Restaurants Recently Reviewed

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. 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 cuisine. Delicious food just part of appeal of Thai eatery. Reviewed April 3.

Basil &Chives, 114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-794-4000. Specialty: Vietnamese Northwest fusion. Northwest, Asian flavors blend well. Reviewed March 20.

Prohibition Grille, 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100. Specialty: Southern food. 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 food, 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. 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. 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. Specialty: seafood, steaks and pasta. Emory’s 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 food. The wait for a table is 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 (Maxime’s Global Cuisine), 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. The view’s 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 cuisine. Restaurant’s proof that looks aren’t everything. Reviewed Dec. 12.

Maneki Neko Bento Factory, 3201 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-258-2525, (fax) 425-258-9988. Specialty: teriyaki, sushi, Korean, wok dishes. Bento Factory assembles flavorful meals. Reviewed Dec. 5.

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