Every year we take your nominations and let you vote for our Readers’ Choice awards. There are dozens of categories, and you can see the full list of winners here. And here are selected winners in the very popular food and drink categories:
Food and drink atmosphere
WINNER: Emory’s on Silver Lake
SECOND PLACE: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400
RUNNER UP: LJ’s Bistro & Bar
Bakery
WINNER: Choux Choux Bakery, 2900 Grand Ave., Everett, 425-322-5805.
SECOND PLACE: Despi Delite Bakery
RUNNER UP: Henry’s Donut, 425-258-6887
BBQ restaurant
WINNER: Jeff’s Texas BBQ, 9214 State Ave., Marysville, 360-386-9489.
SECOND PLACE: Moose Creek BBQ, Smokey Point
RUNNER UP: J and L BBQ, Everett
Best-kept-secret restaurant
WINNER: Terracotta Red, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-322-5132.
SECOND PLACE: LJ’s Bistro & Bar
RUNNER UP: The New Mexicans
New restaurant
WINNER: Bit’s, 11601 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo, 425-595-6914.
WINNER: K-Fresh, 1105 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-212-9863.
RUNNER UP: That Chicken Place, 425-349-0253
Breakfast
WINNER: Totem Family Diner, 4410 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-3277.
SECOND PLACE: Maltby Cafe
RUNNER UP: The Stilly Diner, 360-403-8486
Brewery
WINNER: Crucible Brewing, 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-374-7293.
SECOND PLACE: Scuttlebutt Brewing Restaurant and Pub
RUNNER UP: Diamond Knot
Buffet
WINNER: Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd,, Tulalip, 360-716-1462.
SECOND PLACE: Alfy’s Pizza
RUNNER UP: Angel of the Winds Casino
Burger
WINNER: Ray’s Drive-In, 1401 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-3411.
SECOND PLACE: Nutty’s Junkyard Grill, 360-403-7538
RUNNER UP: Bob’s Burgers & Brew
Chinese
WINNER: Terracotta Red, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-322-5132.
SECOND PLACE: Hunan Palace, 425-339-3390
RUNNER UP: Lucky Dragon Restaurant, Lake Stevens
Clam chowder
WINNER: Ivar’s, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Everett, Marysville, Bothell
SECOND PLACE: Anthony’s HomePort
RUNNER UP: Scuttlebutt Restaurant and Pub
Cocktail
WINNER: Bluewater Distilling, 1205 Craftsman Way #109, Everett , 425-404-1408
SECOND PLACE: LJ’s Bistro & Bar
RUNNER UP: Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
Coffee and espresso
WINNER:
Diedrich Espresso, Everett, Snohomish, Mukilteo, Mill Creek 425-339-2213
SECOND PLACE: Addicted Expresso
RUNNER UP: Narrative Coffee
Donuts
WINNER: Henry’s Donut, Everett, Mukilteo, 425-258-6887
SECOND PLACE: A-1 Donut, 425-341-3216
RUNNER UP: Despi Delite Bakery
Family restaurant
WINNER: Totem Family Diner, 4410 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-3277
SECOND PLACE: El Paraiso Mexican Grill
RUNNER UP: Saw Mill Cafe
Fast food
WINNER: Ray’s Drive In, 1401 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-3411
SECOND PLACE: Red Rock Subs
RUNNER UP: Dick’s Drive-In
Fish and chips
WINNER: Ivar’s, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Everett, Marysville, Bothell
SECOND PLACE: Ray’s Drive In
RUNNER UP: Anthony’s HomePort
Happy hour
WINNER: Anthony’s Woodfire Grill, 1722 West Marine View Dr., Everett, 425-258-4000
SECOND PLACE: LJ’s Bistro & Bar
RUNNER UP: La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Indian
WINNER: Curries, 7318 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-265-1200
SECOND PLACE: Claypit Cuisine of India
RUNNER UP: Mahal Indian Cuisine
Irish pub
WINNER: Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub, 122 128th St SE, Everett, 425-338-5700
SECOND PLACE: Irishmen
RUNNER UP: O’Finnigans Pub & Grill, 425-745-4805
Italian
WINNER: Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant, Everett, 425-252-1886; Bothell, 425-892-2931
SECOND PLACE: Olives and Capers and Contos Pizza & Pasta
RUNNER UP: Cristiano’s Pizza Etc.
Japanese
WINNER: Tokyo House, 500 SE Everett Mall Way B100, Everett, 425-347-6557
SECOND PLACE: Kai Sushi Fusion Roll & Sake
RUNNER UP: J Ramen and Sushi, 425-388-0228
Mexican
WINNER: El Paraiso Mexican Grill, Everett, Monroe
SECOND PLACE: La Hacienda
RUNNER UP: Taco-Book Taqueria, 425-258-2762
Patio
WINNER: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400
SECOND PLACE: Emory’s Lake Front
RUNNER UP: LJs Bistro
Pho
WINNER: Basil Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-374-8082
SECOND PLACE: Pho On Broadway, 425-304-0879
RUNNER UP: Than Brothers
Pizza
WINNER: Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria, Everett, Mukilteo, Camano Island, Mill Creek
SECOND PLACE: Major League Pizza and White Buffalo Saloon
RUNNER UP: Alfy’s Pizza
Place to have a beer
WINNER: Toggle’s Bottle Shop, 11420 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-303-9999
SECOND PLACE: Scuttlebutt
RUNNER UP: Trails End Taphouse & Restaurant
Romantic dinner
WINNER: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400
SECOND PLACE: Abbott’s
RUNNER UP: Bistro San Martin
Salad
WINNER: The Valley Organic Deli, 2805 Colby Ave, Everett, 425-512-8577
SECOND PLACE: Christianos Pizza
RUNNER UP: Alfy’s Pizza
Sandwich
WINNER: Red Rock Subs, 3514 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-2786
SECOND PLACE: The Sisters
RUNNER UP: Valley Organic Deli
Seafood
WINNER: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400
SECOND PLACE: Ivar’s Mukilteo
RUNNER UP: Arnies Restaurant
Steak
WINNER: Buck’s American Cafe, 2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-258-1351
SECOND PLACE: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Lynnwood
RUNNER UP: LJ’s Bistro
Sushi
WINNER: Sushi Ring, 11419 19th Ave SE # B101, Everett, 425-385-2702
SECOND PLACE: Katana Sushi
RUNNER UP: Kai Sushi Fusion Roll & Sake
Taco
WINNER: Taco Time
SECOND PLACE: Taco-Book, 425-258-2762
RUNNER UP: El Paraiso Mexican Grill
Vegan
WINNER: Cafe Wylde, 2918 Hoyt Ave, Everett, 425-374-3877
SECOND PLACE: Sage and Cinder
RUNNER UP: Grilla Bites
Vietnamese
WINNER: Yummy Banh Mi, 1606 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-259-2876
SECOND PLACE: Basil Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 425-374-8082
RUNNER UP: Janbo Cafe
Winery
WINNER: Port Gardner Bay Winery, 3006 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-339-0293
SECOND PLACE: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
RUNNER UP: Kasia Winery
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