Restaurant reviews

Francisco’s Kitchen: Upscale Northwest meets Mexico in Lake Stevens

Francisco’s Kitchen: Upscale Northwest meets Mexico in Lake Stevens

The handsome new restaurant’s fare is beautifully presented — but on the pricey side.

Francisco’s Kitchen: Upscale Northwest meets Mexico in Lake Stevens
Humble Bothell deli perfects the art of sandwich-making

Humble Bothell deli perfects the art of sandwich-making

Gretchen’s Place offers hot and cold sandwiches at prices that won’t break the bank.

Humble Bothell deli perfects the art of sandwich-making
A 2-hour, all-you-can-eat extravaganza at Sushi Ring

A 2-hour, all-you-can-eat extravaganza at Sushi Ring

The Silver Lake eatery serves up a seemingly endless procession of rolls and nigiri orders.

A 2-hour, all-you-can-eat extravaganza at Sushi Ring
Jeff Knoch, owner of Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ, checks on a row of briskets in a smoker early on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 in Marysville, Wa. Food & Wine named the restaurant the best barbecue in the state. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Washington’s best barbecue is right here — in Marysville

Food & Wine magazine has named Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ the state’s best.

Jeff Knoch, owner of Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ, checks on a row of briskets in a smoker early on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 in Marysville, Wa. Food & Wine named the restaurant the best barbecue in the state. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Barkada lets you travel to the islands without leaving Edmonds

Barkada lets you travel to the islands without leaving Edmonds

The fast-casual restaurant in The Bowl serves Filipino, Hawaiian and Japanese dishes.

Barkada lets you travel to the islands without leaving Edmonds
La Carreta serves taco truck fare — minus the truck

La Carreta serves taco truck fare — minus the truck

Locals say this Marysville restaurant next to a Shell gas station has the best tacos in town.

La Carreta serves taco truck fare — minus the truck
Starving? This place in Lynnwood may be Good Pho You

Starving? This place in Lynnwood may be Good Pho You

Portions at the restaurant are generous: Medium is large, large is extra large, extra large is huge.

Starving? This place in Lynnwood may be Good Pho You
Former Sno-Isle Tech culinary student Adrian Ramirez at Red Cork Bistro on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Mukilteo, Wa. Ramirez co-owns Red Cork Bistro with his wife, Soco Molina. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

He went from student to chef-owner of a hometown restaurant

Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center gave Mukilteo’s Adrian Ramirez a solid culinary foundation.

Former Sno-Isle Tech culinary student Adrian Ramirez at Red Cork Bistro on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Mukilteo, Wa. Ramirez co-owns Red Cork Bistro with his wife, Soco Molina. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
An Italian gem opens in the heart of downtown Everett

An Italian gem opens in the heart of downtown Everett

The house-made pasta is just one of the standouts at Capers and Olives.

An Italian gem opens in the heart of downtown Everett
Casa Guerrero in Lynnwood serves real Mexican close to home

Casa Guerrero in Lynnwood serves real Mexican close to home

This reviewer finally found a restaurant with food that reminds her of the Tex-Mex she grew up with.

Casa Guerrero in Lynnwood serves real Mexican close to home
Kiss of the Ocean: Dining within sight of Possession Sound

Kiss of the Ocean: Dining within sight of Possession Sound

The Mukilteo eatery, which serves steak, seafood and Mexican food, is in a building built in 1903.

Kiss of the Ocean: Dining within sight of Possession Sound
Mar-ket brings fishmonger and eatery to downtown Edmonds

Mar-ket brings fishmonger and eatery to downtown Edmonds

The new business on Main Street is half seafood store, half quick-service restaurant.

Mar-ket brings fishmonger and eatery to downtown Edmonds
Momi in south Everett serves up burgers and cheesesteaks

Momi in south Everett serves up burgers and cheesesteaks

The new restaurant off Bothell-Everett Highway also specializes in fries and bubble tea.

Momi in south Everett serves up burgers and cheesesteaks
Girardi’s Osteria serves up plenty of class for $10 or less

Girardi’s Osteria serves up plenty of class for $10 or less

The Italian restaurant in Edmonds is known for offering a variety of dishes at reasonable prices.

Girardi’s Osteria serves up plenty of class for $10 or less
Snohomish County’s only Polish restaurant has personal touch

Snohomish County’s only Polish restaurant has personal touch

Polska Kuchnia in Stanwood serves food that smells as good as it tastes.

Snohomish County’s only Polish restaurant has personal touch
Farms & Market in Everett is like a miniature Pike Place

Farms & Market in Everett is like a miniature Pike Place

The cafe inside the market is filled with grab-and-go items that are perfect for a summer picnic.

Farms & Market in Everett is like a miniature Pike Place
Lake Stevens eatery’s Tex-Mex chow will fill your belly

Lake Stevens eatery’s Tex-Mex chow will fill your belly

Nacho, which sports the owner’s nickname, makes everything — from the burritos to the churros — homemade.

Lake Stevens eatery’s Tex-Mex chow will fill your belly
A bit of the Mediterranean in beautiful downtown Brier

A bit of the Mediterranean in beautiful downtown Brier

As the city’s only restaurant, Brier Pizza serves much more than pizza and pasta.

A bit of the Mediterranean in beautiful downtown Brier
Mill Creek teriyaki eatery has new owner, same quality food

Mill Creek teriyaki eatery has new owner, same quality food

With a remodeled space, SOLID Modern Teriyaki picks up where Town Center Teriyaki left off.

Mill Creek teriyaki eatery has new owner, same quality food
A taste of the Mediterranean in Mountlake Terrace

A taste of the Mediterranean in Mountlake Terrace

Online hype proves to be real at Fork Mediterranean Grill.

A taste of the Mediterranean in Mountlake Terrace