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.
AC Hotel by Marriott Kennewick
150-room upscale AC Hotel by Marriott targeting grand opening in April 2027, part of a $118M+ development that includes expansion of the Three Rivers Convention Center. $47M hotel funded by $32M construction loan and $15M equity from A-1 Hospitality Group. Developed by A-1 Hospitality Group with MHR Capital Group as investment partner. Structural framing and […]
Holiday Inn Express Columbia Center
Four-story Holiday Inn Express with 96 guest rooms plus amenities. $11 million project developed by Tri-City Hotel Corp. and Ignite Hotels. Baldwin General Contracting Inc. is the contractor. Currently under construction (framing stage).
AEROLUX Hotel
AEROLUX Hotel is a 121-suite short-term stay hotel occupying floors 4-7 of the AERO1200 mixed-use development in Seattle’s Denny Triangle. The project is developed by OPTrust (Canadian pension fund) alongside Cobalt and general contractor JTM Construction. The building features a suspended Boeing 747 fuselage in a multi-story galleria. Expected completion is early 2027.
Couve Carts
New food truck pod/cart pod planned for several lots at the intersection of West Evergreen Boulevard and Daniels Street, just north of Esther Short Park. Will feature food carts, fire pits, dog and kid play areas, and a tap room. Project is led by Andrey Bolokhovskiy, CEO of Provision Group LLC. Announced November 2026 opening […]
The Savvy Sipper
Cocktail bar and gourmet grazing concept replacing Emanar Cellars at 1113 SE Rasmussen Blvd. Promises ‘Classic Cocktails, Gourmet Grazing, and Vintage Vibes.’ Grand opening expected toward end of May 2026. Co-owner is Trent Niarkos. Instagram: @thesavvysipperbg.
Lil Pig Lil Pig
Pork-focused restaurant from Brandon and Marcy Rush (owners of Thirsty Sasquatch and 3 Howls Distillery). Concept blends bodega and supper club elements with traditional smokers, rotisserie, and live fire cooking. Will feature in-house bakers, a distillery license, and occasional 4-5 course prix-fixe dinners led by Chef Ryan Slattery. Meat sourced from humanely raised, antibiotic-free heritage […]
Yoka Tea
Yoka Tea is expanding to a second Seattle location in Ballard, a 2,200-square-foot café in the former Little Tin Goods and Apothecary space. Founded by Marcellus Beza and Amy Park, the new location will feature expanded food offerings, rotating seasonal drinks, natural wine, and community events. Expected to open by early fall 2026.
Farrelli’s Pizza
Farrelli’s Pizza is opening its 13th location and 2nd in King County in Enumclaw, WA, taking over the former Claw of Enumclaw event space. The 7,000-square-foot location will feature wood-fired pizzas, pastas, salads, full bar, happy hour, private party room, and covered patio. Target opening is late June 2026. Final permits are still pending before […]