Recently reviewed restaurants

Caravan Kebab

9711 Firdale Ave., Edmonds (Firdale Village Shopping Center); 206-546-7999; www.caravankebab.com

Specialty: Mediterranean, Indian

Wonderful cuisine beats small annoyances

Reviewed Aug. 20

Sitka &Spruce

1531 Melrose Ave. E., Seattle; 206-324-0662; www.karls-bakery.com

Specialty: Doughnuts, pastries, cakes and classic American breakfast and lunch

Karl’s is venerable for a reason

Reviewed Aug. 6

Hamburger Harry’s

610 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-776-6666

Specialty: Burgers

New Edmonds burger joint is family-friendly

Reviewed July 30

Oyster Creek Inn

2190 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; 360-766-6179; oystercreekinn.net

Specialty: Northwest classical with a very local emphasis

Skilled chef revives Chuckanut restauran

Reviewed July 23

Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing

710 Front St., Mukilteo; 425-742-6180; www.ivars.net

Specialty: Seafood

Savory seafood and a spectacular view

Reviewed July 16

Usmania

7525 Hardeson Road, Everett; 425-353-6300; usmaniacuisine.com/index.html

Specialty: Pakistani, Indian and Mediterranean

Exotic menu a great introduction to Pakistani cuisine

Reviewed July 9

Country Burger

3110 Lakewood Road, Lakewood; 360-652-8844

Specialty: Burgers, sandwiches, fries, milkshakes

Quality, homemade fast food in Snohomish County

Reviewed July 2

Five Restaurant Bistro

650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-563-7117; www.fiveedmonds.com

Specialty: Northwest cuisine with European touches

Favorite French favorites found in Edmonds

Reviewed June 25

Cafe Dijon

1822 Broadway, Everett; 425-257-1315

Specialty: Sandwiches, wraps and salads

Tasty, affordable fare in north Everett

Reviewed June 18

Villa Nuova

17917 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-486-1428; www.villanuovasantana.com

Specialty: Italian

Italian fare served with flair

Reviewed June 11

Blackbird Bakery Cafe

10007 Main St. (270th Street NW), Stanwood; 360-939-2253; www.blackbirdbakerycafe.com

Specialty: Baked goods, sandwiches

Stanwood gets a place with a pedigree

Reviewed June 4

Avocados Mexican Restaurant

10822 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-322-5690

Specialty: Mexican

Fresh and healthy Mexican food

Reviewed May 28

50th Street Burgers

4817 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-252-0650

Specialty: Burgers and sandwiches

Burgers just the way they should be

Reviewed May 21

The Oystercatcher

901 Grace St., Coupeville; 360-678-0683; www.oystercatcherwhidbey.com

Specialty: Seasonal Northwest with European touches

Coupeville eatery’s a gem in every way

Reviewed May 14

Epulo Bistro

526 Main St., Edmonds; 425-678-8680; www.epulobistro.com

Specialty: Northwest cuisine with Mediterranean flair

Small plates mean lots of delicious choices

Reviewed May 7

Nakorn Thai

1105 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-303-8303

Specialty: Thai food

Big servings of satisfying Thai food

Reviewed April 30

Mill Creek Bistro

402 164th St. SW, Suite 105, Lynnwood; 425-471-9608

Specialty: Asian food

Korean, Japanese dishes please your taste buds

Reviewed April 23

Fall City Roadhouse

4200 Preston Fall City Road SE, Fall City; 425-222-4800

Specialty: Northwest cuisine

Specials and desserts generate raves

Reviewed April 16

Rocket Alley Bar and Grill

420 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-435-8600; rocketalley.blogspot.com

1222AFC029BB309829BB3220Specialty: Burgers and pizza

Pizza, burgers are solid strikes at bowling venue

Reviewed April 9

The Local Yolk Cafe

4025 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-3666

Specialty: Breakfast and lunch

Old favorite reborn for breakfast and lunch

Reviewed April 2

Pavé Specialty Bakery

2613 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-0250; www.pavebakery.com

Specialty: Baked goods, lunch

More than a bakery, Pave a haven for lunch

Reviewed March 19

Zorba the Greek

2720 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-493-5509

Specialty: Greek

Cute diner adds delicious ethnic dimension to downtown Everett

Reviewed March 12

112th Street Diner

11126 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-3977

Specialty: All-American diner

All-American fare will fill you up

Reviewed March 5

Wild Vine Bistro

18001 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-877-1334; www.wildvinebistro.com

11FC074811FC084011FC09F8Specialty: Italian fare, Pacific Northwest favorites

Mill Creek eatery has Italian down pat

Reviewed Feb. 26

Leatherheads Pub

10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-5555; www.leatherheadspub.com

Specialty: Pub fare

Vacant fire hall now serves hearty food

Reviewed Feb. 19

The Grange Cafe

15611 Main St., Duvall; 425-788-2095; www.grangecafe.com

Specialty: Local, seasonal food

Head to Duvall for delectable local fare

Reviewed Feb. 12

Marielle’s Taste of Asia

4711 64th St. NE, Marysville; 360-653-7888

Specialty: Filipino fare

Tempting Filipino fare merits return visits

Reviewed Feb. 5

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

Specialty: Euro-Japanese

A delicious fusion of East and West

Reviewed Nov. 13

Girardi’s Osteria

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

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

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