Food & Drink

People enjoy the grand opening of the new Heritage Distillery tasting room at Angel of the Winds Casino on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Heritage, Stillaguamish partner on new Angel of the Winds distillery

Until 2018, it was illegal for tribes to distill on their land. Now, the casino near Arlington has its own tasting room.

People enjoy the grand opening of the new Heritage Distillery tasting room at Angel of the Winds Casino on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Ice Cream Bar owners Lacie and Emily Nelson outside of their storefront on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Part ice cream shop, part bar opens in downtown Everett

The Ice Cream Bar at 2810 Colby Ave. is part of an effort to revitalize the city’s downtown.

The Ice Cream Bar owners Lacie and Emily Nelson outside of their storefront on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

25 new Seattle-area restaurants to try

The list includes establishments in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Bothell, as well as a big-name noodle house down south.

People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Taste this trio of Lynnwood restaurants

Next time you’re in Lynnwood, try Rila Bakery & Cafe, TK Noodle Cafe and Modoo Banjeom.

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Spada Farmhouse Brewery in Snohomish in 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Explore haunted saloons, pie sundaes and antique malls in Snohomish

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  • Sep 3, 2024
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Spada Farmhouse Brewery in Snohomish in 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Capt. Kristi Schooley, of Argosy Cruises, navigates the Jetty Island ferry to the dock at while toting passengers to and fro in 2023, in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Spend a summer day trip eating your way to Jetty Island

Headed to the Jetty Island ferry? Try Seas the Day Cafe at the port, or one of its many other offerings.

Capt. Kristi Schooley, of Argosy Cruises, navigates the Jetty Island ferry to the dock at while toting passengers to and fro in 2023, in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Molbak’s Garden + Home in Woodinville closed in January. (Photo courtesy of Molbak’s)

Former Molbak’s site in Woodinville to host rotation of food trucks

The longer-term future of the property remains unclear at this juncture after Molbak’s Garden + Home closed in January.

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Molbak’s Garden + Home in Woodinville closed in January. (Photo courtesy of Molbak’s)
Nathan and Kim Maker, scuba divers who had been lost in the Gulf of Mexico for nearly two days, at Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Bakery on Monday in Houston. The pair of scuba divers were dramatically rescued from the Gulf of Mexico — they knew their first stop after the ordeal would be Kenny & Ziggy’s. (Annie Mulligan / © 2024 The New York Times Company)

After days lost at sea, they needed a pastrami sandwich

A pair of scuba divers were dramatically rescued from the Gulf of Mexico. They knew what their first stop after the ordeal would be.

  • Aug 1, 2024
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Nathan and Kim Maker, scuba divers who had been lost in the Gulf of Mexico for nearly two days, at Kenny & Ziggy’s Delicatessen Restaurant & Bakery on Monday in Houston. The pair of scuba divers were dramatically rescued from the Gulf of Mexico — they knew their first stop after the ordeal would be Kenny & Ziggy’s. (Annie Mulligan / © 2024 The New York Times Company)
People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo. A new location has opened in Shoreline. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

25 new restaurants in Bellevue, Lynnwood and beyond

In Edmonds, you can find Bangkok Boulevard, which does Thai noodle dishes, curries and khao soi along Highway 99.

People gather outside of the new Big Chicken during the grand opening on Aug. 10, 2023, in Mukilteo. A new location has opened in Shoreline. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New Japanese-style sweets shop to open in Lynnwood

J. Sweets, offering traditional Japanese and western style treats opens, could open by early August at the Alderwood mall.

People walk past the new J.sweets storefront in Alderwood Mall on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Diane Symms, right, has been the owner and CEO of Lombardi's Italian Restaurants for more than three decades. Now in her 70s, she's slowly turning the reins over to her daughter, Kerri Lonergan-Dreke.Shot on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant in Mill Creek to close

Lombardi’s Restaurant Group sold the Mill Creek property currently occupied by the restaurant. The Everett and Bellingham locations remain open.

Diane Symms, right, has been the owner and CEO of Lombardi's Italian Restaurants for more than three decades. Now in her 70s, she's slowly turning the reins over to her daughter, Kerri Lonergan-Dreke.Shot on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Mona Newbauer, 62, pours caramel into a machine inside her store Sweet Mona's Chocolates on March 21, 2024 in Langley, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes

Chocolate slugs, whales, truffles and caramels are among sweets in the shop Mona Newbauer founded in 2006.

Mona Newbauer, 62, pours caramel into a machine inside her store Sweet Mona's Chocolates on March 21, 2024 in Langley, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Washington state is developing a program to better promote food and agricultural products, including oysters, to consumers around the country. (Courtesy of Washington state Department of Agriculture)

Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

State officials are establishing a program to promote the state’s culinary and agricultural delights.

  • Jul 18, 2024
Washington state is developing a program to better promote food and agricultural products, including oysters, to consumers around the country. (Courtesy of Washington state Department of Agriculture)
At the new Comfort Corner in The Kitchen at Quil Ceda Creek Casino, we brine our chicken tenders in buttermilk, then dredge them in Golden Dipt batter mix (available in most grocery stores) prior to frying to achieve a delicious, tender and crispy result. (Quil Ceda Creek Casino)

Take comfort: This Chicken ‘n’ Waffles recipe is fit for any meal

Long a staple of brunch, this legendary dish has become popular coast to coast as a “breakfast anytime” meal.

  • Jul 12, 2024
At the new Comfort Corner in The Kitchen at Quil Ceda Creek Casino, we brine our chicken tenders in buttermilk, then dredge them in Golden Dipt batter mix (available in most grocery stores) prior to frying to achieve a delicious, tender and crispy result. (Quil Ceda Creek Casino)
The Safeway store at 4128 Rucker Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell these 19 Snohomish County grocers

On Tuesday, the grocery chains released a list of stores included in a deal to avoid anti-competition concerns amid a planned merger.

The Safeway store at 4128 Rucker Ave., on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)
A Bit of Taste owner Debe Franz stands in front of a long list of olive oils and balsamic vinegars inside her storefront on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Oil and vinegar mix at this Snohomish store

A Bit of Taste offers gourmet olive oil and balsamic vinegar: Just add salad or a dash atop your avocado toast.

A Bit of Taste owner Debe Franz stands in front of a long list of olive oils and balsamic vinegars inside her storefront on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Bruce Hallenbeck, 4, picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. The farm is now closed for the season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Study: Washington residents would pay more for homegrown goods

Local online shoppers are on the look out for the made in Washington label.

Bruce Hallenbeck, 4, picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. The farm is now closed for the season. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A selection of Pacific Popcorn flavors on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A new Monroe popcorn company is pop, pop, popping

Launched 18 months ago, Pacific Popcorn offers six flavors from Alpine Chili White Cheddar to Portage Bay Strawberry.

A selection of Pacific Popcorn flavors on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Aurora Echo, owner of Wildly Beloved Foods, begins making cavatelli pasta with one of her Bottene pasta machine on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Whidbey artisanal pasta maker shares her secrets

For Aurora Echo of Wildly Beloved Foods in Clinton, “sharing food is so ancient; it feels so good.”

Aurora Echo, owner of Wildly Beloved Foods, begins making cavatelli pasta with one of her Bottene pasta machine on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Clinton, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Charcoal’s grilled pork belly with fish sauce caramel, pickled carrot and daikon slaw steals the show at Crave! Northwest food festival at the Lynnwood Event Center on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Food festival hopes to make Lynnwood an annual destination

Food entrepreneurs shared ideas, tried new foods and found inspiration at the Crave! food festival — which aims to become an annual event.

Charcoal’s grilled pork belly with fish sauce caramel, pickled carrot and daikon slaw steals the show at Crave! Northwest food festival at the Lynnwood Event Center on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)