Mendocino Farms
California-based sandwich and salad chain opening seventh Seattle-area location at Northgate Station. Fast-casual spot offering sandwiches, salads and soups with focus on fresh ingredients.
Cactus Southern Kitchen + Bar
Seventh location of Cactus Southern Kitchen + Bar opening at Harvest Woodinville in The Yard. Restaurant serves American Southwest and Mexican-inspired dishes with Pacific Northwest ingredients. Owned by brothers Bt and Marc Chatalas.
Koko’s Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Latin and modern Mexican restaurant relocating to a larger Seabrook location. Owned by Alexi Torres and Gibran Moreno. Will serve scratch-made dishes and curated cocktails with same menu as existing locations. Liquor license recently approved.
Kitanda Coffee
Brazilian coffee chain opening 14th location in Vancouver, WA, replacing shuttered Starbucks. Serves single-origin beans, açaí bowls, and Brazilian cheese bread. Hours will be 7am-7pm Mon-Sat, 8am-6pm Sun.
Danji Korean Cuisine
Korean restaurant opening second location on Mercer Island, joining flagship in Issaquah. Menu features authentic Korean dishes including BBQ, bibimbap, Korean fried chicken, and hot pots. Liquor license recently approved.
Ember Goods at the Filling Station
Ember Goods is taking over Filling Station Espresso, renaming it to Ember Goods at the Filling Station. Will focus on coffee with expanded menu including grab-and-go options and breakfast burritos. Pacific Northwest-inspired shop featuring clothing, art and coffee.
Houston TX Hot Chicken
Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) will open its first Seattle location on Denny Way with a grand opening celebration. The fast-growing hot chicken brand will feature Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, salads, loaded fries, tenders, and waffles. Opening day includes free food for first 250 guests and a $1,000 spice challenge.
Gather Juice Co.
Gather Juice Co. is reviving its Tacoma location with new business partner Clayton Bray after closing in December. The juice bar will offer the same menu of juices, smoothies, acai bowls and toasts with plans to expand the menu in the future.
Sonora Carne Asada House
Mexican restaurant expanding to second location in Seattle’s Hillman City neighborhood. Known for carne asada, al pastor tacos, and Sonoran-style dishes. Already operates flagship in Auburn plus food truck and pop-ups.
Xi’an Noodles
Xi’an Noodles is planning to expand with two new locations in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District and University District. Owner describes both spaces as ‘turnkey’ and could open in 2-3 months once leases are secured.