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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, January 4, 2008 dine list recently reviewed The Chatter Box 9819 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-0600 Specialty: Asian fusion Tasty Asian dishes another option in Stanwood. Reviewed Dec. 28 Luca's Ristorante & Pizzeria 430 91st Ave. NE, No. 10, Lake Stevens; 425-334-2066, www.lucasitalianrestaurant.com Specialty: Southern Italian favorites More space, new offerings, add to friendly neighborhood feel of restaurant. Reviewed Dec. 21 Sandwich Xpress 520 128th St. SW, Suite A13-14, Everett; 425-347-6794, www.sandwichxpress.com Specialty: deli-style sandwiches, soups & salads Sublime sandwiches nourish holiday shoppers. Reviewed Dec. 14 Beijing Garden 3719 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-339-9319 Specialty: Chinese cuisine New Chinese restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Reviewed Dec. 7 Playa Bonita 329 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-403-7130 Specialty: Mexican cuisine Small chain could become your new favorite Mexican eatery. Reviewed Nov. 30 Alligator Soul 3121 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6311; www.thealligatorsoul.com Specialty: Cajun and Creole Restaurant's delicious fare still wildly popular at new location. Reviewed Nov. 23 Chopstix 2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-259-9013; www.chopstixpianobar.com Specialty: steaks, pasta, chicken and seafood Good music and good food make for a great evening. Reviewed Nov. 16 Sparta's Pizza & Spaghetti House 18817 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-485-1227; www.spartaspizza.com Specialty: Southern Italian favorites Family-owned restaurants popular for catering to families. Reviewed Nov. 9 Old School BBQ 22715 U.S. 2, Monroe; 425-367-1045 Specialty: barbecue Texans tell the truth about oddly situated barbecue joint. Reviewed Nov. 2 Kasbah 1471 NW 85th St., Seattle; 206-788-0777; www.kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.com Specialty: Moroccan cuisine Morocco is as close as restaurant in Seattle. Reviewed Oct. 26 Fanny's 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A-1, Marysville; 360-653-8164 Specialty: breakfast and lunch Fanny's is a favorite with the locals in Marysville. Reviewed Oct. 19 Japan Teriyaki & Roll 10519 20th St. SE, No. 2, Everett; 425-334-2211 Specialty: Japanese cuisine Elegant, yet fast fare that's worth a million yen. Reviewed Oct. 12 Azul 15118 Main St., No. 100, Mill Creek; 425-357-5600 Specialty: Mexican cuisine Stylish touches, delicious twists make Town Center eatery popular. Reviewed Oct. 5 Mo's Best BBQ Ribs & Chicken 9515 State Ave., Marysville; 360-651-0800, www.mosbestbbq.net Specialty: Southern-style barbecue Its move to Marysville hasn't hurt Mo's fare. Reviewed Sept. 28 Sockeye's 14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Monroe; 360-794-8300; www.sockeyesrestaurant.com Specialty: Pacific Northwest cuisine Upscale restaurant shows great promise. Reviewed Sept. 21 Hot Iron Grill 303 91st Ave. NE, Suite A-503, Everett; 425-334-9182, www.hotirongrill.com Specialty: Mongolian grill Sauces make the meal at new Mongolian grill. Reviewed Sept. 14 El Tapatio 803 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-862-0530 Specialty: Mexican food Restaurant is a feast for the eyes and belly. Reviewed Sept. 7 Original Roadhouse Grill 11804 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-355-3550 Specialty: American favorites Restaurant needs to work on the service aspects. Reviewed Aug. 24 Cherry Blossom Sushi Bar & Grill 1510 41st St., Everett; 425-339-8020 Specialty: sushi and Asian favorites It'll take more than one visit to sample all the delights of this new restaurant. Reviewed Aug. 17 Barney's Grill & Chill 102 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-8782 Specialty: sandwiches and cold drinks A '60s theme restaurant is sure to please in historic downtown Snohomish. Reviewed Aug. 10 Cartwright's American Broiler 10809 Mukilteo Speedway; 425-290-8064; www.cartwrightsbroiler.com Specialty: Northwest family dining Location reborn as steakhouse with good food for every level of appetite. Reviewed Aug. 3 J.R.'s Steakhouse and Bar 1352 State Ave., Marysville; 360-658-7747 Specialty: American favorites Savor the steaks but save room for dessert. Reviewed July 27 The Grill at Mill Creek 3922 148th St., Mill Creek; 425-379-7010 Specialty: American favorites This upscale restaurant welcomes children. Reviewed July 20 Jimmy's Pizza & Pasta 9819 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-629-6565 Specialty: pizza and pasta! This friendly eatery is a good place for hungry families. Reviewed July 13 Small World Cuisine Seafood and Sushi Buffet 4309 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9889 Specialty: pan-Asian Buffet features filling favorites. Go at the right time and it's a good deal. Reviewed July 6 Taj Majestic 520 128th St. SW, Suite B-6, Everett; 425-348-0808 Specialty: Indian cuisine South Everett find is good for lots more than "curry in a hurry." Reviewed June 29 Under the Red Umbrella 1502 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-9193 Specialty: Appetizers, sandwiches, salads, coffee Charming eatery features a homey feel, food-lovers' happy hour. Reviewed June 22 Jitlada Thai 13206 Bothell-Everett Highway, No. 401C, Mill Creek; 425-316-8887; dailythaifood.com/default.aspx Specialty: Thai cuisine The dishes are beautifully prepared and inexpensive at small Murphy's Corner restaurant. Reviewed June 15 Prohibition Grille 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100 Specialty: restaurant favorites Make a reservation and take a big appetite when you travel back to this downtown Everett restaurant. Reviewed June 8 Ming Dynasty 626 128th St. SW, Suite 101, Everett; 425-348-3020 Specialty: Chinese New restaurant serves well-prepared, familiar fare. Reviewed June 1 Giorgio's Pizza and Spaghetti House 9031 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-1542 Specialty: Italian Good food and good service show why restaurant has lasted all these years. Review May 25 Vintage Cafe 1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-8224 Specialty: American favorites Downtown cafe serves vintage comfort foods. Reviewed May 18 Boston's -- The Gourmet Pizza Company 15310 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-338-4900, www.bostonsgourmet.com Specialty: Pizza, Italian cuisine Canadian chain leaves the Italian experience a little wanting. Reviewed May 11 Thai Gusto 2011 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3525, www.thaigusto.com Specialty: Thai cuisine Location reborn as Thai food with gusto. Reviewed May 4 Taqueria El Rinconsito 607 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-347-0591, www.elrinconsito.com Specialty: Mexican cuisine Quality Mexican food, served fast and cheap. Reviewed April 27 Rhododendron Cafe 5521 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; 360-766-6667, www.rhodycafe.com Specialty: favorites and ethnic dishes Small restaurant packs a lot of local products into the delicious dishes. Reviewed April 20 Mountain Man BBQ 310 Main St., Sultan; 360-799-BBQ1 Specialty: barbecued meats and sides This new restaurant is worth a special trip to Sultan. Reviewed April 13 Noble Court 1644 140th Ave. NE, Bellevue; 425-641-6011 Specialty: Chinese Head to Bellevue for dim sum. Reviewed April 6 Suzie's Place 9902 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-939-0254, www.suziesplace.com Specialty: Greek cuisine A delicious taste of Greece comes to Stanwood. Reviewed March 30 Zab Thai 11108 Evergreen Way, Suite A, Everett; 425-356-3200 Specialty: Thai cuisine Restaurant proves that attractive settings and good cooking can make one forget about a strip mall locale. Reviewed March 23 Bob's Burgers & Brew 8822 Quil Ceda Parkway, Tulalip; 360-654-3605; www.bobsburgersandbrew.com Specialty: the name hits the highlights Our dinner was disappointing, but brunch was wonderful. Reviewed March 16 Golden House 12030 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo 425-438-8833 Specialty: Chinese cuisine Here's fine Chinese food with friendly, attentive service. Reviewed March 9 Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub 122 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-355-5300; www.shawnodonnells.com Specialty: American favorites Restaurateur puts an Irish touch on many of the American favorites, keeps the prices in check and prepares it all well. Reviewed March 2 Thai Valley 7415 Hardeson Road, Suite C, Everett; 425-348-9707; www.thaivalleyrestaurant.com Specialty: Thai cuisine Excellent Thai eatery near Boeing brings skill to the preparation of unusual dishes and more familiar ones alike. Reviewed Feb. 23 Brooklyn Brothers Pizzeria 1919 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6900 Specialty: pizza and salads New Events Center-area restaurant brings a New York feel, and tasty pizza, to Everett. Reviewed Feb. 16 Duvall Grill 28227 NE 146th, Duvall; 425-844-1430 Specialty: American favorites The Duvall Grill's well-prepared comfort food is a good reason to help the storm-battered town bounce back. Reviewed Feb. 9 Pho Everett 1717 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-9857 Specialty: Vietnamese soup and sandwiches The Vietnamese eatery's owner is back from new-baby leave and once again is serving intensely flavorful soup and sandwiches. Reviewed Feb. 2 Vera Cruz 8715 271st St., Stanwood; 360-629-9391 Specialty: Mexican cuisine This delicious Mexican food won't disappoint diners. Reviewed Jan. 26 Strawberry Patch Cafe 2718 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-339-2257 Specialty: American diner favorites Downtown Everett eatery just keeps on pleasing customers. Reviewed Jan. 19 Thai Cottage 417 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-2222; cqwww.thaicottage.net Specialty: Thai cuisine Along with fresh food prepared well at modest prices, you'll get a few surprises here. Reviewed Jan. 12 Froso's 314 State Ave., Marysville; 360-659-9222 Specialty: Greek and Italian cuisine Marysville restaurant continues to please, after 20 years in business. Reviewed Jan. 5, 2007 The Alehouse and Eatery 10111 Main St., Bothell; 425-485-2972 Specialty: American favorites Check out historic Bothell venue for decent pub meals and a variety of beers. Reviewed Dec. 29, 2006 Meyer's Cafe 1700 W. Marine View Drive, Suite C, Everett; 425-259-3875 Specialty: breakfast and lunch Try this comfortable, accommodating cafe for your waterfront breakfast. Reviewed Dec. 22, 2006

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