Chanterelle’s sign hangs above the front door during the restaurant’s final day of business Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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As Chanterelle closes in Edmonds, another mainstay opens a new chapter

The Edmonds bistro, open since 1986, closed this month. Seattle Italian institution Ristorante Machiavelli is stepping up to…

A car drives into the Soper Hill Center past construction on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville’s second Chick-fil-A planned in new Soper Hill development

Groundbreaking is proposed for February 2024, in a new shopping center across the street from Lake Stevens city…

Quil Ceda Creek Casino's Double Cheeseburger with Bacon. (Quil Ceda Creek Casino)

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A cheeseburger fit for paradise

Quil Ceda Creek Casino chef shares recipe for a burger that would have delighted Jimmy Buffett.

Beef birria tacos at El Mariachi in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Signature Dish: El Mariachi’s birria simmers in tradition and innovation

The Everett restaurant’s slow-cooked beef tacos have earned a cult following — and it’s not just about the…

A previous year's Djangofest NW ends in an all-instruments-on-deck jam session dedicated to its late festival founder, Nick Lehr. The first event in 2001 featured two bands over nights. It’s grown to a 5-day event attracting about 3,000 people and includes seven concerts, 20 workshops and spontaneous sparks of music around Langley’s outdoor venues. (Photo by Patricia Guthrie/South Whidbey Record)

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At Langley’s annual DjangoFest Northwest, celebrate the granddaddy of Manouche jazz

Djoin a djam on a street corner or catch a performance in honor of Belgian jazz pioneer Django…

Lines of cars form at the newly opened Shake Shack drive-thru location in Lynnwood, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Shake Shack sizzles into the burger scene in Lynnwood by the mall

The first Snohomish County site for the eatery with a cult following has a drive-thru and desserts for…

Recently-opened 16Eleven on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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16Eleven shines as downtown Everett’s new dining destination

Part steakhouse, part museum and part event center, the former Club Broadway aims to offer fine dining without…

Scout Mint with seasonal strawberry covered marshmallows at Molly Moon's Ice Cream in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Molly Moon’s wants to be your sweetest neighbor

The Seattle ice cream chain brings local ingredients, homemade recipes and delicious smells to Edmonds’ Main Street Commons.

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Hops and Sips: Camano’s first-ever cider festival is this weekend

Taste some of what local cideries have to offer and find a new favorite — plus, sample dozens…

A crowd begins to form before a large reception for the opening of Fisherman Jack’s at the Port of Everett on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Seafood with a view: Fisherman Jack’s opens at Port of Everett

“The port is booming!” The new restaurant is the first to open on “restaurant row” at the port’s…

Guam Grub owner and head chef Julita Atoigue-Javier, center left, stands behind the counter with her brother-in-law Angelo Javier, left, and sons Timothy, 13, and John, 21, right, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Everett Mall in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Say hello — or ‘Hafa Adai’ — to Guam Grub at Everett Mall

Chamorro cuisine is a heaping melting pot of cultures and tastes. For some in Everett, it brings back…

Evan Wiederspohn smiles with family and friends during a watch party for the airing of the Food Network show BBQ USA featuring Wiederspohn and his father on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Arlington BBQ whiz kid featured on Food Network’s ‘BBQ USA’

Evan Wiederspohn, 17, outsmoked his competition with a salmon-adobo macaron earlier this year in Puyallup.

People come and go during the lunch hour at Arnies restaurant on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Readers share their Mukilteo Arnies memories; final happy hour Sunday

The mainstay restaurant of 44 years is closing. Guest: “Arnies, you’ve been a pal.”

Sisters Nadia and Yasmeen Kabbani dig into some pulled pork tater tots from Ryan’s REZ-ipes during Taste Edmonds on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Francis Anderson Play Field in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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With elevated offerings alongside fair favorites, Taste Edmonds has evolved

Beyond classic carnival fare, this year’s edition of the long-running food festival featured some of the area’s best…

Pastry Chef Nikol Nakamura’s fresh peach compote is great alone, in a drink, on a sandwich or as part of a dessert. (Tulalip Resort Casino)

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Taste of Tulalip: These 4 recipes showcase the versatility of fresh peaches

This peach compote lets the flavor of fresh peaches shine, whether by itself as a topping or as…

A beer is poured at UpperLeft Beerfest on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Sample beer, food and more at Everett’s Upper Left Beerfest this weekend

Our drinks correspondent shares what he’ll be sampling from vendors, plus a peek at another boozy Everett fest.

People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Career 53% free-throw shooter opens Big Chicken shack in Mukilteo

Turnout was big at Thursday’s grand opening of NBA great Shaquille O’Neal’s restaurant.

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Get the best taste of Taste Edmonds with our guide to the festival’s food

Three local culinary giants, plus food trucks, beer gardens and more, show what Edmonds is made of at…

A charcuterie board at the Muse Whiskey and Coffee in Everett, Washington on Monday, July 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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At Everett’s new portside whiskey bar, linger in a cozy taste of the past

The Muse Whiskey Coffee, housed in the historic Weyerhaeuser Building, blends casual opulence with a taste of the…

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Taste of Tulalip: Buffalo chicken wings soar year-round at the Keg Bar

We serve up delicious chicken wings three ways: traditional Buffalo style, housemade-BBQ style and sesame-ginger style.