Ready to explore the freshest new spots in Seattle? From a pizza joint to a Turkish kitchen, read on for a rundown of the newest hot spots to open for business around town.
Zeeks Pizza
1830 E. Mercer St., Stevens
Zeeks Pizza is a spot to score pizza and more.
Veggies like artichoke hearts and portobello mushrooms and meats like prosciutto and Thai chicken are available for custom creations. On the menu, specialty pies are organized by base (tomato sauce, olive oil and creative) and include Veggie Thai with a peanut sauce base; Hawaiian (Canadian bacon and pineapple) and Frog Belly Green (pesto, tomato and Parmesan).
The new spot is off to a mixed reception with three stars out of two reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Shawn W., who was the first to review it on Jan. 14, said, "They gave me the wrongly made pizza to take home and expedited the correct one in the kitchen. Though it's not uncommon for pizza orders to get messed up, it's uncommon for them to correct it with superb customer service."
Alyssa V., however, said, "Unfortunate service, pizza and drinks. Chain restaurants should know how to handle orders, especially when pretending to be a one off restaurant in a fancy neighborhood."
Hungry? Zeeks Pizza is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Archipelago
5607 Rainier Ave. South, Rainier Valley
Archipelago is a Filipino and New American fusion spot. According to the website, "Archipelago is an exploration of a region’s identity: A personal journey to reveal a wealth of resonance in our diverse community."
Look out for menu options like Miki noodles with marmalade; Kastanyarado with hazelnut, corn and hometown honey; and the Washington aged ribeye with Orosa sauce. (Here's the full menu.)
With five stars out of seven reviews on Yelp, it's been a hit thus far.
Arrin R., who reviewed it on Jan. 19, said, "This place is transcendent. Every moment is a worthwhile experience. The fresh local ingredients, the amazing beverage pairings, the thoughtful decor — everything about this place is amazing."
And Jeremy P. added, "We had a phenomenal meal at Archipelago. Each dish was so thoughtfully prepared, plated and explained to us."
The new eatery has yet to post its hours online.
Whole Foods Market
1001 Broadway, First Hill
Whole Foods Market is a grocery store, health market and organic store.
This national chain provides its customers with a wide variety of produce, meat and other grocery needs.
The new store has been getting solid feedback from shoppers, with a 3.5-star rating out of 20 reviews on Yelp thus far.
David H., who reviewed it on Dec. 24, wrote, "This was my first time at Whole Foods and I can definitely say that this is the coolest grocery store I've been to! I loved so many things about Whole Foods that makes me want to keep coming back. The store is very vibrant, and most items I saw were well stocked."
Evan Y. noted, "I do not usually feel a huge difference between Whole Food and other high quality food markets. However, the layout and its cafes on the second floor totally changed my view of Whole Foods brand image."
Intrigued? Whole Foods Market is open from 8 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Ziya’s Turkish Kitchen
1712 N. 44th St., Wallingford
Ziya’s Turkish Kitchen is a Turkish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot.
Offering authentic Turkish cuisine, customers can stop by in the morning to try out the Menemen Breakfast complete with Turkish style scrambled eggs, chopped onions, tomatoes and sliced peppers and toast. Kuru Fasulye, a dish featuring beans and lamb, cooked with special Turkish spices, is also a favorite. (Check out the menu here.)
It's been getting rave attention from local diners, with a five-star rating out of three Yelp reviews so far.
Sara C., who was the first to review it on Nov. 20, wrote, "A super authentic and new Turkish takeaway-only restaurant has finally opened in Seattle! While I don't know the exact details, this seems to be a family-run place and everyone was friendly that worked there."
Brandon U. added, "Ziya's is a takeaway-only eatery staffed by a friendly gentleman who's working hard to make gain more clientele. And he definitely deserves more clientele: his specialty is Turkish cuisine. The Adana Kebab plate is a good way to start exploring the menu."
Drop in and check it out: the eatery is open from 3:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.–3 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 3:30 p.m.–midnight on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
