Brian Wells is an artist. A visual storyteller through the medium of photography. His work captures unfiltered moments of reality that reflect an array of emotions and humanity. He is also the owner of Tougo Coffee near the International District, where his artistic talents expand to baking and coffee-making. Despite his obvious talents, Wells humbly clarifies that…
Rainy weather and comfort food go together like butter and jam, making Seattle the perfect location for curling up with a warm bowl of congee. This delicious, rice-based Asian dish has been around for thousands of years but congee is making a popular comeback with the current trend of broth based soups and “put an…
If you drive by the Salvadorean Bakery and Restaurant on Roxbury Street in White Center during late afternoon, you might see locals lined up around the block for pupusas and pastelito de leche. Rich and diverse, El Salvador borders the Pacific Ocean, Honduras and Guatemala, making for cuisine that is as beautiful as it is flavorful. Read…
After opening in 2019, Sazón Kitchen in Ballard quickly became a favorite dining option for local Mexican food lovers. After experiencing the success of their humble new eatery, owners Aldo Gongora, his wife Angelica Mirtin, and her sister Roxanna, were inspired to open a second location in Queen Anne. Serving up some serious south-of-the-border flavors,…
Once in a while a restaurant comes along worthy of a Sunday drive and a long lazy day. Such an establishment can be found in the quaint town of Edmonds. Nestled among the boutiques and local cafes, Maize and Barley serves up craft beer, Caribbean-infused dishes and great local conversation. Venus Fortesa and Anthony Kieldsen are the…
While it may be difficult to plan a tropical vacation these days, dining on the flavors of the Pacific Islands just got a whole lot easier. Remedium Island Grill opened its doors last month and features culinary cuisine from the Hawaiian Islands, Philippines, Guam and the coast of Vietnam. Read More
Native-born Seattleite Carlo Chalisea grew up experiencing life in both the Pacific Northwest and South America. At eight years old, he moved to Peru with his Peruvian-born parents where he lived for the next seven years. His upbringing heavily influenced and inspired him to share his love of good food with others. Today, Chalisea creates…
There are hundreds of incredible eateries in Seattle – some who’ve recently opened, some who have made it five, ten, fifteen years in a volatile, unforgiving industry – and then there is a different league all together. A league of restaurants who are equal parts restaurant, equal parts history. Read More
In 1979, Trinh Ong left Vietnam with her family and settled in the Seattle area. Forty years later, she now owns and operates Mi La Cay, a humble and welcoming establishment serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine located in the unassuming neighborhood of Little Saigon. Ong took over the restaurant from her brother, Ha Ong, who opened the…
Like many cultures around the world, food is a symbolic reflection of society and family life. In Lebanon, food is prominently at the center of daily interactions, where there are few thing more important than sharing a meal with friends and family. This delicious cuisine has evolved over the years, while maintaining its kinship with…
If she can make it, she won’t buy it. This is the food philosophy of Sabrina Tinsley, executive chef and co-founder of La Spiga Osteria, located in the historic Piston and Ring building on Capitol Hill. Tinsley and her husband, Pietro Borghesi, had the former auto body shop transformed into a magnificent dining space, boasting gorgeous…
Caribbean food is a feast for the senses, with influences from Africa, to South America to the shores of Portugal. Trey Lamont is the lead chef and owner of the Jerk Shack, and brings this global fusion of flavors to Seattle foodies at his downtown restaurant in Belltown, Jerk Shack. Read more
To local chef Logan Niles, pot pies are serious business, and comfort food is no joke. Niles, fondly known as Seattle’s “Flour Whisperer,” started creating pot pies in January 2017, as a chef with the former Josephine.com platform. “When I started making pot pies, I wasn’t thinking about creating a huge business,” she said. “It…
While COVID-19 is closing schools, businesses and workplaces, many couples are choosing to carry on with their wedding vows by getting married via Zoom. Love birds are turning to this popular cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, and utilizing the web technology to plan their nuptials during this time of social distancing. Read More
