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This Seattlest writer knows this site is about appreciation of Seattle. We love it here, for sure. But part of what we love is its proximity to Vancouver, as we've discussed before. And to that we must add its proximity to Portland. Dishin' disappeared for a week because we... continue reading on Seattlest

"Yeah, right." That's what we said when we heard that Dahlia Lounge was cooking up congee for brunch. Monkey bread? Makes sense. Eggs Benedict? Elegant, I'm sure. But congee? Can it be any good? In a word: Yes. We often complain about the quality of Chinese food in Seattle,... continue reading on Seattlest

Build it, and they will come. That's the advice we'd like to give to The Signature, the new Vietnamese restaurant that replaced Moxie in Lower Queen Anne. It's a family-run operation, with friendly folks who are working seemingly endless hours to bring some new dishes (with an emphasis on... continue reading on Seattlest

We've been from Spiga to Spinasse, Bizzarro to Barolo. Good Italian eats, all. But we found our favorite bowl of pasta at Cantinetta. We didn't choose it ourselves. Chef Brian Cartenuto was sending out samplings from the menu, per our request. That's the perfect way to go when you're... continue reading on Seattlest

We should have seen it coming. The folks at Fresh Bistro, the new West Seattle restaurant from Herban Feast, throw fresh into all that they prepare. We took our fresh lemon and vanilla bean-infused Gin & Yang (get it?) drink to our dining room table, where Chef Dalis Chea... continue reading on Seattlest

Last month, we told you about the Rocky Mountain oyster sorbet we ate as part of Sound magazine's monthly Dish-Off. This month, Sound's song title was The Rutles' "Cheese and Onions," and while we knew cheese would be a natural fit for dessert, one of the participating restaurants got... continue reading on Seattlest

The taste of warmer weather means lots of food tastes ahead. Two months from today is the annual Guest Chef on the Waterfront, with proceeds directly benefitting FareStart's job training and placement program. We were on the judging panel last year and can tell you it's a fun event... continue reading on Seattlest

That's a sweet plate of sweets, eh? We went to Honoré Artisan Bakery in Ballard recently, stared at the showcase, and couldn't decide what would be best for our coffee break. So why not try three? Clockwise from the top, a canelé, a coconut/salted caramel macaron, and a kouign... continue reading on Seattlest

We're long overdue in telling you that, earlier this week, Maria Hines of Tilth Restaurant won the James Beard award for Best Chef Northwest. You'll recall that Maria was part of an amazing, collaborative dinner featuring all of the nominees. Her Skagit River Ranch pork cheek with trotter cake,... continue reading on Seattlest

Seattlest loves a new book by local author (and illustrator) Karen Burns called The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl. She's had 59 jobs and offers practical career advice for working girls and boys alike. We especially liked the tips on how to interview, how to handle jobs (and job... continue reading on Seattlest

Chef Ethan Stowell (Photo by Rina Jordan) Okay. Maybe it was a little unfair of us to tease a dinner that the James Beard nominees for Best Chef Northwest, including Ethan Stowell, were preparing for a private little group of food writers. (Stowell sent out plates of six Shigoku... continue reading on Seattlest

There's a reason a restaurant sticks around for 105 years. Maneki has been a mainstay in the International District since 1904, and there's no sign of slowing down. We went last Friday night and found every table full, though our group was glad to be sequestered in one of... continue reading on Seattlest

We've already declared Seattle a Chocolopolis. To that, we add that Seattle is also a Baconopolis. Especially tonight, when Tom Douglas hosts what he's calling "bacon's biggest social event ever." Unfortunately, Baconopolis is sold out (you might try getting on a waiting list). But don't despair. We found some... continue reading on Seattlest

Soup from one of the nominees As we mentioned on Friday, we've got a dinner invitation of sorts for you tonight. Technology permitting, this Seattlest writer will be part of a small group of food writers tweeting while eating what promises to be a pretty special dinner. Tonight, this... continue reading on Seattlest

Joseba Jiménez de Jiménez (photo by Rina Jordan) Chef Joseba Jiménez de Jiménez delivers dessert: Rocky Mountain oyster sorbet with chocolate sorbet, lemon foam, and sweet skin from pig feet. Then he steps back and waits for a reaction. We're not surprised. After all, the preceding dishes have included... continue reading on Seattlest

What's it like to live on $7 of food per day? The United Way of King County is asking you to try this Hunger Challenge, an "exercise in empathy" for one week (Hunger Action Week) to see what it's like for Washington state individuals who get that maximum food... continue reading on Seattlest

Lots of talk about Rancho Bravo combined with a tough time with our taxes (and a need to stretch the budget), necessitating a visit. We'd been to the Wallingford truck, but who can resist the "real restaurant" feel of the old KFC building on Capitol Hill? If you want... continue reading on Seattlest

Who knew that food could be so dangerous to your health? This time, we're talking about shopping, not eating. Have you been to the parking garage below the QFC at Lumen (501 Roy Street, at the corner of Mercer Street and 5th Avenue North)? Whoever did the design obviously... continue reading on Seattlest

"Molly Moon's Ice Cream" by sprizee We've got a thing about sea, salt, and sea salt in Seattle. Fran's sea salt caramels are so popular that even the Obamas are apparently addicted to them. (Michelle favors the dark chocolate, while Barack prefers milk.) But the big buzz seems to... continue reading on Seattlest

Photo by Lara Ferroni Earlier this week, Seattlest sent you news about the boom of brunch offerings during these tough economic times, presenting us with new opportunities to enjoy excellent eateries at reduced cost. One place we mentioned was Rover's, and we're back with more details. Chef Thierry Rautureau... continue reading on Seattlest