Dine list

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

Being 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

Lilly’s Garden

1020 N. Broadway, Everett; 425-259-2112; www.lillysgarden.com

Specialty: Chinese

Herald readers discover another winner.

Reviewed May 26

Usmania

13416 Bothell-Everett Highway, #203, Bothell; 425-379-0203; www.usmaniarestaurant.com

Specialty: Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine

Favorite area chef still has the touch, just at a different location.

Reviewed May 19

Panera Bread

3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-774-1416; www.panerabread.com

Specialty: bakery goods, soups, salads, sandwiches

National chain is known for its baked goods, but its lunches are good, too.

Reviewed May 12

Daruma Japanese Restaurant

1728 W. Marine View Drive, Everett; 425-339-2307

Specialty: Japanese cuisine

Everett waterfront restaurant continues to offer quality food at a reasonable price.

Reviewed May 5

La Cuesta Mexican Restaurant

1621 41st St., Everett; 425-303-0783

Specialty: Mexican cuisine

The difficult-to-access location is what made former occupant McDonalds move across the street. But it’s definitely worth the extra maneuvering to enjoy delicious Mexican food.

Reviewed April 28

Amici Bistro

8004 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-438-9544

Specialty: Italian favorites

Longtime favorite is still a winner, with fabulous service and menu choices.

Reviewed April 21

Chanterelle

316 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-0650

Specialty: American favorites

The Edmonds restaurant has earned its fans since 1987 with menu items such as a tomato bisque and tempting specials.

Reviewed April 14

Harvest Garden

1508 Second St., Marysville; 360-659-3992

Specialty: Chinese

The new Chinese restaurant is making fast friends in Marysville.

Reviewed April 7

Great Harvest Bread Co.

1201-D SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; www.greatharvesteverett.com; 425-290-8189

Specialty: bakery goods, sandwiches, soup, coffee

Long known for great bread, this brand also produces great sandwiches.

Reviewed March 31

Pasteur’s Noodle Soup

12025 Highway 99, Suite C, Everett; 425-353-7660; www.pasteursnoodle.com

Specialty: Vietnamese cuisine

Another favorite pho stand of readers features lots of selections.

Reviewed March 24

Pedeltweezer’s

20265 NE 74th Ave., Arlington; 360-403-8382

Specialty: Chinese and pizza

Can’t decide between pizza and Chinese? The oddly named Pedeltweezer’s in Arlington serves ‘em both.

Reviewed March 17

Omega Pizza &Pasta

102 S. Grand Ave., Granite Falls; 360-691-4394

Specialty: Greek and Italian

Whichever menu you order from, the food is served hot and tasty in this comfortable, down-to-earth Granite Falls restaurant.

Reviewed March 10

John’s Grill

649 Fifth St., #101, Mukilteo; 425-347-1068

Specialty: American favorites

The menu at John’s Grill offers a well-rounded selection of soups, meat, seafood and desserts that are well prepared.

Reviewed March 3

Venus Family Italian Restaurant

1001 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-4597; www.venusitalian.com

Specialty: Italian

With an extensive menu of tasty nightly specials, this restaurant is worth a visit.

Reviewed Feb. 24

Zinnia Cafe

15130 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-357-0512

Specialty: American favorites

The expanded Mill Creek restaurant has a great menu, but a tendency to go a little overboard with the Cajun spices.

Reviewed Feb. 17

The BBQ Shack

130 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-7222, www.bbqshackonline.com

Specialty: barbecue

The emphasis should be on the great pork, not the dancing pigs.

Reviewed Feb. 10

Terezia’s European Deli &Bistro

12926 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-513-9846

Specialty: German-Hungarian cuisine

You’ll feel you’ve been transported to your Hungarian grandmother’s dining room.

Reviewed Feb. 3

Great American Grill

Inside the Hilton Garden Inn, 8401 Paine Field Blvd., Everett; 425-423-9000

Specialty: American favorites

This neighbor to the new flight museum needs some work before the “great” name fits.

Reviewed Jan. 27

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4120 196th St., Lynnwood; 425-776-7549; www.chipotle.com

Specialty: Mexican favorites

The restaurant is impressive even during a dress rehearsal, with burritos, fajitas and salads that are made to order.

Reviewed Jan. 20

Pine Street Grille

3105 Pine St., Everett; 425-339-2000

Specialty: American favorites

Fine dining at the Holiday Inn? You better believe it! The Pine Street Grille exceeds expectations with eggplant Parmesan and a crab Louie salad.

Reviewed Jan. 13

Khan’s Mongolian Grill

23632 Highway 99 Suite V, Edmonds; 425-744-1130

Specialty: Chinese barbecue

Try your hand at this fun dining twist, but be sure to note that Khan’s is a one-bowl kind of place, so load up.

Reviewed Jan. 6

Dirty Martini

1709 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-9026

Specialty: soup, salads, sandwiches and martinis

New Everett nightspot features the delicious in food and drink with the dramatic.

Reviewed Dec. 30

Willows Edge Tea Room

415 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-438-2092; closed Monday and Tuesday

Specialty: Afternoon tea and lunch

With delicious food and teas, this is a quiet refuge on a busy afternoon.

Reviewed Dec. 23

Clearview Cafe

18104 Highway 9, Snohomish; 360-668-4615

Specialty: American favorites

It isn’t retro – it’s the real deal, with grade-A food for big appetites.

Reviewed Dec. 16

One Twelfth Street Diner

11126 Evergreen Way, 425-347-3977

Specialty: American favorites

Breakfast was almost flawless, and from a quick check of the menu, lunch and dinner would have been, too.

Reviewed Dec. 9

Todo Mexico

1101 First St., Snohomish; 360-862-0210

Specialty: Mexican

It’s downhill after the appetizers if you insist on sticking with the combination plates.

Reviewed Dec. 2

The Great Steak &Potato Co.

10600 Quil Ceda Blvd., #381C, Tulalip; 360-654-3050

Specialty: Sandwiches, baked potatoes

We didn’t discover even good mall food, let alone great, at this outlet mall eatery with service problems.

Reviewed Nov. 25

Kafe Neo

9730 State Ave., Marysville; 360-651-9268

21108 Highway 99, Edmonds; 425-672-3476

Specialty: Greek favorites

The food is Greek, good and available at locations in Marysville and Edmonds.

Reviewed Nov. 18

Cabbage Patch Restaurant

111 Ave. A, Snohomish; 360-568-9091

Specialty: American favorites

Soups and salads are fresh and satisfying at this Snohomish institution, rebuilt after a fire.

Reviewed Nov. 11

Golden Cafe

10430 19th Ave. SE, Suite 1, Everett; ;425-337-6767

Specialty: Chinese

For such a tiny space, there are lots of delicious choices at this restaurant.

Reviewed Nov. 4

Woodinville Cafe

14170 NE Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville; 425-489-1403, and

Saw Mill Cafe

15409 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-385-2925

Specialty: American favorites

Related cafes in Woodinville and Mill Creek offer great meals any time of the day.

Reviewed Oct. 28

Zippy’s Java Lounge

1804 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-4940

Specialty: soups, salads, sandwiches, java &other drinks

In one of the historic brick buildings in downtown Everett, the space is divided into four areas – children’s, wi-fi, dining and relaxing.

Reviewed Oct. 21

Thai on Broadway

1931 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6406; closed Sunday

Specialty: Asian cuisine

The choices are tough because everything is so good at this apparently undiscovered gem in north Everett.

Reviewed Oct. 14

Fatburger

18530 33rd Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood; 425-673-4309; www.fatburger.com

Specialty: burgers

If big burgers are your weakness, this place fits the bill – the indulgence plus the lecture (in the name) all at once.

Reviewed Oct. 7

Tacos Guaymas

5919 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-3580

Specialty: Mexican

Readers and reviewer agree that this is the place for inexpensive but wonderful Mexican food.

Reviewed Sept. 30

@teriyaki.com

2232 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-5652

Specialty: Asian cuisine

Readers say the prices are reasonable, the atmosphere warm and friendly and the food delicious, and they are right.

Reviewed Sept. 23

Herfy’s Burgers

4817 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-252-0650

Specialty: Burgers

Fast food from a familiar name, including burgers big and small, fries and other menu items.

Reviewed Sept. 16

Thai Park

182 Sunset Ave., Edmonds; 425-771-3902

Specialty: Thai

Good Thai food at good prices at this Edmonds restaurant, a mainstay for more than a dozen years.

Reviewed Sept. 9

Trattoria Giuseppe

Highway 525 and Langley Road, Clinton; 360-341-3454; www.trattoriagiuseppe.com

Specialty: Italian

Visit Italy via Whidbey Island for some fresh seafood and other treasures.

Reviewed Sept. 2

Papi’s

1816 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-0846

Specialty: Pizza and sandwiches

The food is wonderful at this little shop, but don’t expect fast-food delivery; it’s worth the brief wait.

Reviewed Aug. 26

Oberg’s at Gleneagle Golf Course

7619 E. Country Club Drive, Arlington; 360-403-9061

Specialty: bistro fare

The service is better under new ownership, but now the side dishes and menu accuracy disappoint.

Reviewed Aug. 19

Kate’s Greek &American Deli

2512 Colby Ave. Suite A, Everett; 425-303-8012

Specialty: The name says it all

If you’re looking for home cooking with a Greek twist, this friendly cafe in downtown Everett hits the spot.

Reviewed Aug. 12