Food & Drink
The Best, Most Surprising Dim Sum
Seattle Mag contributor Lorna Yee searched far and wide to find the best of this favorite Chinese cu
Dim sum has always been a contentious and polarizing topic for food-lovin’ Seattleites, many of whom drive up to my hometown of Richmond, B.C., for the legendary dim sum offerings. But for those in need of a quick dim sum fix, I’ve found Zen Garden [CLOSED] in Mill Creek (a half-hour drive from downtown Seattle)…
Seattle’s Best Breakfasts
A plump, soft-yolked egg. Strips of hot bacon, crunchy and curled, with the taste of smoke and salt. Golden waffles, each dimple cradling a morsel of syrup. Fluffy, tender-crumbed biscuits, blanketed with creamy gravy. Is it any surprise that the mere promise of a good breakfast will rouse the most stubborn sleepyhead? We’ve done the…
Perfect Pancakes
Whole grain, buttermilk or buckwheat: There's something for everyone
Best Northwest-Style Pancakes The sun-drenched room at the U-District location of Portage Bay Café (additional locations at South Lake Union and in Ballard) makes it one of the most popular breakfast spots in town. Looking for a healthful, yet delicious way to start your morning? Portage Bay’s generously sized pancakes ($9) come two to an…
Incredible Eggs
Whether you’re treating yourself to a high-end brunch or just catching breakfast at a comfy neighbor
Best Northwest Spin on Eggs BenedictEtta’s, Tom Douglas’ most uniquely Northwest eatery near the Pike Place Market, serves up its Dungeness crab eggs Benedict ($17) every weekend during brunch to crustacean-loving locals and tourists alike. The signature hollandaise is softly scented with lemon and accented with the tangy taste of dill, which provides lightness to…
Knock Out Breakfast Side Dishes
You could easily make a meal out of these tasty sides
Bacon Pete’s Egg Nest in Greenwood might be a bit of a dive, and the bacon might not be made from the prized belly of an heirloom pig (though it does come daily from an area farm), but one thing the servers do here is ask how you like your bacon cooked. (Want it extra…
Brunches Worth Waiting For
Our favorite choices for more-than-breakfast, but not quite lunch
Seattle’s Most-beloved Brunch No discussion of weekend brunch in Seattle would be complete without noting what many—locals and visitors alike—consider the very best brunch dish of all: the œufs en meurette ($15) at Café Campagne at the Pike Place Market. Two perfectly poached eggs perch atop slices of brioche toast, drowned in a lusciously complex…
Summer Guide 2011: Festivals
From the arts to food, here’s our guide to the area’s best summer fests.
JULY Bellingham Festival of Music7/1, 7/5, 7/9, 7/10, 7/13, 7/17What to expect: Six evenings of classical and chamber music performed by the Bellingham Festival Orchestra, comprised of top musicians from all over the country and conducted by longtime festival artistic director Michael Palmer. Insider Tip: Throughout the course of the festival, various master classes taught…
Wood-Fired Bagels at Eltana
A new Montreal-style bagelry brings chewy, terrific bagels to Seattle.
I’ve never been to Montreal, so I can’t tell you whether Eltana’s Montreal-style bagels are the real deal. But even if they’re not, these are great bagels. Chewy, dense and with just a slight smoky flavor from their trip into the wood fire after being boiled in honeyed water, they’re made until about 2 p.m….
Le Grand Bistro Americain: A Summertime Destination
Allison Austin Scheff tells us why stunning food with stellar views make dining at this restaurant a
They’ve stacked the decks at this Carillon Point newcomer, which opened last December. Owned by Ted Furst, who, together with Peter Lewis, opened Campagne in 1985—and with Scott Emerick of Madrona’s once-grand Cremant at the stoves—it would only be surprising if this roomy bistro wasn’t a hit. And I’m here to tell you, it is….
Five Food Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Let Colin McCrate of Urban Farm Company be your rooftop garden guide.
I’m not calling these “foodie” events because I don’t think you need to know the difference between celery and celeriac to enjoy most of them: just an enthusiasm for great cooking and eating, and in a couple of cases, helping out the local community. There is so much gastronomic action on the horizon, just thinking…
Island Dining: Meals Worth Traveling For
Restaurants from Orcas Island to Bainbridge Island offer delicious destination-worthy dining.
You might’ve noticed: Our islands have been getting quite a bit of national attention. In January, The New York Times called the San Juan Islands one of the top travel destinations of the year, and it’s not just because of the slower pace and the sparkling waters: There’s destination-worthy dining on nearly every one of…
Golden Beetle Could Be Better
Maria Hines' much-anticipated new Ballard restaurant fails to impress.
Maria Hines’ Northwest cuisine–focused Tilth was only the second Oregon Tilth–certified organic restaurant in the country when it opened in 2006. Within a year, the New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni called it one of the 10 best new restaurants in the country, and Hines has since been named the James Beard Best Chef…
Healthy Happy Hour in Seattle
Kelly answers the frequent request for low-calorie drink ideas.
It’s officially summer and if you’re anything like me, on a nice day I want to be sipping a glass of sparkling rosé on the water. Summer is such a fun time in the Pacific Northwest, but moderation is key to savoring the sun. The most common question I receive from readers is for low-calorie…
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