Seattle's a city that reads, but it's also a city that writes. And we're grateful for the abundance of good food writing. Here are a few favorite posts to bookmark and enjoy over the long Thanksgiving weekend, from Seattle writers and bloggers. more ›

Angela Boykins, a local baker and waitress, has immersed herself in Seattle's food culture, but she always goes back to photography. Our own Laura Brewer sits down to talk with the burgeoning food photographer, blogger and enthusiast. more ›

Monique Truong talks about her novel, Bitter In The Mouth: "When we tell the stories of our lives, I think that what we leave out, what we leave till the end, and what we never say are as revealing as the words that we do utter." more ›

This week, City Arts Fest came out of the gates with a big bang, with no fewer than 40 events and shows to choose from. We were disappointed to only get to take in six or so, but until self cloning becomes real, we're just going to have to pace ourselves. Regardless of what you've already got on tap tonight, though, you'll want to make time to get to On the Boards for an evening of mind-melting performances by some of the area's most exceptional multimedia talent. more ›

Fuji Bakery's apricot Danish has spoiled us for any other kind of Danish. No, really. Take that, bad continental breakfast trays. more ›

It’s a familiar conversation that I have had with a number of people. They say, “I tried cooking with beer once but it just came out…meh.” The overall sentiment is always one of enthusiasm, which gives way to disappointment in the final product. In cooking with beer, I find one simple tip will go a long way towards helping you be successful. more ›

In recent months the Seattle area has had its share of visits from star chefs including Kevin Gillespie from Top Chef; and in the upcoming month we are getting visits from two more Top Chef favorites. more ›

We've been salivating just at the thought of the Wing Luke Museum's upcoming exhibit, "From Fields To Family: Asian Pacific Americans and Food." Cassie Chinn, the Deputy Executive Director, answered a few questions about the exhibit, which opens to the public on October 13th and runs through July 15th, 2012. more ›

These are hard times, made harder by the fact that, in Seattle, you can get weed delivered, but you can't really get much food delivered. Sometimes, stoners have to step up and cook for their own damn selves. So the Seattlest Stoner is bringing you recipes that you can make in any state of mind. more ›

Folks probably know Capitol Hill's Marination Station (or the roving Marination Mobile for their Kalua pork or their spam sliders, which are worthy candidates for our series of Bites. But we've fallen hard for the spicy pork torta, a sandwich that the menu board at Marination Station promises is now "a regular offering by popular demand." more ›

bbq chicken and corn on the cob by Ellie Lonardo from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

It's not like we've never delighted in reading about our region's own Chef Blaine Wetzel in the pages of the New York Times. But now, Blaine has gone beyond simple write-ups, and is taking it up a notch. more ›

For most of us Seattlites Bumbershoot is one more indication of summer being in full swing and fall looming just around the corner. To some it may also be another annoying festival taking over downtown during the scant amount of beautiful days we have in this city. Then there are those who excitedly look forward to the musical event of the season, buy their tickets early and start acting weirdly giddy in the few days leading up to Labor Day weekend. Most likely you fit on the fringes of several of these categories, as do we. more ›

Sometimes all a girl wants is a damn pizza delivered to her front door. more ›

You may recall our recommendation to take a road trip to the Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival recently, and maybe you even had a chance to enjoy the Celebrity Chef Cook-Off. But if life kept you closer to home, here's what went down. more ›

Got $5? Then you've got plans to eat your way through your Sunday. It's never too early in the week to start planning for next weekend, right? more ›

Yesterday, we suggested you head to Kitsap County to get a breath of fresh air (and a taste of fresh wine). Today, we're recommending another tasty out-of-town option: Gig Harbor. more ›

This weekend, get your fill of Seattle's best eats, experience a Capitol Hill neighborhood wearing a new many-colored coat, and dust off your decks underneath the viaduct. more ›

Ball Game Food - Octopus and Other Sushi by papahazama from the Seattlest Flickr pool. more ›

What're you bringing to the table tomorrow? Oh, you don't know? Don't worry--Seattlest's finest foodies have put their heads together and come up for some tips, tricks and recipes to make your dish the quickest to go. more ›

Time to put on our Smugglie (it's like a Snugglie®, but for smugness)--Sunset thinks we're the cat's pajamas. more ›

Maruta Shoten is really a Japanese American market, and for that reason it feels like home to many of us who grew up going to a store like this one. It is small enough to explore it on your own and (if you grew up without Japanese school) is full of foods with unfamiliar letters on the packaging. The foods themselves are familiar enough: square tubs of roasted nori, 25-pound bags of Calrose rice by the door, super-kawaii containers of Hello Kitty and Botan rice candies. By comparison, other stores like Uwajimaya fall in the pan-Asian category and are more focused on a variety of Asian countries like the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Maruta is small, and the aisles are a bit narrow, but never, in our experience, oppressively crowded. Like many small ethnic food markets, Maruta is manageable, and delivers small bites of Japanese American-ness, both culinary and culture-wise. more ›

Food and wine writer and generally cultured fellow Ronald is currently traveling in Italy--but that can't stop him from writing for Seattlest. Here's a piece he's just sent from Venice. more ›

The 37th Seattle International Film Festival is much like a holiday delicacy with a surprise inside. This year, hidden inside the festival of over 400 films from 70 countries is a mini food film festival. more ›

On the eve of SIFF's Opening Night Gala, McCaw Hall was abuzz with excitement and beautifully dressed people. An actual red carpet greeted the VIPs, as did as a line of photographers waiting to snap their pictures. We won't lie--we loved it. more ›

This week, our picks (of course) revolve around the plethora of events surrounding Seattle Beer Week. And yes, we are already plotting our strategy/plan for Tamara Murphy's annual meat-tastic event. more ›

The third installment of Sprout, a community-sourced dinner and fundraiser for local artists, is happening this weekend. Sprout saw its inaugural dinner in August of last year, and co-founders Kristen Hoskins and Sarah Steininger have been working tirelessly to make the event a frequent occurrence: more ›

Last night at the Paramount Theater, Seattle Weekly held its annual Voracious Tasting & Food Awards. The sold out event attracted over 1,000 attendees who chowed down on delicious tastings from over 40 local restaurants and mixologists, with all proceeds going to benefit the non-profit Neighborhood Farmer's Market Alliance. more ›

Thanks to the initiative of restaurants on First Avenue, the First Tuesday of every month will find a new set of people trolling the blocks between Madison and Union. Usually the domain of the 'Spare a Quarter for Something to Eat?' set, tonight First Avenue will be home to a well-dressed, well-fed set of foodies looking for their next bite. more ›

Really it boils down to one thing: I'm crazy about food. Scouring the blogs and Twitter-waves for new information on must try dishes, restaurants in the works and expanding my culinary palate. more ›