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Is Cocktailing With Metaxa a Mistake?
April 04, 2013 in Voracious
Bar Dojo, the smart new Asian-influenced restaurant up in Edmonds, serves plenty of sophisticated dishes that diners don't typically associate with Snohomish County, such as red curry Penn Cove mussels;...
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The Hainanese Chicken Hunt Could Soon End at Kedai Makan
April 03, 2013 in Voracious
Foodie BakerIf Kedai Makan makes good on its hints, Seattle's longstanding Hainanese chicken drought may soon be over. Hainan chicken rice is as ubiquitous in Singapore and Malaysia as hot dogs...
Why Keeping Coffee Hot Never Became Cool
April 02, 2013 in Voracious
Wartime Trauma Could Result in Increased Incidence of Eating Disorders in Men
April 01, 2013 in Voracious
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Josh Slaughter's Kitchen Tunes
March 29, 2013 in Voracious
Research shows diners spend more money when downtempo music is playing, which may be why frequent restaurant-goers know every word of Norah Jones' debut album. But what's playing behind the...
Bottoms Up For Easter Sunday
March 29, 2013 in Voracious
I Don't Want To Hear About The Specials
March 27, 2013 in Voracious
Bothell Couple Launches Chia Seed Cereal
March 26, 2013 in Voracious
The Judgment of Seattle: Columbia City Beats Local French Bakeries in Baguette Contest
March 26, 2013 in Voracious
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The Sixth Spot on the Seder Plate
March 25, 2013 in Voracious
Edsel LGolden Beetle is offering a Passover menu in conjunction with the Jewish holiday which starts tonight at sundown, serving up courses which reflect elements the ceremonial Seder plate. But...
Agrodolce Art Has Guests Showing Their Colors
March 25, 2013 in Voracious
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Sam Crannell's Kitchen Tunes
March 22, 2013 in Voracious
Evado PRResearch shows diners spend more money when downtempo music is playing, which may be why frequent restaurant-goers know every word of Norah Jones' debut album. But what's playing behind...
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Plate of Nations Returns With Passport Program
March 22, 2013 in Voracious
The problem with most promotional prix-fixe menus - at least for eaters who aren't crazy about sweets - is the obligatory dessert. The majority of restaurants structure their three-course samplings...
Until Mike Easton Opens His Bar, Voracious Tasting Is Only Place to Sample His Drinks
March 21, 2013 in Voracious
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You Say Borek, I Say Boureki
March 21, 2013 in Voracious
My least favorite culinary comeback is the "at my house" which always, always follows any "Where do I find the best...?" query. That may very well be true, but it...
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Steady Yourselves, Peanut Butter Fans: Cochon 555 Hit Cookies Now On The Menu at Lark
March 20, 2013 in Voracious
The chance to sample John Sundstrom's porky riff on Nutter Butters cost Cochon 555 attendees $150 apiece in entrance fees, but regular diners can now get a plate of the...
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Bosnian Bakery Makes Room For Fuji's Return
March 20, 2013 in Voracious
Fuji Bakery this Saturday formally reopens its Bellevue and International District locations after what felt like a very long hiatus to loyal fans of the French-by-way-of-Japan bakery, but the Eastside...
Kicking Up Money for Food Writing Projects
March 19, 2013 in Voracious
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Tsutakawa's Fountain Back at the Sheraton
March 19, 2013 in Voracious
Sheraton Seattle last week celebrated the official grand opening of its newly renovated lounge, the centerpiece of which predates the Fountain Wine Bar concept by 30 years. The bar was named...
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Jason Franey, Ethan Stowell and Blaine Wetzel Score James Beard Nominations
March 18, 2013 in Voracious
The Best Chef Northwest category of the James Beard Awards will be free of first-time jitters, with every nominee having been previously honored by the foundation. Canlis' Jason Franey (better known...
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Portage Bay Cafe Shelves Buckwheat Groats
March 18, 2013 in Voracious
Buckwheat groats should be a shoo-in for healthy diets: The whole grain's been linked with to a lowered risk of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It's packed with manganese,...
How Food Producers Hide Behind Labels
March 15, 2013 in Voracious
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Lil Woody's Wins The Seattle Burger Battle
March 15, 2013 in Voracious
Although thousands of readers filed votes in our Seattle Burger Battle, nearly every Elite Eight match-up was a nail-biter: Lil Woody's, Blue Moon Burgers, Skillet and Lunchbox Laboratory just squeaked...
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Tableside Tofu Tempts Meat Lovers
March 15, 2013 in Voracious
Morimoto Waikiki"Is hating on tofu passe yet?," an exasperated Slate columnist recently asked. Unfortunately, in most corners of American eating society, not quite yet, but an innovative dish I encountered...
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A Guide to the Pigs Featured at Cochon 555
March 14, 2013 in Voracious
Cochon 555Much of the chatter about this weekend's Cochon 555, one in a series of 10 competitive pork preparation events staged nationwide, has centered on the six local chefs looking...
