Tipsy Tuna
Tipsy Tuna is a new Hawaiian-style poke and drinks restaurant planned for 15 NW Coveland St in Coupeville, WA. A liquor license application has been filed listing Chelsea Till Jensen and David Jenson as applicants. The business is seeking tavern beer-and-wine privileges with growler takeout and delivery. Planned hours are 10am-5pm Wednesday through Friday. Expected […]
Boba Buddies
Boba Buddies is opening its second location in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood. Owner Nina Yoon and co-owner Anahi Tat are awaiting permits before announcing an opening date. The new location will serve boba drinks and add musubi to the menu. Yoon also operates Peter’s Kitchen, a Korean- and island-inspired restaurant in Silverdale.
Queer/Bar
Queer/Bar is reopening under new co-owners Dustin Akers and Scott Walent after a temporary closure during ownership transition. Plans to reopen later in summer 2026. Described as a refresh rather than full remodel, focusing on event/performance adaptability. Kitchen will reopen with a new menu. Will continue as a queer-owned nightlife and performance venue with drag, […]
Harbor Bar
Harbor Bar is preparing to reopen under new ownership (Katie Hudkins and Patrick McDonald-Hudkins) at 749 Point Brown Ave. NW, Suite B in Ocean Shores, WA. The business changed hands in 2025. A liquor license application has been filed with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board seeking approval for spirits, beer, wine, restaurant service, […]
Thistle & Thyme Bistro
Thistle & Thyme Bistro is preparing to open in the former Ho Sushi Bistro space. Targeting a late August 2026 opening. Applied for a spirits, beer, and wine restaurant lounge license with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Applicants listed include Ernesto Salgado Acosta, Janet Cervantes Salgado, Jose Salgado Acosta, and Mariana Francisco Asencio. […]
Coffee TAB
Coffee TAB, a nonprofit specialty coffee shop and workforce development organization, is opening its third Seattle café in the former Starbucks at 2300 S. Jackson St. in the Central District. Expected to open mid-to-late August 2026. The new location will expand their paid barista apprenticeship program and will introduce small-batch in-house roasting using a donated […]
Coffee Beans & Bourbon Lounge and Breakfast
New café, breakfast restaurant, and cocktail lounge concept planned for the former Catalyst Café location at 1709 Hewitt Ave in Everett, WA. Liquor license application filed for spirits, beer, and wine restaurant lounge plus a beer and wine service bar. Business registered under Hector Lizarraga Sanchez, Linda Oropeza Rodriguez, and Paola Paredes. No opening date […]
El Cantor Mexican Cuisine
El Cantor Mexican Cuisine is a new full-service Mexican restaurant concept planned for the former Casa Patron location at 805 NE 65th St in Seattle. A Washington State liquor license application has been filed for spirits, beer, and wine restaurant lounge, service bar, and premixed cocktails and wine to-go. The business is registered under Agustin […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its first Lynnwood location at 18505 Alderwood Mall Parkway, in the former Bullseye Lane Axe Throwing space near Alderwood Mall. The restaurant is expected to open by end of 2026. Local franchise operator Keshap Group (based in Kirkland) will operate the location. The menu features Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, […]
Huxdotter Coffee
Huxdotter Coffee is opening two new Washington locations. Primary location: a drive-thru coffee stand at 31239 3rd Avenue in Black Diamond, expected to open in September 2026. Second location: a full-service café at 921 Alder Ave in downtown Sumner (former Bank of America building, mixed-use redevelopment), expected to open in early 2027. The Sumner café […]