Dozens of pounds of living crawfish crawl over one another in a basket as commercial fisherman Ithamar Glumanc collects his traps on the Snohomish River on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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A Southern tradition, fresh from the Snohomish River

In a region better known for its salmon fishing than its crawfish boils, one man is bringing a…

The Freeland Brewery & Taproom. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)

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Conflict brews between neighbors and tap room on Whidbey Island

A group of Freeland residents are concerned about live outdoor music events Penn Cove Brewing Company plans to…

The exterior of a Buzz Inn restaurant in Everett, Washington on Monday, July 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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An ode to Buzz Inn Steakhouses, a Snohomish County institution

The local chain founded in 1981 now spans Arlington, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe and Snohomish.

In The Shadow fans (from left) Taki Pruski, Steve Brown and Cam Stefanic check out the fresh hops in the kettle at In The Shadow Brewing recently. (Photo provided)

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Marysville brewery’s fall festival is a toast to friends and fresh hops

Freshies Friends features 11 breweries, plus a special collaboration brewed with hops grown in Marysville and Arlington.

Double Bluff Brewing Co. owners Marissa and Daniel Thomis have expanded to a new location in the old Useless Bay Coffee Co. building on Second Street in downtown Langley. (Photo by David Welton)

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Whidbey Island’s Double Bluff Brewing taps into new home

After eight years on Anthes Avenue, downtown Langley’s only microbrewery is expanding.

The Whidbey Island Cider Festival has been bringing together local businesses since it started in 2017. (Photo provided)

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Cider Festival returns to Whidbey Island

The Whidbey Island Cider Festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Pacific…

A black sesame einspanner from Our Place Dessert Cafe on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Linger in cosmopolitan luxury at Our Place Dessert Cafe in Edmonds

The new café offers French-inspired pastries, Korean sweets and layered coffee drinks in a gorgeously curated space.

Patrick Russell, left, Jill Russell and their son Jackson Russell of Lake Stevens enjoy Dick’s burgers on their way home from Seattle on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. The family said the announcement of the Dick’s location in Everett “is amazing” and they will be stopping by whenever it opens in 2025. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Dick’s Drive-In announces new south Everett location

The local burger legend announced Friday it plans to open the south Everett location on Center Road in…

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.