Recently reviewed restaurants
Published 10:18 pm Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wicked Rack Bar-Be-Que
10121 Evergreen Way, Everett (across from Izzy’s Pizza); 425-334-3800; www.wickedrackbbq.net
Specialty: Carolina-style barbecue
Barbecue that’s wickedly good
Reviewed Oct. 16
Barney’s Pastrami Dip
5130 Evergreen Way, Suite 103, Everett; 425-259-9078
Specialty: Pastrami sandwiches, sausages, Coney Island dogs, chili
You don’t have to go far for great pastrami
Reviewed Oct. 9
BluWater Bistro on Greenlake
7900 E. Greenlake Drive N., Seattle; 206-524-3985; www.bluwaterbistro.com/loc_gl.php
Specialty: Hearty bistro
A winner for breakfast near Green Lake
Reviewed Oct. 2
Golden House
12030 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-438-8833
Specialty: Chinese
Give Golden House a gold star
Reviewed Sept. 25
Yupa’s Thai Cuisine
2925 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-303-3487
Specialty: Thai
Yupa’s returns with flavorful Thai cuisine
Reviewed Sept. 18
Train Wreck
427 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington; 360-755-0582
Specialty: Pub grub
Train Wreck stays on track with creative fare
Reviewed Sept. 11
Chef Wow
11108 Evergreen Way, Suite B, Everett; 425-355-9100; www.chefwow.us
Specialty: Chinese
Chef Wow trial could make you a regular
Reviewed Aug. 28
Frida’s
3226 132nd St. SE, #108, Mill Creek; 425-357-8606; www.fridasmexrestaurant.com
Specialty: Mexican
Enjoy Mexican fare sans the glop at Frida’s
Reviewed Aug. 14
Famous Dave’s
1206 Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-353-1600; www.famousdaves.com/Everett
Specialty: barbecue
Sauces are key to the Olive Garden of Barbecue
Reviewed Aug. 7
Daruma Japanese Restaurant
1728 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-339-2307
Specialty: sushi
The view is as enjoyable as the food
Reviewed July 24
Memo’s
6919 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-290-6999
Specialty: Mexican
Just the ticket for late-night chow
Reviewed July 17
Old Village Korean BBQ Restaurant
15200 Aurora Ave., Shoreline; 206-365-6679
Specialty: Korean barbecue
Korean barbecue offers great flavors
Reviewed July 10
Mayuri Indian Cuisine
20611 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-481-6900; www.mayuricuisine.com
Specialty: south Indian cuisine
Mayuri leaves you satisfied, smiling
Reviewed July 3
Adrift
506 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-0653; www.adriftrestaurant.com
Specialty: Northwest cuisine
Anacortes restaurant offers tasty, quality dining
Reviewed June 26
Diamond Knot Lincoln Avenue
403 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-512-8080; www.diamondknot.com/B4/main.html
Specialty: Family-style dining
Mukilteo pizza joint offers family friendly dining — with good beer
Reviewed June 19
Franchesco’s Italian Restaurant
615 112th St. SE, Everett; 425-512-8425
Specialty: Italian
Everett’s Italian secret can be revealed
Reviewed June 12
Pacific Rim Ballroom and Supper Club
3228 Marine Drive, Marysville; 360-659-0900
Specialty: Pacific Rim cuisine, including Asian, Pacific Islander and Pacific Northwest
Pacific Rim cuisine with all-American entertainment
Reviewed June 5
Sockeye’s Restaurant and Bar
14090 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe; 360-794-8300
Specialty: Northwest cuisine
Early birds dine well at Sockeye’s
Reviewed May 22
Daphne’s
415 1/2 Main St., Edmonds; 425-776-6402; www.daphnesbar.com
Specialty: French cafe fare
Dinky, but definitely delightful
Reviewed May 15
Christopher’s on Whidbey
103 NW Coveland St., Coupeville; 360-678-5480
Specialty: American
Kick back with comfort food
Reviewed May 8
Saltoro
14051 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; 206-365-6025
Specialty: Seafood and land food
Eclectic menu makes it easy to sample, share
Reviewed May 1
Lanna Thai
7825 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-438-3888; www.lannathaieverett.com
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Tasty selections and quick service for lunch
Reviewed April 24
Banya Bistro
2814 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-2692; www.downtownbanya.com
Specialty: Russian
Men in robes, tasty Russian food, staff willing to share food and culture
Reviewed April 17
Balefire
1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com
Specialty: wine and beer
Potential to be an Everett fave
Reviewed April 10
Andaman Thai Restaurant
4809 132nd St. SE, Everett, No. B101; 425-316-9264; www.andamanusa.com
Specialty: Thai
Delicious food just part of appeal of Thai eatery
Reviewed April 3
Basil &Chives
114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-794-4000; basilandchivesrestaurant.com
Specialty: Vietnamese Northwest fusion
Northwest, Asian flavors blend well
Reviewed March 20
Prohibition Grille
1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100; www.prohibitiongrille.com
Specialty: Southern
Rebooted Prohibition Grille fits a need in Everett
Reviewed March 6
Sorabol
18623 Highway 99, No. 150, Lynnwood (hard to see from the road); 425-778-4717
Specialty: Korean, including hot pots and barbecue
The place for kimchee lovers
Reviewed Feb. 27
L’Artisan French Bakery Cafe
11419 19th Ave. SE, B103, Everett; 425-379-8401; www.lartisanfrenchbakery.com
Specialty: pastries, sandwiches, desserts
L’Artisan delivers a delicious bite of Paris
Reviewed Feb. 20
Nell Thorn
205 Washington St., La Conner; 360-466-4261; www.nellthorn.com
Specialty: eclectic cuisine
Nell Thorn’s cuisine well worth drive to La Conner
Reviewed Feb. 13
Emory’s on Silver Lake
11830 19th Ave. SE (Bothell-Everett Highway), Everett; 425-337-7772; www.emorys.com
Specialty: seafood, steaks and pasta
Emory’s gets the job done for surf or turf
Reviewed Feb. 6
Casa El Dorado
205 E. Casino Road, Everett; 425-265-1186
Specialty: Mexican
Satisfying Mexican food in a simple setting
Reviewed Jan. 30
Cristiano’s Pizza etc.
1206 State Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-653-8356
Specialty: pizza and Italian
Wait for a table no mystery at Cristiano’s
Reviewed Jan. 23
Preservation Kitchen
17121 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-408-1306; www.preservationkitchen.com
Specialty: American cuisine with northern Italy influences
Attentive service, ample servings and savory dishes counter minor shortcomings at new restaurant
Reviewed Jan. 16
Barry’s Catering and Cafe
1606 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-5036
Specialty: casual breakfast and lunch fare
Barry’s puts the emphasis on comfort
Reviewed Jan. 9
Christine’s Casual Fine Dining
10007 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6002
Specialty: steaks, seafood, pub fare, Sunday breakfast
Restaurant comes through in a storm
Reviewed Jan. 2
