G.H. Pasta & Pizza
General Harvest Restaurants is bringing two concepts to Suncadia Social, a new retail village near Suncadia Resort. G.H. Pasta & Pizza (third location) and Eldr. (second location) are both expected to open later this summer. G.H. Pasta & Pizza features house-made pastas and sourdough pizzas with seasonal ingredients. Exact opening date not yet announced.
Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream
Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream is relocating within Pike Place Market to a new 500 sq ft space at 1530 Pike Place, downsizing from its original 1,200 sq ft location. The new spot will focus on grab-and-go service with a streamlined menu of fan-favorite ice cream treats. Owners Colleen Wilkie and Paul Dormann designed […]
Janta by Spice Waala
New Indian restaurant concept from Spice Waala founders Uttam Mukherjee and Aakanksha Sinha, opening in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood. Signage has been installed in a Wallingford storefront. Exact address and opening date not yet announced. Expected to focus on Indian flavors consistent with the Spice Waala brand (kathi rolls, chaat, kebabs, etc.).
Fat Zach’s Pizza
Fat Zach’s Pizza is opening its first Tacoma location this fall at Tacoma Mall, taking over the former MOD Pizza space across from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. This will be the brand’s fourth brick-and-mortar location. Owned by husband-and-wife team Zach and Shanna Johns, the Washington-based chain is known for oversized specialty pizzas, wings, salads, and […]
Woods Coffee
Woods Coffee is expanding with two new King County locations: one at 151 Sunset Blvd N in Renton (listed as ‘coming soon’ on company website) and one in Issaquah near the QFC at NE Gilman Blvd and 156th Ave NE (exact address TBD). Family-owned Pacific Northwest coffee chain with 20+ locations. Menu includes espresso drinks, […]
Inkling Art & Cafe
Cafe and art studio hybrid concept opening in the former Fuel Coffee space on Capitol Hill. Co-owned by Jules Reid and Mara Patton. Will serve espresso drinks, pastries from French Guys Bakery, and light food items (quiche, sandwiches, avocado toast), alongside an art materials menu featuring watercolors, air-dry clay, collage materials, and monoprinting supplies. Plans […]
Benihana
Benihana is planned to return to Seattle with a new ~9,000 sq ft teppanyaki/Japanese restaurant at Lake Union Piers (Building A), 901 Fairview Ave N. The ONE Group Hospitality, which acquired Benihana in 2024, is behind the opening. No opening timeline has been announced. This would mark Benihana’s return to Seattle after its downtown location […]
Silk Nife
Silk Nife is a new bistro concept from Pearl West Restaurant Group, led by Jorge Castro. It will take over the former Los Potrillos space in Felida, a community north of Vancouver. Described as a bistro with an aesthetic similar to DOSALAS (upscale Latin kitchen and tequila bar). Menu and opening timeline have not yet […]
AC Hotel by Marriott Kennewick
Upscale AC Hotel by Marriott under construction in Kennewick, WA. Structural framing and roofing complete; exterior facade, interior systems, and site development underway. Grand opening anticipated April 2027. Directly connected to the Three Rivers Convention Center expansion (expected completion December 2026). Developed by MHR Capital Group in partnership with the City of Kennewick and Kennewick […]
Hap’s Burgers & Taps
Hap’s Burgers & Taps is preparing to open a second location in Downtown Seattle. The concept is a classic burger stand featuring smashburgers, fries, shakes, beer, wine and Pacific Northwest products. Currently operates from Mercer Island at 2411 76th Ave SE. Recently joined Conscious Hospitality Group, founded by Norman Wu and Danny Brawer. No exact […]