It’s hard not to love spring in Seattle, but for me it’s all the better because it means I get to work on—and deliver to you—our annual Voracious Dining Guide.

This year’s guide has, of course, our favorite restaurants (up from 103 to 119 this year). You’ll also read about the new wave of pastry chefs who are breaking out on their own to create inventive pop-ups and standalone sweet shops, and about chefs who are turning the humble sandwich into a showstopper of a dish. We have your wine needs covered too, as our resident drink columnist and sommelier helps you make sense of increasingly challenging wine lists, so you can pick the perfect bottle (or glass pour) for your meal. Enjoy!

By Nicole Sprinkle

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE MOST DELICIOUS DESSERTS

Dessert isn’t dead; it just moved off the menu. By Nicole Sprinkle

THE CITY’S BEST SANDWICHES

Our top 10 favorites, plus breads, condiments and the chefs who are turning the lunch staple into a showstopping entree. By Nicole Sprinkle

PRO TIPS FOR NAVIGATING THE WINE LIST How to read it, find value, and order the perfect bottle. By Zach Geballe

OUR 119 FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT AND DRINKPeruse 15 categories, including New Pacific Northwest, Italian, Mexican, bars, bakeries, and more. By SW Staff & Contributors