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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