The year in Snohomish County dining, from pub grub to white napkins

‘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

Mukilteo’s Speedway Cafe

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

Willow and Jim’s Country Cafe

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

Torch Grill

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

Curries

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

Moonshine BBQ

Specialty: Barbecue

Don’t miss this authentic barbecue restaurant in Lynnwood.

4911 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9592; moonshine-bbq.com

Snohomish Pie Co.

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

Buck’s American Cafe

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

Asian Wok

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

Salt &Iron

Specialty: Fine dining

This Edmonds hot spot focuses on Northwest cuisine done right.

321 Main St., Edmonds, 425-361-1112, www.saltniron.com

China City

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

Roger’s River View Bistro

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

Prima Bistro

Specialty: French

French-style food meets the Pacific at Langley’s Prima Bistro.

201½1st Street, Langley; 360-221-4060; primabistro@whidbey.com

Ho Sushi Bistro

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

Grouchy Chef

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

Scott’s Bar and Grill

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

Bradley’s Diner

Specialty: Diner food

Feel right at home at Darrington’s Bradley Diner.

1215 Highway 530, Darrington; 360-436-9345

Costco food court

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

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

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

Route 2 Taproom and Grazing

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

Sound Check Bar &Grill

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

Beardslee Public House

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

The NYP Bar &Grill

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

The Anchor Pub

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

The Duvall Tavern

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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