Meg van Huygen

Meg van Huygen

Meg van Huygen has been writing for The Stranger for half of her damn life, usually about food or local history. She was born on the Hill, grew up on Queen Anne, went to school in the CD, and presently haunts the U District and Ballard most of the time. She dropped out of both Nova and Cornish. Her work has also appeared in Eater Seattle, Curbed Seattle, Seattle Weekly, Atlas Obscura, Mental Floss, and lots of other places. She fucking loves khinkali (see T-shirt).

Seattle Is So Lucky to Have Communion

Communion's rightfully cleaned up on the best-of lists for 2021, but it's about so much more than the (incredible, incredible) food.

More by Meg van Huygen

Music Jan 14 1:35 PM

Carmina Burana Is Metal as Fuck

 Seattle Philharmonic Will Perform Orff’s Bitchingest Cantata at Benaroya Hall and You Should Definitely Be There

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The Last Word Dec 30 4:11 PM

The Don Johnson and the Hot Date at The Oyster Cellar

At the Seafood Bar in the Exchange Building, Bar Manager Parker Knowles’s Cocktail List Runs Hot and Cold

The Last Word Nov 7 12:11 PM

The Nghiện (“Addiction”) at Ramie

Feeling autumnal? This dry, leafy take on a Boulevardier combines whiskey, Vietnamese amaro, yuzu bitters, vermouth, and rice paddy herb.

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The 15 Best Restaurants in the Seattle Area 2024

Get ready to kiss all these restaurants on the mouth.

Food & Drink Aug 16 3:53 PM

“She Saved Lives”: Local Chefs Remember Seattle Culinary Icon Tamara Murphy

The chef-owner of Terra Plata passed away last weekend at 63.

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Food & Drink Jul 15 1:30 PM

Soft Serve Showdown

Taste Your Way Through Seattle’s Most Twisted Ice Cream Offerings

The Last Word Apr 30 5:30 PM

The Meadow on the Runway at SennzaFinne

This Beautiful Bev Awaits in a Warehouse Down by the Train Tracks—If You Can Find It

The Last Word Mar 19 2:32 PM

The Khlang (“Strength”) at Sophon 💪

This Manhattan-Adjacent Cocktail Comprises Brie Fat-Washed Rye, Nocino, Vermouth, and Delicata Squash Tincture

The Last Word Feb 2 2:00 PM

The Tiki-Bucha at the Lonely Siren

The NA Cocktails at This New Portuguese Bar-Resto Are as Fabulous as Any Full-Strength Vegas Tiki Drink

Food & Drink Jan 30 12:13 PM

Beth's Cafe Has New Owners, New Late-Night Hours

Honestly, 2 am is the Best Time to Eat a 12-egg Omelette

Food & Drink Jan 11 1:40 PM

The Best 15 Things I Ate in Seattle in 2023

Featuring Indigenous Bison Tacos, a Tree-Themed Russian Cocktail, a Southeast Asian Take on McDonald’s, and Chickeny Ding Dongs

Food & Drink Jan 8 2:50 PM

Jake Carter of Tacoma’s Howdy Bagel Killed in New Orleans

Friends Have Organized a GoFundMe for His Husband and Shop Co-Owner Daniel Blagovich

The Last Word Dec 19 1:05 PM

Kevin! at the Sitting Room

An Elaborate Eggnog with Fig-Infused Bourbon Stars in the Sitting Room’s Home Alone-Themed Cocktail List

Keep Warm 2023 Nov 24 10:32 AM

Comfort Zone

The Coziest Bars, Restaurants, and Coffee Shops in Seattle

The Last Word Nov 9 1:25 PM

The Malört Mullet at Ruby

Spooked by Malört? Just-Opened Ruby Makes It Go Down Smooth(ish)

Food & Drink Nov 2 1:25 PM

Chef Lakea Osias Is Killing It Every Damn Weekend

Her Louisiana-Style Soul Food with PNW Influences Will Knock Your Ass Out