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Study: Out of 960 Chipotles, the most praised one in America is in a former Seattle Taco Time

The best Chipotle in America sits inside one of Seattle’s strangest buildings, according to a new study. The Chipotle at 2212 N. 45th Street in Wallingford earned more praise in its Google reviews than any of the roughly 960 Chipotle locations analyzed nationwide. If the address sounds familiar, the building should too. It’s the mirrored glass cube that housed the neighborhood’s beloved Taco Time for 34 years.

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Fed up with delivery costs, Seattle restaurant owner starts his own service

Spice Waala owner Uttam Mukherjee launched Yaku, an independent delivery service designed to counter sharp revenue drops and inflated customer costs caused by Seattle’s 2024 "PayUp" minimum pay regulations. Yaku operates with hired employee drivers paid by scheduled hours rather than by individual orders, charging a flat $10 delivery...

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McDonald's Proposal Targets Chinatown-ID Corner With Bamboo Look, No Drive-Thru

A proposal to bring a new McDonald's to Seattle's Chinatown-International District would fill a long-vacant storefront at Fourth Avenue South and South Jackson Street with a dine-in and takeout restaurant that skips the drive-thru altogether. The plan calls for Chinese-language branding and bamboo-colored architectural touches meant to echo the neighborhood's character, and it heads to a city review board this week.

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Saving a Seattle family’s restaurant, one social media post at a time

After 50 years, a Seattle family's restaurant is struggling to stay open. The owners' granddaughter is trying to save the business through social media.

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Ballard Bar Owner Swaps Kangaroos For Cowboy Boots With Country Roads

Bradley Howe, who has run the Australian-themed Kangaroo & Kiwi in Ballard for 25 years, is opening a second bar just about 50 steps from his original spot — this one themed entirely around country music, line dancing and karaoke. The new bar, called Country Roads, takes over the former Shingletown Saloon space in the neighborhood and is expected to draw both longtime regulars and a younger weekend crowd.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Dave's Hot Chicken Sets Nov. 20 Grand Opening in West Seattle Junction

Dave's Hot Chicken has locked in its launch plan for West Seattle, with previews set for November 18 and a grand opening at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 20, in the Alaska Junction. The new restaurant is moving into the former Haymaker space, adding another fast-casual chicken option to a stretch of California Ave SW that's already seen plenty of turnover this year.

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Why DORIS Should Be on Your Seattle Cocktail Radar

From the hospitality veterans behind some of Seattle’s most recognizable restaurant and gathering spaces, DORIS is an intimate, design-forward destination where classic cocktails, thoughtful food, and meaningful connections take center stage. Seattle’s Pioneer Square has no shortage of history, but its latest addition is giving the neighborhood something distinctly...

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Ruby’s Restaurant at Pike Place Market is Seattle’s new go-to spot for veggie-focused fare: Here’s what to order

Pike Place Market has a fresh new addition for diners looking for creative, vegetable-forward fare. Ruby’s Restaurant, which opened in October 2026, is bringing a Pacific Northwest-inspired approach to the market’s dining scene, with a menu that puts seasonal vegetables front and center. Whether you’re stopping in for morning coffee and a pastry or settling in for a fresh lunch, Ruby’s offers a welcoming spot to enjoy thoughtfully prepared food with a focus on local ingredients and sustainability.

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La Mar + Woodinville Whiskey Co. = A Special Dinner Event

The collaborative dinner series at La Mar, featuring local wineries and distilleries, is a culinary adventure worth taking. On Nov. 13, La Mar will join forces with Woodinville Whiskey Co. Chef Kaoru Chang has been developing this year’s dinners around the global narrative of shared heritage inspired by wineries that reflect aspects of Spain, Peru, and Washington. The dinner with Woodinville Whiskey is a holiday homecoming, which will reflect a New American approach to the special menu. What has been named one of the 50 greatest whiskeys of the 21st century by luxury list-maker the Robb Report, a selection of Woodinville’s core whiskeys as well as surprise offerings are being paired with Chang’s vibrant cuisine.

Woodinville, WA · 4d

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Experience a unique night out in Seattle at this Japanese-style listening bar in Ballard

Looking for a Seattle night out that’s a little different from the usual bar scene? Shibuya HiFi in Ballard is turning up the volume on vinyl culture, pairing expertly crafted cocktails with high-fidelity sound systems and thoughtfully curated music sessions. Located at 4912 Leary Ave NW, Shibuya HiFi is...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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The Burgers At This Little Washington Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite

Somewhere between Belfair and the Hood Canal waterfront, there’s a small white building with a red sign that has been quietly ruining people’s ability to enjoy ordinary burgers ever since they first visited. That place is Big Bubba’s Burgers in Allyn, Washington, and if you haven’t been there...

Allyn, WA · 9d

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‘The prices here are outrageous’: Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle dining costs as her favorite restaurant closes

KIRO host Ursula Reutin’s favorite Seattle restaurant is closing, and KIRO host Gee Scott sees a broader problem behind the struggles facing local dining spots: Customers cannot keep absorbing higher prices. On “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, Ursula shared that Revel, the Fremont restaurant where she...

Seattle, WA · 5d

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The Warm Raspberry Jam Scones Washington Families Swear Fair Season Isn’t Complete Without

Warm scones split down the middle and filled with butter and raspberry jam are a fair snack so beloved that, for plenty of fairgoers, the day feels unfinished without one. I believe that’s a big job for one small pastry. Then again, few treats in Washington carry this much...

Puyallup, WA · 5d

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The Middle-Of-Nowhere Washington Restaurant That’s Well Worth The Country Drive

Most people have never heard of Silvana, Washington, and those people are missing out on one of the finest breakfast experiences the entire Pacific Northwest has to offer. Willow & Jim’s Country Cafe is tucked into this quiet rural community in Snohomish County, and it’s the kind of place that makes you feel genuinely grateful you took the scenic route.

Snohomish County, WA · 6d

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This Danish Bakery In Washington Opens At 5:30 Every Morning With Almond Kringle And Marzipan Frogs

A marzipan frog filled with buttercream sits in a Seattle bakery case, and it might be the cutest sugar bomb in Washington. I can’t imagine walking past one without at least a second glance. That little frog has famous company. The same shop bakes almond kringle, princess cake, marzipan...

Seattle, WA · 6d

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Seven Washington Bakeries Where Locals Line Up Early For Fresh Donuts Every Weekend

Some weekend plans start with a hike or a ferry ride, but plenty of Washington mornings start in a donut line. From a Scandinavian-flavored bakery in Poulsbo to a Spokane shop that has been frying for decades, these seven spots draw early crowds on Saturdays and Sundays for good reason.

Seattle, WA · 5d

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Stock Your Freezer with Seattle’s Best Dumplings

We tasted a dozen dumpling brands, and the best ones aren’t sold at the supermarket. Frozen dumplings sit on the God tier of quick dinners. Depending on the flavor, they form a complete meal—protein, carb, and veg—on their own, and most go from freezer to plate in less time than it would take to so much as choose a restaurant from which to order in. But there’s something better than the shiny packages from supermarket shelves.

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Behind An Unmarked Pink Door, This Seattle Italian Spot Serves Lasagna Worth The Search

There’s no sign out front. Just a door in an alley, and one diner even insists it’s more peach than pink. Find that door, though, and you land in an Italian dining room with live music, cabaret-style entertainment, and a terrace looking out over Elliott Bay. The lasagna gets talked about like a legend.

Seattle, WA · 5d

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These Local Restaurants Will Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

Snag a reservation—or a pickup time—and leave the holiday spread to the pros this year. Forget the holiday hassle. Let the experts deal with the basters and meat thermometers this Thanksgiving; several of Seattle’s storied restaurants open for Thanksgiving with special menus and festive decor. Many are stationed in hotels, thus ready to host any out-of-towners and handle all the scene setting, and some do takeout.

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The Salmon Connection: Don’t Miss Bristol Bay Salmon Week

Every June, Toby Bloom heads to Alaska for a summer that involves very little time on land. By midmonth, he’s aboard a commercial fishing boat in Bristol Bay with three crewmen, catching wild sockeye salmon. They’ll spend the next several weeks working on the water, heading into town only when they need something that can’t… The post The Salmon Connection: Don’t Miss Bristol Bay Salmon Week appeared first on Seattle magazine .