Culture Tax-wary voters couldn't swallow state's sugar tax They repealed the state's candy and soda taxes, following claims by tax opponents that bread and milk could be next. by Hugo Kugiya / November 3, 2010
Culture Tracking down good ramen restaurants shouldn't be this hard Samurai Noodle's ramen has rich broth and dense noodles by Hugo Kugiya / April 1, 2010
Culture Seattle's best American diners might be the Hong Kong version Pacific Cafe Hong Kong Kitchen by Hugo Kugiya / March 4, 2010
Culture Coconut juice makes itself at home in Seattle Boxes of produce at Samway by Hugo Kugiya / October 21, 2010
Culture A Thai restaurant that actually stands apart from the crowd Thai Palms restaurant by Hugo Kugiya / October 14, 2010
Crosscut: local in coverage, broad in thinking Many newspapers are scaling back operations. by Hugo Kugiya / October 12, 2010
Culture I-1107: Soda tax has its sour note for a low-sugar maker Sharrelle Klaus, founder of DRY Soda by Hugo Kugiya / October 12, 2010
Culture Earthy and aromatic Cambodian flavors top their Thai counterparts Tola Kruy behind the counter at Queen's Deli by Hugo Kugiya / May 20, 2010
Culture Australian meat pies: comfort food, and not just for expats Aussie beef pie by Hugo Kugiya / May 13, 2010
Culture Satisfying a craving for red beans and rice Popeyes in Renton: genuine Southern food by Hugo Kugiya / May 6, 2010