Crossroads
1904 201st Place SE, Bothell; 425-488-5611
Specialty: family-style diner
Flawed fish detracts from new restaurant’s ambiance.
Reviewed Jan. 4
The Chatter Box
9819 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-0600
Specialty: Asian fusion
Tasty Asian dishes another option in Stanwood.
Reviewed Dec. 28
Luca’s Ristorante &Pizzeria
430 91st Ave. NE, No. 10, Lake Stevens; 425-334-2066, www.lucasitalianrestaurant.com
Specialty: Southern Italian favorites
More space, new offerings, add to friendly neighborhood feel of restaurant.
Reviewed Dec. 21
Sandwich Xpress
520 128th St. SW, Suite A13-14, Everett; 425-347-6794, www.sandwichxpress.com
Specialty: deli-style sandwiches, soups &salads
Sublime sandwiches nourish holiday shoppers.
Reviewed Dec. 14
Beijing Garden
3719 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-339-9319
Specialty: Chinese cuisine
New Chinese restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
Reviewed Dec. 7
Playa Bonita
329 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-403-7130
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
Small chain could become your new favorite Mexican eatery.
Reviewed Nov. 30
Alligator Soul
3121 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6311; www.thealligatorsoul.com
Specialty: Cajun and Creole
Restaurant’s delicious fare still wildly popular at new location.
Reviewed Nov. 23
Chopstix
2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-259-9013; www.chopstixpianobar.com
Specialty: steaks, pasta, chicken and seafood
Good music and good food make for a great evening.
Reviewed Nov. 16
Sparta’s Pizza &Spaghetti House
18817 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-485-1227; www.spartaspizza.com
Specialty: Southern Italian favorites
Family-owned restaurants popular for catering to families.
Reviewed Nov. 9
Old School BBQ
22715 U.S. 2, Monroe; 425-367-1045
Specialty: barbecue
Texans tell the truth about oddly situated barbecue joint.
Reviewed Nov. 2
Kasbah
1471 NW 85th St., Seattle; 206-788-0777; www.kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.com
Specialty: Moroccan cuisine
Morocco is as close as restaurant in Seattle.
Reviewed Oct. 26
Fanny’s
505 Cedar Ave., Suite A-1, Marysville; 360-653-8164
Specialty: breakfast and lunch
Fanny’s is a favorite with the locals in Marysville.
Reviewed Oct. 19
Japan Teriyaki &Roll
10519 20th St. SE, No. 2, Everett; 425-334-2211
Specialty: Japanese cuisine
Elegant, yet fast fare that’s worth a million yen.
Reviewed Oct. 12
Azul
15118 Main St., No. 100, Mill Creek; 425-357-5600
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
Stylish touches, delicious twists make Town Center eatery popular.
Reviewed Oct. 5
Mo’s Best BBQ Ribs &Chicken
9515 State Ave., Marysville; 360-651-0800, www.mosbestbbq.net
Specialty: Southern-style barbecue
Its move to Marysville hasn’t hurt Mo’s fare.
Reviewed Sept. 28
Sockeye’s
14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Monroe; 360-794-8300; www.sockeyesrestaurant.com
Specialty: Pacific Northwest cuisine
Upscale restaurant shows great promise.
Reviewed Sept. 21
Hot Iron Grill
303 91st Ave. NE, Suite A-503, Everett; 425-334-9182, www.hotirongrill.com
Specialty: Mongolian grill
Sauces make the meal at new Mongolian grill.
Reviewed Sept. 14
El Tapatio
803 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-862-0530
Specialty: Mexican food
Restaurant is a feast for the eyes and belly.
Reviewed Sept. 7
Original Roadhouse Grill
11804 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-355-3550
Specialty: American favorites
Restaurant needs to work on the service aspects.
Reviewed Aug. 24
Cherry Blossom Sushi Bar &Grill
1510 41st St., Everett; 425-339-8020
Specialty: sushi and Asian favorites
It’ll take more than one visit to sample all the delights of this new restaurant.
Reviewed Aug. 17
Barney’s Grill &Chill
102 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-8782
Specialty: sandwiches and cold drinks
A ’60s theme restaurant is sure to please in historic downtown Snohomish.
Reviewed Aug. 10
Cartwright’s American Broiler
10809 Mukilteo Speedway; 425-290-8064; www.cartwrightsbroiler.com
Specialty: Northwest family dining
Location reborn as steakhouse with good food for every level of appetite.
Reviewed Aug. 3
J.R.’s Steakhouse and Bar
1352 State Ave., Marysville; 360-658-7747
Specialty: American favorites
Savor the steaks but save room for dessert.
Reviewed July 27
The Grill at Mill Creek
3922 148th St., Mill Creek; 425-379-7010
Specialty: American favorites
This upscale restaurant welcomes children.
Reviewed July 20
Jimmy’s Pizza &Pasta
9819 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-629-6565
Specialty: pizza and pasta
This friendly eatery is a good place for hungry families.
Reviewed July 13
Small World Cuisine Seafood and Sushi Buffet
4309 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9889
Specialty: pan-Asian
Buffet features filling favorites. Go at the right time and it’s a good deal.
Reviewed July 6
Taj Majestic
520 128th St. SW, Suite B-6, Everett; 425-348-0808
Specialty: Indian cuisine
South Everett find is good for lots more than “curry in a hurry.”
Reviewed June 29
Under the Red Umbrella
1502 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-9193
Specialty: Appetizers, sandwiches, salads, coffee
Charming eatery features a homey feel, food-lovers’ happy hour.
Reviewed June 22
Jitlada Thai
13206 Bothell-Everett Highway, No. 401C, Mill Creek; 425-316-8887; dailythaifood.com/default.aspx
Specialty: Thai cuisine
The dishes are beautifully prepared and inexpensive at small Murphy’s Corner restaurant.
Reviewed June 15
Prohibition Grille
1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100
Specialty: restaurant favorites
Make a reservation and take a big appetite when you travel back to this downtown Everett restaurant.
Reviewed June 8
Ming Dynasty
626 128th St. SW, Suite 101, Everett; 425-348-3020
Specialty: Chinese
New restaurant serves well-prepared, familiar fare.
Reviewed June 1
Giorgio’s Pizza and Spaghetti House
9031 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-1542
Specialty: Italian
Good food and good service show why restaurant has lasted all these years.
Review May 25
Vintage Cafe
1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-8224
Specialty: American favorites
Downtown cafe serves vintage comfort foods.
Reviewed May 18
Boston’s — The Gourmet Pizza Company
15310 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-338-4900, www.bostonsgourmet.com
Specialty: Pizza, Italian cuisine
Canadian chain leaves the Italian experience a little wanting.
Reviewed May 11
Thai Gusto
2011 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3525, www.thaigusto.com
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Location reborn as Thai food with gusto.
Reviewed May 4
Taqueria El Rinconsito
607 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-347-0591, www.elrinconsito.com
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
Quality Mexican food, served fast and cheap.
Reviewed April 27
Rhododendron Cafe
5521 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; 360-766-6667, www.rhodycafe.com
Specialty: favorites and ethnic dishes
Small restaurant packs a lot of local products into the delicious dishes.
Reviewed April 20
Mountain Man BBQ
310 Main St., Sultan; 360-799-BBQ1
Specialty: barbecued meats and sides
This new restaurant is worth a special trip to Sultan.
Reviewed April 13
Noble Court
1644 140th Ave. NE, Bellevue; 425-641-6011
Specialty: Chinese
Head to Bellevue for dim sum.
Reviewed April 6
Suzie’s Place
9902 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-939-0254, www.suziesplace.com
Specialty: Greek cuisine
A delicious taste of Greece comes to Stanwood.
Reviewed March 30
Zab Thai
11108 Evergreen Way, Suite A, Everett; 425-356-3200
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Restaurant proves that attractive settings and good cooking can make one forget about a strip mall locale.
Reviewed March 23
Bob’s Burgers &Brew
8822 Quil Ceda Parkway, Tulalip; 360-654-3605; www.bobsburgersandbrew.com
Specialty: the name hits the highlights
Our dinner was disappointing, but brunch was wonderful.
Reviewed March 16
Golden House
12030 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-438-8833
Specialty: Chinese cuisine
Here’s fine Chinese food with friendly, attentive service.
Reviewed March 9
Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub
122 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-355-5300; www.shawnodonnells.com
Specialty: American favorites
Restaurateur puts an Irish touch on many of the American favorites, keeps the prices in check and prepares it all well.
Reviewed March 2
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