Jackie Varriano

Friday, January 10, 2020 The traditional Vietnamese Lunar New year dish Thit Kho prepared at Monsoon. 212600

January 16, 2020 at 6:00 am

Happy Lunar New Year! The owners of Seattle’s Monsoon share some traditions and a recipe for luck.

Sophie and Eric Banh, owners of Monsoon and Ba Bar, talk about some Vietnamese Lunar New Year traditions and share their recipe for a traditional...

Halal steaks are hand-cut at Maza Grill, served with roasted potatoes and rice alongside a mushroom and caramelized onion compote.

January 15, 2020 at 6:00 am

Kent’s Maza Grill will win your heart with its massive halal steaks

This former forensic accountant makes magic in the kitchen with his halal meats and love through food. Maza Grill also has a prayer room in...

Founder Kellie Phelan is photographed at The Works in Seattle Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.

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January 14, 2020 at 7:00 am

Learn ‘a little bit of everything’ in the community-centric classes at The Works on First Hill

THE BEGINNING OF a new year can trigger many emotions; the pressure to change, learn or grow as a person can feel equally exciting, daunting...

Multi-day lessons for kids are a great way to help build muscle memory and reinforce the idea that skiing is a social sport.

January 14, 2020 at 6:00 am

Looking for a quick winter getaway with the kids? Try this family-friendly guide for trips around Seattle and beyond.

You don't have to be an expert skier with a closet full of gear to be able to play in the snow. From cold-weather clothing...

Chefs clockwise from left: Allan Lee of San Fermo; Elmer Dulla who is operations manger of Edouardo Jordan’s restaurants; Kelvyn Joaquin of Salare; and Justin Legaspi of Bateau — the JAKE Supper Club — dig in, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Seattle Fish Guys restaurant in the Central District for dinner. The four close friends get together to eat on their nights off at their favorite neighborhood restaurants from growing up around Seattle.
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January 9, 2020 at 6:00 am

Introducing JAKE, an unofficial Seattle supper club formed by 4 young food-industry professionals

Four young food-industry peers have become fast friends and eating buddies through their unofficial supper club. Here's where they like to go around Seattle for...

Vatapa curry with red snapper and prawns at the Columbia City restaurant is large enough to share.

January 9, 2020 at 6:00 am

Wolf down rich gumbo and belly-warming oxtail stew at Island Soul in Columbia City

Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack in Columbia City is known for its signature oxtail stew. But it's the friendly neighborhood vibe and consistently...

Me + Crepe’s signature Peking Duck crepe, (sliced Peking duck, cucumber, green onion with soybean paste (foreground); a New Beef crepe (sliced beef with house special sauce) at right and a BBQ Pork crepe at back, left, (Char Sio with house special sauce) are now available at Bellevue Square, shot Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Me + Crepe, a chain based in Richmond, B.C. has expanded to Bellevue. 211745 211745

January 1, 2020 at 6:00 am

Me + Crepe is part of the Chinese restaurant surge that’s hit Bellevue, and these crepes make for a quick, satisfying lunch

Head to Bellevue Square for spicy, Chinese-style crepes stuffed with things like Peking duck and char siu. Word to the wise: The spice level is...

The cioppino is chock full of clams, mussels, white fish, and prawns in a robust tomato broth.

December 31, 2019 at 6:00 am