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The Crackly Fried Chicken Oprah Had Flown Across The Country Comes From A Tiny Washington Takeout Counter

Oprah Winfrey once had fried chicken from a modest Washington takeout counter flown across the country. Yes, the same Oprah. The chicken traveled farther than most of us do on vacation. The skin is the real headliner here. It comes out crackly enough to make noise when you bite in.

Seattle, WA · 6d

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Picture This: J.Crew Factory Welcomes Shoppers in Issaquah

In our Picture This column, we're sharing brief first looks at new Eastside haunts. The J.Crew Factory is now open at Issaquah Commons. The brand features fashion for the whole family, including stylish workwear. The opening follows Issaquah Commons' addition of Uniqlo over the summer. "Uniqlo and J.Crew Factory are...

Issaquah, WA · 17h

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The Restaurant at Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, Washington, Serves Breakfast With Views of Snoqualmie Falls

At this breakfast table, honey gets its own show, and it even has a name: Honey from Heaven. The honey comes from the lodge’s own apiary. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then comes the coffee. Order a plain cup, and the table fills with milk,...

Snoqualmie, WA · 1d

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You’ll Need Two Days To Finish The Enormous Sandwich At This Jewish Deli In Washington

Seattle has a secret, and it’s stacked about six inches high between two slices of rye bread at Dingfelder’s Delicatessen. If you’ve ever stood in front of a deli counter and felt your heart do a little happy dance, then Dingfelder’s is about to become your new favorite place in the entire Pacific Northwest.

Seattle, WA · 6d

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Wondering Where Washington Still Serves Real Pastrami? Check These 9 Delis

Real pastrami takes days to make. The brisket gets brined, rubbed with pepper and spice, smoked, and then steamed until it turns tender. That slow process is exactly why great pastrami feels rare. Plenty of sandwiches use it, but far fewer kitchens still treat it like a craft. In Washington,...

Washington · 2d

The Coconut Mama

Beloved Washington noodle house closes after 34 years of family recipes and community

Washington’s list of longtime restaurant losses has gained another name: Mi La Cay, the Chinese-Vietnamese noodle house that served Seattle for 34 years, closed after its final service on October…

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This Retro Washington Drive-In Pairs Hand-Cut Fries With Shakes Made From Snoqualmie Ice Cream

The ice cream in the shakes at this little burger stand is custom made by a beloved Washington creamery. That detail alone made me sit up, because shakes usually play backup to the burger and here they might steal the show. The fries get serious respect too, since they are...

Auburn, WA · 1d

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This Free Washington Museum Packed With 1800s Fire Engines Is Only Open Four Hours A Week

A room full of vintage fire engines, some tracing back to the late 1800s, opens its doors for just four hours a week. That’s it. One day, one short window, and admission costs nothing at all. I love that a place this specific still exists in Washington. It sits...

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Pasta Gets Made Fresh Every Day At These 10 Old-School Italian Kitchens In Washington

Thin egg noodles get cut by hand at one Seattle restaurant, right where diners can watch. In Olympia, another kitchen has a pasta table you can spot from your seat. I love that. Nothing builds an appetite faster than seeing dinner start as flour and eggs. Those open views say...

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This Washington Restaurant Has Fed The Same Hometown Families For Generations And Still Packs The House

One pot of chili has been feeding the same neighborhood since 1922. Even the secret recipe is famously guarded, with one person said to know all of it. That kind of loyalty is rare in Washington, or anywhere. The menu still hangs on an old-school board with plastic letters. You...

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This 1938 Washington Waterfront Fish House Fries A Legend, But Its Clam Chowder Steals The Show

Seagulls get their own spot in the conversation at this waterfront fish house. Hundreds of mentions about the birds show up alongside talk of chowder and fried halibut. That tells you plenty about the setting. The chowder may be the real headliner, though. It comes up more than anything else...

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Best Burger Joint: Great State Burger

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2026 issue of Seattle magazine. Sometimes, the best thing s are the most straightforward. When it comes to a burger, most people don’t care about the bells and whistles—it’s attention to ingredients and quality preparation that truly stands out. At Great State Burger, that means using beef from Pure Country Farms, a farm in Ephrata that prides itself on grass-fed cows without antibiotics, hormones, or stimulants. It arrives fresh, is prepped and grilled in-house, then served in varying configurations, from a plain cheeseburger with ketchup to the Boss Burger: two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, organic lettuce, pickles, and the brand’s own State Sauce. Recently, Great State Burger opened a location in the newly renovated C Concourse at Sea-Tac Airport, so you can grab a burger and fries before you fly.

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Nov 6–8, 2026

Wondering what there is to do this weekend? Look no further, because we've rounded up the best budget-friendly options around town, from Short Run Comix Festival to Diwali: Lights of India and from Woodlandstock to a Holiday Baking Event at ChefShop. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.

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KUOW Public Radio

Where to eat with your parents, bestie, and anyone else visiting you in Seattle

If you have friends and family visiting from out of town, it’s the perfect chance to show off the beauty of the region — sweeping views of mountains, glassy lakes, a verdant city decorated with mist. But once you’re done with the scenic views, where do you take visitors for an impressive meal?

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Washington winery wins platinum award

Winemaker Brian Rudin of Echolands Winery joins Good Day Seattle to talk about receiving a platinum award.

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KIRO 7 Seattle

Last call for Revel: Seattle diners have until Dec. 20 before doors close

Fans of Fremont’s Revel have until Dec. 20 to dine one last time. The Korean-inspired restaurant has been serving Seattle customers for 16 years.

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One family spent 50 years building this Seattle garden, and you can walk it for free

Tucked into the Rainier Beach neighborhood of South Seattle, a 20-acre Japanese-style garden spreads across rolling hills and quiet valleys. Kubota Garden blends Japanese garden design with native Pacific Northwest plants, and roughly two miles of trails wind through the whole thing. Streams feed into ponds. Ponds spill into waterfalls....

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Athen’s Pizza and Pasta wins Best Family Dining

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At Athens Pizza and Pasta, it’s a family affair – even if you’re not blood-related. Operating on Auburn’s Main Street since 1980, Athens has been an institution, offering Mediterranean dishes, which includes pizza, pasta, Greek salad and their famous foot-long hot oven grinders.

Auburn, WA · 15h

My Ballard

Town & Country Market Ballard to open Field House restaurant Nov. 7

Town & Country Market Ballard (1400 NW 56th St) is opening a new restaurant right next door: Field House is opening this Saturday, Nov. 7. Town & Country first announced the concept back in 2024, but they rolled out Field House at three other locations (Mill Creek, Lakemont, and Poulsbo) before opening in Ballard. They’ll eventually roll them out at all locations.

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Seattle Regulars Have Been Ordering The Same Breakfast At Beth’s Cafe For Over Seventy Years

Some Seattle diners chase trends, but one small spot on a busy north-end highway has spent roughly seven decades doing almost the opposite. Its doors never lock, its omelettes come in six-egg and twelve-egg sizes, and its hash browns keep coming as long as you keep asking. Generations of locals...