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

Local News

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)

Food & Drink

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)

Food & Drink

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)

Food & Drink

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)

Local News

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.

(Photo provided by Bar Dojo)

Food & Drink

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)

Food & Drink

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…

Food & Drink

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.

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…