Romance is in the air! Lucky us: We have a wonderful opportunity with the overlap of Lunar New Year’s wonderful cuisine menu choices and special offerings for Valentine’s Day: The Cottage Bakery has plenty to help you celebrate your love of pastries, cookies and even a floral arrangement for your special person on Feb 14: All…
Tick tock…Seattle Restaurant Week is in full swing and lucky folks we are, the rest of the month still offers plenty of time to get in on some of these fabulous meals. Here is the link to see choices and make your plans. Click on the restaurant’s name and you will see the menu of special…
Happy New Year! It’s almost here. I’d bet that each of us is excited to celebrate the end of 2020. Yes, lots of unpleasant stuff, but also — if we’re honest — some great innovations are part of the memories too. While we can’t gather shoulder to shoulder at our favorite establishment to raise a glass…
OK local restaurant supporters: It’s time for us to double down. I don’t mean in the gambling sense, although that is apropos to the situation. I’m talking about beefing up your ensemble of outerwear! Don at least two extra down layers to keep toes — and tush — warm and toasty in the coming weeks, as…
Food trucks active in Edmonds area help us feed our desire for fresh cuisine, something we don’t already have on the leftover shelf, in our fridge. Recently I paid tribute to Chef Dane’s “Orange Truck.” I encourage folks to stop by at Dayton and 4th in Edmonds on any Wednesday or go online to see additional options…
Wow — another new spot opens in Edmonds: Jaiiya Café. Staff members Nadine and Mo greeted me with smiling eyes… and crinkles around those eyes implied grins hidden behind their masks, very happy greetings. My visit coincided with a chance to meet the owner, Chee Wong. Wong and his wife have owned Waterfront Coffee Company, for…
“A restaurant opening during covid-19 pandemic is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of America and how we will thrive and prosper regardless of circumstances, like we always have. Although only open limited hours and days to start, this is a really positive thing for Edmonds, with so many businesses closing for good and much…
In years past I have written about our community’s efforts to provide patrons with options that include outdoor seating. This season, the sunshine was not the catalyst that inspired local restaurant owners to unfurl umbrellas. State COVID-19 directives dictated the need to redo the interior décor of our eateries and erect table structures that allow…
Although no one is quite sure when, and it probably won’t be anytime soon, restaurants will be reopening their dining rooms again. When they do, things will be different. At one point, the State of Washington was prepared to mandate contact information for every restaurant patron. They’ve stepped back. Information given by patrons will now…
A favorite meme I’ve seen floating around social media goes something like this – “If I’d known that March would be the last time I could dine in at a restaurant, I would’ve ordered dessert!” Things are still in flux, but glimmers of hope appear on the horizon. This week saw the reopening of Sante…
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Bread making has become a favorite past time for many of us as we try to figure out what to do with ourselves while we stay at home. Yeast and flour seem to be in very high demand, and social media pages are filling up with pictures of proud bakers and their delicious-looking creations. After…
Response to COVID-19 has varied, with local restaurants cooking up a variety of ideas on how to continue to provide good food to patrons and keep staff gainfully employed, without jeopardizing public health efforts to slow the spread of the novel virus. Although on any given day, food safety and hygiene are taken very seriously…
There’s exciting news emerging about the space formerly occupied by Fabric of Life in downtown Edmonds on Main Street near 5th Avenue. For months, gossip has been flying around as to what might inhabit the space. Developer Mike McMurray even solicited the public for suggestions about the space. Who knows how these things get started,…
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…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Let’s face it, a romantic dinner is often a big part of the perfect Valentine’s date night. Whether you’re planning a first date, or looking forward to a night on the town with your long-time soulmate, several restaurants around town can help make it a memorable evening. A…
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 always fun to participate in the rush to try out a new restaurant in town — the enthusiasm and anticipation is almost palpable. In the case of the newly opened Santa Fe Mexican Grill and Cantina on the corner of 5th and Main in downtown Edmonds, you can see it on the faces of…
As I traveled east on 196th crossing into Lynnwood the other day, I noticed the Chinese fast food restaurant Oh Yeah Tasty has closed. I for one, will miss them. After reading Yelp reviews, I discovered that people both adored and disliked Oh Yeah. Can I make a suggestion? If you choose to write a Yelp…
Calypso, the Caribbean-themed restaurant at the foot of Main Street, has just installed its new bar and it’s kind of surprising how this addition has completely changed the dynamic of the restaurant. A custom-designed, full-service bar now rises out of the back center of the space. It’s in addition to the “front porch“ — which is…
San Kai is now open for business. Edmonds can proudly count among its number a truly legit sushi restaurant downtown. I imagined that I could see contentment in owner Ryuichi Nakano‘s face as he engaged in conversation with guests, guided his staff, and deftly prepared dinner orders early Thursday evening. Things seemed to be running…
There’s still a good chance that diners in downtown Edmonds will see Ryuichi Nakano‘s San Kai Sushi up and running by mid-October this year. After 17 years, the much loved and respected sushi chef sold his Kisaku Sushi, located just south of Green Lake in what’s often referred to as “Tangletown.” Since that time Nakano…
When restaurateurs Anthony Donatone and Peter Lamb and investor Robby Robertson — were kicking around naming ideas for their latest venture — an Italian restaurant on Edmonds Way — they hit on Bucatini. They liked it because it was a favorite pasta of theirs. If you’re not familiar with bucatini, it resembles spaghetti, but on…
When George Sharawy describes his plans for Kahlo’s Restaurant and Cantina, it’s impossible to resist his contagious enthusiasm. “We’re going to bring a restaurant the caliber of Daniel’s Broiler to Edmonds,” said Sharawy. General Manager Claudia Arechiga couldn’t help smiling as Sharawy painted a vivid picture of the planned high-end restaurant that will feature dazzling array…
Their long-awaited move has been completed and the doors are now open! You can wait for Brigid‘s Bottleshop‘s official grand re-opening celebration, slated for sometime in the next couple of months, or better yet, just go down there now. Owner Jack Crawford seemed relieved, “It took a little longer than we thought, but basically everything…
