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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

Where to Eat in Seattle Right Now

A food court of immigrant entrepreneurs and more.

By Naomi Tomky

Where to Slurp Seattle's Best Ramen

The ultimate cold-weather meal.

By Naomi Tomky

The 28 Most Essential Seattle Food Experiences

Get started on them ASAP.

By Naomi Tomky

Beverage Director

By Multiple Authors

The Best Bars in Seattle Right Now

You could use a drink.

By Multiple Authors

By Multiple Authors

Where to Eat Oysters Outside in Seattle Right Now

Treat yourself.

By Multiple Authors

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

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

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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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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