Restaurant reviews

From appetizers to dessert: FIVE full of gastronomic surprises

From appetizers to dessert: FIVE full of gastronomic surprises

The restaurant slash bistro in Edmonds earns its singular name with its star-studded menu.

From appetizers to dessert: FIVE full of gastronomic surprises
Wild Rose Bistro reopens with local favorite in kitchen

Wild Rose Bistro reopens with local favorite in kitchen

The Arlington bistro’s new chef is Ali Kalantari, who worked for Cafe Dijon in Everett for 10 years.

Wild Rose Bistro reopens with local favorite in kitchen
Bothell’s Poquitos satisfies even the simplest of tastes

Bothell’s Poquitos satisfies even the simplest of tastes

The expansion restaurant offers Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Bothell.

Bothell’s Poquitos satisfies even the simplest of tastes
This barbecue joint in Marysville stays true to the Texas style

This barbecue joint in Marysville stays true to the Texas style

Jeff’s Texas Style BBQ is recognized for making some of the best in the Puget Sound region.

This barbecue joint in Marysville stays true to the Texas style
The customer is king at Tabby’s Coffee in Everett library

The customer is king at Tabby’s Coffee in Everett library

Starbucks barista-turned-coffee shop owner Tabitha “Tabby” Tarter is big on customer service.

The customer is king at Tabby’s Coffee in Everett library
Piggy buns at Fashion Dim Sum will put a smile on your face

Piggy buns at Fashion Dim Sum will put a smile on your face

Edmonds restaurant has bite-sized portions of food packed with flavor and gusto.

Piggy buns at Fashion Dim Sum will put a smile on your face
Mongolian beef is served with rice and salad for $8.95 at Umami Asian Cuisine in Mukilteo. (Andrea Brown/The Herald)

Mukilteo’s Umami Asian Cuisine dishes out savory delights

Suburban eatery has authentic fare, hot soups, cold drinks — and warm and friendly service.

Mongolian beef is served with rice and salad for $8.95 at Umami Asian Cuisine in Mukilteo. (Andrea Brown/The Herald)
Submarine sandwich shop piles it on the buns and satisfies the taste buds.

Submarine sandwich shop piles it on the buns and satisfies the taste buds.

It’s not front-page news that journalists (and lots of office workers) eat at their desks. On any given day, you can hear slurps and crunches… Continue reading

Submarine sandwich shop piles it on the buns and satisfies the taste buds.
Lake Stevens joint serves Thai food with a side of sass

Lake Stevens joint serves Thai food with a side of sass

As an admittedly surly person, I can respect a dash of sass when I dine out. And not long after I sat down with my… Continue reading

Lake Stevens joint serves Thai food with a side of sass
Feeling blue? Mukilteo’s Blu Burger is for you. Fries, too
Feeling blue? Mukilteo’s Blu Burger is for you. Fries, too
Curries continues home-cooked Indian cuisine at new location

Curries continues home-cooked Indian cuisine at new location

The restaurant, now located on Evergreen Way, also puts an Indian spin on Northwest cooking.

Curries continues home-cooked Indian cuisine at new location
Red Twig is a red-hot place for breakfast in Edmonds

Red Twig is a red-hot place for breakfast in Edmonds

The cafe and bakery’s offerings go well beyond standard bacon-and-eggs fare.

Red Twig is a red-hot place for breakfast in Edmonds
Mukilteo’s MOD Pizza offers a hip-hot-hasty delish pie

Mukilteo’s MOD Pizza offers a hip-hot-hasty delish pie

Get an affordable pizza your way piping hot out of the oven.

Mukilteo’s MOD Pizza offers a hip-hot-hasty delish pie
A year of fancy, messy, delicious dining in Snohomish County

A year of fancy, messy, delicious dining in Snohomish County

These are some of our favorite places to fill our stomachs and our hearts.

A year of fancy, messy, delicious dining in Snohomish County
Christa’s Sandwichboard in Snohomish serves it super-sized

Christa’s Sandwichboard in Snohomish serves it super-sized

The restaurant offers a variety of hot or cold, saucy or dry, classic or adventurous sandwiches.

Christa’s Sandwichboard in Snohomish serves it super-sized
Yummy Banh Mi offers cheap sandwiches with rich flavor

Yummy Banh Mi offers cheap sandwiches with rich flavor

Classic Vietnamese meets fast food at new restaurant in downtown Everett.

Yummy Banh Mi offers cheap sandwiches with rich flavor
Jubie’s Barbecue and Caribbean Delight lives up to its name

Jubie’s Barbecue and Caribbean Delight lives up to its name

The new Everett eatery offers food from Trinidad and Tobago. The owner and chef is Caribbean.

Jubie’s Barbecue and Caribbean Delight lives up to its name
Mukilteo’s Hani Hani scores with the police chief

Mukilteo’s Hani Hani scores with the police chief

The Japanese restaurant serves dishes (poke, ramen, grill) inspired by the Hawaiian islands.

Mukilteo’s Hani Hani scores with the police chief
San Fernando’s has the Peruvian chicken you’re looking for

San Fernando’s has the Peruvian chicken you’re looking for

The Lynnwood restaurant serves pollo a la brasa and other melting-pot dishes that Peru is known for.

San Fernando’s has the Peruvian chicken you’re looking for
Feeling insanely hungry? Monroe’s Burger Madness has the remedy

Feeling insanely hungry? Monroe’s Burger Madness has the remedy

Big burgers, swift service and a crazy eating challenge await diners at this hamburger joint.

Feeling insanely hungry? Monroe’s Burger Madness has the remedy