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An octopus can change the color of its skin to reflect different environments. The new chef in town, Brian Madayag, is definitely showing a new kaleidoscope right here in Edmonds.

Chef Madayag worked for Seattle super-chef Tom Douglas but returned home to Edmonds (where he was born and raised) to offer us Barkada, a remarkable mix of Pacific Northwest, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese and Guamanian cuisine with cocktails unique here and anywhere.

I had heard about the “slushy” drinks and had to order the Manila Ice Slushy ($10),...