RECENTLY REVIEWED

The Loft Cafe &Social Lounge

515-A Main St., Edmonds; 425-640-5000; www.theloftlounge.com.

Specialty: Tapas, cocktails, large plates and entree salads

Where to walk on the bold side of dining

Reviewed Jan. 29

Deception Cafe and Grill

5596 Highway 20, Anacortes, several miles north of Deception Pass; 360-293-9250; www.deceptioncafe.com

Specialty: Home cooking

Tasty, feel-like-you’re-home food

Reviewed Jan. 22

Pho To Liem

209 E. Casino Road, Suite N; 425-355-0245

Specialty: Vietnamese

Top-notch Vietnamese cuisine — and the best pho

Reviewed Jan. 15

Camano Island Inn’s Waterfront Bistro

1054 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island; 360-387-0783, 888-718-0783; www.camanoislandinn.com

Specialty: French-prepared Northwest cuisine

Satisfying selections off the menu or on the fly

Reviewed Jan. 8

Frost Doughnuts

15421 Main St., Suite H102, Mill Creek Town Center; 425-379-2600; www.frostology.com

Specialty: Doughnuts

Frost takes doughnuts to new heights of flavor

Reviewed Dec. 25

Wendy’s Country Cafe

1915 California St., Everett; 425-259-4827

Specialty: Breakfast and American food

A good find for breakfast

Reviewed Dec. 18

Thai Rhapsody

15021 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-338-1110; www.thairhapsody.com

Specialty: Thai

Thai fans will find rhapsody in Mill Creek.

Reviewed Dec. 11

The Majestic Cafe

1409 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-2074; www.themajesticcafe.com

Specialty: American food

Satisfying lunch options stick to ribs in a good way.

Reviewed Dec. 4

Poppy

622 Broadway E., Seattle; 206-324-1108; www.poppyseattle.com

Specialty: Indian-inspired Pacific Northwest

Former Herbfarm chef up to tasty old tricks.

Reviewed Nov. 27

The Depot Cafe and Smokehouse

3201 McDougall Ave., Everett; 425-257-3140; www.depotcafebbq.com

Specialty: Barbecue

Pull into the Depot for barbecue done right.

Reviewed Nov. 20

Cafe Soleil

9999 Harbour Place, Suite 105, Mukilteo; 425-493-1847; www.cafe-soleil.net

Speciality: Euro-Japanese

A delicious fusion of East and West

Reviewed Nov. 13

Girardi’s Osteria

504 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; www.girardis-osteria.com; 425-673-5278

Specialty: Northern Italian

Comfort food in a cozy atmosphere

Reviewed Nov. 6

Tin Fish

204 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-353-9549

Specialty: Seafood

Mukilteo restaurant will warm and fill you up

Reviewed Oct. 30

Chuckanut Manor

3056 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; 360- 766-6191; www.chuckanutmanor.com

Specialty: Seafood

An old reliable is perfect for special occasion

Reviewed Oct. 23

Wicked Rack Bar-Be-Que

10121 Evergreen Way, Everett (across from Izzy’s Pizza); 425-334-3800; www.wickedrackbbq.net

Specialty: Carolina-style barbecue

Barbecue that’s wickedly good

Reviewed Oct. 16

Barney’s Pastrami Dip

5130 Evergreen Way, Suite 103, Everett; 425-259-9078

Specialty: Pastrami sandwiches, sausages, Coney Island dogs, chili

You don’t have to go far for great pastrami

Reviewed Oct. 9

BluWater Bistro on Greenlake

7900 E. Greenlake Drive N., Seattle; 206-524-3985; www.bluwaterbistro.com/loc_gl.php

Specialty: Hearty bistro

A winner for breakfast near Green Lake

Reviewed Oct. 2

Golden House

12030 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo; 425-438-8833

Specialty: Chinese

Give Golden House a gold star

Reviewed Sept. 25

Yupa’s Thai Cuisine

2925 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-303-3487

Specialty: Thai

Yupa’s returns with flavorful Thai cuisine

Reviewed Sept. 18

Train Wreck

427 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington; 360-755-0582

Specialty: Pub grub

Train Wreck stays on track with creative fare

Reviewed Sept. 11

Chef Wow

11108 Evergreen Way, Suite B, Everett; 425-355-9100; www.chefwow.us

Specialty: Chinese

Chef Wow trial could make you a regular

Reviewed Aug. 28

Frida’s

3226 132nd St. SE, #108, Mill Creek; 425-357-8606; www.fridasmexrestaurant.com

Specialty: Mexican

Enjoy Mexican fare sans the glop at Frida’s

Reviewed Aug. 14

Famous Dave’s

1206 Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-353-1600; www.famousdaves.com/Everett

Specialty: Barbecue

Sauces are key to the Olive Garden of Barbecue

Reviewed Aug. 7

Daruma Japanese Restaurant

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

Specialty: Sushi

The view is as enjoyable as the food

Reviewed July 24

Memo’s

6919 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-290-6999

Specialty: Mexican

Just the ticket for late-night chow

Reviewed July 17

Old Village Korean BBQ Restaurant

15200 Aurora Ave., Shoreline; 206-365-6679

Specialty: Korean barbecue

Korean barbecue offers great flavors

Reviewed July 10

Mayuri Indian Cuisine

20611 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-481-6900; www.mayuricuisine.com

Specialty: South Indian cuisine

Mayuri leaves you satisfied, smiling

Reviewed July 3

Adrift

506 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-0653; www.adriftrestaurant.com

Specialty: Northwest cuisine

Anacortes restaurant offers tasty, quality dining

Reviewed June 26

Diamond Knot Lincoln Avenue

403 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-512-8080; www.diamondknot.com/B4/main.html

Specialty: Family-style dining

Mukilteo pizza joint offers family friendly dining — with good beer

Reviewed June 19

Franchesco’s Italian Restaurant

615 112th St. SE, Everett; 425-512-8425

Specialty: Italian

Everett’s Italian secret can be revealed

Reviewed June 12

Pacific Rim Ballroom and Supper Club

3228 Marine Drive, Marysville; 360-659-0900

Specialty: Pacific Rim cuisine, including Asian, Pacific Islander and Pacific Northwest

Pacific Rim cuisine with all-American entertainment

Reviewed June 5

Sockeye’s Restaurant and Bar

14090 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe; 360-794-8300

Specialty: Northwest cuisine

Early birds dine well at Sockeye’s

Reviewed May 22