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This Washington Restaurant Has Fed The Same Hometown Families For Generations And Still Packs The House

One pot of chili has been feeding the same neighborhood since 1922. Even the secret recipe is famously guarded, with one person said to know all of it. That kind of loyalty is rare in Washington, or anywhere. The menu still hangs on an old-school board with plastic letters. You...

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KUOW Public Radio

Where to eat with your parents, bestie, and anyone else visiting you in Seattle

If you have friends and family visiting from out of town, it’s the perfect chance to show off the beauty of the region — sweeping views of mountains, glassy lakes, a verdant city decorated with mist. But once you’re done with the scenic views, where do you take visitors for an impressive meal?

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KIRO 7 Seattle

Ballard pub to end restaurant service, citing labor and food costs

Ballard pub Little Beast will end regular restaurant service at the end of 2026 due to rising food and labor costs.

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Ballard Grocery Store Adds Ethan Stowell Restaurant Next Door This Saturday

Town & Country Market Ballard is opening a new restaurant right next door this Saturday. Field House, a concept from Seattle chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell, debuts at the grocery store's 1400 NW 56th St location on Nov. 7, with a grand opening running from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Since 1938, The Iron Horse? No, Elmer’s? Try Luna Park Cafe In West Seattle

Some restaurants try to look old. Others simply refuse to change, and that stubbornness becomes the whole point. Out in West Seattle, on a busy road that carries commuters toward the bridge, sits a diner that seems to have hit pause on the calendar sometime around the era of poodle skirts and chrome bumpers. Crowds still line up for it on weekend mornings.

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Kroger Closed 6 Fred Meyer and QFC Stores in Washington. Here’s the List

You can pick up a prescription and a week of groceries in one stop, until the store isn’t there anymore. For some Washingtonians, that day has already come. Here’s the list of Fred Meyer and QFC stores Kroger closed in Washington. 1. Mill Creek. QFC’s Mill Creek store,...

Washington · 16d

seattlerefined.com

Wagyu on a weeknight? Redmond’s new Yukon makes steak a quick stop

Steak has a way of turning dinner into a whole production. There’s the reservation, the time commitment, and the bill that makes you think, “Well, we’re definitely eating at home tomorrow!”. At Yukon, a new quick-serve steakhouse in downtown Redmond, the concept is casual: Order at the...

Redmond, WA · 6d

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Behind An Unmarked Door, Washington’s Oldest Chinese Bakery Still Folds Bao By Hand

A pink take-home box and a door that buzzes every time it swings open. Those two small details capture one beloved Chinatown bakery in Washington better than any flashy sign ever could. Mooncakes here have long been sold all year, not just during the autumn festival. Coconut rolls, egg custard...

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Remembering George Hancock: Maritime Pacific Brewing Founder and Pioneer of Seattle's Craft Beer Scene

During an unseasonable weekend, when the skies were dotted by clouds, the air crisp, and visions of children and adults dressed in their Halloween best, George A. Hancock, founder of Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, passed away. He was nearly 80-years old. Focused on his brewing legacy, for George, his journey...

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Dave's Hot Chicken teases West Seattle Junction debut ahead of grand opening

The ongoing transformation of the former Haymaker space at 4704–4706 California Ave SW in the heart of the Alaska Junction has reached a major milestone. Franchise owner Keshap Group is preparing to welcome the community into the new West Seattle location for an exclusive pre-opening event before fully launching regular service.

The Daily

Xi’an Noodles set to open second U-District location

Xi’an Noodles, a restaurant chain serving Chinese hand-pulled noodles, is preparing to open a new location on University Way Northeast. This will be the restaurant’s second location on the Ave and its fourth location in the greater Seattle area. According to Xi’an Noodles owner Lily Wu, the new...

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Wondering Where Washington Still Serves Real Pastrami? Check These 9 Delis

Real pastrami takes days to make. The brisket gets brined, rubbed with pepper and spice, smoked, and then steamed until it turns tender. That slow process is exactly why great pastrami feels rare. Plenty of sandwiches use it, but far fewer kitchens still treat it like a craft. In Washington,...

Washington · 7d

MyNorthwest.com

Ballard pub to end restaurant service, citing labor and food costs

Little Beast, the British pub in Ballard that drew national attention in its first year, will stop regular restaurant service at the end of 2026. The owners said rising costs have made a small restaurant impossible to run at a fair price. Starting in January, the space at 5107 Ballard...

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Tacoma News Tribune

New wood-fired pizza restaurant opening this weekend in East Pierce County

Bonney Lake’s newest family-friendly restaurant will open Saturday, Nov. 7, with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. and a raffle to win free pizza for a year. Cascadia Pizza Co ., which started in Enumclaw as a single food truck in 2015, has partnered with a young but ambitious employee, 22-year-old Jacob Andrew, on the new franchise in the Route 410 plaza just east of the roundabout at 224th Avenue East. The company operates four other restaurants in the region and in recent years expanded to franchising in other states including Idaho, Oregon and Arizona with another in Texas en route. The Bonney Lake location will be its first franchise in Washington state, TNT Diner previously reported, and the first in Pierce County but likely not the last. “I started working at Cascadia when I was 16, and I never imagined that six years later I’d be opening my own location,” he said in a press release this week. “I’ve grown up with this company in so many ways. To have the opportunity to take everything I’ve learned and build something of my own is pretty incredible.” The brand is known for wood-fired pies (10-inch personal, $12-$17, or 14-inch large, $21-$29.50)

Bonney Lake, WA · 7d

The Coconut Mama

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Beloved Washington noodle house closes after 34 years of family recipes and community

Washington’s list of longtime restaurant losses has gained another name: Mi La Cay, the Chinese-Vietnamese noodle house that served Seattle for 34 years, closed after its final service on October…

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Nine Restaurant Closures, 20 Openings, and More Food News

Little Beast, Onmi, and Revel close, while Kilig and the Boat rejigger, and lots of new steak restaurants open. Hungry for news? Welcome to our Friday Feed, where we run through all the local food and restaurant news this month—and maybe help you figure out where to eat this weekend.

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Best Cocktail Bar: Smith Tower Observatory Bar

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2026 issue of Seattle magazine. Located on the 35th floor of the historic Smith Tower, the Observatory Bar serves up classic cocktails—think martinis and old fashioneds—and seasonal signatures inspired by the time of year. Barrel-aged favorites are a throwback to the Prohibition era, bites are shareable, and the city views can’t be beat. If you’re looking to bring an elevated drinks experience home, try one of the bar’s weekly cocktail classes; each month has a spirits-based theme.

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Best Burger Joint: Great State Burger

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2026 issue of Seattle magazine. Sometimes, the best thing s are the most straightforward. When it comes to a burger, most people don’t care about the bells and whistles—it’s attention to ingredients and quality preparation that truly stands out. At Great State Burger, that means using beef from Pure Country Farms, a farm in Ephrata that prides itself on grass-fed cows without antibiotics, hormones, or stimulants. It arrives fresh, is prepped and grilled in-house, then served in varying configurations, from a plain cheeseburger with ketchup to the Boss Burger: two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, organic lettuce, pickles, and the brand’s own State Sauce. Recently, Great State Burger opened a location in the newly renovated C Concourse at Sea-Tac Airport, so you can grab a burger and fries before you fly.

everafterinthewoods.com

A Sign Typo Named Washington’s Top Pot Doughnuts, and Its Old-School Maple Bar Never Chases Trends

A crooked old restaurant sign lost its letter s, and that tiny accident named one of the most beloved doughnut shops in Washington. I love that a typo turned into a legacy. It feels like the kind of story you tell over coffee. The shop itself looks like a library...

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New Capitol Hill Spot RUAM Skips Pad Thai, Bets Big on Thai Noodle Soups

There is a new Thai restaurant on Capitol Hill that will not serve you pad thai, and it will not apologize for it. RUAM, which opened at 340 15th Ave E in the space once occupied by Bites of Bangkok, has built its entire menu around noodle soups, dry noodles, and rice bowls, leaving the dish most Americans associate with Thai food off the table entirely.