‘Tis the last week of the season of holiday hoopla galore.
Time to get out and let someone else do the cooking.
Try something you’ve never had before. Splurge on white linen. Get up early enough (or stay out late enough) for breakfast. Indulge in a decadent meal that will motivate you to go to the gym.
Here’s a look at some restaurants, new and old, that were reviewed in 2015 — and a few of our favorites from 2014. What better way to cap off the old year and ring in the new?
Breakfast
Specialty: Diner fare
From grandkids to granddads — and everyone in between — Speedway Cafe is a huge hit.
11707 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, 425-347-2000, mukilteospeedway.cafesinc.com
Specialty: Breakfast and diner food
The food is still amazing at the renovated Willow and Jim’s Country Cafe in Silvana.
1420 Pioneer Highway, Silvana, 360-652-0372
Specialty: Breakfast/Italian/Mediterranean/American
Torch Grill is a sure bet for your taste buds.
Inside Quil Ceda Creek Casino, 6410 33rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-1700; www.quilcedacreekcasino.com/dining/torchgrill
Lunch
Specialty: Indian food
Curries gets Indian food just right and you can easily order ahead.
507-A West Casino Rd., Everett, 425-265-1200, curriesineverett.com
Specialty: Barbecue
Don’t miss this authentic barbecue restaurant in Lynnwood.
4911 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9592; moonshine-bbq.com
Specialty: Pies and more
Snohomish Pie Co. is a great addition to Mountlake Terrace’s foodie block.
5602 232nd St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, 425-582-8018
Specialty: Comfort food
Whatever day of the week it is, Buck’s delivers good food and service.
2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-1351; www.bucksamericancafe.com
Speciality: Chinese
Dine-in or carry-out, Asian Wok hits home with affordable and favorite Chinese fare.
6815 196th St SW, Lynnwood; 425-771-5838; www.asianwoklynnwood.com
Dinner
Specialty: Fine dining
This Edmonds hot spot focuses on Northwest cuisine done right.
321 Main St., Edmonds, 425-361-1112, www.saltniron.com
Specialty: Asian fusion
Asian fusion and a huge selection of wine to go with it.
Mill Creek Town Center, 15402 Main St., Building L #101, 425-337-3600; www.chinacityrestaurant.com
Specialty: Farm-to-table cuisine
Farm-to-table cuisine is fresh and local at Roger’s River View Bistro.
1011 First St., Snohomish, 360-563-2800, rogersriverview.com
Specialty: French
French-style food meets the Pacific at Langley’s Prima Bistro.
201½1st Street, Langley; 360-221-4060; primabistro@whidbey.com
Specialty: Japanese
Ho Sushi Bistro crafts beautiful and tasty sushi. They even deliver.
617 128th St. SW, Suite 103-104, Everett, 425-405-3917, hosushi.menucities.com
Specialty: Fine dining
Mukilteo’s Grouchy Chef creates affordable gourmet food. You just have to read the rules first.
4433 Russell Road No. 113, Mukilteo, 425-493-9754
Comfort food
Specialty: Northwest regional comfort food
Get special attention at Scott’s Bar and Grill, an Edmonds’ institution.
8115 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds, 425-775-2561, scottsbarandgrill.com
Specialty: Diner food
Feel right at home at Darrington’s Bradley Diner.
1215 Highway 530, Darrington; 360-436-9345
Specialty: Lunch fare
10200 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-379-7463; www.costco.com
Quick, cheap and delicious means it must be Costco.
Secret Garden Korean BBQ and Buffet
Specialty: Korean BBQ
Find Korean comfort and variety at Lynnwood’s Secret Garden. You won’t leave hungry.
21025 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-771-5546
Specialty: Barbecue.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit knows how to do brisket and smoked meats right.
617 128th St., Everett; 425-265-0041; www.dickeys.com
I’ll drink (and eat) to that
Specialty: Craft beer and barbecue
The Route 2 Taproom brings great craft beer to the burgeoning Monroe scene.
19837 State Route 2, Monroe, 360-863-2036, www.roadtriptaprooms.com
Specialty: Pub grub and cocktails
Day or night, Sound Check cranks it up to 11.
19720 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, 425-582-8808, www.soundcheckbar.com
Specialty: Pub grub and beer
Beardslee really knows how to do upscale pub grub and beer.
19116 Beardslee Boulevard, Bothell, 425-286-1001, www.beardsleeph.com
Specialty: Pub grub
Great beer and food, plus the fun atmosphere, make NYP a solid hangout.
1321 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-315-7540, www.nypbarandgrill.com
Specialty: Pub food
The Anchor Pub is all jazzed up. And it’s way more than just the famous “train beers.”
1001 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-2580
Specialty: Pub food
After an overhaul inside, outside and on the menu, Duvall Tavern is in great shape.
15807 Main St., Duvall; 425-318-6277; www.duvalltavern.com
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