Mutsuko Soma made a name for herself in the Seattle culinary scene with her handmade soba noodles. Guests would flock to her former outpost at Miyabi 45th in Wallingford just for a steaming bowl of soba. After taking some time off, Soma returns to the spotlight with her brand new restaurant, Kamonegi. Located in Fremont-Wallingford, Kamonegi is one of few restaurants in the nation with
Get whisked away on a culinary journey to Italy at Cinque Terre Ristorante in Seattle! This modern, upscale restaurant features a take on Italian dishes, seafood, and cocktails. Located at the base of a large Amazon building, it's conveniently located on the north end of downtown Seattle. I photographed the restaurant interiors for Wilcox Construction. Check out photos below. Cinque Terre Ristorante Photos
This summer, I worked with Elliott's Oyster House restaurant to capture exterior photos. Given the restaurant's location in the Seattle waterfront, sunrise and sunset photos were needed to capture the best skies without harsh lighting. Needless the say, the approach was slightly different than my previous food photography shoots at Elliott's. Check out images of the restaurant shoots below! Elliott's Oyster House Photos
As the Amazon Spheres continue to develop, so too do the amount of food and drink options surrounding the retail giant's downtown campus. Among the newest developments is 2120 Restaurant. Its sleek, urban space is complementary to the nearby Spheres that are visible from the restaurant. Food-wise, the menu is Latin-inspired and changes seasonally. You'll find items like the Painted Hills New York "Asada," Rock
Ever since Tarsan i Jane arrived in Seattle, they've become one of the city's top dining destinations. Chef Perfecte Rocher's inventive cuisine has caught the attention of both local and national media. But one aspect of the restaurant that hadn't been personalized was the interior. The space was designed by its former restaurant tenant, Tray Kitchen. While Perfecte and his wife Alia made some design changes
Redhook Brewery recently opened a new pub and cafe concept Redhook Brewlab in a brand new space on Capitol Hill. The rather fancy space features the building's original brick and timber and even has two outdoor patios. Two bars are in the space, each with 16 taps each. On tap is a rotating list of seasonal ales. All brews are made in small batches. Samples
Lincoln Square Expansion is Bellevue's latest luxury shopping center to open in downtown. Within the shiny new building is a brand new W Bellevue hotel and two restaurants helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson. On the upper level, The Lakehouse is in the concept of Northwst farmhouse. This bright, clean interior feels very much like you're sitting in an intimate lake house. Head
Move over Hula Hula! There's a new tiki bar in town. Dubbed Navy Strength, this tiki bar is located in Belltown. It's below a corporate looking building, but don't let outward appearances deceive you. Once you walk through the doors, you'll feel transported to a much warmer place. I absolutely loved all of the design touches in Navy Strength and went crazy with interior photos.
One of the most iconic Pike Place Market restaurants in Seattle is The Pink Door, which recently re-opened after a three-month closure. Owner Jacke Roberts decided to remodel the restaurant to expand its footprint into a neighboring space. The result is a stunningly large restaurant space that retains its original bar and dining room while adding a new space with an impressive view of the
Looking for a taste of modern Valencian cuisine in Seattle? Look no further than Tarsan i Jane. This contemporary eatery is headed by husband and wife team Perfecte Rocher and Alia Zaine. It's located in the Frelard neighborhood in Seattle. Since opening in 2016, Chef Rocher leads the kitchen in cooking his native Valencian-Catalan cuisine, with a Pacific Northwest spin. The restaurant is open four
