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Naomi Tomky

Naomi Tomky

Award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky uses her unrelenting enthusiasm as an eater, photographer, and writer to propel herself around the world. Her first book, The Pacific Northwest Seafood Cookbook, comes out in November.

In Kosovo's Self-Preserving Tourism, Old Traditions and Thrilling New Adventures

Just 25 years after the war that established it, the tiny nation gives a masterclass in preserving culture—one that was almost lost forever.

Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King

Visiting a troll can be quick, but these sculptures are designed to encourage curiosity and longer contemplations.

Snoqualmie Falls, Gift Shop and Visitor Center

The fastest way to get an idea of the Pacific Northwest's splendor on a visit to Seattle.

Green Lake Park

A walk around which will introduce anyone to the staples of Seattle culture.

MariPili Tapas Bar

Traditional tapas and Spanish comfort food with cheffy twists, like a crispy paella that draws on Persian tahdig

Pancita

Layers of flavors, precisely chosen herbs, and surprises including a serrano-spiked Caesar salad

Saint Bread

Big flavors from fishy and fermented foods, be they Spanish boquerones or Japanese umeboshi

Off Alley

Offal (and just less-popular) cuts of meat and seafood for unexpected dishes that will blow you out of the water.

Boat Bar

A Capitol Hill establishment that feels like the hippest oyster bar under the sea went to grad school in Paris

Lotte Hotel Seattle

In casual-erring Seattle, a luxury hotel with bold opulence.

Where to Watch the Seattle Pride Parade–and the Best Events to Hit All Month Long

The sheer quantity of events and the size of Seattle’s community also means there’s something for people of every stripe on the Progress Pride flag.

Mi Compa Chava

Seafood is a hangover cure in Mexico, and almost everyone eating here is intent on either fixing last night's damage or getting a head start on creating today's. 

Graduate Seattle

One of the few great hotels outside of the central Downtown corridor.

Tamales Doña Emi

A family-run operation with the best tamales in Mexico City.

Mimbre

This French bistro/bakery that landed in Mexico City feels like you stumbled into an alley-tucked secret.

Cariñito Tacos

A casual spot serving a tiny but enticing selection, with each of the five taco options housed in a handmade tortilla.

Joe Gelato