Apps rule our lives these days. There are apps for booking a yoga class or a swimming lane at my local health club, apps that tell me if I’m exercising enough, how I am sleeping at night; my whole existence could be organized via an app, on my iPhone. Since COVID-19 entered our lives last…
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Restaurant News: Edmonds College culinary students learn to pivot, more food truck fun — and snow what?
I recently reviewed food from the Triton Taste, the food truck that is an integral part of the culinary program at our local Edmonds College. I had a chance to have an email conversation — and have a few quick chats while waiting for food — with Chef Instructor Stacey Schwartz. She’s in place each…
Cheers to this Restaurant News: Salish Sea Brewing to buy American Brewing
An extra column this week for Restaurant News — big announcement from Salish Sea Brewing When I heard the news about restaurants in Washington state opening to 25% capacity starting Monday, Feb. 1, I touched base with my friend Jeff Barnett at Salish Sea Brewing. Yes, he is very excited for the indoor space to…
Restaurant News: Delicious food truck fare worth the drive
This review is meant to inspire readers. Many of us have a touch of cabin fever these days. Consider this a nudge. Get out of the house, into the car, pull up Google Maps and enter an address, navigate some traffic. Not always easy to find a new eatery, or in this case a new…
Restaurant News: We’re off to a yummy start in 2021
Here’s to a yummy start in the New Year! Introducing The Side Bar at Salt and Iron! Starting on Friday, Jan. 8, Edmonds’ Salt and Iron will be serving cocktails, beer, wine and small bites on their heated outdoor patio! The Side Bar will be open 4 p.m.-close on Wednesdays-Sundays. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ono…
Restaurant News: We’re makin’ a list… checkin’ it twice
Restaurant News has compiled a list of local restaurants that are offering special holiday meals — for pick-up, to enjoy in your home with family at your table or in multiple locations linked by Zoom or Skype…However you choose to celebrate, there is a plethora of food for your feast. Heads up to the facts:…
Restaurant News: P is for pizza and perfect takeout, plus Irish favorites in Lynnwood
P is for pandemic… It’s also the first letter of pizza. Circles of dough covered with sauce, cheese and assorted toppings, the food that gives us comfort during these pandemic times. The business model for a pizza parlor goes hand-in-hand with the measures created during periods when patrons cannot dine “inside” the restaurants. Listen to…
Restaurant News: Fire and the Feast now open for Italian takeout, plus sandwich-worthy provolone at Cheesemonger’s Table
Fire and the Feast — now open for takeout Chef Schubert Ho spoke about Monday’s opening, number six, in the group of enterprises operated by Feed Me Hospitality and Restaurant Group. He and his partner, Andrew Leckie, have expanded into the former Epulo Restaurant at 526 Main St. with new partners Eleni and Evan Voltsis,…
Restaurant News: Bagels, burgers and beer, plus more Thanksgiving meal options
Nov. 19-20: Bagel delivery coming to Edmonds/Shoreline Here’s a bit of information about a new neighborhood delivery that’s coming to Edmonds and Shoreline. Bagels from Eltana located on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. I ’d seen a notice regarding this opportunity, and contacted Eltana to gather all the details. Holly responded, and here is their story- “Our neighborhood…
Restaurant News: Dine-in and take-out Thanksgiving ideas, plus dog-friendly places to eat and drink
First, an alert about a Saturday event: Scott’s Bar and Grill in Edmonds’ Lake Ballinger neighborhood offers up colorful drinks and dessert to raise funds for breast cancer on Oct. 31. $1 from each specialty cocktail or dessert benefits the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. ~ ~ ~ ~ What to do about Thanksgiving this year? Well…plan ahead…
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Restaurant News: From sushi to gyros, new dining options in Lynnwood
Happy accident: An Amazon return meant a trip to Alderwood Mall. Sad to see former favorite food establishments shuttered, my spirits lifted as I rounded the corner. A new sushi spot — Bitty Fish Sushi — recently opened in the location formerly occupied by Blue C Sushi. I had to investigate and share with readers….
Restaurant News: Oktoberfest offerings await, plus exploring new Thai and solving those cookie cravings
With the additional challenge of smoky air, many would-be patrons of our local restaurant scene are faced with more challenges than ever. Empty tables sit outside many of our eateries — a testament to the smoke-filled air, which obscures the view of the Olympics. Heck, we can’t even see the ferry that would take us…
Restaurant News: Delicious dining at Aleppo Kitchen, patio sips and snacks at Scratch
COVID times are making life difficult for all of us. Our local restaurant and beverage purveyors are kept on their toes by updates on “new” procedures, changed frequently. Masks and social distancing measures daunt prospective diners. Muffled conversations with wait staff, when one does get a seat at a table, may hinder communication as to…
Edmonds Restaurant News: A Caribbean oasis at Calypso, Valentine-ready menu at 190 Sunset
Calypso has been open since mid-December, but I wanted to give it a little time to work out the kinks. On Wednesday, I decided it was high time that I dropped in for dinner. Located near the ferry landing at 109 Main St., Calypso’s window tables provide a fantastic vantage point for taking in our…
Restaurant News: ‘Reclaim the Rec Room,’ plus other New Year’s Eve ideas
Roots, Rock and Reggae will “reclaim the Rec Room” Bar and Grill There’s been a lot of media attention focused on an incident involving white supremacists at the Rec Room in unincorporated Lynnwood. Now a campaign to “Reclaim the Rec Room“ is underway. Join Lion of Judah as they take to the stage offering “peace,…
Edmonds Restaurant News: Expert at Cheesemonger’s Table will guide the way, plus happenings nearby
Cheesemonger’s Table We all rely on one another to help with certain tasks. Very few of us pull our own teeth, for example. In law school, I was told that a lawyer who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. So why would I be embarrassed to seek counsel from a highly…