This hot honey made in the Central District has a delicious difference VIEW
Hot honey is still good! And in Seattle, there’s one with a super-delicious difference, made in the Central District. Our food critic has the story.
Bethany Jean Clement
On Facebook bethany.jean.clement and on Instagram @bethanyjeanclement. Bethany Jean Clement has written about food, restaurants, and the people and cultures intrinsic to them for The Seattle Times since 2014.
In Ballard for 38 years, a Thai spot says goodbye — but may reopen soon
After nearly four decades, a treasured Thai restaurant in North Seattle will close — but there's hope for a reopening. Here's what makes the place...
Why this longtime restaurant in Seattle’s Chinatown ID will close
A family-run Seattle favorite will close for good at the end of May — one of the daughters of the couple who started it in...
A favorite North Seattle grocery and deli reopens a year after explosion
Take 5 Urban Market returns and a neighborhood rejoices — here's an update on what's changed and what, more importantly, hasn't about this gem of...
What to stock up on at Costco right now — our food critic’s top 10 picks
Food critic Bethany Jean Clement is a Costco newbie — as tariffs loom, she shares her top 10 imported items from the superstore that make...
Our critics find bad food — but good fun — on a day trip out of Seattle
Dinner at a Movie is back! Join the ride as Bethany Jean Clement and Moira Macdonald visit a massive moviehouse, a sweet little bookstore and...
3 WA chefs and restaurants are finalists for 2025 James Beard Awards
Finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards were announced Wednesday; the list includes three local chefs and restaurants. Winners will be named June 16.
Our food critic picks the 10 best Seattle Restaurant Week deals
With a long list of places offering special menus, it's a great time to support local restaurants — find a critic's pick near you among...
The delicious success of Redmond-based Rice, Beans & Happiness VIEW
Started during the pandemic, chef Vicky Garcia's delicious enterprise is an American success story, now bringing much-needed happiness all around town.
24 recent Seattle restaurant closures include a fried-chicken classic
Our writer toasts two dozen local restaurants and bars that have closed since our January roundup. Outgoing owners referenced rising costs, retirement and more.
