Kaiseki master Hiro Tawara brings beautiful Japanese fine-dining to Belltown in the form of his new restaurant Wa'z. Take a look at the minimalist interior and at some of the gorgeous dishes off of the Kaiseki tasting menu. More photos and words over on Eater Seattle.
Chef Renee Erickson has opened a third location of her popular General Porpoise doughnut cafes. This one is located in Pioneer Square and it offers the same pillowy soft doughnuts that its Capitol Hill cafe has long been slinging. Take a look inside of the new space and read more about it over on Eater Seattle (photos + words by yours truly).
At long last, Salt and Straw has touched down in Seattle! The Portland-based ice cream chain has opened its first of two locations in the Emerald City. Store number one in Ballard is also the larger of the two. Spacious with gorgeous wood features including a bright outdoor mural, this ice cream shop is both warm and inviting. On the menu, Salt and Straw offers
Classic 24-hour diner 13 Coins has long been a fixture in the Seattle area. After bidding farewell to its long-time location in South Lake Union, 13 Coins received a big facelift and a new home in Pioneer Square. Now within walking distance of CenturyLink and Safeco Fields, it's sure to be a hit at all hours of the day, especially on game days. The new
If ever you need a reason to visit Bainbridge Island, let Chef Brendan McGill give you several. First, his pizzeria Bruciato is worth visiting not only for the pizza but the melt-in-your-mouth pannacotta as well. Second, Hitchcock Deli is second to none when it comes to house-made charcuterie and condiments. And finally, Hitchcock Restaurant, the one that started it all, just received a new facelift courtesy of Brendan
One of the best places to get buffalo wings in Seattle is definitely The Wing Dome. In an effort to make it even easier and faster for customers to pick up their orders, Wing Dome has been pushing their online ordering system, especially ahead of big events such as the Super Bowl. We did a photo shoot at their Greenwood spot to highlight new Order
As Seattle continues to grow and expand, that effect has also carried over across the lake to Bellevue. Beginning with the opening of the Lincoln Square Expansion, restaurants such as Jason Wilson's heavy-hitters Lakehouse and Civility and Unrest were unveiled first. Finally, the highly anticipated Lincoln South Food Hall was unveiled at the end of 2017. This glitzy new project showcases seven fast-casual eateries all
Among the hottest food trends to hit Seattle and Bellevue is that of macarons and champagne. Lady Yum specializes in both, offering the treats in a comfortable yet fancy environment in Bellevue. Recently, Lady Yum expanded west to Seattle. It's located at the base of one of Amazon's newest corporate offices, near 2120 Restaurant. The brand new Lady Yum corner space is a bit small.
Located just minutes away from SeaTac Airport, Cedarbrook Lodge is a little slice of heaven that often flies under the radar. It's ideal not only for work retreats, but also urban getaways and staycations. As it turns out, I photographed my first (and only) wedding here. I also had one of my first dates with my now-husband at the Copperleaf. This summer, it was an
One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle is Heartwood Provisions. With an emphasis on food dishes paired with cocktails, the menu at Heartwood is ever-changing. There's always new, seasonal dishes to taste and photograph. Last fall we photographed a variety of items. The Fall 2017 menu has lots of goodies on it including a risotto, crab pasta, and grilled chicken thighs. Take a look at
