Nadi Mama, one of Seattle’s small-but-mighty restaurant groups, is leaving the industry behind. Its last outpost, Mbar, the rooftop restaurant that wowed guests with sunsets and fine foods from the Levant region, will close following its last day of service on Saturday, Nov. 1. Moving forward, owners will focus on grab-and-go mezze and wraps, which…

When Trinh Nguyen asked her mother, Huyen Tran, what she wanted most after years of running the family restaurant, she didn’t ask for travel or rest. “I just want to be in my kitchen,” she told her daughter. That kitchen, inside Pho T & N in Poulsbo, has been her happy place for 20 years,…

While the Mariners hope to hold off a comeback from the Detroit Tigers in the playoffs, many local restaurants are making a comeback of their own, from the College Inn Pub to Bar Cantinetta. There are also a few newcomers making a name for themselves, like the Levant-inspired café Mintish Coffee Shop in Capitol Hill…

I’ve always had a soft spot for McMenamins. The company has a knack for keeping old buildings alive without sanding off the quirks. At Anderson School that means classrooms turned into hotel rooms, a courtyard once filled with running kids is now dotted with beer drinkers and garden beds, the principal’s office is reborn as…

Leaves are changing colors, rain has returned, and you find yourself yearning to expand your PSL horizons. For the uninitiated—really, how big is the rock you’ve been hiding under?—that stands for pumpkin spice latte, and it’s a fabulous beverage no matter how much teasing it attracts. From Broadcast Coffee to Makeda and Mingus, there are…

My mother’s food follows the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which advocates eating specific ingredients and dishes to ease us into seasons and build resilience during transitions. I believe this is a practice we can do intuitively with all cuisines. Whether you’re cozying up to a cocktail or pulling your first sweater of the season…

You could say Capitol Hill is the beating heart of Seattle’s culinary body of work, and it’s had an infusion of vigor with the latest batch of restaurant openings. It’s also a great place to taste the trends of the fall season—we can always use more walk-up window spots. Anyway, let’s dive into this bustling…

Good news for Eastlake: Cicchetti Kitchen & Bar, the neighborhood’s beloved restaurant built around tapas and shareable plates, is reopening today after being closed since the pandemic shut it down in 2020. For regulars, it will feel like an old friend returning. “We’ve wanted to reopen for a long time, but with Seattle’s worker shortage…

Coral pink and marigold walls frame the space, while red, orange, and white flowers cascade down the walls. Sunlight pours through tall windows, catching the green plants, and a burst of colorful tile across the front counter sets the tone at Café Calaveras. The space feels warm, alive, and distinctly feminine. Two years ago, founder…

Looking for a staycation with wine tasting, and even some wine making? You’ll find it at Woodvinville’s newest retreat, The SOMM Hotel & Spa, which opens Sunday, Sept. 28. Guests can take part in complimentary wine blending classes on site, where each participant crafts their own bottle according to their palate and preferences. James Beard…

Seattle doesn’t have any restaurants with a Michelin star, since the company doesn’t publish a guide here. But that might come as a surprise, considering the city’s vaunted status on not only the country’s culinary scene, but the world’s. Some would argue the French company’s disregard is a good thing, since the Michelin guide is…