Longtime KFC locations in Snohomish and Monroe have abruptly shut their doors, with new ownership moving in with plans for an “exciting” next chapter for the sites. The restaurants – located on Avenue D in Snohomish and Highway 2 in Monroe – sat shuttered as of Friday, April 3, with signs on the doors pointing…
It’s the 24-hour burrito shack with the backwards drive-thru. Burritos California, now open at 820 South 38th Street in Tacoma, is turning a former Burger Ranch building into a round-the-clock destination for Mexican comfort food. The fast-growing chain, which also has locations in Lakewood, Marysville, Auburn, Seattle, and Kent, opened its Tacoma outpost last fall…
A bright, Hawaiian-inspired café serving poke, ube waffles, and island-style breakfasts is giving Silverdale a taste of Maui. Mai Maui Cafe, located at 9857 Silverdale Way, opened in December 2025 and has quickly become a go-to spot for breakfast, brunch, and coffee with a tropical twist. Owned by Maui native Mai Kekona, the café blends…
A new spot serving authentic Indian dishes — from smoky tandoori meats to rich, aromatic curries — is drawing attention in Port Angeles just months after opening. Great Indian Cuisine, located at 222 North Lincoln Street, opened in late December 2025 and is already building a reputation for its vibrant flavors and welcoming atmosphere. The…
A new seafood destination overlooking the Everett Marina is already drawing praise from diners, giving locals another reason to linger along the city’s revitalized waterfront. The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen opened in December 2025 at 1500 Steiner Drive as part of the Port of Everett’s growing Waterfront Place development. The restaurant blends a…
Editor’s note: This story is part of Puget Press’ Local Spotlight series, where we highlight independently owned restaurants across Western Washington. If you follow the scent of smoky, spiced pork drifting down Winslow Way, you might find yourself turning into a narrow walkway between two buildings. The sidewalk sign simply reads “street tacos,” but what…
Downtown Seattle just got a fresh wave of flavor. Marin, a new restaurant at 1101 Fourth Avenue inside the reimagined Kimpton Hotel Monaco, opened in mid-June and is already drawing praise for blending Pacific Northwest bounty with global coastal traditions. A Fresh Take Where Land Meets Sea Rooted in Seattle’s maritime heritage, Marin brings together…
A fresh burst of flavor has arrived in Tacoma’s historic Lincoln District. La Cà 38th is serving up authentic Vietnamese cuisine inside a cozy, contemporary bistro space at 1001 S. 38th Street. From Vietnam To Tacoma Opened in December 2024, the restaurant is the third addition to Tuan Nguyen’s growing family of La Cà establishments,…
Editor’s note: This story is part of Puget Press’ Local Spotlight series, where we highlight independently owned restaurants across Western Washington. Step off the Port Townsend ferry and follow your nose — chances are, it’ll lead you straight to Tommyknocker’s Cornish Pasty, a cozy pub-meets-gastropub tucked inside a single-story brick building just down Water Street….
A new elevated Mexican concept is headed to Everett’s waterfront, bringing 100+ tequilas, an all-day menu, and a year-round covered patio to Restaurant Row. The Port of Everett has secured Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina for its Restaurant Row lineup at Waterfront Place, the port announced Wednesday, Sept. 3. Commissioners approved a 10-year lease with…
