Wallace Falls Cafe
429 Croft Ave., Gold Bar; 360-793-9351; www.wallacefallscafe.com
Specialty: Vietnamese/American
Come in from the cold and warm your fingers, belly just off U.S. 2.
Bamboo House
22910 Bothell-Everett Hwy, 103A, Bothell; 425-485-6737; www.bamboohousebothell.com
Specialty: Vietnamese
Bamboo House is a comforting pho experience
Secret Garden Korean BBQ and Buffet
21025 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-771-5546
Specialty: Korean BBQ
Find Korean comfort and variety at Lynnwood’s Secret Garden
Buck’s American Cafe
2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-1351; www.bucksamericancafe.com.
Specialty: Comfort food
Whatever day of the week it is, Buck’s delivers good food, service
Bhu-Ping Thai Cuisine
6600 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-405-3783; www.facebook.com/bhuping.
Specialty: Thai
Under new name, Thai food still the star
Voula’s Good Eats
4306 228th St. SW, Suite 5, Mountlake Terrace; 425-967-5154; www.voulasgoodeats.com.
Specialty: Greek
Greek Night or not, Voula’s serves up authentic, satisfying Greek food
Reviewed Oct. 10
The Ram
10520 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, 360-653-7721, www.theram.com.
Specialty: Craft beer, burgers and more
For a sports bar chain, the Ram gets vibe, food and beer right
Reviewed Oct. 3
Barbecue Bucket
402 E. Stanley St., Granite Falls; 360-691-1215
Specialty: Barbecue
No-frills southern BBQ done right
Reviewed Sept. 26
Xfinity Arena
2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-322-2600; xfinityarenaeverett.com
Specialty: Authentic Asian, pub fare, seafood, etc.
From wings to steamed bao buns, the new menus really wow
Reviewed Sept. 19
Hop Jack’s
19702 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-245-7901; www.hopjacks.net.
Specialty: Pub fare
Ice cups, fun vibe make Hop Jacks fun place to sit back enjoy a drink and food
Reviewed Sept. 12
Church Key Pub
109 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; 425-835-0230; www.churchkeypub.com
Specialty: Pub fare
Expect to be entertained while enjoying inventive pub fare, 12 taps and great drinks
Reviewed Sept. 5
Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse
1114 First Street, Snohomish; 360-568-5820; www.fredsrivertownalehouse.com/
Specialty: Pub fare, brews and spirits.
Plenty of great choices to drink, but don’t forget the food
Reviewed Aug. 29
LJ’s Bistro and Bar
805 Frontage Road Lake Stevens; 425-334-0604; www.ljsbistroandbar.com
Specialty: Mediterranean inspired cuisine.
Come for the bottomless mimosas, stay for the relaxed atmosphere and well-executed menu
Reviewed Aug. 15
The Duvall Tavern
15807 Main St., Duvall; 425-318-6277; www.duvalltavern.com
Specialty: Pub food
Overhauled inside, outside and on the menu, Duvall Tavern is in great shape
Reviewed Aug. 1
Olive Garden
1310 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-265-0660; www.olivegarden.com
Specialty: Italian
New location, but Olive Garden still delivers what’s expected
Reviewed July 25
House Mediterranean Cafe
620 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 400, Everett; 425-513-1884
Specialty: Middle Eastern take-out and catering
Gyros and kebabs, yes, but the falafel is reason to come back
Reviewed July 11
Sharky’s Fish and Chips and Burgers
9913 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-631-5200
Specialty: Fish and chips and burgers
Fish and chips are worth the wait in line
Reviewed July 4
Snoqualmie Ice Cream Scoop Shoppe
21106 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish; 360-668-2912; www.snoqualmieicecream.com/
Specialty: Ice cream treats for adults and kids
Premium ice cream and some unexpected flavors
Reviewed June 27
Teriyaki Wok
3625 Broadway Suite D, Everett; 425-258-9747
Specialty: Teriyaki.
A favorite of AquaSox players and fans.
Reviewed June 13
Anthony’s Beach Cafe
456 Admiral Way, Edmonds; 425-771-4400; anthonys.com/restaurants/detail/anthonys-beach-cafe/
Specialty: Seafood
Seafood and more that takes pride in its Northwest origin.
Reviewed June 6
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
617 128th St., Everett; 425-265-0041; www.dickeys.com
Specialty: Barbecue.
Smoked meats, including brisket and pulled pork and a choice of sauces and sides.
Reviewed May 30
Pho Ha
2930 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-4002
Specialty: Vietnamese pho, bahn mi and Asian favorites
Pho, bahn mi sandwiches, sriracha sauce and an avocado smoothie, please.
Reviewed May 16
Kyoto Japanese Steak House
1205 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-438-8683.
Specialty: Teppanyaki dining
Seated at the chef’s grill, diners enjoy dinner and a show
Reviewed May 9
Katana Sushi
2818 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-512-9361; www.katanasushieverett.com
Specialty: Sushi, sashimi
Fresh fish daily assures quality sushi.
Reviewed May 2
Calle Tacos and Tequila
2707 Bickford Ave., Suite F, Snohomish; 435-404-3952; vivacalle.com
Specialty: Authentic Mexican street tacos, tequila.
Tacos and small plates with a few unexpected ingredients.
Reviewed April 25.
Shake ‘n Go
3710 Broadway, Suite 104, Everett; 425-259-4646.
Specialty: Burgers and wraps.
A great spot for quick, tasty burger or wrap.
Reviewed April 18.
Calabria Ristorante Italiano
3922 148th St. SE, Suite 111, Mill Creek; 425-379-7010; www.italian.calabriamillcreek.com
Specialty: Authentic Italian.
From antipasto to spumoni, an Italian treasure
Reviewed April 11.
Trails End Taphouse and Restaurant
511 Maple Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-7233; www.trailsendcatering.com
Specialty: Homemade Northwest brewpub fare.
Tap into 27 brews and good pub fare at Trails End
Reviewed April 4.
Breakfast and Burger Bar
4027 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-3666; b3wa.com/
Specialty: Breakfast and burgers
Big selection for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Reviewed March 28
Kate’s
9809 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-629-5283
Specialty: Coffee drinks, eclectic menu.
Varied menu makes the most of fresh ingredients.
Reviewed March 21.
Jong Ga
Snohomish Station, 2801 Bickford Ave.,Snohomish; 425-789-1630
Specialty: Korean
Authentic Korean fare in a pleasant environment.
Reviewed March 7.
Diamond Knot Brewery MLT
5602 232nd St. SW, Mountlake Terrace; 425-355-4488; www.diamondknot.com.
Specialty: Craft beer, pub food.
New location is big and lively.
Reviewed Feb. 28.
Udderly Sweet
Snohomish Station, 2705 Bickford Ave, Snohomish; www.udderlysweetfroyo.com.
Specialty: Frozen yogurt.
New fro-yo shop at Snohomish Station.
Reviewed Feb. 21.
Panaderia La Gloria Bakery
2120 Broadway, Everett; 425-304-0848.
Specialty: Baked goods.
Try Everett shop for specialty baked goods.
Reviewed Feb. 14.
Contos’ Pizza, Pasta and Spirits
Frontier Village, Lake Stevens, 425-334-5034; www.contospizza.com.
Specialty: Pizza and pasta.
Take the whole family to Contos’.
Reviewed Feb. 7.
Ezell’s Famous Chicken
18001 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-408-1855; www.ezellschicken.com.
Specialty: Fried chicken.
Head to Ezell’s in Mill Creek for tasty fried chicken.
Reviewed Jan. 31.
Kostas Mediterranean Cuisine
8309 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-355-2400; www.kostascuisine.com.
Specialty: Mediterranean.
Mediterranean at its best.
Reviewed Jan. 24.
Cafe Dijon
1822 Broadway, Everett; 425-257-1315.
Specialty: Sandwiches, wraps.
Everett cafe scores high for taste, visual appeal.
Reviewed Jan. 17.
Lew’s BBQ
3703 Pacific Ave., Everett, 425-760-6411.
Specialty: Barbecue.
Lew’s delivers top-shelf barbecue in Everett.
Reviewed Jan. 10.
Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
11731 Airport Road, Everett; 425-865-1770; www.jimmymacsroadhouse.com.
Specialty: Steaks and barbecue.
Your big appetite is welcome at Jimmy Mac’s.
Reviewed Jan. 3.
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