Restaurant reviews

Village, renowned for its housemade pies, returns to Marysville

Village, renowned for its housemade pies, returns to Marysville

Our mission was to buy a pie. That’s what Marysville’s iconic Village restaurant, which burned down in February, meant to us as young people. Pie.… Continue reading

Village, renowned for its housemade pies, returns to Marysville
There’s nothing faux about this pho at Lynnwood eatery

There’s nothing faux about this pho at Lynnwood eatery

The stretch of Highway 99 from south Everett into Lynnwood is a mecca of pot and pho shops. With so many choices, how’s… Continue reading

There’s nothing faux about this pho at Lynnwood eatery
Revolve True Food & Wine Bar all about good-for-you eating

Revolve True Food & Wine Bar all about good-for-you eating

It’s Saturday. Relatives are in town. Where to go for brunch? If you live in south Snohomish County, a short drive to Main Street in… Continue reading

Revolve True Food & Wine Bar all about good-for-you eating
Get your gooey-creamy-messy fix at Mikie’s in Everett

Get your gooey-creamy-messy fix at Mikie’s in Everett

Sometimes you just have to give healthy eating a night off. The place to indulge is Mikie’s Restaurant. Messy burgers. Dripping chili dogs. Creamy milkshakes.… Continue reading

Get your gooey-creamy-messy fix at Mikie’s in Everett
More restaurants delivering take-out food with UberEats

More restaurants delivering take-out food with UberEats

So a burger sounds great, but strapping your toddlers into their car seats for a ride to the restaurant doesn’t? Now there’s UberEats in Snohomish… Continue reading

More restaurants delivering take-out food with UberEats
Kai Sushi in Everett is lifelong raw fish consumer’s new favorite

Kai Sushi in Everett is lifelong raw fish consumer’s new favorite

Kai Sushi in downtown Everett. It was the latest to receive the stamp of… Continue reading

Kai Sushi in Everett is lifelong raw fish consumer’s new favorite
CafeWorks in Everett a place of partnerships and paninis

CafeWorks in Everett a place of partnerships and paninis

I wanted to delay going back to the office after a recent assignment downtown with Herald news producer Sue Misao. I knew just… Continue reading

CafeWorks in Everett a place of partnerships and paninis
Husband and wife Christian and Melissa Despi have started their own bakery in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

Everett bakery offers delightful array of goodies

It was mid-Saturday afternoon and the bakery was still packed. One thinks of Saturday morning as the time when people line up for… Continue reading

Husband and wife Christian and Melissa Despi have started their own bakery in Everett. (Dan Bates / The Herald)
J&L Texas-style barbecue expands to Colby Avenue smokehouse

J&L Texas-style barbecue expands to Colby Avenue smokehouse

The orange barbecue shack in Snohomish has expanded to downtown Everett. The second location of J&L BBQ opened this week on Colby Avenue, between The… Continue reading

J&L Texas-style barbecue expands to Colby Avenue smokehouse

Glowing recommendation holds up at Red Lantern in Edmonds

A while back, reader Don Brody contacted The Herald to offer up a dining story suggestion. A well-traveled man, Don even lived for a time… Continue reading

Ono Poke in Edmonds serves up authentic Hawaiian poke
Ono Poke in Edmonds serves up authentic Hawaiian poke
A carryout from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen displayed on a plate at home has New Orleans style chicken, buttermilk biscuits, Cajun fries and macaroni and cheese. (Andrea Brown/The Herald)

Pop over to Popeyes in Everett for chicken and the fixings

I’m a fried chicken junkie. I’ve been trying to go to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen since the chain opened its first restaurant in Snohomish County in… Continue reading

A carryout from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen displayed on a plate at home has New Orleans style chicken, buttermilk biscuits, Cajun fries and macaroni and cheese. (Andrea Brown/The Herald)

New owners keep The New Mexicans menu hot in Everett

The place was packed, as it should be on a Friday night. The New Mexicans, on Hewitt in downtown Everett, was loud with laughter and… Continue reading

Family run Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville serves comfort foods

Family run Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville serves comfort foods

My editor, Sara Bruestle, recently heard from a reader who suggested we check out Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville. Brianna’s is an American comfort-food diner that… Continue reading

Family run Brianna’s Cafe in Marysville serves comfort foods
Cafe Dijon returns to reinvigorated Broadway in Everett

Cafe Dijon returns to reinvigorated Broadway in Everett

Cafe Dijon is back on Broadway. Ali Kalantari has returned to make his signature sandwich plates and French onion soup. Folks in the… Continue reading

Cafe Dijon returns to reinvigorated Broadway in Everett
Authentic taqueria Tacobook on Broadway gets two thumbs up

Authentic taqueria Tacobook on Broadway gets two thumbs up

Some of what you read on Facebook might be alternative facts, but the fare at Tacobook is totally authentic. Cheek meat. Chorizo. Tongue. Tripe. It’s… Continue reading

Authentic taqueria Tacobook on Broadway gets two thumbs up
Celebrate Chinese new year at Journeys East

Celebrate Chinese new year at Journeys East

The Year of the Fire Rooster begins Jan. 28 with the Lunar New Year celebration, and you can take part at many local Chinese eateries.… Continue reading

Celebrate Chinese new year at Journeys East
A chef’s special of fish & chips at Le Bistro, the student-run restaurant at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, is $8. (Ben Watanabe photo)

Student chefs dish out fine dining at Le Bistro

We were in luck. We didn’t have a reservation for the popular fish & chips day, but there were still several open tables. My co-worker,… Continue reading

A chef’s special of fish & chips at Le Bistro, the student-run restaurant at the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, is $8. (Ben Watanabe photo)
16 of the best eats at local restaurants in 2016

16 of the best eats at local restaurants in 2016

Herald Staff From spicy “hangover” soup at G Mart Food Court to triple-berry pie at Whidbey Pies & Cafe, 2016 was a year of some… Continue reading

16 of the best eats at local restaurants in 2016
Lunch combos offer delicious variety at Mukilteo Thai

Lunch combos offer delicious variety at Mukilteo Thai

You know the lunch you ordered will be good when the soup served with it is so tasty that you want another cup. I’ve enjoyed… Continue reading

Lunch combos offer delicious variety at Mukilteo Thai