Capt. Kristi Schooley, of Argosy Cruises, navigates the Jetty Island ferry to the dock at while toting passengers to and fro in 2023, in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food & Drink

Spend a summer day trip eating your way to Jetty Island

Headed to the Jetty Island ferry? Try Seas the Day Cafe at the port, or one of its…

Molbak’s Garden + Home in Woodinville closed in January. (Photo courtesy of Molbak’s)

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Former Molbak’s site in Woodinville to host rotation of food trucks

The longer-term future of the property remains unclear at this juncture after Molbak’s Garden + Home closed in…

Nathan and Kim Maker, scuba divers who had been lost in the Gulf of Mexico for nearly two days, at Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Bakery on Monday in Houston. The pair of scuba divers were dramatically rescued from the Gulf of Mexico — they knew their first stop after the ordeal would be Kenny & Ziggy’s. (Annie Mulligan / © 2024 The New York Times Company)

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After days lost at sea, they needed a pastrami sandwich

A pair of scuba divers were dramatically rescued from the Gulf of Mexico. They knew what their first…

People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo. A new location has opened in Shoreline. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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25 new restaurants in Bellevue, Lynnwood and beyond

In Edmonds, you can find Bangkok Boulevard, which does Thai noodle dishes, curries and khao soi along Highway…

People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Japanese-style sweets shop to open in Lynnwood

J. Sweets, offering traditional Japanese and western style treats opens, could open by early August at the Alderwood…

Diane Symms, right, has been the owner and CEO of Lombardi's Italian Restaurants for more than three decades. Now in her 70s, she's slowly turning the reins over to her daughter, Kerri Lonergan-Dreke.Shot on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant in Mill Creek to close

Lombardi’s Restaurant Group sold the Mill Creek property currently occupied by the restaurant. The Everett and Bellingham locations…

Mona Newbauer, 62, pours caramel into a machine inside her store Sweet Mona's Chocolates on March 21, 2024 in Langley, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Life

Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes

Chocolate slugs, whales, truffles and caramels are among sweets in the shop Mona Newbauer founded in 2006.

Washington state is developing a program to better promote food and agricultural products, including oysters, to consumers around the country. (Courtesy of Washington state Department of Agriculture)

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Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

State officials are establishing a program to promote the state’s culinary and agricultural delights.

At the new Comfort Corner in The Kitchen at Quil Ceda Creek Casino, we brine our chicken tenders in buttermilk, then dredge them in Golden Dipt batter mix (available in most grocery stores) prior to frying to achieve a delicious, tender and crispy result. (Quil Ceda Creek Casino)

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Take comfort: This Chicken ‘n’ Waffles recipe is fit for any meal

Long a staple of brunch, this legendary dish has become popular coast to coast as a “breakfast anytime”…

The Safeway store at 4128 Rucker Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell these 19 Snohomish County grocers

On Tuesday, the grocery chains released a list of stores included in a deal to avoid anti-competition concerns…

A Bit of Taste owner Debe Franz stands in front of a long list of olive oils and balsamic vinegars inside her storefront on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Oil and vinegar mix at this Snohomish store

A Bit of Taste offers gourmet olive oil and balsamic vinegar: Just add salad or a dash atop…

Bruce Hallenbeck, 4, picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. The farm is now closed for the season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business

Study: Washington residents would pay more for homegrown goods

Local online shoppers are on the look out for the made in Washington label.

A selection of Pacific Popcorn flavors on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A new Monroe popcorn company is pop, pop, popping

Launched 18 months ago, Pacific Popcorn offers six flavors from Alpine Chili White Cheddar to Portage Bay Strawberry.

Aurora Echo, owner of Wildly Beloved Foods, begins making cavatelli pasta with one of her Bottene pasta machine on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Whidbey artisanal pasta maker shares her secrets

For Aurora Echo of Wildly Beloved Foods in Clinton, “sharing food is so ancient; it feels so good.”

Charcoal’s grilled pork belly with fish sauce caramel, pickled carrot and daikon slaw steals the show at Crave! Northwest food festival at the Lynnwood Event Center on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Food festival hopes to make Lynnwood an annual destination

Food entrepreneurs shared ideas, tried new foods and found inspiration at the Crave! food festival — which aims…

Crave Spokane Valley 2023 (Courtesy of CraveNW Media Relations)

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Sold out Spokane food festival coming to Lynnwood

The event Friday night at the Lynnwood Event Center will feature “foods from around the world.” The goal…

Denise McKenzie, who has been a bartenders at Kuhnle’s Tavern for many years, works behind the bar on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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After 106 years, Kuhnle’s Tavern in Marysville is closing

Come say farewell Sunday from noon to midnight at the historic bar with five beers on tap and…

Melinda Grenier serves patrons at her coffee truck called Hay Girl Coffee during the third annual Arlington Pride event in Arlington, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2024. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Hidden costs, delays crush hopeful food truck owners in Snohomish County

Melinda Grenier followed her dream to open Hay Girl Coffee. Thousands in fees later, it has cost her…

Food & Drink

This super-fast shrimp scampi makes a tasty, easy summer meal

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Diamond Knot is partnering with APEX Art & Culture Center to mix APEX’s Dogtown Collection artwork with its beer cans. (Photo provided by Diamond Knot Brewing Company)

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Diamond Knot Brewing taps Everett’s APEX to add street art to beer cans

The Mukilteo brewery partnered with the art and culture center to slap graffiti-style artwork on its newest beer…