Riley Haun is The Herald’s Food & Drink writer.

Food & Drink

Butcher, baker, food-content-maker?: New Herald food writer brings industry experience

Riley Haun has worked on a farm, in a slaughterhouse and behind a deli counter. Now, she’s writing…

"Big Bull" Gary Pritzkau and his son Cary Pritzkau, who are two of multiple people involved in the operation of Three Bull Brewing, stand behind the bar at their new tap house on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food & Drink

No bull: This Snohomish taproom is open for business

On the hunt for a new place for craft beer? Check out the outdoorsy-themed Three Bull Brewing.

Pork dumplings are ready to be eaten at Bar Dojo in Edmonds on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Best Chinese food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Chef Ray Kanekeberg’s Baked Prawn Scampi. (Tulalip Resort Casino)

Food & Drink

Prawn Scampi is the perfect side dish for spring grilling season

Tulalip Resort Casino chef Ray Kanekeberg shares his simple, aromatic baked prawn recipe, with a buttery bonus.

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Where to get the best Mexican food in Snohomish County

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Nick’s Jr.’s peanut butter bacon burger glistens in the light on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the restaurant in Everett, Washington. The burger consists of a seasoned patty with melty Skippy Super Chunk peanut butter, two bacon slices, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.(Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Local News

Get nutty: Have a peanut butter burger for the shtick and shell of it

Burgers slathered in peanut butter are hard to find but worth a shot. In Everett, those who’ve tried…

The Twin City Foods plant in Stanwood. (Twin City Foods)

Local News

Plant-based meat alternatives producer to take over Stanwood plant

Canada-based No Meat Factory will bring 150 jobs to the former Twin City Foods plant by 2024.

General manager and chef Allyss Taylor, 42, removes bread  from an oven at Seabiscuit Bakery in Langley, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Whidbey’s hidden treats

Off the beaten path, the island offers plenty of dining surprises

Emory's restaurant on Silver Lake in Everett. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald) 20220224

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Where to go for the best Happy Hour in Snohomish County?

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A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Sports

Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

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The best Italian food in Snohomish County

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Manu Unni stands in the kitchen of his new restaurant, Unni’s Kitchen. (Rachel Rosen / Whidbey News-Times)

Food & Drink

Navy vet strives for authenticity at new Indian eatery in Oak Harbor

Manu Unni recently opened Unni’s Kitchen as a way to share his native food and culture.

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Where to go for the best cocktails and spirits in Snohomish County

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Life

Who has the best patio in Snohomish County?

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The Asian-influenced Banh Mi Dog boasts a zesty marinaded mix of crunchy daikon radishes, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, jalapeños and cilantro, drizzled with sriracha. (Quil Ceda Creek Casino)

Food & Drink

These two hot dogs swing for the flavor fences

Celebrate the return of baseball season with two highly elevated dogs.

Food & Drink

The best Irish food in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied, here are the results.

Mukilteo Coffee Roasters co-owners Beth and Gary Smith in 2017. (Kyle Jensen / South Whidbey Record)

Local News

Mukilteo coffee roaster, 69, had personality as big as ‘thunderstorm’

“I knew at the first sip that this is what I wanted to do,” Gary Smith said. The…

This baby potato and fenugreek stir fry makes a great filling for a pita bread sandwich. (Reshma Seetharam)

Food & Drink

Our best St. Patrick’s Day recipes

All the recipes you need for an Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day feast

Logan Leadley, Kyle Thies and Justin Nygard work on tying sausages at Double DD Meats on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Local News

Hot, saucy Double DD Meats is Mountlake Terrace’s carnal destination

Find 3,000 hot sauces, 1,000 barbecue bastes, 500 dry rubs, 400 marinades and 50 flavors of sausage.

Ryan Hembre prepares a Spring Wish cocktail at Skip Rock Distillery on March 3, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. Owners Ryan and Julie Hembre recently opened their new remodeled space and will be serving cocktails with their own spirits for the first time. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Skip on over to downtown Snohomish for a libation

Skip Rock Distillers now serving cocktails that show off the spirits it’s been making since 2011.