And the 2025 World Cheese Champion is – a Swiss gruyere made from raw cow's milk The best cheese of 2025 has been declared: The winner of the World Cheese Awards is an aged Gruyère from the Swiss Alps. Scott Simon
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again. Jennifer Ludden
Seattle’s hottest food neighborhood has everything (except parking) Phinney Ridge has the hottest food scene in Seattle right now. Proof? Long lines and parking problems. Seattle Times food writers highlight the best places worth the parking hassle. Brandi Fullwood
'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now. Tonya Mosley
Michelin chef in Brittany champions sustainable seafood A Michelin-star chef in Brittany is showing a way to help save global fish stocks one diner at a time. Eleanor Beardsley
RIP Tasting Menus. Long Live Fancy Burgers! The fine dining spots are nixing their prix fixe menus in favor of a more casual model. Seattle Times food writer, Tan Vinh shares why these changes are good for restaurants as well as customer wallets and appetites. Brandi Fullwood
Michelin chef in Brittany champions sustainable seafood A Michelin-star chef in Brittany is showing to way to help save global fish stocks one diner at a time. Eleanor Beardsley
Worsening listeria outbreak tied to pasta products kills 6, hospitalizes 25 Certain prepared pasta dishes were recalled from retailers like Trader Joe's, Kroger and Walmart between June and October. Health officials urge customers to dispose of them and clean their fridges. Rachel Treisman
Wake up and smell the $12 coffee Seattle is a haven for coffee fans. And the price of that fandom just got a whole lot more expensive. Seattle Times writers discuss the skyrocketing price of jitter juice and share where to find some good-cheap coffee in the city. Brandi Fullwood