An old song by the Five Man Electrical Band comes to mind and the lyrics are so appropriate:“Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs…” Posted in business windows, on their Facebook pages, even online: Here’s one I spotted on craigslist. Restaurants are pleading for help. I heard through the grapevine that one of our local spots is…
Seattle Restaurant Week is in full swing now through April 16. Restaurant News is pleased to see some Lynnwood locations this time, in addition to a growing number of Edmonds restaurant locations. The website, srweek.org, has a very cool interactive map on their home page-(insert pdf here) colored circles indicate the spots for lunch and…
Chef Scotty has confirmed his schedule for the week and sent us an update on his special for the week — and it’s fresh, fresh, fresh and spring ready — Lobster Tacos with lemon aioli and spicy pineapple mango salsa. Scotty’s Food Truck will be in Edmonds at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday…
Here are events happening this Thursday, March 17, and through the weekend. Rory’s: The bagpipers will play twice this year at Rory’s –time slots are at 6:45 p.m. and then again at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. March 17. Cheers! Need to get into the mood a bit early? Here’s a link to the warmup for last…
Chinese New Year, aka Lunar New Year or Spring Festival (various names nod to inclusion of other Asian cultures that celebrate) will commence on Feb. 1 in 2022. It’s the Year of the Tiger. This iconic Chinese holiday is all about the color red, featured in the red envelopes that contain cash gifts given to…
Restaurant News wishes a Happy New Year to all of our readers. Many of us view the beginning of the year,as an opportunity to make improvements. Lists include eating healthy, and or implementing a new diet and exercising regime, visits to the gym on a regular basis and more. All seem totally achievable in the…
Lots of news to share with readers as we head into the holidays: A new Mr. Gyros location opened in Lynnwood at 5124 168th St. S.W. While the past years have seen brick-and-mortar locations, as well a Mr. Gyro food truck at local events, the owners say the last few years have “opened our eyes to…
While boarding a plane may not appeal, you can take your taste buds on a trip. Culinary adventures are on the menu of Mountlake Terrace’s newest restaurant, Baguus Little Asia. Now open at 23511 56th Ave. W. in the Atlas 236 development, the establishment offers tastes from Malaysia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea and more….
El Rey, a new restaurant now open in Lynnwood, was full of families. It was mid-afternoon on a Sunday — normally a bit quieter time slot, but within the community word of this new Peruvian food spot has spread quickly. Colorful murals brighten the walls at 12926 Mukilteo Speedway E15. A recent article displayed the…
New restaurant Charcoal opened officially last Friday. Owner chef Jake Wilson, who hails from Edmonds, heads up the culinary team at the most recent establishment to open in our area. Located at 202B Main St., inside the Graphite Arts Center, they are open for dinner seven days a week, 4-9 p.m. Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes are…
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“Watch this space!”Art was happening right before my eyes. I’d arrived at Boathouse Taproom just in time to witness local artists Derek Wu and John Horton at work. They displayed their talents with broad strokes of color sprayed onto the front and sides of storage building. I met up with Jeff Barnett and his partner/wife…
Seattle Restaurant Week (SWR) is back this fall, running now through Nov. 6. Restaurants will be offering special menus of $20 lunches, $35 and/or $50 dinners. Menu offerings can include takeout, delivery or on-site dining. Here is a quick list of our area participants — what meal(s) are offered, the pricing and hours for SRW specials…
The trend continues: More Asian-based franchises are opening locations in Snohomish County. Local foodies have enjoyed the prestige of being in the spotlight: Who can forget the lines around the 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe Alderwood location during the Lynnwood grand opening in September 2017? The purveyor of premium yet affordable coffee drinks and baked goods…
Local food trucks will take your taste buds on a trip — no airports to navigate, not much driving involved, just a short hop over the I-5 to Mountlake Terrace. Hemlock State Brewing in Mountlake Terrace — located at 23601 56th Ave. W. — hosts a variety of food trucks, and the cuisines range from all…
Why cook when Scotty’s Food Truck parks their truck in your neighborhood? Visit this week as they roll up to their usual spot near Five Corners in Edmonds. We have an insider tip for you this week- Chef Scotty has let us know that he’ll be serving up a yummy northwest treat. Their special Hand…
Whether you are craving Blackened salmon Caesar salad or jumbo shrimp tacos — or maybe a hot bowl of clam chowder — Scotty’s Food Truck will be in its usual Edmonds spot at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th…
The cottage food industry in Washington state grows entrepreneurs of all sorts. Some are content to stay small and are satisfied to remain in their home kitchens; others see this as a stepping stone to a full launch at a commercial/ retail location. Here’s the skinny: Home/cottage industry locations have a business license with the…
Eltana Bagels Pop-Up coming to Edmonds We’ve enjoyed the opportunities to order up from Seattle’s Capitol Hill-based bakery. Deliveries have occurred on a regular basis in our local area — including Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace — but now it’s even easier to enjoy these orbs of doughy delight. Eltana will bring hand-rolled, honey-water boiled,…
India Pizza! Who knew? Well, we should’ve known. Pizza is the pandemic’s favorite food due to its portability and pricing structure. A circle of dough is an empty pallet waiting to be painted with sauce and decorated with toppings and cheeses — who says it has to be tomato sauce and mozzarella? Based on recommendations…
Taste Twenty-One is not your typical Taste Edmonds this year, for sure. This year’s 21-and-older event — running Aug. 20-22 at Edmonds’ Frances Anderson Center playfield — will feature a beer and wine garden and live music, and the Facebook page lists many bands for your enjoyment: www.facebook.com/tasteedmonds. See website for event details and to purchase tickets: www.TasteEdmonds.com Here’s…
A recent birthday event led me to a “new” business in nearby Brier. I’d no time to do “homemade” cake for my hubby this year. Our friends at Ono Poke supplied me with a great choice, and I scored an amazing cake for our family party. Thank you, Steven. Moon Rabbit Pastries is one of…
From on-stage cooking demonstrations to wine tasting, Restaurant News wants to share a list of happenings for your enjoyment this week. Edmonds Cooks! is coming to the Edmonds Center for the Arts this Thursday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. This special event (part of ECA’s Spotlight Summer Series), is hosted in their theater with a…
Lucky residents and visitors in Lynnwood get two new restaurant choices: The Lasa Sandwiches and Pearls opened last week. One of South Snohomish county’s newest eateries, it’s another sign of the growing Filipino food scene in the Puget Sound region. It’s located at 180009 Highway 99, Ste C in Lynnwood – adjacent to the driver’s…
No Seats, Just Eats! That’s the motto of Flyin’ Taco, which has transitioned from a to-go startup to a fully fledged taco truck serving up amazing fare in Edmonds. This truck is operated by Chef Kyle Marty, and staffed by support of family members like his mom, Jean Marty. Examples from his parents on…
Eltana Bagels delivers new colorful version: Their rainbow bagels are usually available only in-store on weekends but they are now making them available for all our neighborhood delivery customers. These are extremely popular with kids and also just in time to celebrate Pride month in June. You can add them to your neighborhood delivery order…
