Happy accident: An Amazon return meant a trip to Alderwood Mall. Sad to see former favorite food establishments shuttered, my spirits lifted as I rounded the corner. A new sushi spot — Bitty Fish Sushi — recently opened in the location formerly occupied by Blue C Sushi. I had to investigate and share with readers….
To the list of things we might be taking for granted around here, perhaps we should add the surprising array of terrific Asian restaurants available to us. There are at least a dozen such gems along a one-mile stretch of Edmonds’ Highway 99 International District alone. I’ve written about many of them, but two months…
You’ve probably heard about Australia’s wildfires. I’ve seen heartbreaking video clips of injured animals I may never forget. In response, two Edmonds business owners — Venus Forteza of Maize and Barley and Jack Crawford of Bridgid’s Bottleshop — have stepped up to sponsor a Feb. 13 benefit for those affected by the disaster. Official reports indicate that at…
Although people don’t usually crave icy treats so much in the dead of winter, most of us still enjoy a little ice cream, gelato or frozen yogurt regardless of the season. I’ve got another icy treat for you to consider. If you’re a fan of the aforementioned desserts and you haven’t tried bingsoo yet, you…
It’s all about the journey, not the destination – particularly when you’re talking about the never-ending search for the best undiscovered restaurants. Tucked into a shopping center between Harbor Freight and 99 Ranch Market at 22315 Highway 99 is Qin. If you love noodles, wontons, potstickers and buns, you should make a note of it….
As Kali Kelnero put it “we are finally, FINALLY open!“ It’s been a long process for Kris and Kali Kelnero, but the doors are open and people are flocking to Edmonds newest and coolest cocktail lounge. When you drop in for a drink and/or a small plate, even if you choose to sit at the…
You have to try the chips — no, not those chips If you’re out at a fish and chips restaurant that makes delicious, lightly salted potato chips from scratch, you’ve got a bit of a dilemma. “We may have to start calling them crisps,“ said owner Larry Marion. For me, fish and chips (fries) go…
Roots, Rock and Reggae will “reclaim the Rec Room” Bar and Grill There’s been a lot of media attention focused on an incident involving white supremacists at the Rec Room in unincorporated Lynnwood. Now a campaign to “Reclaim the Rec Room“ is underway. Join Lion of Judah as they take to the stage offering “peace,…
Tom Sprague owns and runs Big T’s Moonshine BBQ. He grew up in Edmonds. He played and coached hockey here for years before moving to LA. After successfully running a restaurant there for about 10 years, he sold it and returned to the Pacific Northwest. That’s when he put together the idea for Moonshine BBQ…
The Local 104 — please make a note of it. If you travel east on Ballinger Way, (or Highway 104 is it’s also known), from Mountlake Terrace. you’ll see something that should spark your interest. About halfway from Thriftway Foods on your way to Lake Forest Park’s Town Center, you’ll notice a space on the…
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I was feeling a little peckish on Halloween evening and noticed that the Here and There food truck was parked at Fourth and Dayton in Edmonds — that’s their usual spot on Wednesday. You can also find them at the Kruger Clinic on Highway 99 (near Swedish Edmonds Hospital) Thursdays for lunch, and on Fridays…
Cheesemonger’s Table We all rely on one another to help with certain tasks. Very few of us pull our own teeth, for example. In law school, I was told that a lawyer who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. So why would I be embarrassed to seek counsel from a highly…
Did you ever notice that each menu at the Salt & Iron in downtown Edmonds is “signed?” Look at the bottom right corner next time you’re there. You’ll see the names “chefs Kevin Favro, Skyeler Milgate, and Schubert Ho.” I like it when people sign their work. Generally, it means they’re proud of it. Usually…
It’s been fun watching Bistro 76 Café in Perrinville develop into a favorite haunt for many local residents. Their most recent development has been to add a dinner menu, which is served from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. I’ve enjoyed their breakfast and lunch options (they are open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday…
Dong Ting Chun, located at 22001 Highway 99 in Edmonds, has arrived. Entrees at Dong Ting Chun delight the palate with the true chili-laden, smoky flavors of Hunan, and have their own twists, of course, given availability of time honored ingredients. Dong Ting Chun has branched out from their California base and brings a broad…
Readers take note: PI-DAY is less than a week away. Take your pick: sweet or savory, but on March 14 (3.14… get it?) Restaurant News will take the opportunity to indulge in pie(s). Here are my picks. (Readers, please feel free to share your favorite Pi-Day meals.) Pagliacci: Pesto Primo is featured on their slice…
Who’s new ~ Who’s closed ~ Who’s in limbo? Here is a recap of restaurant events, starting with the newest spot in our locale New endeavor launches in nearby Firdale Village Midnight Cookie Company is all about satisfying your craving for sweets in the middle of the night, literally. The Edmonds area facility launched Wednesday….
Caffe Ladro – We met for coffee, of course. “We’re on the third wave of the coffee business” says co-owner of Caffe Ladro, Robert Ohly. I met with Ohly and his wife, Heather, who’s partnered with Bob raising children in Edmonds, and in many aspects of his coffee life, at Caffe Ladro’s Edmonds location at Five…
Traditions both unique and familiar, the season begins… with food at local Edmonds restaurants. Mary Hernandez, one of the partners at Casa Oaxaca, invited me to come in and participate in DÃa de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). Twenty-five years spent in Arizona, I’m familiar with these traditions in our Hispanic community. I…
Patience is a virtue, and while it is hard to see the brown paper in the windows at Edmonds restaurant locations under renovation- Amata Thai, Barkada and Thai by Day…not to mention the clear inside views of the still not open Top Pot location, I rejoiced when I drove by Ranch Market’s complex and spied…
While this is the restaurant news column, let’s face it — most of us cook at home, in some fashion. Our local markets offer great ways to enjoy healthy meals at home. On a recent visit to the Edmonds PCC, I noticed the store format changes. New logo and signs adorn the building, fixtures and…
A goodbye message filled with gratitude Saturday, Sept. 9 will be the last day for Edmonds’ Celtic Cowboy BBQ’s retail location.” We want to thank all of our employees now and over the last 7 years for your hard work and dedication. Thanks also to all of our customers over the years. Your support of…
As my husband walked into the kitchen for breakfast, he hummed a familiar tune, made popular by Steve Martin. “Da da da … the boy king…” Yup — it was from one of Steve’s funky skits on Saturday Night Live, King Tut. My husband enjoys it when I include him as a partner on dining…
Café De Paris in Edmonds opened in August 1983. I’m always one to like to celebrate early and any reason to have lunch out is special. A friend’s birthday was a perfect excuse for lunch at Café de Paris, as they close in on their 35th Anniversary next year. Here’s the scoop- Firmin Berclaz is the…
Countryside Donut delights in Mountlake Terrace Tired of waiting for Top Pot to open in Edmonds? Me too! A reader suggestion sent me straight down 220th, across Highway 99, and in a modest little strip mall location, I found Countryside Donut House, 21919 66th Ave. W. Ste. I, in Mountlake Terrace. “Go early,” he said….
