How is it September? We are entering fall again, and it is the season to get out and about for good food and wonderful entertainment. Luckily, Edmonds never disappoints with its offerings in both …

The Edway Tap House in Edmonds may be known for great craft beer, but it is also a community gathering spot that offers much more. Blair Roberts and his family wanted to create a space where people …

Every time I wander around downtown Edmonds, I think, “It would be impossible to fit any other amazing businesses down here.” We are so fortunate to have so many creative and dedicated small …

It has been a minute since the last review of Maize & Barley in Edmonds (nearly seven years to be exact), but the quality and care that goes into each dish have not changed a bit since then. And …

A friend texted me the other day and asked, “Have you tried the Yemeni place on 196th? I don’t think I have ever had Yemeni food.” That is a pretty typical exchange with folks in the area who …

They say good things come in small packages, and our small but mighty Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds has proven that adage once again. With its most recent exhibitions, Cascadia has transformed …

Last week’s Beacon featured an article about a new dessert bar opening soon in downtown Edmonds. R+M Desserts will feature an array of tempting desserts, and when I say tempting, I mean …

There is a new hidden gem in Edmonds worth searching for: Himalayan Diner. I typically begin each column with a quick description of the restaurant setting and provide an overview of the menu. I will …

Talking with some friends about the Bowl in Edmonds, we were remarking on the sheer number of restaurants and markets, haunts and diners, bars and watering holes, and even wineries and distilleries. …

January was Rick Steves’ month at Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA). Well, not really. ECA hosted a number of fantastic shows, including Julia Keefe’s Indigenous Big Band, the Cascade …

“Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge in a constant search for the truth.” – Barbra Streisand Somehow, 2025 is already coming to a close, and what a year it has …

There is still more to report about what is new in the food scene in and around Edmonds. South Snohomish County just keeps expanding its culinary options, much to my delight. One new spot in …

What is new in the food scene in and around Edmonds? Quite a bit, as has become the norm. Some of the new spots that have opened lately include a beloved local food truck that found a …

Do you remember the first time you went to a salad bar? Pushing your tray along those little metal sliders, perusing those long rows of fresh veggies, toppings, and dressings made it possible to …

Cascadia Art Museum has opened two new exhibitions that cannot be missed: “Harmony of the Spheres: The Art of Milt Simons with Marianne Hanson and Paul Dusenbury” and “A Reverence …

It is a rare opportunity that I have the opportunity to write about a single experience I that feeds my craving for the arts and appetite for delicious food. Thanks to two of my most trusted food …

CRUMPETS! The Crumpet Shop (yes, of Pike Place Market fame) has arrived in Edmonds, and this past Saturday, it seemed as if every resident of Edmonds was there. But who is not excited about …

Cascadia Art Museum has reached yet another milestone in its position as a leader in Pacific Northwest art. With its newest exhibit, “Northwest Masterworks – The Garvey Family …

With more and more people working from home, I find that more of my meetings end up at a local restaurant or coffee shop. With no shortage of options in our area, this week’s column is taking …

Modoo Banjeom noodle house is a relatively new Korean restaurant on 196th Street Southwest, across from the welcome sign for Edmonds College. It is most definitely a welcome addition to our local …