Friday Feed

Phinney Ridge’s Restaurant Renaissance and More Food News

Roy Southern Thai, Salad Party, and Grillbird are all open, with Fortuna Bottega on the way.

08/22/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

Bateau, Flour Box, and Homer Close Temporarily and More Food News

Everything’s a recession indicator, but especially sandwich shops.

06/06/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Friday Feed

This Week's Food News Says Goodbye Burgers, Hello Bentos

New restaurants open in Capitol Hill and Normandy Park, and close in Greenwood and Ballard.

11/01/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Corner Score

Greenwood's Glowing Up

Get the details on two exciting new restaurants coming to the heart of the North Seattle neighborhood.

10/22/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Expansion Mode

About That New Project from the Saint Bread Team

Yasuaki Saito's new restaurant, the Wayland Mill, will serve Americana by way of Japan.

06/07/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Best New Restaurants of 2023

This year’s top newcomers include pizza with a sense of place, sushi with a sense of humor, and a chef who sources from his mom’s garden.

09/12/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

A Canlis Alum Plans a New Spot in the Tilth Space

Chef Johnny Courtney's seasonal menu at Atoma will channel influences from Melbourne to Mexico.

07/28/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

The Plenty of Clouds Owners Will Open Noodle/Bar

A neighborly spot in South Lake Union will serve housemade strands fashioned from Washington wheat.

02/17/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best New Restaurants (and Bars)

This year’s been full of adjustments. But also beautiful bars, grilled meats, and the occasional aloo slider.

09/24/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Field Notes

Tyger Tyger Brings Big Sichuan Flavors to Seattle Center

The new Sichuan-inspired restaurant burns bright—and not just as a hockey hangout.

12/10/2020 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Exciting Developments

Brian Clevenger Doubles Down on West Seattle with Haymaker

Slated to open in late July, the chef's largest restaurant yet joins the ranks of Vendemmia, Raccolto, Le Messe, East Anchor Seafood, and G.H. Pasta Co.

06/27/2019 By Lily Hansen

Still Not Sated?

16 More New Spots You Need to Know

Kaiseki. Barbecue. Short rib pho. Our current restaurant landscape is equal parts indulgent and elegant.

10/23/2018 By Rosin Saez and Allecia Vermillion

Hit List

These Are Seattle's 12 Best New Restaurants

Whether it’s the perfect kale salad at the neighborhood butcher, or a roe-topped hot dog served inside an art installation, these are the meals that sent us into the night with an extra bounce in our step and a determination to come back again.

10/23/2018 By Rosin Saez and Allecia Vermillion Illustrations by Jordan Kay