Summer feasting is in full swing in San Juan Islands with two fresh dining additions and a new chef at the helm of a favorite local café.
Food & Drink
Food and drinks in Washington including best restaurants.
Restaurant of the Week: Noi Thai Cuisine
Noi Thai Cuisine is centrally located in the robust Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle. This laidback “beach town” most commonly known for its bike paths and outdoor sports fields is now home to the area’s newest Thai restaurant.
Best Wine Tours in Washington
The Pacific Northwest is a seriously great wine destination. And if you’re determined to see the beauty and spirited culture that lies beyond Napa, it’s well worth your while to trek off on one of the state’s many wine tours—which can take you through the hype of Pike Place Market, Leavenworth, the outskirts of the northern border, and beyond.
Sushi By Scratch Restaurants to Open in Seattle
Chef/restaurateurs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee, behind Los Angeles’ Scratch Restaurants group, will open Sushi By Scratch Restaurants in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood on Sept. 1.
10 Fun Drink Spots in Washington
From eccentric cheese-infused teas to fruity fish bowls almost as big as a toddler, the following are the top ten fun drink spots in Washington.
Restaurant of the Week: Pizzeria La Sorrentina
Located in Vancouver on the southern border of Washington state is Pizzeria La Sorrentina, an Italian eatery focused on bringing fresh ingredients and classic recipes straight from Italy to the Pacific Northwest.
Walla Walla Steak Co. and Crossbuck Taproom Opens at Woodinville Schoolhouse No. 23
Walla Walla Steak Co. and Crossbuck Taproom is now welcoming guests to its new outpost at Woodinville Schoolhouse No. 23. The restaurant and taproom serves up award-winning food, beer, craft cocktails and wine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Himalayan Java Now Open in Spire Seattle
A new coffee spot has entered the scene inside Spire Seattle, and unlike the many other shops in the coffee capital, Himalayan Java serves up specialty, Nepalese-style coffee to each guest.
Restaurant of the Week: El Gaucho Seattle
El Gaucho is the premiere luxury steakhouse of the Pacific Northwest and their Seattle location is their flagship with roots dating back to 1953. El Gaucho Seattle moved in 2020 to its new home in the historic Union Stables building.
Total Zero Mocktails Now Available at Cone & Steiner General Store
After a successful launch in July, Total Zero, a new (and delicious) line of non-alcoholic beverages, is now available at Seattle’s own Cone & Steiner locations.