Dine list

Fanny’s

505 Cedar Ave., Suite A-1, Marysville; 360-653-8164

Specialty: breakfast and lunch

Fanny’s find favor with the locals in Marysville.

Reviewed Oct. 19

Japan Teriyaki &Roll

10519 20th St. SE, No. 2, Everett; 425-334-2211

Specialty: Japanese cuisine

Elegant, yet fast fare that’s worth a million yen.

Reviewed Oct. 12

Azul

15118 Main St., No. 100, Mill Creek; 425-357-5600

Specialty: Mexican cuisine

Stylish touches, delicious twists make Town Center eatery popular.

Reviewed Oct. 5

Mo’s Best BBQ Ribs &Chicken

9515 State Ave., Marysville; 360-651-0800, www.mosbestbbq.net

Specialty: Southern-style barbecue

Its move to Marysville hasn’t hurt Mo’s fare.

Reviewed Sept. 28

Sockeye’s

14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Monroe; 360-794-8300; www.sockeyesrestaurant.com

Specialty: Pacific Northwest cuisine

Upscale restaurant shows great promise.

Reviewed Sept. 21

Hot Iron Grill

303 91st Ave. NE, Suite A-503, Everett; 425-334-9182, www.hotirongrill.com

Specialty: Mongolian grill

Sauces make the meal at new Mongolian grill.

Reviewed Sept. 14

El Tapatio

803 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-862-0530

Specialty: Mexican food

Restaurant is a feast for the eyes and belly.

Reviewed Sept. 7

Original Roadhouse Grill

11804 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-355-3550

Specialty: American favorites

Restaurant needs to work on the service aspects.

Reviewed Aug. 24

Cherry Blossom Sushi Bar &Grill

1510 41st St., Everett; 425-339-8020

Specialty: sushi and Asian favorites

It’ll take more than one visit to sample all the delights of this new restaurant.

Reviewed Aug. 17

Barney’s Grill &Chill

102 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-8782

Specialty: sandwiches and cold drinks

A ’60s theme restaurant is sure to please in historic downtown Snohomish.

Reviewed Aug. 10

Cartwright’s American Broiler

10809 Mukilteo Speedway; 425-290-8064; www.cartwrightsbroiler.com

Specialty: Northwest family dining

Location reborn as steakhouse with good food for every level of appetite.

Reviewed Aug. 3

J.R.’s Steakhouse and Bar

1352 State Ave., Marysville; 360-658-7747

Specialty: American favorites

Savor the steaks but save room for dessert.

Reviewed July 27

The Grill at Mill Creek

3922 148th St., Mill Creek; 425-379-7010

Specialty: American favorites

This upscale restaurant welcomes children.

Reviewed July 20

Jimmy’s Pizza &Pasta

9819 Highway 532, Stanwood; 360-629-6565

Specialty: pizza and pasta!

This friendly eatery is a good place for hungry families.

Reviewed July 13

Small World Cuisine Seafood and Sushi Buffet

4309 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9889

Specialty: pan-Asian

Buffet features filling favorites. Go at the right time and it’s a good deal.

Reviewed July 6

Taj Majestic

520 128th St. SW, Suite B-6, Everett; 425-348-0808

Specialty: Indian cuisine

South Everett find is good for lots more than “curry in a hurry.”

Reviewed June 29

Under the Red Umbrella

1502 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-9193

Specialty: Appetizers, sandwiches, salads, coffee

Charming eatery features a homey feel, food-lovers’ happy hour.

Reviewed June 22

Jitlada Thai

13206 Bothell-Everett Highway, No. 401C, Mill Creek; 425-316-8887; dailythaifood.com.

Specialty: Thai cuisine

The dishes are beautifully prepared and inexpensive at small Murphy’s Corner restaurant.

Reviewed June 15

Prohibition Grille

1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100

Specialty: restaurant favorites

Make a reservation and take a big appetite when you travel back to this downtown Everett restaurant.

Reviewed June 8

Ming Dynasty

626 128th St. SW, Suite 101, Everett; 425-348-3020

Specialty: Chinese

New restaurant serves well-prepared, familiar fare.

Reviewed June 1

Giorgio’s Pizza and Spaghetti House

9031 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-1542

Specialty: Italian

Good food and good service show why restaurant has lasted all these years.

Review May 25

Vintage Cafe

1508 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-8224

Specialty: American favorites

Downtown cafe serves vintage comfort foods.

Reviewed May 18

Boston’s — The Gourmet Pizza Company

15310 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-338-4900, www.bostonsgourmet.com

Specialty: Pizza, Italian cuisine

Canadian chain leaves the Italian experience a little wanting.

Reviewed May 11

Thai Gusto

2011 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3525, www.thaigusto.com

Specialty: Thai cuisine

Location reborn as Thai food with gusto.

Reviewed May 4

Taqueria El Rinconsito

607 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-347-0591, www.elrinconsito.com

Specialty: Mexican cuisine

Quality Mexican food, served fast and cheap.

Reviewed April 27

Rhododendron Cafe

5521 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; 360-766-6667, www.rhodycafe.com

Specialty: favorites and ethnic dishes

Small restaurant packs a lot of local products into the delicious dishes.

Reviewed April 20

Mountain Man BBQ

310 Main St., Sultan; 360-799-BBQ1

Specialty: barbecued meats and sides

This new restaurant is worth a special trip to Sultan.

Reviewed April 13

Noble Court

1644 140th Ave. NE, Bellevue; 425-641-6011

Specialty: Chinese

Head to Bellevue for dim sum.

Reviewed April 6

Suzie’s Place

9902 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-939-0254, www.suziesplace.com

Specialty: Greek cuisine

A delicious taste of Greece comes to Stanwood.

Reviewed March 30

Zab Thai

11108 Evergreen Way, Suite A, Everett; 425-356-3200

Specialty: Thai cuisine

Restaurant proves that attractive settings and good cooking can make one forget about a strip mall locale.

Reviewed March 23

Bob’s Burgers &Brew

8822 Quil Ceda Parkway, Tulalip; 360-654-3605; www.bobsburgersandbrew.com

Specialty: the name hits the highlights

Our dinner was disappointing, but brunch was wonderful.

Reviewed March 16

Golden House

12030 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo

425-438-8833

Specialty: Chinese cuisine

Here’s fine Chinese food with friendly, attentive service.

Reviewed March 9

Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub

122 128th St. SE, Everett; 425-355-5300; www.shawnodonnells.com

Specialty: American favorites

Restaurateur puts an Irish touch on many of the American favorites, keeps the prices in check and prepares it all well.

Reviewed March 2

Thai Valley

7415 Hardeson Road, Suite C, Everett; 425-348-9707; www.thaivalleyrestaurant.com

Specialty: Thai cuisine

Excellent Thai eatery near Boeing brings skill to the preparation of unusual dishes and more familiar ones alike.

Reviewed Feb. 23

Brooklyn Brothers Pizzeria

1919 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6900

Specialty: pizza and salads

New Events Center-area restaurant brings a New York feel, and tasty pizza, to Everett.

Reviewed Feb. 16

Duvall Grill

28227 NE 146th, Duvall; 425-844-1430

Specialty: American favorites

The Duvall Grill’s well-prepared comfort food is a good reason to help the storm-battered town bounce back.

Reviewed Feb. 9

Pho Everett

1717 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-259-9857

Specialty: Vietnamese soup and sandwiches

The Vietnamese eatery’s owner is back from new-baby leave and once again is serving intensely flavorful soup and sandwiches.

Reviewed Feb. 2

Vera Cruz

8715 271st St., Stanwood; 360-629-9391

Specialty: Mexican cuisine

This delicious Mexican food won’t disappoint diners.

Reviewed Jan. 26

Strawberry Patch Cafe

2718 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-339-2257

Specialty: American diner favorites

Downtown Everett eatery just keeps on pleasing customers.

Reviewed Jan. 19

Thai Cottage

417 Main St., Edmonds; 425-774-2222; cqwww.thaicottage.net

Specialty: Thai cuisine

Along with fresh food prepared well at modest prices, you’ll get a few surprises here.

Reviewed Jan. 12

Froso’s

314 State Ave., Marysville; 360-659-9222

Specialty: Greek and Italian cuisine

Marysville restaurant continues to please, after 20 years in business.

Reviewed Jan. 5

The Alehouse and Eatery

10111 Main St., Bothell; 425-485-2972

Specialty: American favorites

Check out historic Bothell venue for decent pub meals and a variety of beers.

Reviewed Dec. 29

Meyer’s Cafe

1700 W. Marine View Drive, Suite C, Everett; 425-259-3875

Specialty: breakfast and lunch

Try this comfortable, accommodating cafe for your waterfront breakfast.

Reviewed Dec. 22

Mardini’s

101 Union Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-8080; cqwww.mardinis.com

Specialty: Mediterranean favorites

Snohomish favorite as wonderful a dining experience as ever.

Reviewed Dec. 15

Shire Cafe (inside Mirkwood)

117 E. Division St., Arlington; 360-403-9020

Specialty: vegetarian

Arlington cafe’s offerings are meatless, not tasteless, for hungry Hobbits.

Reviewed Dec. 8

Amigo Mexican Restaurant

6996 265th St. NW, Suite 101, Stanwood; 360-629-5052, www.stanwoodamigos.com

Specialty: Mexican

Mexican restaurant suffers in the details.

Reviewed Dec. 1

Gumbo, Catfish and BBQ House

9214 State Ave., Marysville; 360-653-5174

Specialty: Cajun and Southern-style cuisine

Southern hospitality and cooking fit right in in Marysville.

Reviewed Nov. 24

Wasabi Factory Japanese Grill &Sushi Bar

7415 Hardeson Road, Building B-Suite A, Everett; 425-353-0340

Specialty: Japanese cuisine

The food’s fresh, authentic and delicious.

Reviewed Nov. 17

Chang’s Mongolian Grill

7601 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-347-1925

Specialty: stir-fry

Popular assemble-it-yourself restaurant has ‘em waiting in the parking lot.

Reviewed Nov. 10

Tres Hermanos

11605 State Ave., No. 100, Marysville; 360-657-4273

Specialty: Mexican

The brothers feature Mexican food that has variable spiciness, for those who fear the heat.

Reviewed Nov. 3

Paradise Burger

17323 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington

Specialty: burgers

Paradise is no longer lost for burger lovers.

Reviewed Oct. 27

AA China Buffet

607 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-513-8168

Specialty: Asian-style buffet

Seafood and chicken lead the sumptuous buffet table.

Reviewed Oct. 20

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