Seattle Eats

Mexican BBQ so good you’ll get back on Facebook

Alexis Nikole Nelson wants you to eat your backyard

Foraging serves as a meditative, accessible practice that bridges the gap between modern life and ancestral history. Alexis Nikole Nelson, known as the "Black Forager," emphasizes that beginning a foraging journey requires no specialized equipment, only curiosity and a willingness to engage with one’s immediate environ...

The best burgers in Seattle

The Seattle burger scene faces a significant shift as the popularity of thin, crispy smashburgers clashes with the traditional, half-pound steakhouse-style burger. While smashburgers dominate menus due to lower production costs, they often rely on excessive toppings and salt to compensate for a lack of genuine beef fla...

Which restaurants actually make your birthday special?

Finding the perfect birthday dining experience in Seattle requires balancing group size, budget, and personal preferences. Needle and Thread in Capitol Hill offers a unique, reservation-only speakeasy experience where bartenders craft bespoke cocktails based on specific descriptive prompts. For those seeking communal d...

We tap into neighborhood breweries with great food

Seattle’s brewery food scene has evolved significantly, moving beyond basic tavern snacks to offer diverse, high-quality culinary experiences. Establishments like Kokendorfer’s in Ballard serve unique German-Middle Eastern fusion dishes, such as kebab burritos, while Figurehead provides an eclectic mix ranging from ram...

Last bites of Seattle summer

How to order like a regular at George’s Polish Deli

Tiny Bars, Big Feelings

Late-Night Food for Early Risers

Hot Cold Noodle Summer

Cold noodles offer a refreshing solution to Seattle's summer heat, providing both culinary variety and relief from rising temperatures. Seattle Times food critic Bethany Jean Clement highlights three distinct local experiences: the udon trio at Azuki in Madison Valley, featuring creative toppings like prosciutto and ba...

Fish Fry Politics

Dawn Mason’s annual fish fry in South Seattle functions as an informal yet essential hub for local political networking, bridging the gap between community tradition and campaign strategy. While Mason frames the event as a celebration of fellowship, it has evolved into a mandatory stop for Seattle’s political class, wh...

Reprise: This Seattle chef's go-to spot for late night dim sum

Skip the ice cream this summer

Seattle’s summer food scene offers a variety of refreshing, non-dairy cold treats that extend well beyond traditional ice cream. Food writer Naomi Tomky highlights several standout options, starting with Mike’s Shave Ice, which emphasizes the technical precision of ice shaving and authentic Hawaiian toppings like li hi...

Sandwiches are going viral in Seattle. Where are the best ones?

BONUS: Seattle Dog is #1 in America. But why does it have cream cheese?

Hard Goodbyes and Hyped Hoagies

The Breakfast Sandwich of Champions

Where does a fine dining chef actually eat on their day off?

Seattle’s Dosa Era

The best bites for Juneuary in Seattle