Dine list
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, August 17, 2006
Ciao! Ragazzi Ristorante Italiano
1405 Hewitt, Everett; 425-259-2428
Specialty: Italian
Hiding behind a previous owner’s Indian food sign is some great Italian cuisine.
Reviewed Aug. 11
Waterfront Fish and Chips
1520 West Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-258-0408
Specialty: Seafood
There are no frills, just good food, at this walk-up facility in Everett.
Reviewed Aug. 4
Coyotes Grill and Bar
2925 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-1350
Specialty: Southwestern favorites
This eatery close to the Everett Events Center serves a delicious variety of Mexican-inspired food.
Reviewed July 28
Jake’s Cafe
709 Second St., Snohomish; 360-563-0896
Specialty: American favorites
Hearty portions of savory food make for a romantic Saturday morning breakfast.
Reviewed July 21
Mi Ranchero
5821 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-4158
Specialty: Mexican favorites
New south Everett restaurant serves honest food with a homey feel.
Reviewed July 14
New Country Grill
526 91st Ave. NE, Everett; 425-377-0252
Specialty: American favorites
Frontier Village-area restaurant keeps the menu, improves the food under new management.
Reviewed July 7
Makenzi’s Tea Room
9111 State Ave., Marysville; 360-658-9407
Specialty: tea and lunch
This addition to the county’s numerous tea rooms features delicious sandwiches, sweets and teas.
Reviewed June 30
Capri Ristorante Italiano
1132 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-741-2374; www.capriitaliano.com
Specialty: Italian
Wonderful Italian food with a homey feel.
Reviewed June 23
Chelsea’s Place Espresso Cafe and Bistro
8225 44th Ave. W., Suite B, Mukilteo; 425-355-1522
Specialty: breakfast and lunch
Boeing can’t keep this favorite to themselves anymore.
Reviewed June 16
Spotted Cow Ice Cream &Coffee Co.
3414 132nd St. SE, No. 307, Bothell; 425-337-8494
Specialty: sandwiches, drinks and ice cream
The unusual sandwiches are an interesting counterpoint to the caffeinated beverages.
Reviewed June 9
Sabor a Mexico
8410 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite A, Mukilteo; 425-710-9094; fax 425-710-9294
Specialty: Mexican
Dandy new restaurant serves food that’s good to the very last mouthful.
Reviewed June 2
Lilly’s Garden
1020 N. Broadway, Everett; 425-259-2112; www.lillysgarden.com
Specialty: Chinese
Herald readers discover another winner.
Reviewed May 26
Usmania
13416 Bothell-Everett Highway, #203, Bothell; 425-379-0203; www.usmaniarestaurant.com
Specialty: Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine
Favorite area chef still has the touch, just at a different location.
Reviewed May 19
Panera Bread
3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-774-1416; www.panerabread.com
Specialty: bakery goods, soups, salads, sandwiches
National chain is known for its baked goods, but its lunches are good, too.
Reviewed May 12
Daruma Japanese Restaurant
1728 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-339-2307
Specialty: Japanese cuisine
Everett waterfront restaurant continues to offer quality food at a reasonable price.
Reviewed May 5
La Cuesta Mexican Restaurant
1621 41st St., Everett; 425-303-0783
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
The difficult-to-access location is what made former occupant McDonalds move across the street. But it’s definitely worth the extra maneuvering to enjoy delicious Mexican food.
Reviewed April 28
Amici Bistro
8004 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-438-9544
Specialty: Italian favorites
Longtime favorite is still a winner, with fabulous service and menu choices.
Reviewed April 21
Chanterelle
316 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-0650
Specialty: American favorites
The Edmonds restaurant has earned its fans since 1987 with menu items such as a tomato bisque and tempting specials.
Reviewed April 14
Harvest Garden
1508 Second St., Marysville; 360-659-3992
Specialty: Chinese
The new Chinese restaurant is making fast friends in Marysville.
Reviewed April 7
Great Harvest Bread Co.
1201-D SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; www.greatharvesteverett.com; 425-290-8189
Specialty: bakery goods, sandwiches, soup, coffee
Long known for great bread, this brand also produces great sandwiches.
Reviewed March 31
Pasteur’s Noodle Soup
12025 Highway 99, Suite C, Everett; 425-353-7660; www.pasteursnoodle.com
Specialty: Vietnamese cuisine
Another favorite pho stand of readers features lots of selections.
Reviewed March 24
Pedeltweezer’s
20265 NE 74th Ave., Arlington; 360-403-8382
Specialty: Chinese and pizza
Can’t decide between pizza and Chinese? The oddly named Pedeltweezer’s in Arlington serves ‘em both.
Reviewed March 17
Omega Pizza &Pasta
102 S. Grand Ave., Granite Falls; 360-691-4394
Specialty: Greek and Italian
Whichever menu you order from, the food is served hot and tasty in this comfortable, down-to-earth Granite Falls restaurant.
Reviewed March 10
John’s Grill
649 Fifth St., #101, Mukilteo; 425-347-1068
Specialty: American favorites
The menu at John’s Grill offers a well-rounded selection of soups, meat, seafood and desserts that are well prepared.
Reviewed March 3
Venus Family Italian Restaurant
1001 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4597; www.venusitalian.com
Specialty: Italian
With an extensive menu of tasty nightly specials, this restaurant is worth a visit.
Reviewed Feb. 24
Zinnia Cafe
15130 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-357-0512
Specialty: American favorites
The expanded Mill Creek restaurant has a great menu, but a tendency to go a little overboard with the Cajun spices.
Reviewed Feb. 17
The BBQ Shack
130 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-7222, www.bbqshackonline.com
Specialty: barbecue
The emphasis should be on the great pork, not the dancing pigs.
Reviewed Feb. 10
Terezia’s European Deli &Bistro
12926 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-513-9846
Specialty: German-Hungarian cuisine
You’ll feel you’ve been transported to your Hungarian grandmother’s dining room.
Reviewed Feb. 3
Great American Grill
Inside the Hilton Garden Inn, 8401 Paine Field Blvd., Everett; 425-423-9000
Specialty: American favorites
This neighbor to the new flight museum needs some work before the “great” name fits.
Reviewed Jan. 27
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4120 196th St., Lynnwood; 425-776-7549; www.chipotle.com
Specialty: Mexican favorites
The restaurant is impressive even during a dress rehearsal, with burritos, fajitas and salads that are made to order.
Reviewed Jan. 20
Pine Street Grille
3105 Pine St., Everett; 425-339-2000
Specialty: American favorites
Fine dining at the Holiday Inn? You better believe it! The Pine Street Grille exceeds expectations with eggplant Parmesan and a crab Louie salad.
Reviewed Jan. 13
Khan’s Mongolian Grill
23632 Highway 99 Suite V, Edmonds; 425-744-1130
Specialty: Chinese barbecue
Try your hand at this fun dining twist, but be sure to note that Khan’s is a one-bowl kind of place, so load up.
Reviewed Jan. 6
Dirty Martini
1709 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-9026
Specialty: soup, salads, sandwiches and martinis
New Everett nightspot features the delicious in food and drink with the dramatic.
Reviewed Dec. 30
Willows Edge Tea Room
415 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-2092; closed Monday and Tuesday
Specialty: Afternoon tea and lunch
With delicious food and teas, this is a quiet refuge on a busy afternoon.
Reviewed Dec. 23
Clearview Cafe
18104 Highway 9, Snohomish; 360-668-4615
Specialty: American favorites
It isn’t retro – it’s the real deal, with grade-A food for big appetites.
Reviewed Dec. 16
One Twelfth Street Diner
11126 Evergreen Way, 425-347-3977
Specialty: American favorites
Breakfast was almost flawless, and from a quick check of the menu, lunch and dinner would have been, too.
Reviewed Dec. 9
Todo Mexico
1101 First St., Snohomish; 360-862-0210
Specialty: Mexican
It’s downhill after the appetizers if you insist on sticking with the combination plates.
Reviewed Dec. 2
The Great Steak &Potato Co.
10600 Quil Ceda Blvd., #381C, Tulalip; 360-654-3050
Specialty: Sandwiches, baked potatoes
We didn’t discover even good mall food, let alone great, at this outlet mall eatery with service problems.
Reviewed Nov. 25
Kafe Neo
9730 State Ave., Marysville; 360-651-9268
21108 Highway 99, Edmonds; 425-672-3476
Specialty: Greek favorites
The food is Greek, good and available at locations in Marysville and Edmonds.
Reviewed Nov. 18
Cabbage Patch Restaurant
111 Ave. A, Snohomish; 360-568-9091
Specialty: American favorites
Soups and salads are fresh and satisfying at this Snohomish institution, rebuilt after a fire.
Reviewed Nov. 11
Golden Cafe
10430 19th Ave. SE, Suite 1, Everett; ;425-337-6767
Specialty: Chinese
For such a tiny space, there are lots of delicious choices at this restaurant.
Reviewed Nov. 4
Woodinville Cafe
14170 NE Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville; 425-489-1403, and
Saw Mill Cafe
15409 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-385-2925
Specialty: American favorites
Related cafes in Woodinville and Mill Creek offer great meals any time of the day.
Reviewed Oct. 28
Zippy’s Java Lounge
1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940
Specialty: soups, salads, sandwiches, java &other drinks
In one of the historic brick buildings in downtown Everett, the space is divided into four areas – children’s, wi-fi, dining and relaxing.
Reviewed Oct. 21
Thai on Broadway
1931 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6406; closed Sunday
Specialty: Asian cuisine
The choices are tough because everything is so good at this apparently undiscovered gem in north Everett.
Reviewed Oct. 14
