Husband and wife Christian and Melissa Despi have started their own bakery in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Everett bakery offers delightful array of goodies

EVERETT — It was mid-Saturday afternoon and the bakery was still packed. One thinks of Saturday morning as…

J&L Texas-style barbecue expands to Colby Avenue smokehouse

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J&L Texas-style barbecue expands to Colby Avenue smokehouse

The orange barbecue shack in Snohomish has expanded to downtown Everett.

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Glowing recommendation holds up at Red Lantern in Edmonds

A while back, reader Don Brody contacted The Herald to offer up a dining story suggestion.

Ono Poke in Edmonds serves up authentic Hawaiian poke

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Ono Poke in Edmonds serves up authentic Hawaiian poke

We were greeted with a “Howzit!” when we stepped into Ono Poke in Edmonds. That’s Hawaiian for “How’s…

A carryout from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen displayed on a plate at home has New Orleans style chicken, buttermilk biscuits, Cajun fries and macaroni and cheese. (Andrea Brown/The Herald)

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Pop over to Popeyes in Everett for chicken and the fixings

I’m a fried chicken junkie.

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New owners keep The New Mexicans menu hot in Everett

The place was packed, as it should be on a Friday night.

Family run Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville serves comfort foods

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Family run Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville serves comfort foods

My editor, Sara Bruestle, recently heard from a reader who suggested we check out Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville.

Cafe Dijon returns to reinvigorated Broadway in Everett

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Cafe Dijon returns to reinvigorated Broadway in Everett

EVERETT — Cafe Dijon is back on Broadway.

Authentic taqueria Tacobook on Broadway gets two thumbs up

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Authentic taqueria Tacobook on Broadway gets two thumbs up

Some of what you read on Facebook might be alternative facts, but the fare at Tacobook is totally…

Celebrate Chinese new year at Journeys East

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Celebrate Chinese new year at Journeys East

The Year of the Fire Rooster begins Jan. 28 with the Lunar New Year celebration, and you can…

A chef’s special of fish & chips at Le Bistro, the student-run restaurant at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, is $8. (Ben Watanabe photo)

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Student chefs dish out fine dining at Le Bistro

We were in luck. We didn’t have a reservation for the popular fish & chips day, but there…

16 of the best eats at local restaurants in 2016

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16 of the best eats at local restaurants in 2016

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Lunch combos offer delicious variety at Mukilteo Thai

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Lunch combos offer delicious variety at Mukilteo Thai

You know the lunch you ordered will be good when the soup served with it is so tasty…

Camano Island barn dinners showcase local food

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Camano Island barn dinners showcase local food

CAMANO ISLAND — Our region now offers yet another delightful dining experience for exuberant gourmands.

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Tune up for Everett music fest at Cafe Wylde

EVERETT — It’s fresh, it’s tasty, it’s Cafe Wylde.

The Golly Whopper burger at Soundview Bar & Grill.

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Dive into Everett’s Soundview for sliders, burgers, cool vibe

Golly whopper!

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Get special attention at Scott’s Bar and Grill

EDMONDS — My brother the history professor thought the waitress was on to me.

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You’ll find many reasons to fall in love with El Paraiso

Where does everyone in my neighborhood go for Mexican food?

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112th Street Diner: All-American menu selections fill you up

Some days, all you need is comfort food. Not fancy food, not gourmet food, just familiar, friendly food.

From left, Wild Roots flavored vodka, La Gritona Tequila Reposado, Woodinville Bourbon, Brockmans Gin and Coopers' Craft Bourbon sit on a cask on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at the Evergreen QFC liquor section in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Pick Six: an adventurous gift guide for good spirits and wines

The libations expert at QFC Claremont in Everett selects some of her favorite spirits for holiday giving.