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Seattle fine-dining destination Canlis named to exclusive culinary travel membership group
Acclaimed fine-dining establishment Canlis is among only a dozen restaurants across the country on a new, exclusive list aimed at high-end travelers who enjoy upscale dining experiences. The Seattle restaurant, led by executive chef Aisha Ibrahim, is part of Taste Club, a first-of-its-kind dining and global luxury travel club. Memberships provide access to dining experiences…

Canada’s T&T Supermarket to Open First U.S. Location in Bellevue
It will become the largest Asian supermarket in the state
The largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada will open in Bellevue next year. T&T Supermarket, which just celebrated 30 years in business, operates 33 locations across Canada. Company executives say they chose the Seattle area for their first U.S. store because of the region’s robust foodie culture. When it opens in summer 2024 in the…

Best New Seattle Restaurants 2019: Is Jewish Food Here to Stay?
One of the biggest trends of the year is (finally!) bringing good pastrami to Seattle
BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD: The house-made pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup from Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen & Bakery illustrate the best of what’s come with this increase in Jewish delis

9 Best New Seattle Desserts in 2019
At some of the year’s best new restaurants, dessert—for breakfast, midday or late night—is king. Check out our slideshow for our favorites
This article appears in print in the September 2019 issue and is part of our Best New Restaurants cover story. Click here to subscribe. Mango bingsoo from Snowy Village (University District) Gold-covered soft serve from Matcha Café Maiko (Downtown) Buko pie from Hood Famous Café and Bar (Chinatown-International District) Entremets from Lady Yum (Pioneer Square) Stuffed cookie from Lowrider Baking Company…

Best New Seattle Restaurants 2019: Welcome to High-end Hot Pot Mania
A few new hot spots have raised the bar on this simple communal meal that’s great for large parties
D.I.Y DINNER: One of the area’s preeminent hot pot spots is the Dolar Shop, where diners can dip quality ingredients like fresh seafood and marbled beef into hot broth to cook at the table

5 Best New Seattle Bars in 2019
New restaurants aren’t the only cause for celebration this year—a number of excellent new bars have joined the scene. Here are our favorites, along with suggestions for what to order at each
BIRD IS THE WORD: Ben Paris is one of the year’s best new bars, offering a stylish, old-school vibe
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