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Naomi Tomky

Naomi Tomky is the unrelentingly enthusiastic eater, photographer, and writer behind the blog The GastroGnome. Her writing can be found on Lucky Peach, Tasting Table, and Serious Eats, among others. She lives in Seattle with her husband and a muppet-like dog. When she's not eating food or writing about it, she's usually trying to work it off by skiing, running, or mountain biking.

Articles by Naomi

This Long-Forgotten Lake Town Has Healing Waters and Bangin’ Sausages

In the middle of nowhere, this Russian-speaking enclave is full of surprises.

By Naomi Tomky

The Best Burgers in Seattle for Takeout/Delivery

In the mood for a little comfort food?

By Naomi Tomky

The Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Spend a Weekend

While the Pike Place Market and Seattle’s biggest tourist attractions line the city’s Downtown waterfront, many of Seattle's finest treasures sit squirrelled away in neighborhoods.

By Naomi Tomky

Seattle’s Best Craft Coffee Shops

In Seattle, there are few things that can put a little extra pep in your step.

By Naomi Tomky

Beverage Director

By Multiple Authors

The Best Bars in Seattle Right Now

Seattle’s restaurant scene struggles to keep up with the big-budget options of cities like New York and the broad diversity of places like LA, but when it comes to drinking, The Town keeps it top-tier.

By Multiple Authors

Where to Slurp Seattle's Best Ramen

After the great ramen boom of 2017, the new noodle openings have slowed to a steady drip and the older places have entrenched themselves as the go-to spots to slurp and savor.

By Naomi Tomky

Here Are Seattle's Best New Restaurants of 2019

After a relatively lackluster 2018, Seattle jumped right into opening great restaurants in 2019 (okay, to be fair, two of these opened at the very tail-end of 2018), keeping audiences excited with second offerings from local favorites, lots of Filipino flavors, and a few spots that are worth hopping on a ferry for.

By Naomi Tomky

Verizon

8 Healthy Dishes You Need to Try in Seattle

Keeping up with the latest and greatest of a city’s food scene can take a toll on your body.

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By Multiple Authors

You Got a Date in Seattle! Here Are Some Great Ideas for What to Do Next.

Dating in Seattle can be difficult.

By Multiple Authors

The Best Places To Eat In Seattle Right Now

If you've been sitting on the beach or road-tripping around the country, you've missed a lot of what's happening in the Seattle restaurant world this summer.

By Naomi Tomky

Cool-As-Hell Louisiana Towns You Need to Visit (Besides New Orleans)

As you leave New Orleans and head west, the changes start out subtle: The Crystal Hot Sauce is replaced by the hyper-local Tabasco, the bright colors of Mardi Gras beads and Spanish-influenced houses are replaced by the rich green of Spanish moss.

By Naomi Tomky

Key to the City

Where to Find the Classic Coffee Shops That Made Seattle World Famous

There was a time (pre-Amazon, of course) when if you told someone from anywhere in the world you were from Seattle, they would grin and say, “Coffee!” And Seattle's coffee scene is truly as good as its worldwide reputation -- but not necessarily for the reasons people assume.

By Naomi Tomky