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Julianne Bell

Food & Drink Editor

Julianne Bell writes about food events and restaurant openings for Seattle and Portland. She also runs the @everoutfood and @everoutportland Instagram accounts. The most memorable event she ever attended was a communal kamayan-style dinner served over banana leaves at the Filipinx pop-up Musang in 2018. She lives in Seattle with a cat named Rhubarb and is an appreciator of fine snack foods.

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Articles by Julianne Bell

July 28, 2021

<a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/kimura-toast-bar/l41082/">Kimura Toast Bar</a> combines the airy, soufflé-like texture of Japanese cheesecake with the caramelized exterior of burnt Basque cheesecake.

Food & Drink

15 Places to Find Great Cheesecake in Portland

Basque, Japanese, and Other Varieties

by Julianne Bell

July 27, 2021

The <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/events/seattle-design-festival-block-party/e102827/">Seattle Design Festival</a> returns to Lake Union Park this month with two days of built installations and pop-up experiences.

Look Ahead

Your Guide to August 2021 Events in Seattle

Seattle Design Festival, Dick's Drive-In Summer Series, and More

by Elaina Friedman and Julianne Bell

July 26, 2021

Channel your inner <em>Golden Girl</em> with a slice from <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/saltadena-bakery/l39948/">Saltadena Bakery</a>.

Food & Drink

17 Places to Find Great Cheesecake in Seattle

Ube, Basque, Japanese, and Other Varieties

by Julianne Bell

July 23, 2021

<a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/the-flora-bakehouse/l13788/">Flora Bakehouse</a> in Beacon Hill opened its new rooftop patio this week.

Food News

This Week in Seattle Food News: Flora Bakehouse Opens a Rooftop Patio, Opus Co. Says Goodbye, and Mochi Donuts and Rice Dogs Come to Southcenter

July 23, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 23, 2021

Don't miss a free concert and sing-along with Portland favorites <a href="https://everout.com/portland/events/pink-martini-concert-sing-along/e102254/">Pink Martini</a> this Saturday in Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Cheap & Easy

Cheap & Easy Things To Do in Portland This Weekend: July 23-25, 2021

Pink Martini, the Cart Blocks Grand Opening, and More

by Elaina Friedman and Julianne Bell

July 22, 2021

The new restaurant <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/grace-cafe/l41052/">Grace Cafe</a> mixes influences from Korean, Middle Eastern, North African, and Japanese cuisine.

Food News

This Week In Portland Food News: Grace Cafe Opens, The Cart Blocks Pod Arrives, and The Nacheaux Team Plans a Speakeasy

July 23, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 20, 2021

Be the envy of everyone at the park with a rotisserie chicken dinner from <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/arrosto/l20274/">Arrosto</a>.

Food & Drink

Where to Pick Up Food for a Picnic in Portland for Summer 2021

Rotisserie Chicken, Bento Boxes, and More

by Julianne Bell

July 19, 2021

<a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/paragon/l19680/">Paragon</a>'s "pique-nique" menu is designed especially for picnic season—you can even rent a vintage basket to transport your meal.

Food & Drink

Where to Pick Up Food for a Picnic in Seattle for Summer 2021

Charcuterie, Fried Chicken, and More

by EverOut Seattle Staff and Julianne Bell

July 16, 2021

<em>Top Chef: Portland </em>star Shota Nakajima's bar <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/taku/l14258/">Taku</a> is back open for indoor dining.

Food News

This Week in Seattle Food News: Taku Reopens For Indoor Dining, Matcha Man Opens A Shop, and Oaky's Tex-Mex Plans a Restaurant

July 16, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 15, 2021

Chef Carlo Lamagna's acclaimed Filipino restaurant <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/magna-kusina/l19296/">Magna Kusina</a> is back and serving halo-halo topped with house-made ube ice cream.

Food News

This Week In Portland Food News: Magna Kusina Reopens, Dinger's Deli Closes, and Nico's Ice Cream Arrives

Friday, July 16 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 14, 2021

The new cart <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/nicos-ice-cream/l40737/">Nico's Ice Cream</a>, specializing in New Zealand-style "real fruit" ice cream, opens today.

Food & Drink

Where to Get Ice Cream in Portland for National Ice Cream Day 2021

Soft Serve, New Zealand-Style, and More

by EverOut Portland Staff and Julianne Bell

July 13, 2021

Baker Ken Forkish's pizzeria <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/kens-artisan-pizza/l24838/">Ken's Artisan Pizza</a> has received national attention for its wood-fired pies.

Food & Drink

15 Pizza Places Worth Trying in Portland

Detroit-Style, Neapolitan, and More

by Julianne Bell

July 12, 2021

Stop by the neighborhood shop <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/lainas-handmade-ice-cream/l41003/">Laina's Handmade Ice Cream</a> for small-batch scoops.

Food and Drink

Where to Get Ice Cream in Seattle for National Ice Cream Day 2021

Soft Serve, Gelato, and More

by EverOut Seattle Staff and Julianne Bell

July 9, 2021

Authors Nathan Myhrvold and Francisco Migoya have declared Portland the best pizza city in America, praising local pizzerias like <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/lovelys-fifty-fifty/l22213/">Lovely's Fifty Fifty</a>, which will fully reopen in early September.

Food News

This Week In Portland Food News: A Vegan Convenience Store Opens, Bijou Cafe Closes, and Portland Is Named the "Best Pizza City in America"

July 9, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 9, 2021

Welcome back, <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/beths-cafe/l19448/">Beth's Cafe</a>.

Food News

This Week in Seattle Food News: Beth's Cafe Is Back, Luc Closes, and Brian Clevenger Opens A New Restaurant

July 9, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 7, 2021

Cool off with a vibrant frozen drink from <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/lazy-susan/l39507/">Lazy Susan</a>.

Food & Drink

Boozy Frozen Drinks To Try in Portland For Summer 2021

Frosé, Piña Coladas, Pops, and More

by Janey Wong and Julianne Bell

July 6, 2021

Get your fried chicken sandwich fix at <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/search/?q=cookie%27s%20country%20chicken">Cookie's Country Chicken</a>.

Food & Drink

Seven Pop-Up Residencies to Try in Seattle Right Now

Cookie's Country Chicken, Situ Tacos, and More

by Julianne Bell

July 2, 2021

Now you can start the day off with a cream-cheese slathered bagel from <a href="https://everout.com/stranger-seattle/locations/loxsmith-bagels/l15277/">Loxsmith</a>'s new <a href="https://everout.com/seattle/locations/loxsmith-bagels/l40072/">Bagel Bodega</a> inside <a href="https://everout.com/stranger-seattle/locations/nacho-borracho/l16323/">Nacho Borracho</a>.

Food News

This Week in Seattle Food News: Loxsmith Launches in Nacho Borracho, Crumby Sandwiches Opens, and Shota Competes in the 'Top Chef' Finale

July 2, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

July 1, 2021

The team behind <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/lotus-kitchen/l40969/">Lotus Kitchen</a> soft-opened their new Vietnamese restaurant <a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/lua/l39910/">Lúa</a> this week.

Food News

This Week In Portland Food News: Dig A Pony Is Back, Lúa Is Here, and Tasty and Fills Open in Lake Oswego

July 2, 2021 Edition

by Julianne Bell

June 30, 2021

<a href="https://everout.com/portland/locations/db-dessert-company/l38765/">DB Dessert Company</a>'s red, white, and blue baby cake is ready to be the centerpiece of your Fourth of July meal.

Food & Drink

Where to Find Food & Drink Specials for Fourth of July 2021 in Portland

Barbecue, Cupcakes, and More

by Julianne Bell