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This Old-School Washington Diner Bakes Cinnamon Rolls So Big The Whole Family Splits One

The cinnamon roll comes to the table so big that the icing visibly cascades down the sides. That one pastry has racked up more mentions than anything else on the menu. Not the hash browns, not the chicken fried steak, the cinnamon roll. The diner serving it has been around...

Bellevue, WA · 2d

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 · 3d

plainmagazine.com

The Burrows Is a Mid-Century Gem Hidden in a Seattle Ravine

In Seattle’s Matthews Beach neighborhood, chadbourne + doss architects has renovated The Burrows, a 1960s house that once held a family on the upper level and a psychiatry practice on the lower floor. Set on a steep slope above a forested ravine, it’s one of about 30 mid-century homes that its original architect and designer, John Burrows and Anna Williams, respectively, built on Seattle lots most people thought were too steep to use.

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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...

everafterinthewoods.com

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...

everafterinthewoods.com

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 · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

Kids Hunt For Koi, Waterfalls And A Moon Bridge Along This Enchanted Washington Garden Trail

A bright red bridge arches over the water in one city garden, and admission costs exactly nothing. Kids can lean over the ponds and spot big koi gliding below. A few turtles share the water too, which feels like a bonus prize. The grounds stretch across 20 hilly acres, laced...

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The Coconut Mama

Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers

Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with…

Seattle, WA · 22h

425magazine.com

Picture This: J.Crew Factory Welcomes Shoppers in Issaquah

In our Picture This column, we're sharing brief first looks at new Eastside haunts. The J.Crew Factory is now open at Issaquah Commons. The brand features fashion for the whole family, including stylish workwear. The opening follows Issaquah Commons' addition of Uniqlo over the summer. "Uniqlo and J.Crew Factory are...

Issaquah, WA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Washington Pancake House Bakes A Dutch Baby That Rises Like A Golden Crown

A pancake that puffs up in the oven like a golden crown is the main event at one busy breakfast counter north of Seattle. It arrives looking more like a dessert sculpture than a morning meal. That oven-baked showpiece has plenty of company on the menu. Thin crepes, pumpkin pancakes...

Bothell, WA · 1d

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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The Tiny Washington Restaurant So Good, Locals Happily Drive Hours To Reach It

Some restaurants earn their reputation slowly, quietly, and without any fanfare, and Paseo in Seattle, Washington is exactly that kind of place. One bite of their Famous Caribbean Roast sandwich and you’ll understand why people set their alarm clocks early just to make the drive. Let’s start outside, because...

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

‘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 · 1d

secretseattle.co

In 1910, a ground-floor saloon opened inside Pioneer Square’s Triangle Hotel; 116 years later, one of Seattle’s oldest bars is officially reopening after its devastating pandemic closure

After years of uncertainty, one of Seattle’s oldest bars is preparing to welcome customers back. The Historic Triangle Pub, a longtime Pioneer Square gathering spot, is currently in the middle of a soft reopening, bringing new life to a historic building that has stood on First Avenue South for more than a century.

Seattle, WA · 22h

fox13seattle.com

Washington winery wins platinum award

Winemaker Brian Rudin of Echolands Winery joins Good Day Seattle to talk about receiving a platinum award.

everout.com

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Nov 6–8, 2026

Wondering what there is to do this weekend? Look no further, because we've rounded up the best budget-friendly options around town, from Short Run Comix Festival to Diwali: Lights of India and from Woodlandstock to a Holiday Baking Event at ChefShop. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.

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PNW is for Adventure

Three West Coast Thanksgiving walk-offs: a 2.8-mile loop in Seattle, a 1.3-mile paved cliff trail in California, and a roaring rock bowl in Oregon

Three short walks, one in each West Coast state, to take before or after the turkey. Here's the mileage, the catch at each one, and the one that needs a parking permit. The post Three West Coast Thanksgiving walk-offs: a 2.8-mile loop in Seattle, a 1.3-mile paved cliff trail in California, and a roaring rock bowl in Oregon appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Seattle, WA · 2d

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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The Coconut Mama

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…