Portland beckons with quirky culinary treats, one-of-a-kind characters

When Let's Eat co-host Providence Cicero goes in search of a little culinary diversion, she often heads south to Portland. And her first call is to Karen Brooks, the longtime Portland food critic who chronicles the city's rise to national restaurant prominence in the new book "The Mighty Gastropolis."

Matt Dillon to open Bar Sajor, London Plane in Pioneer Square

Following in the footsteps of other Seattle James Beard-award winners, Matt Dillon is opening yet another restaurant.

Favorite restaurants of the year

Looking over 12 months of reviews, Let's Eat host and Seattle Times restaurant critic Providence Cicero has compiled a list of her favorites.

Date Night Dining Awards

Eric and Diana Denson love to eat out around Seattle, but the couple realized they were stuck in a rut of going to the same tried and true places over and over again on their regularly planned date night. Then, inspiration struck.

Sweet holiday treats without the hassle of baking yourself

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for those with a sweet tooth. But with everything going on, finding the time to bake or whip up a holiday treat can be a big pain. So this week on Let's Eat, hosts Terry Jaymes and Seattle Times restaurant critic Providence Cicero are going in search of the best goodies to help you enjoy the holidays without getting stuck at the stove.

Seattle restaurants to pair with Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker

A trip to PNB's Nutcracker has become a tradition for many, including Let's Eat Host Providence Cicero. The night is one she looks forward to every year so to help others in planning that special evening, she's compiled a list of convenient nearby eateries.

Chefs find food mecca in new Seattle specialty store

If you're looking to whip up some antelope stew with fennel pollen, a new Seattle specialty store is the one and likely only place offering some of the finest and rarest foods available.