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Pickle Time Duvall

14142 Main St. NE, Duvall, 425-788-8605.

Specialty: Burgers, wraps and shakes.

Pickle Time Deli and Market Everett

7405 Hardeson Road, Suite A, Everett, 425-710-0108.

Specialty: Deli sandwiches, wraps, smoothies.

One of these delis is not like the other.

Reviewed March 9.

Carol’s Cafe &Bakery

7605 Beverly Blvd., Everett; 425-353-7397

Speciality: Traditional American breakfast and lunch; baked goods.

Every town deserves a place like Carol’s.

Reviewed March 3.

Niem Tin

2930 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-903-4156.

Specialty: Vietnamese.

Word of mouth spreads about Everett ethnic restaurant.

Reviewed Feb. 24.

Crystal Creek Cafe

22620 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-486-7781; www.cafesinc.com.

Specialty: American.

Bothell spot passes the breakfast test.

Reviewed Feb. 17.

Nom Nom Teriyaki N’More

8833 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-212-9473.

Specialty: Asian, American fast food

Bento and Teriyaki

6100 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-353-9595.

Specialty: Asian fast food

Two south Everett shops serve terrific teriyaki.

Reviewed Feb. 10.

Brown Lantern Ale House

412 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; www.brownlantern.com; 360-293-2544.

Specialty: Pub grub and potent potables.

Diverse crowd, tasty pub grub in Anacortes.

Reviewed Feb. 3.

Anthony’s Seafood Grill

3000 184th St. SW, Suite 870, Lynn-wood; 425-771-4665; www.anthonys.com.

Specialty: Seafood

Anthony’s as good at the mall as at the waterfront.

Reviewed Jan. 27.

Calle

517 S. First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-5566; www.calletacostequila.com.

Specialty: Mexican, tequila

Mexican food with a twist in Mount Vernon.

Reviewed Jan. 20.

Tablas Woodstone Taverna

15522 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-948-7654; www.tablaswt.com.

Specialty: Spanish tapas.

Small plates deliver big flavor at Mill Creek eatery.

Reviewed Jan. 13.

Express Mediterranean Cuisine

2005 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-493-3935.

Specialty: Falafel.

Step right up for tasty Middle Eastern specialties in downtown Everett.

Reviewed Jan. 6.

Hat Trick Pizza

1816 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-8156

Specialty: pizza,

Everett pizzeria scores a dining Hat Trick.

Reviewed Dec. 23.

Pho Mai Noodles

5129 Evergreen Way S., Everett; 425-303-8866; www.phomainoodles.com.

Specialty: Noodle soup.

Warm up and fill up at cheery Everett noodle soup.

Reviewed Dec. 16.

Gianni’s Ristorante Italiano

5030 Evergreen Way, Everett; www.giannisitaliano.com; 425-252-2435

Specialty: Italian

Perfect spot for pizza and a glass of vino in Everett.

Reviewed Dec. 9.

La Conner Brewing Co.

117 S. First St., La Conner; 360-466-1415; www.laconnerbrewery.com

La Conner brewpub has pizza, beer mastered.

Reviewed Dec. 2.

Dick’s Drive-In

21910 Highway 99, Edmonds; 425-775-4243; www.ddir.com.

Specialties: Burgers.

Fabled burger joint worth the wait in Edmonds.

Reviewed Nov. 25.

Stuff What I Like

2915 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-257-0357; www.stuffwhatilike.com

Specialty: Exotic burgers and Micronesian.

Exotic game is what’s cooking at Everett grill.

Reviewed Nov. 11.

La Carreta

1401 172nd St. NE, Lakewood; 360-652-0984

Specialty: Mexican

Forget the chains; try this inexpensive, tasty Mexican food.

Reviewed Nov. 4.

Fish Tale Brew Pub

2019 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-789-1510; www.fishbrewing.com/brewpub

Speciality: Beer and an interesting twist on pub food

Vegetarian options: Some options including falafel sandwiches and vegan wraps.

Fish Tales: You’ll come for the beer and stay for the food.

Reviewed Oct. 28.

La Cuesta Mexican Restaurant

1621 41st St., Everett; 425-303-0783; “>www.lacuestarestaurant.com.

Specialty: Mexican

Everett eatery is que buono and family friendly.

Reviewed Oct. 21.

Bite Me Cupcakes &Eatery

1118 First St., Snohomish; 425-346-8090. See bitemecupcakes.us

Simply Sweet Cupcakes

12061/2 First St.; 360-568-8600, and 2705 Bickford Ave.; 360-863-2956, www.simplysweetcupcakes.com.

Snohomish’s dueling confections put to sweet-tooth test.

Reviewed Oct. 14.

#1 New York Pizza

17809 Highway 9, Snohomish: 360-668-7282.

Specialties: Pizza and Italian

Clearview pizzeria topped with charm, attitude.

Reviewed Oct. 7.

The Majestic Cafe

2929 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-339-2074; www.themajesticcafe.com.

Specialty: Comfort food

New location, same great comfort food.

Reviewed Sept. 30.

Emory’s Lakefront Bistro &Bar

11830 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-7772; www.emorys.com.

Specialty: American

Returning from arson fire, Emory’s better than ever.

Reviewed Sept. 23.

The Crepe Escape and Coffee House

110 Cedar Ave. Snohomish, 360-722-0116; crepeescapesnohomish.com.

Specialty: Crepes

Crepery creates sensation in Snohomish.

Reviewed Sept. 16.

Kate’s Greek and American Deli

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

Specialty: Breakfast and lunch

Downtown standby serves hearty breakfasts and lunches.

Reviewed Sept. 9.

Bistro San Martin

231 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; www.bistrosanmartin.com; 360-474-9229.

Specialty: World-inspired regional.

Skillful staff makes restaurant special.

Reviewed Sept. 2.

Sol Food Bar &Grill

1405 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425- 241-7111; solfoodbarandgrill.com, also on Facebook

Specialty: South American, Caribbean

Give tasty Latin cuisine a try.

Reviewed Aug. 26.

A Pizza House

2625 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-5555.

Specialty: Pizza

Toppings by the pound make for fill-you-up pizza.

Reviewed Aug. 19

Tuscano’s Italian Kitchen

14919 North Kelsey St., Monroe; 360-805-5453; www.tuscanositalian.com

Specialty: Italian

The word is out on satisfying Italian eatery in Monroe.

Reviewed Aug. 12.

Original Pancake House

1904 201st Place SE, on the Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-419-4476; www.originalpancakehouse.com.

Specialty: Pancakes and omelettes

Bring a hearty appetite to Bothell breakfast mecca.

Reviewed Aug. 5.

Blazing Onion Burger Co.

Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood, next to the food court; 425-640-9100; www.blazingonion.com.

Specialty: Burgers

Burgers, onion rings shine at mall’s newest addition.

Reviewed July 22.

Northwest Bistro &Brewery

104 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-794-4056 (no website yet; check them out on Facebook)

Specialty: Northwest-style local dishes, hand-crafted beers

New place shows promise amid a few kinks.

Reviewed July 15.

Zen Garden Chinese Restaurant

16300 Mill Creek Blvd., next to Mill Creek Town Center; 425-745-6668; www.zengardenmillcreek.com.

Speciality: Dim sum.

Lunchtime specialty dim sum alive and well in Mill Creek.

Reviewed July 8.

AFK Tavern

1510 41st St., Everett; 425-259-0525; www.afktavern.com/index.php

Good grub for gamers, geeks and everyone else.

Reviewed June 24.

Scuttlebutt Brewing Co.

1205 Craftsman Way, Everett; 425-257-9316; www.scuttlebuttbrewing.com.

Speciality: Pub fare.

Everett pub offers same tasty food at new location.

Reviewed June 17.

Hosoonyi Korean Restaurant

23830 Highway 99, Edmonds; 425-775-8196; www.hosoonyitofu.us

Specialty: Korean

Korean cuisine goes beyond tofu and barbecue.

Reviewed June 10.

Pacioni’s Italian Restaurant

606 South First St., Mount Vernon; 360-336-3314; www.pacionis.com

Specialty: Pizza

Pizzeria stands test of time.

Reviewed June 3.

Casa Tequila

5028 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-258-6945

Specialty: Mexican

Handmade burritos hard to resist.

Reviewed May 27.

Billie on Gourmet Burgers and Fish &Chips

7405 Haredeson Road, Suite C; Everett; 425-348-4757

Specialty: Burgers

Mom and pop place turns out burgers to suit all tastes.

Reviewed May 20.

Ezell’s Famous Chicken

615 112th St. SE, Everett; 425-267-9690; www.ezellschicken.com

Specialty: Fried chicken

Bigger birds mean juicy meat in every mouthful.

Reviewed May 13.

Reviewed Jan. 8