The DishThe key to a good fried pickle is not in the pickle itself, but the breading. The majority of fried pickles we've tasted have… Continue reading
Ignore the fact that there are 110 calories in a single tablespoon. Ignore that you have to shake the bottle for at least 20 seconds… Continue reading
Taking stock of West Seattle's cheesecake factories.
Say goodbye to Curio Confections. Owner Maria Friedman is closing the University District shop after one year. "I'm closing because, well, I'm exhausted!" says Friedman.… Continue reading
Decadent popcorn makes for a deadly duel.
The DishHow do you define a good cheesecake? Is it the flavor? The texture? Can you have one without the other? For answers, we set… Continue reading
Rock 'N Pop SwirlTell me if you've heard this one: Baskin-Robbins serves a line of brightly-colored and crazy-sounding sherbets. I had no idea until I… Continue reading
Confess your love for cheesecake at The ConfectionalWe thought we'd try something new with our Versus column by asking you, dear reader, for your help.… Continue reading
Matt's in the Market is now using the new iPad as its primary reservation book. Wine director Chris Lara says not only is the new… Continue reading
We don't have to tell you that most people looking to sink their tastebuds into something creamy, cool and smooth probably won't gravitate towards a… Continue reading
Is King's the king? Or should McCoys be doctored?
The DishTruffled popcorn may seem like a throw away snack, but if not executed properly, it can wreak havoc on the palate and the mouth.… Continue reading
Some turn to a bottle of bourbon. Others head for the nearest pizza joint. Yet, for a small group, nothing helps them cleanse themselves from… Continue reading
A Hawaiian showdown between Kona Kitchen and Kauai Family Restaurant.
http://www.myspace.com/vitosmadisongrillIf you miss the back-booth deals and 50s nostalgia of the stalwart Italian joint on Madison known as Vito's, you're in luck--someone has swooped in… Continue reading
The Dish: We'd like to preface this week's column with a warning: You should not be eating either of the following Versus contenders. This is… Continue reading
The DishLoco Moco is a traditional Hawaiian fast-food dish that starts with a mountain of white rice, followed by a hamburger patty, a fried egg… Continue reading
The Dish: The thing about deviled eggs is that everyone seems to make fun of them. ("The '50s called—they want their party food back.") Yet… Continue reading
The DishWe'd like to preface this week's column with a warning: You should not be eating either of the following Versus contenders. This is the… Continue reading
I am a sucker for spicy food, but I usually don't like it in my candy. It's not that I think sugar and spice don't… Continue reading