1. We all know Redlight for their friendly bartenders and great cocktails, but the food is also excellent. Whether you’re in the mood for slippery, spicy wontons or a crunchy Fried Chicken Bao, they’ve got what you’re craving.
  2. While Burgermaster in Mount Vernon is known for, well, their burgers, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t get a shake. Their hand-spun Blackberry Milkshake is made with real berries and tastes like summer in a cup—even in the dead of winter.

  3. The Lumache Pomodoro at Storia Cucina is a perfect example of excellent Italian food: simple, high-quality ingredients (di napoli tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, ricotta, and parmesan) that add up to so much more than the sum of their parts.

  4. Is there anything more satisfying than a good biscuit? How about multiple flaky, scratch-made Warm Biscuits served with three kinds of house-made butter: honey, salt flake, and blackberry whiskey—get them at cob+cork in Bow!

  5. This is a little out of our regular coverage zone, but if you’re interested in excellent vegan food and a punk-rock atmosphere, you’ve got to visit Georgetown Liquor Company in Seattle. The Buffalo Cauliflower Wings will blow your mind!

  6. Cafe Akroteri is a time-honored Bellingham restaurant serving authentic Greek cuisine. If you haven’t been recently, we recommend ordering the classic Grilled Gyro, especially with lamb, which comes with Greek salad and rice or fries!

  7. Despite its unassuming ‘cozy pub’ appearance, Oyster & Thistle is a go-to for fine dining in La Conner. On a recent lunch visit, the Prawn Risotto was a deliciously rich, warming choice.

  8. In Burlington, The Fairhaven is the perfect spot to stop on a romantic day out. They’re delicious, unpretentious, and have some creative things on the menu, like the Chicken Fried Cauliflower! It’s pickled, friend, and served with herb ranch.