Departing Seattle Times restaurant critic Providence Cicero reflects on two decades of dining out
From worms in salads to swiped menus, in her final act as Seattle Times restaurant critic, Providence Cicero revisits some of the highlights of her...
Providence Cicero
Providence Cicero is the Seattle Times restaurant critic.
Longevity, community and continuity converge at Serafina, where the new owner is already an old hand VIEW
34-year-old chef Christian Chandler is now the sole owner of this beloved Eastlake osteria, where the menu won’t change drastically, but the dining room might.
Second-act success: Chef Scott Carsberg has a winner in his newest Seattle restaurant, Bisato
Bisato feels like a comeback tour for chef Scott Carsberg, a one-time James Beard Award winner who proves once again he’s a virtuoso of modern,...
La Palmera: Stick with the enchiladas and margaritas at this festive South Lake Union spot
The service is upbeat and the margaritas are good, but overall, La Palmera’s festive mood and friendly attitude impresses more than the food.
With Bistro Shirlee, Renee Erickson tips a chapeau to her Boat Street beginnings, and to her mom VIEW
Located right off the Burke-Gilman Trail in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle, Erickson's new restaurant redefines French bistro cooking with superior local ingredients.
Want ‘love at first slice’ and some fun pie names? Head to Redmond’s Spark Pizza
Some advice? Go early. Redmond has been famished for wood-fired pizza. In the two months since Spark opened, they’ve often been slammed and occasionally have...
Artistic and approachable, the menu at Seattle’s Violet showcases chef William Belickis’ many talents
From New York City's famed Bouley to the Salish Lodge and Mistral Kitchen, chef William Belickis has done beautiful, creative things with food for decades....
How chicken wings helped me learn to love my air fryer
Even if you’re not a gadget fan, there’s something quite alluring about less fuss and muss — and this recipe adapted from Ben Mims’ ‘Air...
Bang Bang Kitchen successfully brings New Mexico flavors and flair to Seattle’s Othello neighborhood
Sisters and Albuquerque, New Mexico natives Yukiko and Miko Sodos are well known for reviving Cafe Pettirosso and starting Belltown's Bang Bang Cafe. Bang Bang...
Shhh! Taneda, a tiny 9-seat sushi bar on Capitol Hill, is one of Seattle’s best-kept secrets
Taneda's omakase feast is an exquisite experience, and one that all sushi-lovers should partake in.