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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, July 3, 2009 Restaurants recently reviewed @Dining list text:Adrift 506 Commercial Ave., Anacortes; 360-588-0653; www.adriftrestaurant.com Specialty: Northwest cuisine Anacortes restaurant offers tasty, quality dining Reviewed June 26 Diamond Knot Lincoln Avenue 403 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-512-8080 Speciality: Family-style dining Mukilteo pizza joint offers family friendly dining -- with good beer Reviewed June 19 Franchesco's Italian Restaurant 615 112th St. SE, Everett; 425-512-8425 Speciality: Italian Everett's Italian secret can be revealed Reviewed June 12 Pacific Rim Ballroom and Supper Club 3228 Marine Drive, Marysville; 360-659-0900 Specialty: Pacific Rim cuisine, including Asian, Pacific Islander and Pacific Northwest Pacific Rim cuisine with all-American entertainment Reviewed June 5 Sockeye's Restaurant and Bar 14090 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe; 360-794-8300 Specialty: Northwest cuisine Early birds dine well at Sockeye's Reviewed May 22 Daphne's 415 1/2 Main St., Edmonds; 425-776-6402; www.daphnesbar.com Specialty: French cafe fare Dinky, but definitely delightful Reviewed May 15 Christopher's on Whidbey 103 NW Coveland St., Coupeville; 360-678-5480 Specialty: American Kick back with comfort food Reviewed May 8 Saltoro 14051 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; 206-365-6025 Specialty: Seafood and land food Eclectic menu makes it easy to sample, share Reviewed May 1 Lanna Thai 7825 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-438-3888; www.lannathaieverett.com Specialty: Thai cuisine Tasty selections and quick service for lunch Reviewed April 24 Banya Bistro 2814 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-2692; www.downtownbanya.com Specialty: Russian Men in robes, tasty Russian food, staff willing to share food and culture Reviewed April 17 Balefire 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248 Specialty: wine and beer Potential to be an Everett fave Reviewed April 10 Andaman Thai Restaurant 4809 132nd St. SE, Everett, No. B101; 425-316-9264; www.andamanusa.com Specialty: Thai cuisine Delicious food just part of appeal of Thai eatery Reviewed April 3 Basil & Chives 114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-794-4000 Specialty: Vietnamese Northwest fusion Northwest, Asian flavors blend well Reviewed March 20 Prohibition Grille 1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100 Specialty: Southern food Rebooted Prohibition Grille fits a need in Everett. Reviewed March 6 Sorabol 18623 Highway 99, No. 150, Lynnwood (hard to see from the road); 425-778-4717 Specialty: Korean food, including hot pots and barbecue The place for kimchee lovers Reviewed Feb. 27 L'Artisan French Bakery Cafe 11419 19th Ave. SE, B103, Everett; 425-379-8401 Specialty: pastries, sandwiches, desserts L'Artisan delivers a delicious bite of Paris Reviewed Feb. 20 Nell Thorn 205 Washington St., La Conner; 360-466-4261 Specialty: eclectic cuisine Nell Thorn's cuisine well worth drive to La Conner Reviewed Feb. 13 Emory's on Silver Lake 11830 19th Ave. SE (Bothell-Everett Highway), Everett; 425-337-7772 Specialty: seafood, steaks and pasta Emorys gets the job done for surf or turf Reviewed Feb. 6 Casa El Dorado 205 E. Casino Road, Everett; 425-265-1186 Specialty: Mexican Satisfying Mexican food in a simple setting Reviewed Jan. 30 Cristiano's Pizza etc. 1206 State Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-653-8356 Specialty: pizza and Italian food Wait for a table no mystery at Cristiano's Reviewed Jan. 23 Preservation Kitchen 17121 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-408-1306; www.­preservationkitchen.com Specialty: American cuisine with northern Italy influences Attentive service, ample servings and savory dishes counter minor shortcomings at new restaurant Reviewed Jan. 16 Barry's Catering and Cafe 1606 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-5036 Specialty: casual breakfast and lunch fare Barry's puts the emphasis on comfort Reviewed Jan. 9 Arnies 714 Second St., Mukilteo; 425-355-2181; www.arniesrestaurant.com/Mukilteo/ welcome.php Specialty: fresh seafood and seasonal selections The view's as special as the food at Arnies. Reviewed Dec. 26 Calabria Italiano Ristorante 3922 148th St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-379-7010; www.calabriamillcreek.com Specialty: Southern Italian cuisine Restaurant's proof looks aren't everything Reviewed Dec. 12 Maneki Neko Bento Factory 3201 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-258-2525, (fax) 425-258-9988 Specialty: teriyaki, sushi, Korean, wok dishes Bento Factory assembles flavorful meals Reviewed Dec. 5 Pen Thai 10107 Main St., Bothell; 425-398-7300; www.penthai.com Specialty: Thai Restaurant offers lots of tasty choices Reviewed Nov. 28 Trumpeter Public House 416 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon; 360-588-4515 Specialty: steaks, seafood, American favorites Simple dishes biggest reward at Trumpeter Reviewed Nov. 21 Sushi Zen 13026 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-357-1611 Specialty: sushi, sashimi and Asian-fusion dishes Have fun with sushi at Bothell restaurant Reviewed Nov. 14 The Mermaid Cafe 2932 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-293-0347 Specialty: home-cooked breakfasts and lunches Cafe brings fresh, tasty goodness to downtown workers Reviewed Oct. 31 Diamond Knot Brewery and Alehouse 621 Front St., Mukilteo; www.diamondknot.com Specialty: stone-grilled food and general pub fare, beer Alehouse's cooking suits its customers' tastes Reviewed Oct. 24 Bobby's Hawaiian-Style Restaurant 1011 Hewitt Ave. W., Everett; 425-259-1338; www.bobbyshawaiianstylerestaurant.com Specialty: Hawaiian-style cuisine Say "aloha" to serious comfort food Reviewed Oct. 17 Terracotta Red Modern Asian Bistro & Lounge 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-322-5132 Specialty: Asian fusion It's all about the Belly Love at new Everett restaurant Reviewed Oct. 10 READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. 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