Food & Drink
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Renewal at the Farm Table
Enjoy spring's bounty at these Pacific Northwest farm-to-table restaurants
In the Pacific Northwest, spring brings the early beginnings of new life. It is a fleeting yet fruitful season as the long, damp winters of the Northwest slowly warm up and dry out, yet embody the misty, lush terrain characteristic of the region. Greens begin to grow, halibut and salmon return to the rivers, lamb graze on fresh grass, and flowers bloom in abundance. This also means innovation in kitchen.
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Up-N-Down For In-N-Out?
Would you drive to Ridgefield for this exalted burger?
I was at my favorite burger spot last weekend (more on that later) when the subject of In-N-Out Burger inevitably came up. You’re a rock-residing recluse if you haven’t heard that the ridiculously popular burger joint is considering opening its first location in Washington state.
![Renewal at the Farm Table Renewal at the Farm Table](jpg/modoc_okta_158_1x1-1000x1000.jpg)
Renewal at the Farm Table
Enjoy spring's bounty at these Pacific Northwest farm-to-table restaurants
In the Pacific Northwest, spring brings the early beginnings of new life. It is a fleeting yet fruitful season as the long, damp winters of the Northwest slowly warm up and dry out, yet embody the misty, lush terrain characteristic of the region. Greens begin to grow, halibut and salmon return to the rivers, lamb graze on fresh grass, and flowers bloom in abundance. This also means innovation in kitchen.
![Up-N-Down For In-N-Out? Up-N-Down For In-N-Out?](jpg/in-n-out_1x1-1000x1000.jpg)
Up-N-Down For In-N-Out?
Would you drive to Ridgefield for this exalted burger?
I was at my favorite burger spot last weekend (more on that later) when the subject of In-N-Out Burger inevitably came up. You’re a rock-residing recluse if you haven’t heard that the ridiculously popular burger joint is considering opening its first location in Washington state.
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‘The Lunchbox’
Luke Kolpin brings a sense of experimentation and whimsy to his work at Cedar + Elm
Would you try salted caramel ice cream with hints of mushroom? How about pumpkin with a drizzle of seaweed oil? Chef Luke Kolpin, head chef at Cedar + Elm, located within The Lodge at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore, hopes you’ll give some unexpected flavor combos a try.
Photo courtesy of The Lodge at St. Edward Park
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State of Play
Casinos embark on major expansions
The Tulalip Resort Casino just launched a 70,000-plus-square-foot expansion in addition to a major renovation of its 192,000-square-foot property. The Snoqualmie Casino is in the midst of a $400 million expansion that includes a hotel and new convention, concert, and meeting spaces. It plans to open the 10-story hotel and expanded casino early next year.
Photo by Daniel Grill/Getty Images
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Our Favorite New Spring Food Books
A chaotic cook, the Herbfarm, food, and feminism
Spring is the new holiday season, at least when it comes to local authors releasing new food-centric books and cookbooks. This season, they’re raining down on us like cherry blossoms in the UW quad and sprouting up faster than Yakima asparagus.
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Seattle Restaurant Week Starts Sunday
Get some great deals while supporting favorite establishments
For two weeks, you can eat your heart out in Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods during Seattle Restaurant Week. From April 14-27, prepare for exclusive, budget-friendly menus at over 200 restaurants throughout the city.
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The Region’s Best Mexican Food is in a Snohomish County Parking Lot
Hidden Gems Weekend Market is again open for business
Among the 20 aisles of some 300 vendors selling everything from Native American beadwork to the classic flea market assortments of knickknacks and hardware, sits the Northwest’s biggest and best assortment of regional Mexican cuisine, street foods, and snacks.
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