Starbird

Opening 2025 Starbird, a California-based fast-casual chain known for its fried chicken, is expanding into Washington state with 17 new locations. The franchise development agreement, signed with Mehta Investment Group, will see 15 locations opened in the Seattle area and two in Spokane. The first restaurants are expected to open in 2025. Starbird is recognized […]

MOTO Pizza

Opening April 2024 MOTO Pizza is a Seattle-based pizza restaurant known for its neon pink pizza boxes and unique toppings. Currently, MOTO is making progress toward opening its Bellingham location, having filled a permit with the city for the new space. The permit was filed on November 25, 2024, and is still awaiting approval. MOTO […]

Arabian Palace

Arabian Palace is a new restaurant coming to Spokane Valley, offering a unique selection of Syrian dishes. The restaurant is currently under construction and planning stages, situated at 4902 E. Sprague Ave, just west of the Spokane Valley Costco. The owner, Abdulkareem, has previously showcased his Syrian culinary skills at the Feast World Kitchen in […]

Cellar & Scholar

Opening December 2024 Cellar & Scholar, a new wine shop and lounge, is set to open in Spokane Valley this December. Founded by certified sommeliers Cathy Hand and her daughter Justine Recor, the 2,700-square-foot space aims to offer wine flights, retail wine, and a cozy atmosphere featuring a wine bar and small plates. The business […]

Macu Tea

Macu Tea is a new boba shop that is set to open on NE 4th St in Bellevue. While details regarding the exact opening date and the store’s specific offerings have not yet been released, this new addition highlights the growing trend of bubble tea shops in the area. With the popularity of boba tea […]

SuperKim Crab House

SuperKim Crab House is set to open its second location in Bellevue at 460 106th Avenue NE. While there is currently no set opening date, SuperKim is finalizing its plans for the new venue. The restaurant’s menu promises a range of seafood dishes influenced by Thai flavors, featuring items like Dungeness crab rolls, steamed clams, […]

Yeobo Cafe and Bar

Opening 2025 Yeobo Cafe and Bar is poised to bring a 100% gluten-free dining experience to Capitol Hill in Seattle. Set to open in early 2025, the cafe will focus on community-building and offering Korean-American comfort food with a gluten-free twist. Mars Sohn, the visionary behind this project, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to support […]

Namaste The Royal Taste of India

Namaste The Royal Taste of India is planning to open a new location in Bellingham following the submission of a liquor license application for a beer and wine restaurant license. The new restaurant will be situated at 1213 Cornwall Ave, which was previously occupied by Sage Against the Machine. As the Bellingham Herald has reached […]

Hey Dumplin’ LLC

Hey Dumplin’ LLC is a new restaurant planned to serve beer and wine at the location formerly occupied by Taqueria Tecalitlan in Bellingham. The establishment aims to cater to local patrons with a unique offering, though as of November 14, the license filing for the restaurant had not yet received approval. This suggests that while […]