recently reviewed

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, No. 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

Daphne’s

415 1/2 Main St., Edmonds; 425-776-6402; www.daphnesbar.com

Specialty: French cafe fare

Dinky, but definitely delightful

Reviewed May 15

Christopher’s on Whidbey

103 NW Coveland St., Coupeville; 360-678-5480

Specialty: American

Kick back with comfort food.

Reviewed May 8

Saltoro

14051 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; 206-365-6025

Specialty: Seafood and land food

Eclectic menu makes it easy to sample, share.

Reviewed May 1

Lanna Thai

7825 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-438-3888; www.lannathaieverett.com

Specialty: Thai cuisine

Tasty selections and quick service for lunch.

Reviewed April 24

Banya Bistro

2814 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-2692; www.downtownbanya.com

Specialty: Russian

Men in robes, tasty Russian food, staff willing to share food and culture

Reviewed April 17

Balefire

1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com

Specialty: wine and beer

Potential to be an Everett fave.

Reviewed April 10

Andaman Thai Restaurant

4809 132nd St. SE, Everett, No. B101; 425-316-9264; www.andamanusa.com

Specialty: Thai

Delicious food just part of appeal of Thai eatery

Reviewed April 3

Basil &Chives

114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-794-4000; basilandchivesrestaurant.com

Specialty: Vietnamese Northwest fusion

Northwest, Asian flavors blend well.

Reviewed March 20

Prohibition Grille

1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100; www.prohibitiongrille.com

Specialty: Southern

Rebooted Prohibition Grille fits a need in Everett

Reviewed March 6

Sorabol

18623 Highway 99, No. 150, Lynnwood (hard to see from the road); 425-778-4717

Specialty: Korean, including hot pots and barbecue

The place for kimchee lovers

Reviewed Feb. 27

L’Artisan French Bakery Cafe

11419 19th Ave. SE, B103, Everett; 425-379-8401; www.lartisanfrenchbakery.com

Specialty: pastries, sandwiches, desserts

L’Artisan delivers a delicious bite of Paris

Reviewed Feb. 20

Nell Thorn

205 Washington St., La Conner; 360-466-4261; www.nellthorn.com

Specialty: eclectic cuisine

Nell Thorn’s cuisine well worth drive to La Conner

Reviewed Feb. 13

Emory’s on Silver Lake

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

Specialty: seafood, steaks and pasta

Emorys gets the job done for surf or turf.

Reviewed Feb. 6

Casa El Dorado

205 E. Casino Road, Everett; 425-265-1186

Specialty: Mexican

Satisfying Mexican food in a simple setting.

Reviewed Jan. 30

Cristiano’s Pizza etc.

1206 State Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-653-8356

Specialty: pizza and Italian

Wait for a table no mystery at Cristiano’s.

Reviewed Jan. 23

Preservation Kitchen

17121 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-408-1306; www.preservationkitchen.com

Specialty: American cuisine with northern Italy influences.

Attentive service, ample servings and savory dishes counter minor shortcomings at new restaurant

Reviewed Jan. 16

Barry’s Catering and Cafe

1606 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-5036

Specialty: casual breakfast and lunch fare

Barry’s puts the emphasis on comfort

Reviewed Jan. 9

Christine’s Casual Fine Dining

10007 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6002

Specialty: steaks, seafood, pub fare, Sunday breakfast

Restaurant comes through in a storm

Reviewed Jan. 2

Arnies

714 Second St., Mukilteo; 425-355-2181; www.arniesrestaurant.com/Mukilteo/welcome.php

Specialty: fresh seafood and seasonal selections

View as special as the food at Arnies.

Reviewed Dec. 26

Calabria Italiano Ristorante

3922 148th St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-379-7010; www.calabriamillcreek.com

Specialty: southern Italian

Restaurant’s proof looks aren’t everything

Reviewed Dec. 12

Maneki Neko Bento Factory

3201 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-258-2525

Specialty: teriyaki, sushi, Korean, wok dishes

Bento Factory assembles flavorful meals.

Reviewed Dec. 5

Pen Thai

10107 Main St., Bothell; 425-398-7300; www.penthai.com

Specialty: Thai

Restaurant offers lots of tasty choices

Reviewed Nov. 28

Trumpeter Public House

416 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon; 360-588-4515

Specialty: steaks, seafood, American favorites

Simple dishes biggest reward at Trumpeter.

Reviewed Nov. 21

Sushi Zen

13026 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-357-1611

Specialty: sushi, sashimi and Asian-fusion dishes

Have fun with sushi at Bothell restaurant.

Reviewed Nov. 14

The Mermaid Cafe

2932 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-293-0347

Specialty: home-cooked breakfasts and lunches

Cafe brings fresh, tasty goodness to downtown workers.

Reviewed Oct. 31

Diamond Knot Brewery and Alehouse

621 Front St., Mukilteo; www.diamondknot.com

Specialty: stone-grilled food and general pub fare, beer

Alehouse’s cooking suits its customers’ tastes.

Reviewed Oct. 24

Bobby’s Hawaiian-Style Restaurant

1011 Hewitt Ave. W., Everett; 425-259-1338; www.bobbyshawaiianstylerestaurant.com

Specialty: Hawaiian-style cuisine

Say “aloha” to serious comfort food.

Reviewed Oct. 17

Terracotta Red Modern Asian Bistro &Lounge

2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-322-5132

Specialty: Asian fusion

It’s all about the Belly Love at new Everett restaurant.

Reviewed Oct. 10

Amorn Thai

22826 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-712-9112

Specialty: Thai

Flavorful Thai cuisine found in casual, cozy setting

Reviewed Oct. 3

El Morena

848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Building D, Camano Island; 360-387-9897

Specialty: Mexican

Mexican eatery offers fair fare

Reviewed Sept. 26