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Where to Eat on Phinney Ridge

This used to be a low-key neighborhood for dining. Then—boom. People used to toss around words like “reliable” or “low-key” to describe the concentration of restaurants on Phinney Ridge. The real action was north in Greenwood, or down the hill in Ballard. Over the years, though, a few new spots trickled in to live double lives as neighborhood hangouts that also draw diners from across Seattle.

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PNW is for Adventure

Watching cheese get made costs nothing at three Northwest creameries, but Rogue only makes it a few mornings a week

Three Northwest creameries let you watch cheese get made through glass, but only one has a free self-guided tour. Here's the schedule catch at each. The post Watching cheese get made costs nothing at three Northwest creameries, but Rogue only makes it a few mornings a week appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Washington For The Incredible Burgers At This Remote Restaurant

There are road trips you plan for months, and then there are the ones you decide on a Tuesday morning because something in your gut tells you it’s time, and the drive to Cooper’s General Store & Cafe in Ardenvoir, Washington falls squarely into the second category. Your...

Ardenvoir, WA · 11d

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10 Washington Tea Rooms Serving Scones, Finger Sandwiches And Pots Of Tea

Psst, I’ve got some tea to spill. Washington’s tea rooms have a few surprises up their sleeves, and the gossip is almost as good as the scones. Imagine walking through an actual wardrobe just to get your afternoon tea. Narnia called, and apparently, clotted cream is on the menu.

Washington · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

‘This could be the start of something’: Gee and Ursula question whether proposed McDonald’s will help Seattle’s Chinatown

A McDonald’s could be coming to a struggling corner of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). KIRO host Gee Scott worried it could hurt nearby restaurants and speed up gentrification. “I’m not being disrespectful towards McDonald’s, but I can also understand, like, I don’t know about this,” Gee said on...

The Stranger

Nobody Wants a McDonald’s in Chinatown

McDonald’s wants to put a new store in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). Almost nobody thinks that’s a good idea. They are decidedly not loving it. Last night, about 80 CID residents and supporters packed the meeting of the International Special Review District (ISRD), the neighborhood’s historic preservation board. Impassioned public comments, handmade protest signs in Chinese and English, and several people in Ronald McDonald-esque clown masks injected the typically sleepy meeting with life.

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Little Gem Plans Early 2027 Opening in Madison Park

Little Gem is planning an early 2027 opening at 4235 E. Madison Street in Madison Park, owner Anu Apte told What Now Seattle. She hopes to begin offering takeout in December, though no dates have been set. Apte has signed the lease for the former Independent Pizzeria, which closed October...

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Axios Seattle

Skip cooking: 19 Seattle-area spots with Thanksgiving meals to go

Don't feel like cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year? Seattle restaurants are offering everything from turkey feasts to Indian dishes and Caribbean-inspired holiday meals to enjoy at home. Why it matters: Sometimes you'd rather socialize — or watch football — than spend Thanksgiving in the kitchen. What to expect: Many restaurants stop accepting preorders several days before Thanksgiving. Several options require some reheating or cooking at home. Prices are before taxes and fees. 13 Coins (Pioneer Square): $220 for four people or $400 for eight. Herb-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and a choice of pumpkin or apple pie. Order by Nov. 15 for pickup Nov. 25. Ada's Restaurant & Bar (Phinney Ridge): $65 per person. Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and seasonal vegetables. Orders can accommodate individuals or larger groups, with pickup Nov. 25. BluWater Bistro (Leschi): $220 for a turkey dinner or $320 for prime rib, each serving six. Both packages include salad, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and a bottle of pinot noir. Pickup is available Nov. 25 or Thanksgiving Day. Buca di Beppo (South Lake Union): $115 for two to three people or $195 for four to six.

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BIZNOTE: Another closure this weekend – West Seattle Junction restaurant Taste & Best, after 3 1/2 months

Yet another local business closure looming this weekend – along with West Seattle Coin Laundry and The Wash Dog, add to the list Taste & Best, the Indian restaurant at 4752 California SW that never even put up a permanent sign (the photo above is from tonight). After a reader tip, we stopped in on the way to tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk and a staff member told us they’re closing Sunday (November 15), also mentioning that the restaurant is for sale (this blind listing appears to match). The restaurant opened in late July, less than a month after Great American Diner and Bar closed in that space. (Great American’s owner said at the time he was looking for another West Seattle location; when we checked back with him recently, he said he was “still looking.”) Before Great American, the corner space had been through a parade of establishments, including another with a short stay (Shelby’s, less than six months). Taste & Best’s owners opened a location in Shoreline almost simultaneous with West Seattle; no word yet on its fate.

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Timeless Dishes

4 Historic American Food Markets, From Baltimore’s Lexington Market to Seattle’s Pike Place

Lexington Market, Findlay Market, Reading Terminal Market and Pike Place Market, four historic American food markets and what sets each apart. The post 4 Historic American Food Markets, From Baltimore’s Lexington Market to Seattle’s Pike Place appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Baltimore, MD · 12h

My Ballard

Salty Blue Fish & Chips opening in Fremont

An Australian fish and chip spot called Salty Blue is making moves to open in Fremont at the former CrackleMi location at 709 N 35th St in January. Owner Xenos Nair is Fijian and has family spread between Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. Fremont will be Nair’s second Salty Blue location—he also has a restaurant in Renton, which opened in 2021.

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Puerto Rican Mofongo And Pernil Come In Portions Big Enough To Share At These 4 Washington Kitchens

Mofongo starts with green plantains that get fried, then mashed with garlic and crispy pork cracklings. That’s it. That’s the whole magic trick, and somehow it turns into one of the most filling dishes on any plate. Then there’s pernil. It’s pork shoulder soaked in garlic, oregano, and...

Lakewood, WA · 2d

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Top Pot’s First Washington Doughnut Shop Feels Like A Library That Smells Like Apple Fritters

A former neighbor once called this little doughnut cafe his living room for 11 years. That’s a big compliment for a shop that opens at 7 AM and sells fried dough by the dozen. The shelves hold apple fritters, old fashioneds, and Boston cream. Books line the room, and...

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Pearl Under 5th Plans 2027 Opening at the 5th Avenue Theatre

Pearl Under 5th, a private bar from Brady Ishiwata Williams and the team behind Tomo, is planned for 2027 beneath the 5th Avenue Theatre in downtown Seattle. An encounter with a childhood friend led the team to explore several unused spaces around Seattle. The former Duke’s Chowder House beneath the theatre caught their attention.

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Seattle’s Cafe Flora is bringing back their wildly popular Holiday Afternoon Tea this December—And it’s already about to sell out

One of Seattle’s favorite holiday traditions is back for just a few days this December! Cafe Flora in the Madison Valley neighborhood just opened reservations for their annual Holiday Afternoon Tea. This festive afternoon tea is a collaboration with their sibling bakery, Flora Bakehouse. The cost of the Holiday...

Seattle, WA · 12h

MyNorthwest.com

‘You do it casually, and you’re going to get savaged’: KIRO hosts weigh Ballard’s new local challenger to DoorDash

A new food delivery service started by Ballard restaurant owners aims to cut out the big apps. KIRO fill-in host Mike Lewis, who owns a Seattle restaurant, warned that delivery only works for restaurants that plan for it carefully. “You do it casually, and you’re going to get savaged,” Mike...

The Daily

Coming out at Comet Tavern

Editor's note: “Dance Yourself Clean” is a biweekly column dedicated to reviewing local nightlife establishments through the eyes and sensibilities of an introvert. This is the final bar from my summer backlog, which can only mean one thing, soon I will have to actually try a new bar again instead of hiding away in my apartment. Fortunately, I have one more week of cowardice before I must face the real world again.

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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Washington Restaurant Has Locals Coming Back Every Week

Ask around Tacoma about weekly rituals and you’ll hear about football Sundays, farmers markets, and one very specific buffet that people build their whole weekend schedule around. That buffet is Harvest Buffet, and once you understand why it earns that kind of loyalty, you’ll probably start planning your own...

Tacoma, WA · 5d

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Pick Up Wood-Smoked Brisket By The Pound At These 6 Washington Barbecue Joints

Cinnamon sugar butter on hush puppies is a real thing at one Washington barbecue spot. It shares a menu with brisket sold by the pound. I had to read that twice, and honestly, I wish I had thought of it first. Another joint on this list smokes its meat over...

Seattle, WA · 4d

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