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In its third year, Matt in the Market’s “Planes, Trains, and Traveling

In its third year, Matt in the Market’s “Planes, Trains, and Traveling Chefs” continues to bring some of…

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Rather than get into the heated debate over who makes the best

Rather than get into the heated debate over who makes the best pizza in town—especially considering it’s so…

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XO Sauce is a common Cantonese condiment made with dried seafood, chili

XO Sauce is a common Cantonese condiment made with dried seafood, chili peppers, garlic, and aromatics. The XO…

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This one has to go to Brimmer & Heeltap, a restaurant that

This one has to go to Brimmer & Heeltap, a restaurant that actually creates a bona fide “late…

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It’s like a Malaysian street-food burrito: Kedai Makan’s roti filled with lamb,

It’s like a Malaysian street-food burrito: Kedai Makan’s roti filled with lamb, spices, mint, and pickled red onions,…

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If there’s a better biscuit name than Butter Hole, I don’t know

If there’s a better biscuit name than Butter Hole, I don’t know what it is. Honest Biscuit’s gluten-free…

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Safeco Field’s Ethan Stowell-inspired grub hub has one thing going for it:

Safeco Field’s Ethan Stowell-inspired grub hub has one thing going for it: exits. You can disappear in a…

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Canon has perfected its dark, dramatic interior—including a bathroom cozier than my

Canon has perfected its dark, dramatic interior—including a bathroom cozier than my own home’s—that will enhance the mood…

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Award-winning interiors aside, Westward is a fun, casual new seafood restaurant and

Award-winning interiors aside, Westward is a fun, casual new seafood restaurant and oyster bar with a fantastic outdoor…

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I’ve touted it before, but I have yet to find a challenger

I’ve touted it before, but I have yet to find a challenger to the sockeye salmon crostini at…

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Xinh Dwelley has gained notoriety for her Vietnamese-tinged seafood recipes at her

Xinh Dwelley has gained notoriety for her Vietnamese-tinged seafood recipes at her Shelton restaurant, Xinh’s Clam and Oyster…

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Aside from a few iterations of kale on the menu, Manhattan is

Aside from a few iterations of kale on the menu, Manhattan is solidly meat and potatoes, with a…

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Shanik may be one of Seattle’s best-kept happy-hour secrets. The restaurant offers

Shanik may be one of Seattle’s best-kept happy-hour secrets. The restaurant offers 20 percent off the bar menu,…

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Seattle Biscuit Company’s Che Biscuit, a big brick of a biscuit sandwich,

Seattle Biscuit Company’s Che Biscuit, a big brick of a biscuit sandwich, marries the creators’ Southern roots with…

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Bellevue’s Bamboo Garden offers a regular menu for the timid, but I

Bellevue’s Bamboo Garden offers a regular menu for the timid, but I recommend taking a look at the…

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My favorite falafel isn’t from a hole-in-the-wall Greek joint, but from Maria

My favorite falafel isn’t from a hole-in-the-wall Greek joint, but from Maria Hines’ Golden Beetle in Ballard. Instead…

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Sushi Kappo Tamura is one of Seattle’s finest sushi restaurants, but it’s

Sushi Kappo Tamura is one of Seattle’s finest sushi restaurants, but it’s also my favorite place for ippins—small…

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Seattle’s a good city for sushi. Of all the fine sushi restaurants,

Seattle’s a good city for sushi. Of all the fine sushi restaurants, Kisaku, in Tangletown, is one of…

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There’s a big ramen boom in the area, with the best being

There’s a big ramen boom in the area, with the best being the newest: Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. This…

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Biang! (their exclamation point) might be my current pick for top dining

Biang! (their exclamation point) might be my current pick for top dining destination in the area, largely due…