New Concept (Kate Opatz)
Owner Kate Opatz is closing Laurel cocktail bar on June 6, 2026 and preparing a new unnamed concept for the same space at 1500 E Olive Way on Capitol Hill. No details about the new concept or opening timeline have been publicly shared yet. Opatz confirmed she is still working on the project and expects […]
Nobu Bellevue
Nobu, the famed Peruvian-Japanese fine dining chain, will open a 10,000-square-foot restaurant in the Avenue Bellevue (to be renamed Nobu Residences Bellevue) mixed-use development in downtown Bellevue. The development spans an entire city block near NE 8th St and Bellevue Way NE, owned by Silverstein Properties. Opening is slated for ‘next year’ (2027). Nobu is […]
Raising Cane’s
New Raising Cane’s chicken finger restaurant opening in Lynnwood, WA on June 23, 2026. Located just off I-5 at the 164th St SW exit. This will be the fifth Washington state location for the Louisiana-based chain.
Tanhuo Yanji BBQ
Tanhuo Yanji BBQ is planned for 524 6th Ave S in Seattle, the former Shanghai Garden space. The restaurant is expected to focus on charcoal-grilled barbecue with Chinese and Yanji-style (northeastern China/Korean-influenced) grilling traditions. No opening timeline has been announced. Liquor license application filed with Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Cut Club
New restaurant/lounge concept proposed for the former Miller’s Guild space near Hotel Max in downtown Seattle. Application filed with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Licensing includes spirits, beer and wine restaurant lounge, catering, and premixed cocktails and wine to-go. No menu or opening timeline announced yet. Connected parties: Melissa Emiko Gerber and Travis […]
Matcha Magic
Matcha Magic café is preparing to open a new location at The Yard, the retail centerpiece of Woodinville’s Harvest mixed-use development. The concept was created by Rachel Barnecut and is operated by Conscious Hospitality Group, led by Norman Wu. The café is among nearly 2 dozen businesses slated to debut this summer at The Yard, […]
House Balthazar
Champagne and macaron lounge concept from husband-and-wife team Lisa and Scott Laidlaw. Located inside Harvest’s Building D, a mixed-use destination in Woodinville. Will offer grower Champagne by the glass, flight, and bottle; handcrafted French macarons; aged cheeses; caviar service; and sparkling wines from Oregon’s Willamette Valley. No specific opening date announced, but owners hope to […]
Virtue Coffee and Cocktails
New coffee and cocktails lounge (~1,800 sq ft) opening as street-level tenant in the Tanager Apartments development on Capitol Hill. Founded by Zach Bucklin, a former Starbucks supply chain finance professional and Google veteran. Design by Seattle firm Board and Vellum. Expected to be Capitol Hill’s first and possibly only new food/drink opening of 2026.
Dick’s Drive-In
Dick’s Drive-In announced its 11th Washington location on the Tulalip Reservation, situated across from Quil Ceda Creek Casino west of I-5 at exit 199. The new location will serve classic menu items including fresh-never-frozen beef burgers, hand-cut fries, and hand-dipped milkshakes. Construction timelines and official opening date have not yet been announced.
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 […]