Cauliflower does not get the love it deserves. Long lumped by picky children into the same category as Brussels sprouts and lima beans, it rarely makes a menu at all, let alone earns center stage. But it should. Like mushrooms, cauliflower soaks up the flavors around it, and if cooked correctly,... More >>

The high ceilings, big windows, and handsome wood floors of this alehouse make it an ideal hangout for people lucky enough to live within walking distance. If your ambitious enough to drive this far north for a thirst-quencher, you're also treated to several reasons to stay put for a few rounds.... More >>

"Chef's home cooking" isn't quite a cuisine category, but it should be. Eva specializes in the kind of food that a really good chef might make at home. Rabbit appears pretty regularly, as do seasonal salads that come to the table like little baroque sculptures. The restaurant's two dining areas... More >>

At Red Mill, you can get great traditional burgers, a smoky grilled chicken sandwich, or a veggie alternative with a roasted Anaheim pepper. A good many sandwiches come with the zesty Mill sauce. The milk shakes are thick, and the cooks will even make them malted. Potatoes and onions are fried... More >>

Despite its name, Aloha Ramen is not a Hawaiian noodle shop. Lorenzo and Raiko Rangel grew up in Japan but lived in Hawaii before moving to Seattle. They're applying Lorenzo's four-star chef's training to simple Japanese noodles -- restricting themselves to just three classic ramen styles: shio... More >>

As colorful as a box of Fruit Loops, tiny Barriga Llena (translation: full stomach) serves up big honkin' tortas, Mexico City style. The cooks stuff grilled soft rolls with all manner of meats, from a few slices of ham to grilled steak with pineapples and Oaxacan string cheese (the "Jarocha,"... More >>

Beth's is the archetypal greasy spoon--a Peter Pan restaurant that opened in 1954 and never grew up. 50 years in business means that, if you've got some generational history in the area, your grandmother probably behaved badly at Beth's back in her day--tooled up on corn mash, running with a... More >>

Can we get a wave going for Bleacher's? Sports fans cheer the non-stop action on the big screens and the cheap eats specials offered daily. On Fridays, that's a $9 steak with all the trimmings, a deal also served during Monday Night Football games. Burgers, classic sandwiches and meal-size... More >>

This charming confectionary features handmade sweets both traditional and adventurous, including truffles, peanut butter cups, and – wait for it – chocolate dipped potato chips. For an afternoon pick-me-up, try the cayenne-pepper mocha. It starts off sweet, then suffer-punches you with... More >>

Since it launched in 1990, this specialty bakery has probably wished "Happy Birthday" to thousands. Its lineup of pastries, cookies and petit fours showcase the ingredients beloved by satisfied customers. There's cream puffs and eclairs, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fruit cobbler and... More >>

In many ways, Ed's Kort Haus is a quintessential Seattle dive. It's dark and spacious, with a pool table, a horseshoe bar, and 20 different tap handles. But the Kort Haus has one quirk that may make the average Seattleite feel like a fish out of water. It's a dry-erase board listing a dozen or... More >>

Some are quick to brand El Chupacabra, with its punk-meets-Day of the Dead decor, a “Bimbo’s of the north.” But like the mythical “goat sucker” that is its namesake, El Chupacabra is its own animal. The restaurant serves up its Mission-style burritos fat. Slathering them... More >>

Love to entertain, but hate to cook? Eric's got you covered. This seasoned catering company has been around since 2006, offering everything from fancy upscale dinner parties to backyard barbecue. The menu focuses on ingredients sourced locally, with special attention to producers at farmers... More >>

Given that Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett have the second-largest concentration of coffee shops in the country, cafes are smart to surprise customers with something new and different. Fresh Flours does it by fusing a variety of standard pastry recipes with Japanese culinary traditions. Soft,... More >>

Named for the French pop singer Serge Gainsbourg, this intimate little bistro caters to Francophiles everywhere with cheese plates, frites and other French fare. Some of the menu's more creative cocktails are an acquired taste, so stick to what you know if you're not a fan of things like... More >>