Have fork, will travel! A veteran of the food industry Traca takes it to the streets, shining a spotlight on the city’s back rooms, alleys, trucks, hidden kitchens, markets and farms. Come pull up a chair and dig in as she serves up the flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

More Articles
Topics

Food lover's guide to Seattle

Luscious Cranberry Tart with Polenta Crust

Going a la mode for Thanksgiving? Try Pumpkin Ice Cream

Just in time for the holidays: Creamy Pumpkin Custard with Rum-Raisin Compote

Grinders...the Holy Grail of Cheap Eats

Examiner Feeds

These websites were picked by the Seattle Food Examiner as useful resources.

View: All Sources

Dinner

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Food - 12 hrs ago

Dinner

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Food - 12 hrs ago

Drinks: Ways to avoid high-calorie cocktails

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Food - 21 hrs ago

Dinner: Poached Scallops with Leeks and Carrots

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Food - 21 hrs ago

Sample wine and pastries made by community college students

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Food - 22 hrs ago

In the Spotlight

Getting the Goods - Specialty Foods

Getting the Goods - Specialty Shops

Getting the Goods - Bakeries

Getting the Goods - Beer & Wine

Getting the Goods - Specialty Meat & Fish

Getting the Goods - Cheese, Dairy, Soy

Getting the Goods - Chocolate

Adventurous Dining

Cooking Schools & Classes

Seattle Culinary Tours

Seattle Food Bloggers

Seattle Examiners

Ryan Hagg
Seattle Happy Hour Examiner
Most Recent Article
Celebrate the end of prohibition today. Which bars are giving you the best Repeal Day deals?

Kayla Schober
Seattle Boating Examiner
Most Recent Article
Stocking stuffers for boaters

Patricia S. Guthrie
Seattle Health Examiner
Most Recent Article
Life, death, and fate: More than 100,000 Americans need organ transplants

David Falk
Seattle Soccer Examiner
Most Recent Article
Sounders FC brighten up Seattle with 'Rave Green' Jerseys

John Berkowitz
Washington Huskies Examiner
Most Recent Article
Steve Sarkisian named head coach at Washington according to ESPN

Examiner is growing in Los Angeles

We are seeking writers...

Family & Parenting

Business & Finance

View All »

Arts & Entertainment

Health

Sports

Ready to join us? Learn More »

Weekend Bits & Bites

Add a Comment

August 21, 7:52 PM

by Traca Savadogo, Seattle Food Examiner

Getting the goods a Skillet's airstream. Photo: Traca Savadogo

There are three can't miss events this weekend...and with some good planning, you could hit them all!

Skillet Street Food's 1 Year Anniversary Picnic

The menu is TBD, but who cares? Whatever these guys whip up will be absolutely fab! With any luck, they're busy making vats of their fabulous bacon jam...mmm....(For more on Skillet, click here.)

Details:
Skillet Picnic
Saturday, August 23rd
12-4pm
Where: Freemont...Google Map

Seattle Fire Department Pig Roast

This Saturday, Seattle Fire Department's throwing two 120-pound pigs on the fire...to raise funds for Seattle's Bravest Chairity. Live music, pork and all the fixin's for just $15.

Details:

Saturday, August 23rd
Festivities start at Noon
Where: Seattle's Old Peculiar Public House
1722 NW Market (Ballard)
Tickets: $15, at the bar

Farmer's Market finds. Photo: Traca Savadogo

What do you get when you take the city's finest Chefs...and partner them with local farmers? Incredible Feast!

This is the event I look forward to all summer...It's a family affair with games, festivities for the kiddies, prizes, music, wine and beer...plus some fabulous food, naturally.

Here's a teaser from this year's menu: Roasted Pig and Corn, Mussels with Mashed Canneli Beans, Angus Beef Sliders, Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Grilled Tuna Salad, Potato Onion Tortillas, Crepes with Duck Confi, Grilled Coho Salmon, and Grilled Peach Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese.

Details:

Incredible Feast
Sunday, August 24th
4:30-7:30pm
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Center, 67th & Phinney Avenue North
Tickets: $65 for adults, $10 for kids, purchase at www.brownpapertickets.com

Topics: Events , Farmer's Market

Feed

Comments

Food lover's guide to Seattle

Add a Comment

December 4, 8:10 PM

When friends roll into town, I'm often entertaining chefs, cookbook authors and other notable food lovin' folk. (No pressure!) Of course they arrive with a well-researched list of restaurants on the "must try" list,... Read More

Luscious Cranberry Tart with Polenta Crust

Add a Comment

November 26, 1:08 PM

The kitchen elves have been busy whipping up another creation for your holiday table. This cranberry tart has a slightly sweet filling, punctuated by puckery cranberries. The polenta crust is a whiz -- especially for those like me who would... Read More
Topics: Recipe , dessert , Thanksgiving , Holiday

Going a la mode for Thanksgiving? Try Pumpkin Ice Cream

2 comments

November 26, 10:47 AM

Redolent with the flavors of fall, Saveur's Pumpkin Ice CreamPerfect topped on a pumpkin pie, or served along side a slew of hearty fall desserts, this Pumpkin Ice Cream is smooth, rich, and has just a hint of nutmeg. Gluten-free folks will enjoy... Read More
Topics: ice cream , dessert , Thanksgiving , Holiday , Holiday. Dessert

Just in time for the holidays: Creamy Pumpkin Custard with Rum-Raisin Compote

Add a Comment

November 25, 9:22 PM

Creamy Pumpkin Custard with Rum-Raisin CompoteI love this recipe for so many reasons. Capturing the flavors of fall, this creamy dessert comes together easily. Skip the pie, make these custards. The texture is somewhere between a creme... Read More
Topics: Recipe , dessert , Thanksgiving , Holiday

Grinders...the Holy Grail of Cheap Eats

2 comments

November 21, 9:03 PM

Within seconds of meeting private chef Robert Joice (aka Chico), the conversation quickly fell into a smack down challenge of favorites in the Seattle Cheap Eats sandwich trade: pastrami sandwiches at Tat's, midnight Cuban pork subs... Read More
Topics: restaurants

LuckyPotluck.com a giant leap for party planning

Add a Comment

November 21, 7:13 PM

Evite made managing your guest list a breeze, but what if you're having a potluck? And the last party resulted in 12 bags of chips and a mixer shortage? Welcome Lucky Potluck to the rescue! On LuckyPotluck.com, you can manage your... Read More

U-turn for El Sabor

Add a Comment

November 20, 6:55 PM

Jury duty had me in Kent the past two days. While that's a wee bit outside my usual stomping grounds, there were plenty of discoveries that had me thinking twice about Kent. For years I've been hearing about the produce wonderland of Carpinito... Read More
Topics: restaurants , El Sabor

Two Great Food Lovin' Events

Add a Comment

November 17, 7:03 PM

Seattle is a food lover's paradise...and it's no wonder the some of the finest culinary powerhouses come through town. On the horizon are two not-to-be-missed events:one pot + FAT + cremant + caffe vita = nov. 20thjames beard award winning author... Read More
Topics: Author , Events

Cooks & Books: Andrew Carmellini at Tavolata

Add a Comment

November 14, 12:21 AM

This just in from Kim Ricketts Cooks & Books:Don’t miss what is going to be a super fun and VERY delicious evening next Wednesday at Tavolàta! Still a few seats available!When it comes to urban Italian food in Seattle, chef... Read More
Topics: Events , restaurants