Jackie Varriano

Seattle restaurant owners don't know how they'll afford a $20.76 minimum wage. Labor advocates don't sympathize. How do impacted workers feel? It's complicated.

Food writer Jackie Varriano heads to Bothell in this edition of Neighborhood Eats, returning with three suggestions for big, soul-warming bowls of soup.

"Your Last Meal" podcast host Rachel Belle's debut cookbook, "Open Sesame," is fun and personal, and will leave you wanting to add more sesame to your life.

Elysian's Georgetown taproom has closed and its production brewery will shutter Dec. 31, the company confirmed Friday. It's a shake-up for Seattle's beer scene.

Looking for a meal near the airport? In this Neighborhood Eats, our writer checks out a new restaurant in Normandy Park and a Burien shop with great sandwiches.

A few notable soup shops have opened in Fremont recently, so we sent our food writer there for a ramen roundup.

At the Books, Gowns & Crowns convention, two of our staffers found an enthusiastically geeky community and seriously impressive cosplay.

David Meinert settled class-action wage-theft lawsuit this year

From Korean barbecue to fancy burgers, here are four great options for Seattle Restaurant Week, which returns for autumn from Sunday to Nov. 9.

Aaron Shepherd has tried (and let go of) a lot in 10 years of Coastline Burgers, but the Fried Chicken Coastline is a strong staple that's not going anywhere.

In this week's Neighborhood Eats, our food writer takes her own advice: "Favorite" is subjective. Here are four lunch recs in Magnolia for any occasion.

Halloween is nigh and this Seattle restaurant is rising from the grave: The sprawling dim sum palace on Lake Union will reopen soon with a new name and owner.

Kaffeeklatsch is the German tradition of pairing coffee with friendly gossip. It’s also the name of a Seattle bakery where you can sample the ritual yourself.

In our latest Neighborhood Eats report, our food writer hits Kirkland strip malls for hidden gems: skewers, delicious-but-not-pretty sandwiches and spicy soup.

Celebrated Washington chef Mike Easton has closed his pizzeria, Bacetto's Detroit Style, about three months after closing his acclaimed flagship, Bar Bacetto.

A Q&A with Lauren Appelbaum about her debut novel "Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat," which captures the range of feelings about entering a new decade of life.

Ready or not, fall is around the corner in the Pacific Northwest. Settle in at three cozy cafes for sandwiches, pastries and more in North Seattle.

Nobody needs milk delivered in 2024. But by prioritizing human connection and adapting its business to changing times, Smith Brothers has survived 104 years.

After three decades in business, China Harbor on Lake Union will close at the end of this month. Management announced the news Sunday evening on Facebook.

Our writer's latest food finds in the South End include a serving of fully loaded fries and shawarma plus excellent roast duck, buttercream buns and more.