Dine list

Gumbo, Catfish and BBQ House

9214 State Ave., Marysville; 360-653-5174

Specialty: Cajun and Southern-style cuisine

Southern hospitality and cooking fit right in in Marysville.

Reviewed Nov. 24

Wasabi Factory Japanese Grill &Sushi Bar

7415 Hardeson Road, Building B, Suite A, Everett; 425-353-0340

Specialty: Japanese cuisine

The food’s fresh, authentic and delicious.

Reviewed Nov. 17

Chang’s Mongolian Grill

7601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-1925

Specialty: Stir fry

Popular assemble-it-yourself restaurant has ‘em waiting in the parking lot.

Reviewed Nov. 10

Tres Hermanos

11605 State Ave., No. 100, Marysville; 360-657-4273

Specialty: Mexican

The brothers feature Mexican food that has variable spiciness, for those who fear the heat.

Reviewed Nov. 3

Paradise Burger

17323 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington

Specialty: Burgers

Paradise is no longer lost for burger lovers.

Reviewed Oct. 27

AA China Buffet

607 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-513-8168

Specialty: Asian-style buffet.

Seafood and chicken lead the sumptuous buffet table.

Reviewed Oct. 20

Sebastian’s

924 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3928

Specialty: house-created American dishes

Beloved Snohomish restaurant is worth making reservations for.

Reviewed Oct. 13

Glacier Lanes Restaurant and Lounge

9630 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-0202

Cuisine: American favorites

The yummy breakfast is served all day – and without the smoke.

Reviewed Oct. 6

Peking Palace

16820 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-653-7288

Cuisine: Mandarin and Szechuan

New restaurant serves quality Chinese cuisine in attractive surroundings.

Reviewed Sept. 29

Amante Pizza and Pasta

4809 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-339-8300

Specialty: Italian favorites

The Italian chain brings its reputation for excellent service and good food to a new Everett location.

Reviewed Sept. 22

Marson’s Restaurant

Inside the Club Casino, 620 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 777, Everett; 425-212-2266

Specialty: European and American favorites

There’s a great lunch menu served all day long.

Reviewed Sept. 15

Gold Bar Restaurant and Lounge

809 Croft Ave., Gold Bar; 360-793-4373

Specialty: American favorites

There are plenty of good food choices to stoke the furnace on skiing or hiking days.

Reviewed Sept. 8

El Pechugon Chicken Grill and Seafood

909 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite E540, Everett; 425-347-7535; www.elpechugon.com

Specialty: Latin American dishes

New restaurant serves vibrant traditional Latin dishes.

Reviewed Sept. 1

Boondocker’s Cafe

1008 Cedar Ave., Marysville; 360-653-7545; www.boondockerscafe.com

Specialty: American favorites

Lake Stevens’ best burger is now being served in Marysville, in a larger cafe with an expanded menu.

Reviewed Aug. 25

Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill

5438 Woodard Ave., Freeland, Whidbey Island; 360-331-7515

Specialty: classic European-Pacific Northwest fusion

Acclaimed chef is now wowing ‘em in Freeland.

Reviewed Aug. 18

Ciao! Ragazzi Ristorante Italiano

1405 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-2428

Specialty: Italian

Hiding behind a previous owner’s Indian food sign is some great Italian cuisine.

Reviewed Aug. 11

Waterfront Fish and Chips

2831 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-258-0408

Specialty: Seafood

There are no frills, just good food, at this walk-up facility in Everett.

Reviewed Aug. 4

Coyotes Grill and Bar

2925 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-257-1350

Specialty: Southwestern favorites

This eatery close to the Everett Events Center serves a delicious variety of Mexican-inspired food.

Reviewed July 28

Jake’s Cafe

709 Second St., Snohomish; 360-563-0896

Specialty: American favorites

Hearty portions of savory food make for a romantic Saturday morning breakfast.

Reviewed July 21

Mi Ranchero

5821 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-4158

Specialty: Mexican favorites

New south Everett restaurant serves honest food with a homey feel.

Reviewed July 14

New Country Grill

526 91st Ave. NE, Everett; 425-377-0252

Specialty: American favorites

Frontier Village-area restaurant keeps the menu, improves the food under new management.

Reviewed July 7

Makenzi’s Tea Room

9111 State Ave., Marysville; 360-658-9407

Specialty: tea and lunch

This addition to the county’s numerous tea rooms features delicious sandwiches, sweets and teas.

Reviewed June 30

Capri Ristorante Italiano

1132 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-741-2374; www.capriitaliano.com

Specialty: Italian

Wonderful Italian food with a homey feel.

Reviewed June 23

Chelsea’s Place Espresso Cafe and Bistro

8225 44th Ave. W., Suite B, Mukilteo; 425-355-1522

Specialty: breakfast and lunch

Boeing workers can’t keep this favorite to themselves anymore.

Reviewed June 16

Spotted Cow Ice Cream &Coffee Co.

3414 132nd St. SE, No. 307, Bothell; 425-337-8494

Specialty: sandwiches, drinks and ice cream

The unusual sandwiches are an interesting counterpoint to the caffeinated beverages.

Reviewed June 9

Sabor a Mexico

8410 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite A, Mukilteo; 425-710-9094; fax 425-710-9294

Specialty: Mexican

Dandy new restaurant serves food that’s good to the very last mouthful.

Reviewed June 2

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