A bahn mi at Rise and Shine Bakery in Edmonds. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Cheap eats: 5 dishes to order when funds are low and standards are high

Sure, pizza delivery is always an option. But when times are tough, turn to these Snohomish County restaurants…

Matt Pereira, owner and brewer at 4 Stitch Brewing Company, talks with a couple regulars at the bar on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Mill Creek, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food & Drink

4 Stitch Brewing taps into Mill Creek’s fledgling beer scene

Matt and Dena Pereira started out making brews in their garage. Four stitches in a finger later, their…

Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

‘They make us feel at home’: Market brings Africa to Everett

Yusupha Bojang opened Dizayus African Market to meet the needs of a growing immigrant community.

The Country Farm Salad with beet root, asparagus, radish, goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette at the Bush House Inn in Index, Washington on Monday, June 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Get a modern taste of Index history at North Fork Kitchen

Located in the restored Bush House Inn, this homey spot serves coq au rhum and sidewinder fries to…

Tammy Ohrmund displays a bacon sausage hot dog that is sold on the ferries. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Where to get the best hot dog in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Pie-tender Addie Bjorling, 22, pulls out a pie to plate a slice at Pie Dive Bar on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Snohomish’s Pie Dive Bar brings heat and sweet to its seasonal cocktail offerings

Sure, pie is in the bar’s name. But don’t sleep on the fresh summery drinks behind the bar…

Adair Gearhart, working next to a 500-pound espresso machine, sands down a shelf they plan to repurpose while doing major renovations and cleaning at 1709 Hewitt Avenue, the future downtown home of Catalyst Cafe, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Everett, Washington. Gearhart said they hope to open later this year, though the massive scale of work to be done will ultimately dictate the opening date of the queer-friendly cafe. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food & Drink

This queer-owned Everett café wants to be a catalyst for its community

After two years on 23rd Street, Catalyst Café is moving downtown — and bringing devoted regulars along for…

Khao poon katee at Thai on Main Street Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Who has the best Thai food in Snohomish County?

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

A drink at the new Sound To Summit Brewing location in Everett, Washington on Friday, June 9, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Snohomish legend Sound2Summit brings brews and views to Port of Everett

After more than a decade in downtown Snohomish, the brewery has opened a waterfront taproom and kitchen in…

This flavorful recipe can be used with any grilled meats or fish. (Tulalip Resort Casino)

Food & Drink

Taste of Tulalip: Grilled Papaya Relish adds summer zest to meats, fish

This light, easy-to-prepare recipe is a perfect complement to a variety of grilled meats or fish.

People walk through the new Marysville Farmers Market on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Add these two new Snohomish County farmers markets to your weekly shopping list

Marysville welcomes a brand-new Wednesday market and Everett Station’s market reawakens after a three-year hiatus.

Black sesame tea at Mustache Milk Tea in Lynnwood, Washington on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Treat yourself to bubble tea this summer at one of SnoCo’s best boba shops

Every spot does the sweet, creamy drink a little differently. We found the five best shops to suit…

Nathanael Engen prepares the mixture to cultivate mushrooms at his property in Everett, Washington on Monday, March 27, 2023. Engen summarizes his business as “cultivating mushrooms, and healthy communities”. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Everett’s Black Forest Mushrooms is a ‘giant endeavor of tiny necessities’

How a veteran grows pristine, gourmet mushrooms on an urban farm in Snohomish County.

Fire and Feast’s mushroom risotto entree on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Signature Dish: At Edmonds’ Fire and the Feast, mushrooms go beyond peasant fare

Chef Dan Chittenden highlights local blue oyster mushrooms at the peak of freshness in risotto and wood-fired pizza.

Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Business

Snack queens share secrets to piecing together party platters that wow

Caterers Rachel Daniels and Mallori Rojas specialize in curating charcuterie boards. Here’s how they make their magic.

A selection of the Opponent Dogs at the Everett AquaSox stadium on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Hot dog!: Funko Field’s Opponent Dogs give the classic a run for its money

Fans can catch ballpark dogs honoring AquaSox opponents this season. Our food writer has the definitive ranking of…

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Food & Drink

Beer Notebook: Bothell Block Party and Brewfest returns this weekend

Plus, a Snohomish cidery wins big in national awards, new taprooms come to Mill Creek and Lake Stevens,…

Mukilteo Police Chief Cheol Kang smiles while trying a Diamond Knot Tot on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Police chief departing Mukilteo after 20 years, 322 Yelp reviews

When he’s not keeping the city safe, Cheol Kang moonlights as an “elite” dining reviewer. He’s also known…

Zeke’s Drive-In has cooked it’s signature burger, the Honeymoon Special, since opening in 1968. (Evan Thompson / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Where to get the best burger in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

A sign announcing a soon to open Woods Coffee in Everett Marina Village at the Port of Everett on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

A portside Restaurant Row is opening this summer. Here’s what’s on the menu.

Five new eateries are coming to the Port of Everett’s waterfront, offering scratch pastries, dim sum and more.