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 ›

Yesterday, we followed the Twitter clues posted by editor Dana Cowin leading to the elite ten recognized by Food & Wine. Jason Stratton, last year's Seattle representation for Best New Chef Tweeted along eagerly, guessing correctly. more ›

Seattlest's mailbox is overflowing with restaurants revving up their Valentine's Day promotions. But one in particular caught our eyes, celebrating the spirit of the day. more ›

Canlis just held a champagne-enhanced press conference, finally ending overnight speculation in announcing the hiring of Jason Franey as their new executive chef. According to brothers Brian and Mark Canlis, there's "no more qualified chef to be part of what we're doing here" than 31-year-old Franey, who will be leaving his position as sous chef at Eleven Madison Park (awarded three stars by the New York Times) in New York. Franey will replace outgoing chef Aaron Wright (who's apparently looking forward to returning home to California) on December 1. more ›