revive 15th Avenue East.

  • Food

    May 18, 2005

    From Sicily, con Amore

    Belltown's best Italian restaurant is Belltown's best-kept secret.

  • Food

    April 20, 2005

    Dinner

    Belltown's best Italian restaurant is Belltown's best-kept secret.

  • Food

    April 21, 2004

    Downtown

    Belltown's best Italian restaurant is Belltown's best-kept secret.

  • Food

    April 21, 2004

    Downtown Kirkland

    Belltown's best Italian restaurant is Belltown's best-kept secret.

  • Food

    June 19, 2002

    Where to Eat Outside

    Belltown's best Italian restaurant is Belltown's best-kept secret.

  • Food

    June 12, 2002

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    May 8, 2002

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 24, 2002

    100 Favorite Restaurants (Part 3)

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 24, 2002

    100 Favorite Restaurants (Part 1)

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    February 6, 2002

    ♥ Valentine's Day Eats!

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    December 19, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    November 14, 2001

    The hot 100

    Seattle's 100 hot dishes

  • Food

    October 31, 2001

    Back—in Bellevue

    The man behind Settebello shows he's still got it—mostly.

  • Food

    August 1, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    July 18, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    July 18, 2001

    It's a mall world

    Stop. Shop. Mange!

  • Food

    June 27, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    May 16, 2001

    The Hot Sheet

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 25, 2001

    Our 100 Favorites (part 5)

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 25, 2001

    Our 100 Favorites (part 4)

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 25, 2001

    Our 100 Favorites (part 3)

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 25, 2001

    Our 100 Favorites (part 2)

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    April 25, 2001

    Our 100 Favorites

    What's in, what's fresh, what's cooking.

  • Food

    January 10, 2001

    A perfect embrace

    The Sitting Room delights despite itself.

  • Food

    November 8, 2000

    Safe haven

    Madrona's newest eatery delivers a warm welcome.

  • Food

    April 5, 2000

    Spaghetti Red's

    Where the pasta comes cheap and saucy.

  • Food

    December 29, 1999

    Porking out

    Importing tradition and technique from Italy.

  • Food

    December 15, 1999

    Earth & Ocean

    Down-to-earth food that's ultimately out of focus.

  • Food

    November 17, 1999

    Columbia Mia!

    How Salumeria transformed my neighborhood.

  • Food

    October 13, 1999

    Smorgasborgasm

    It hardly matters what you order at Villa Paradiso—or who prepares it.

  • Food

    September 1, 1999

    Some decanted evening

    Now that's Italian!

  • Food

    April 14, 1999

    A Year in Reviews

    365 days of good eating

  • Food

    March 10, 1999

    One toque over the line

    Imagine Machiavelli without the magic.

  • Food

    January 6, 1999

    Simply . . . simple

    Flirting with tedium in Broadway's Romagnan quarter.

  • Food

    December 16, 1998

    A chain with character

    Now that's Italian.

  • Food

    December 9, 1998

    The Vidal essence

    Where else in Kirkland can you get sushi, pasta, and dolmas under the same roof?

  • Food

    September 23, 1998

    All buttered up

    Expect a lot of olive oil, butter, and garlic from this ristorante in Issaquah.

  • Food

    August 19, 1998

    Mozzarella mosh pit

    Tacoma's favorite pizzeria opens shop near the Kingdome.

  • Food

    January 21, 1998

    La Fontana

    Tacoma's favorite pizzeria opens shop near the Kingdome.

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