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At SWeL the Dining Is Just Fine

Try as it might, the newcomer fails to stand out from the bustling Fremont crowd.

The Halal Place You Haven’t Heard Of

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The Halal Place You Haven’t Heard Of

Gyro Time in Greenwood turns out fresh food and a welcoming vibe.

As Seattle’s Culinary Scene Booms, These Restaurateurs Resist Expansion

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As Seattle’s Culinary Scene Booms, These Restaurateurs Resist Expansion

Three owners on why they opted out of investor money and stuck to one place—and what that means…

The 10 Best Dishes in Seattle

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The 10 Best Dishes in Seattle

Over the last six months, we’ve tasted dozens of entrees. These are the standouts.

Rack of lamb mixiote from 2120. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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2120 Is the Latest Spot Trying to Solve Amazonia’s Culinary Conundrum

Can an upscale restaurant survive in fast-casual terrain?

Lamb belly carnitas taco. Courtesy of Heavy Restaurant Group

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Pablo y Pablo’s Mexican Fusion Gets Past the Conceptual

Finally, the bar has been raised at the latest from the Heavy Restaurant Group.

Master stock crispy chicken. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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Coba Viet Kitchen and Ales Pairs Beer With Betel Leaf

The restaurant brings casual, comfortable vietnamese to Lower Queen Anne

Bison strip loin with charred onion jus. Courtesy of Carnivore

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Carnivore Puts Paleo on a Plate

But the menu needs tweaking to appeal to more than a CrossFit crowd.

The Brief Life, and Great Promise, of Contadino

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The Brief Life, and Great Promise, of Contadino

Though it shut down after a short run, Brian Clevenger’s fourth restaurant showed the chef coming into his…

Photo courtesy of Pink Bee

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A Sandwich to Beat the Banh Mi in Ballard

Pink Bee’s Thai sandwiches are out of this world.

What Shined at this Year’s Sunset Supper

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What Shined at this Year’s Sunset Supper

Highlights from the annual Pike Place Market fundraiser.

Grilled watermelon gazpacho. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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Union Saloon Brings the Wild West to Wallingford

There is an old-time vibe, but the food is clean and modern.

The roasted cauliflower. Photo by Charity Burggraaf

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The Lakehouse Gives Seattle a Reason to Dine in Bellevue

Jason Wilson has upped the game in the city across the lake.

Courtesy Taco Street

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Taco Street Delivers Authentic Mexican to the Rainier Valley

The hole in the wall trades trendy for traditional, to satisfying results.

The Black and White. Courtesy of Alchemy

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Alchemy’s Dark and Delightful Cocktail Magic

Happy goth in West Seattle.

Tam Noodle Box Tries to Do It All

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Tam Noodle Box Tries to Do It All

But the ambitious concept ultimately falters.

Black chile chicken. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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Outlier Joins a Growing List of Hotel Restaurants Upping Their Game

With improved decor and menu, the former Sazerac space is worth checking out.

The gumbo. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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At JuneBaby, Edouardo Jordan Lovingly Upends Stereotypes

The Salare chef takes on Southern fare with flair.

Roasted chicken with watercress and wild radish salad. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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Sophisticated and Laid Back, Café Hitchcock Is What Downtown Needs

Brendan McGill expands his Bainbridge-born brand in all the right ways.

Salmon crepe with orange buerre blanc. Photo by Nicole Sprinkle

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At Iconiq, a Marriage of Japanese Influences and Classic French Dishes

Mount Baker gets a destination restaurant, but don’t plan to stay for long.