Another round of closures hits the Seattle food scene. But when one door closes, the employees buy it to save it?? Seattle Times restaurant critic Tan Vinh shares his latest closing and three new spots that have the restaurant industry buzzing.

Read more about the latest restaurant openings and closings in The Seattle Times:

• https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/22-new-seattle-restaurant-openings-for-november-2025/
• https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/22-recent-seattle-restaurant-closures-including-a-few-big-names/

Recommendations in this episode:

• Carmine’s on Fifth, Downtown
• Meat Moot, South Lake Union
• Kingfisher, Bainbridge Island

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For decades Seattle fine dining has been synonymous with Canlis. But things have changed since 1950 when Canlis first hit the scene creating dishes that highlighted Pacific Northwest cuisine. Seattle Times food critics weigh in on their controversial review of a beloved special occasion spot as Canlis rings in its 75th anniversary on December 11th this year. Plus, they tell you where they’re seeing Seattle better celebrated on the plate.

Read the Canlis review in The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/review-why-our-critic-no-longer-recommends-seattles-famous-canlis/

Recommendations in this episode:

• Tomo, White Center
• Houlme, Orcas Island
• La Marea, Ballard
• Ramie, Capitol Hill

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The holiday season is a great time to hit happy hour with co-workers, friends or out-of-town visitors. But where should you go? Tan and friends of Seattle Eats share their favorite happy hour spots.

Happy Hour recommendations:

• Lupe Situ Tacos (Ballard, all day Mondays) – Bethany Jean Clement
• Vindictive Wings (Belltown, 99c Wing Wednesdays) — Jackie Varriano
• Rumba (Capitol Hill) – Adam Weintraub
• Oyster Happy Hour at The Garrison (Ballard) Half Shell (Pike Place) Taylor’s Shellfish and Kokkaku (Wallingford) –Rachel Belle
• Tamari Bar – (Capitol Hill) Trevor Lenzmeier
• Donna’s (Capitol Hill, every day from 4-6PM and 10PM-12am) –Brandi Fullwood
• Rockcreek (Fremont and Kirkland) –Tan Vinh

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