"Only in Seattle can a restaurant exist that fuses connections among soul food, Ethiopian cuisine, and bánh mì—enter Communion in the Central District. When it feels like there’s so much to complain about in the city, it’s refreshing to have a comfortable place that celebrates it. Nobody’s bitter about our 10% sales tax when there are crispy-juicy wings dredged in a punchy spice blend, poached crawfish-stuffed maki rolls, or hoecakes smothered in black-eyed pea hummus. Eat here often enough, and you won’t need this guide in the first place. Communion will announce on Instagram when reservations open up for the next month. There will be a waitlist if you’re too slow, and if you're flexible on timing, there are last-minute bookings that pop up here and there, typically towards 4pm when they first open." - aimee rizzo