Food & Drink

Britana Uppinghouse, who owns Cole’s Tavern with her husband Cole, chats with a couple newcomers at the bar on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

At Cole’s Tavern in Mukilteo, grab a beer after midnight (or at noon)

The new Mukilteo Speedway pub with food, games and soon pull-tabs, is open 365 days, including holidays or snow days.

Britana Uppinghouse, who owns Cole’s Tavern with her husband Cole, chats with a couple newcomers at the bar on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Butter Chicken Pizza at Tasty Curry on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

For slice with a twist, try these two Snohomish County pizza spots

Everett’s Tasty Curry and Arlington’s Pedeltweezer’s combine your greatest takeout passions into one perfect pizza pie.

Butter Chicken Pizza at Tasty Curry on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A selection of Haywire Brewing Company’s barrel aged winter releases on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Celebrate new beginnings with Haywire Brewing this weekend

The Snohomish brewery brings new brews, old friends and lots of fun to mark the opening of its new downtown location.

A selection of Haywire Brewing Company’s barrel aged winter releases on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
An order is delivered to one of the first cars at Chick-Fil-A's store in Marysville on its opening day Thursday on May 21, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Chicken with a side of traffic: Everett Mall Chick-fil-A opens Dec. 7

The new Everett Mall Way restaurant is the popular chain’s fifth Snohomish County location. Openings often cause traffic backups.

An order is delivered to one of the first cars at Chick-Fil-A's store in Marysville on its opening day Thursday on May 21, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cindy Buchan, owner of the Baskin-Robbins on Everett Mall Way, holds a turkey ice cream cake at her store on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Scoop up Thanksgiving-flavored ice cream at Baskin-Robbins

You can pile up the Turkey Cake, a platter-ready frozen bird, and Turkey Day Fixin’s, the side dish flavor of the month.

Cindy Buchan, owner of the Baskin-Robbins on Everett Mall Way, holds a turkey ice cream cake at her store on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Market Table spread at Fogo de Chão on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Thanksgiving Day: Snohomish County restaurants open for takeout and dine-in

These local eateries are serving up turkey dinners and more on Thursday so you don’t have to.

The Market Table spread at Fogo de Chão on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Port of Everett Commission has authorized two new 15-year leases with local restaurateur The Way Group Hospitality LLC to open two new restaurants at Waterfront Place—Tapped Public House and The Net Sheds, a new fish and chips restaurant with a year-round fish market. (Photo provided by The Port of Everett)

Port of Everett reels in two new tenants for Restaurant Row

A new location of Tapped Public House, along with a year-round fish market and fish-and-chips shop, will break ground in 2024.

The Port of Everett Commission has authorized two new 15-year leases with local restaurateur The Way Group Hospitality LLC to open two new restaurants at Waterfront Place—Tapped Public House and The Net Sheds, a new fish and chips restaurant with a year-round fish market. (Photo provided by The Port of Everett)
Trader Joe’s customers walk in and out of the store on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Trader Joe’s to move store to Everett Mall, application says

Trader Joe’s could move from its current address — with a tight squeeze of a parking lot — to the former Sears location at Everett Mall.

Trader Joe’s customers walk in and out of the store on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Extend your Thanksgiving goodness with sliders made from leftovers

Loaded with leftover turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, these sliders are easy to make at home.

  • Nov 17, 2023
  • By Diane Lasswell Quil Ceda Creek Casino
(Kate Erickson / The Herald)

Hidden Gems: 5 lesser-known Asian eateries in and around Lynnwood

This series exploring Snohomish County’s best-kept food secrets kicks off with a sampling of local Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Korean fare.

(Kate Erickson / The Herald)
Traffic moves past the Longhorn Saloon on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

To make way for new roundabout, Arlington saloon faces demolition

The Longhorn Saloon will close soon on Smokey Point Boulevard. Arlington has big plans for a new neighborhood there.

Traffic moves past the Longhorn Saloon on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Grilled rare yellow fin tuna is served with vegetables atop a risotto cake at Hook & Cleaver on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

What’s cooking in Snohomish County’s restaurant scene? Here’s a taste.

Feast your eyes! This list of upcoming restaurant openings is sure to whet your appetite for future culinary adventures.

Grilled rare yellow fin tuna is served with vegetables atop a risotto cake at Hook & Cleaver on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Chef Andy Hilliard delivers three different cuts of steak for staff to taste as they prepare to open Hook & Cleaver on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Hook & Cleaver to open Tuesday in space of Mukilteo mainstay Arnies

After a two-month transformation, the steak and seafood restaurant offers a new look and new menu.

Chef Andy Hilliard delivers three different cuts of steak for staff to taste as they prepare to open Hook & Cleaver on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Jaxen McInnis, the creator of the Snackin Shack, in his transformed garage on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bite into Everett’s Snackin Shack, a sweet tooth museum of offbeat treats

Jaxen McInnis, 26, said his limited edition snack obsession started two years ago with Lady Gaga Oreo cookies.

Jaxen McInnis, the creator of the Snackin Shack, in his transformed garage on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Wilker Leite lines up a shot Wednesday afternoon at the Golden Fleece pool hall in Everett on July 31, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Make the best of the Big Dark at these 4 spirit-lifting SnoCo haunts

From karaoke and Korean eats to billiards and “the best pizza in town,” these spots provide refuge for the lonely and hungry alike.

Wilker Leite lines up a shot Wednesday afternoon at the Golden Fleece pool hall in Everett on July 31, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Honey Miso Glazed Black Cod with Spicy Bacon-Apple and Padron Pepper Succotash (Tulalip Resort Casino)

Celebrate National Seafood Month with honey miso black cod

Spicy bacon-apple and padron pepper succotash is a tasty Native American-inspired accompaniment.

  • Oct 20, 2023
  • By Perry Mascitti Tulalip Resort Casino
Honey Miso Glazed Black Cod with Spicy Bacon-Apple and Padron Pepper Succotash (Tulalip Resort Casino)
Traditional Norwegian holiday lefse rolled on a plate

Annual Nordic Fair returns Oct. 28 to Stanwood

The event is dedicated to Scandinavian food, vendors, crafts, baked goods, art and history — and, of course, lefse.

Traditional Norwegian holiday lefse rolled on a plate
Dozens of pounds of living crawfish crawl over one another in a basket as commercial fisherman Ithamar Glumanc collects his traps on the Snohomish River on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

A Southern tradition, fresh from the Snohomish River

In a region better known for its salmon fishing than its crawfish boils, one man is bringing a Gulf-style delicacy to homesick Cajuns and Northwest novices alike.

Dozens of pounds of living crawfish crawl over one another in a basket as commercial fisherman Ithamar Glumanc collects his traps on the Snohomish River on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, near Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Freeland Brewery & Taproom. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)

Conflict brews between neighbors and tap room on Whidbey Island

A group of Freeland residents are concerned about live outdoor music events Penn Cove Brewing Company plans to host.

The Freeland Brewery & Taproom. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)
The exterior of a Buzz Inn restaurant in Everett, Washington on Monday, July 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

An ode to Buzz Inn Steakhouses, a Snohomish County institution

The local chain founded in 1981 now spans Arlington, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe and Snohomish.

The exterior of a Buzz Inn restaurant in Everett, Washington on Monday, July 24, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)