NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS
Inexperienced Papaya
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In late January, Shoreline welcomed this new Vietnamese spot serving “contemporary spring rolls, beef papaya salads, beef noodle soups (pho), bánh mì, combo rice vermicelli, and a few veggie dishes.”
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Comfortable Lemon
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The Taiwanese chain recognized for its “puff cream”-topped boba drinks and bubble waffles hosted the grand opening of a brand new location in Kent final weekend.
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Joe’z Bayside Market and Cafe
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This informal counter-serve joint opened not too long ago within the former Little Market on Portage Bay
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house, providing a menu of smash burgers, chopped cheese, loaded fries, tots, sandwiches, salads, espresso, beer, and wine.
Portage Bay
CLOSINGS
KJ’s Bar
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Bartender KJ Dykema’s Capitol Hill sports activities bar (previously Kessler’s
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, the place Dykema was a longtime worker) closed its doorways on the finish of 2024, however all shouldn’t be misplaced: Capitol Hill Seattle stories {that a} “loyal patron and nice pal” plans to take the reins subsequent and can reopen the house this spring.
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Woodsky’s
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This skiing-themed bar shuttered on the finish of January resulting from “unlucky circumstances.”
Fremont
OTHER FOOD NEWS
Wildrose co-owner Shelley Rose has died
Shelley Rose, co-owner of Capitol Hill’s legendary lesbian bar the Wildrose
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and a well known determine of Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ group, died unexpectedly at age 67 on Sunday. A social media announcement from the bar said, “Shelley was a power. An icon. And a protector. Her affect is immeasurable, and her absence leaves a void that may by no means really be stuffed. However her love, her kindness, and her unwavering dedication to this group will dwell on.” A celebration of life ceremony
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will probably be held from 2–9 pm on the Wildrose on February 16, for anybody wishing to share their recollections.
POP-UPS AND EVENTS
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The restaurant trade is feeling particularly weak because the Trump administration threatens to implement mass deportations throughout the nation. Final week the New York Occasions wrote, “In a 2024 knowledge temporary, the Nationwide Restaurant Affiliation reported that 21 p.c of restaurant employees in america have been immigrants.” They add that the Middle for Migration Research estimates that unauthorized employees account for a further a million workers. It is such a staggering pile of terrifying bullshit, it may be exhausting to know the way to even start to assist those that are most impacted. Effectively, one factor you are able to do? Eat. This weekend, greater than 100 native eating places, cafes, bars, and bakeries will come collectively for an enormous fundraiser to assist immigrant rights, with companies throughout the Puget Sound area committing to donate at the very least a portion of their gross sales to the Northwest Immigrant Rights Venture. The checklist of members is significantly so large—and rising!—that organizers needed to make it right into a Google map as a result of they ran out of room to place all of them on a flier. Three days, three meals a day, in addition to some espresso and treats? You are able to do some severe snacking for an excellent trigger. MEGAN SELING
Varied places
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In the event you want a trip to ease you thru the final chilly days of the Large Darkish, invoke the ability of make-believe with this summery soirée at all the fashionable Mexican spot Pablo Y Pablo’s places (Wallingford, Leschi, and Woodinville). They’re going to be giving freely free tacos and snacks, $5 margaritas and summer time drinks, and loads of “seashore get together vibes.” One fortunate visitor per location can even obtain a staycation package deal with dinner for 2 at Purple Café & Wine Bar and a one-night keep on the Fairmont Olympic Lodge.
Pablo y Pablo, 2–4 pm
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Iceland has all the time seemed like a magical place to me: it has the very best literacy fee on Earth, it is stuffed with scorching springs and glaciers and volcanoes, and plenty of of its residents nonetheless imagine in elves. Although it’s possible you’ll not have the ability to jet over to the land of ice and hearth anytime quickly, you possibly can accept this Icelandic feast that includes Icelandic lamb and conventional foods and drinks, with vegan and vegetarian choices obtainable. The night can even embody dwell leisure and dancing.
Nationwide Nordic Museum, 6–11 pm
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Seattle’s largest indoor evening market is celebrating Lunar New 12 months with an adults-only night of leisure, scrumptious eats, and a makers’ market filled with wares and treats from dozens of AAPI-owned companies. On our hit checklist: testing the drunken lion dance, slurping scorching noods, and choosing up some cute equipment as Valentine’s Day items. There’ll even be a bar devoted to 2 of Seattle’s favourite issues: alcohol and boba—a dream come true! Normal admission tickets are $15, however for ten bucks extra you possibly can deal with your self to “all day completely satisfied hour,” which features a tote bag, two drink tickets, and a “bling ring.” SHANNON LUBETICH
Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 3–10 pm
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The favored native burger joint chain Li’l Woody’s has revealed the lineup for its eleventh annual Burger Month collection, which options 4 weeks of particular burger collaborations dreamed up by a number of the metropolis’s brightest culinary luminaries. This yr’s specials embody the Cambo-Diaspora Double Cheeseburger (two quarter-pound Royal Ranch grass-fed beef patties marinated in kroeung paste, two slices of American cheese, kroeung aioli, tomato relish, and pickled carrots on a Li’l Woody’s bun) from 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist and Sophon chef Karuna Lengthy (February 4-10); the Don Bronco Burger (a citrus soy garlic-marinated fried bone-in pork chop, fried egg, salsa criolla, and chimichurri aioli on a Li’l Woody’s Bun) from Unhealthy Chancla chef Jose Garzón (February 11-17); the Lago Burger (a quarter-pound Royal Ranch grass-fed beef patty, goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, pomodoro con aglio and balsamic salsa, arugula, shaved pink cabbage, pickled pink onions, and parsley on a Li’l Woody’s bun) from Cafe Lago chef Lauren Thompson (February 18-24); and the Catahoula Burger (a quarter-pound Royal Ranch grass-fed beef patty, Tillamook white cheddar cheese, pink eye barbecue sauce, honey jalapeño slaw, bread-and-butter pickles, and Worcestershire tabasco aioli on a Li’l Woody’s bun) from FlintCreek Cattle Co. chef Eric Donnelly (February 25-March 3). Burger lovers who buy all 4 specials will obtain a restricted version Li’l Woody’s woven market bag, and by way of their Burger 4 Burger program, Li’l Woody’s will donate the identical variety of burgers bought to a company of every chef’s selection.
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SPECIALS
Ayako & Household
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In honor of their late mom (and Ayako & Household founder) Ayako Gordon’s birthday on Saturday, Sako Gordon will serve Ayako’s well-known cheesecake recipe on the College District farmers market that day, with an non-obligatory ramekin of plum jam obtainable on the facet. There can even be a e-book for company to depart messages and recollections in honor of Ayako.
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Ben’s Bread
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Right now (February 7) solely, the Phinney Ridge bakery is slinging particular meatball subs, that includes crumbled house-made “Cheez-Is not” crackers, pecorino, and potato chips. Future Friday specials for February embody eggs Benedict on sourdough English muffins (February 14), burgers and fries (February 21), and muffuletta with chips (February 28).
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Raised Doughnuts
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The doughnut store’s lineup of February flavors consists of mochi guava, cinnamon roll, lemon ginger, roasted rhubarb, strawberry shortcake holes, chocolate crunch cruellers (Fridays solely), and haupia malasada (Saturdays and Sundays solely).
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