Food & Drink

Merry Fishmas: Feast of the Seven Fishes

Merry Fishmas: Feast of the Seven Fishes

Once rarely seen in Seattle, the traditional Italian Holiday dinner is gaining steam, ostensibly thanks to Hulu’s The Bear

As a born-and-raised Seattleite from a lapsed Lutheran family, I’d never heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a traditional Italian holiday meal. That is, until I got hooked on Hulu’s The Bear, wherein a pivotal episode shows the fractious Berzatto family disintegrating over the dinner. Traditionally, “you would fast the entire day, and…

Rise and Grind

Rise and Grind

It’s no secret that we like our coffee. Here’s how much

How often do you go to Starbucks, or one of the many other coffeehouses throughout the city? Any idea how much you spend on coffee each year? What’s your bean budget? Turns out that Seattle is the third-best coffee city in the United States. Personal finance website WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 12…

Seattle Baker Wins Food Network Cookie Challenge

Seattle Baker Wins Food Network Cookie Challenge

Janet Tan’s $10,000 victory moves her closer to her dream

Seattle baker Janet Tan emerged as the winner of Food Network’s The Christmas Cookie Challenge, a victory that brings her one step closer to achieving her dream of opening her own storefront. “I was surprised when I found out that I won because the other bakers are equally talented, and this challenge was so tough,”…

Sweet Ambitions

Sweet Ambitions

Seattle baker Janet Tan brings her custom cookies to the Food Network

Janet Tan didn’t know how to bake when she moved to Seattle from Malaysia in 2013. With her husband busy attending culinary school, two young daughters at home, and no friends in her new city, she was looking for something to focus on. She stumbled across cookie-decorating tutorials on YouTube. Everything changed. “I had to…

Seattle Strong is on a Cold Streak

Seattle Strong is on a Cold Streak

Cold coffee business was created in a college classroom

In 2017, Evan Oeflein wasn’t thinking about launching a cold brew coffee company. Like many students in the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, he was just trying to complete a class assignment. But the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship’s “Create a Company” program wasn’t your typical lecture — it pushed students to turn an…

Best Happy Hour: John Howie Steak

Best Happy Hour: John Howie Steak

Crispy Wagyu fat truffle fries, spicy habanero shrimp, and $7 martinis? Yes, please. 🍤🍸 #ReadersChoiceSeattle2024

Best Distillery: Wildwood Spirits Co.

Best Distillery: Wildwood Spirits Co.

Experience Wildwood’s meticulously crafted spirits, where every bottle is a masterpiece. 🥃 #ReadersChoiceSeattle2024

Best Outdoor Dining: Ray's Boathouse

Best Outdoor Dining: Ray’s Boathouse

Ray’s Boathouse serves stunning Puget Sound views, great cocktails, and a lively crowd — even on a Monday. 🌅 #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Are You a Procrastigobbler? Seattle Restaurants Can Help

Are You a Procrastigobbler? Seattle Restaurants Can Help

From takeout to dine-in, restaurants offer numerous options

🍽 Local spots have you covered with pre-order options and dine-in feasts, from vegan menus to full-course classics. 🦃✨ #ThanksgivingSeattle

Chef Overcomes Personal Troubles to Celebrate his Native American Roots

Chef Overcomes Personal Troubles to Celebrate his Native American Roots

Jason Vickers is ‘leaning into Native culture’

Jason Vickers is as Seattle food and culture as you get. Yet, many have never heard of him…

Best Brewery: Beardslee Public House

Best Brewery: Beardslee Public House

Comfort food, house-made ales, and daily happy hour make this Bothell spot a must-visit for laid-back vibes and delicious bites. #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Fresh oysters, sushi, and an award-winning wine list — Seastar has been a seafood favorite since 2002. 🐟✨ #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Beardslee Public House in Bothell is the go-to spot for great beer, delicious food, and laid-back vibes. 🍺🍔 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

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