Gyros, A Fiber Arts Cafe, and Fremont Brewing's Columbia City Beer Garden by EverOut Staff This week brings a new Fremont Brewing beer garden in Columbia City, a White Center taqueria, and a gyro joint in Green Lake. Plus, read about an upcoming Capitol Hill cafe for knitters and crocheters, and find out where to find ice cream cakes and brat summer pizza. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS El Gran Taco Restaurant & Bar This family-run Mexican food business, which operates locations in the Central District and Wallingford, opened a new location i ..read more

Soba, Naengmyeon, and More by EverOut Staff As the mercury continues to leap up the thermostat this summer, it's definitely way too hot for warm food. One surefire way to cool down: a refreshing repast of chilled noodles. We've compiled this list of cold, craveable dishes for your consideration, including chewy udon, dipping-style ramen, handmade soba, and icy naengmyeon. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. Azuki This Japanese gem tucked away in Madison Valley is one of the city's most underrated restaurants. During the summer, they offer a variety of cold handmade noodle speci ..read more

Taste your way through Seattle's most twisted ice cream offerings. by Julianne Bell According to a heat stress-induced Google search on a recent 87-degree day, there are more than 25 places to get good soft serve in Seattle. Making decisions even more difficult, many shops are doing their damnedest to put their distinctive, ahem, twist on the treat.  Matcha Man in Georgetown is the go-to for build-your-own taiyaki cones. Fill the base of their freshly baked, fish-shaped sweet waffle with red bean paste, custard, or Nutella and top it off with your choice of soft serve from a revolving men ..read more

A Sandwich and Soft Serve Window, Biscuits, and Pizza by EverOut Staff Blast the AC and catch up on the latest Seattle food happenings, from Biscuit & Bean's new location to a new soft serve ice cream and sandwich window from Temple Pastries. Plus, learn about an upcoming pizzeria and a taproom/Mexican restaurant. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS Biscuit & Bean The Ballard coffee shop known for its giant, cloud-like biscuits has moved into its new home in the former Wildflour Gluten Free Bakery space at 5404 Leary Ave NW and is open on week ..read more

Can you believe people have actually tried to eat the toothpicks??? by Julianne Bell When you first walk up to Situ Tacos, you’re immediately struck by its pastel pink exterior, which stands out amidst the muted neutral color palette of its Ballard Avenue surroundings.  Owner Lupe Flores had to negotiate with the Ballard Historical Board, which has jurisdiction over the neighborhood, to paint the walls pink stucco in tribute to her Chicana culture. “We had to stay within the classic Ballard look, but it was important for me to have pink stucco because that screams Mexico,” she said. Artis ..read more

West African Food, Dumplings, and Matcha by EverOut Staff Happy Solstice! Summer is officially here, and there's a wave of new food updates, from West African food to handmade dumplings. Plus, Musang is back at last! For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS Jollof Hub West African Cuisines West African cuisine can be difficult to find in Seattle, so it's all the more exciting that this family-owned spot specializing in homestyle Nigerian and Gambian food opened in Greenwood at the beginning of the month. Dishes include jollof rice, meat pies, lamb afra, okra ..read more

Fuel Coffee, Dough Joy, and More Places for Floral Beverages by EverOut Staff If you've spent any time at all on queer TikTok, you probably already know that lavender lattes—especially iced with oat milk—are widely considered the gayest coffee order around. I've been drinking this trendy sapphic beverage since I first encountered it at a cafe in Tacoma in 2013, but it's been tough to find until recently, so I'm pleased to see it proliferating across Seattle menus as of late. Here are seven favorites that I've found, in case you want to celebrate Pride Month with some floral refreshments. Cafe ..read more

Ube French Toast, Sesame Martinis, and Mochi Doughnuts by EverOut Staff This week, Barrel & Bacon brings American comfort food with Filipino influences to Interbay, and the upscale Korean destination Paju moves into its new digs in South Lake Union. Plus, read about a new bubble tea and mochi doughnut spot preparing to hit Capitol Hill (it's pink!). For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. NEW OPENINGS  Barrel & Bacon This new bar and kitchen serving "signature cocktails, craft draft beers, mocktails, and American comfort food with a twist" soft opened in what looks to ..read more

The Stranger staffers ate colorful cake, donuts, and more. by Julianne Bell Hi, gay! It's Pride Month, and you know what that means: It's time once again for local restaurants to hawk baked goods in a rainbow of colors. We here at The Stranger took it upon ourselves to try these prismatic pastries for you and gathered a selection from around town for an informal office taste test. (We can neither confirm nor deny whether this was simply an excuse to consume sugar on the company's dime.) The delicious results are below.           View this post on Instagram     ..read more

Beer, Bratwurst, and More by EverOut Staff This Father's Day, thank your father figure for all the sage advice and corny jokes with a feast fit for a king. Whether he prefers beer or chocolate, we've got your back with food and drink specials and gift ideas. For more ideas, check out our Father's Day calendar and our food and drink guide. Hellbent Brewing Company Hellbent invites you to "juice up" Father's Day with a four-pack of their Lucky Juiciano Hazy IPA, which is made with a blend of Ekuanot, Mosaic, Simcoe, Sabro, and El Dorado hops and "bursting with coconut, stone fruit, and just the ..read more