Collins Pub, a Pioneer Square staple since 2003, closed last Friday after 23 years. The longtime beer bar at the base of the Collins Building has left a gap in downtown’s tap scene.

Bar Dojo will replace Market in the Seattle Art Museum’s 3,000‑sq‑ft dining room; local reporting points to a September debut while SAM lists 2026.

Happy Crab’s new Ballard location pairs Lily Wu’s hand‑pulled noodles with Cajun‑style seafood boils in a large waterfront dining room. The menu emphasizes shareable plates and a premium brunch buffet.

Dave’s Hot Chicken will open a 2,506‑sq‑ft Lynnwood shop east of Alderwood Mall on July 30, joining the chain’s Puget Sound expansion.

A Port of Seattle pilot has parked rotating food trucks at Pier 69, offering weekday lunches and giving small vendors a waterfront spotlight.

Shabu Zone opened on S. 320th in Federal Way and was welcomed with a mayoral ribbon-cutting. The all‑you‑can‑eat hot pot is taking reservations and offering private parties.

Argentum Coffee and Bakery will take a 1,800‑sq‑ft corner in the New England Building, joining a wave of new downtown cafés.

Archipelago will close Aug. 3 for renovations; owners say they'll cover staff healthcare and aim to reopen this winter.

Texas-born Super Chix opened a Seattle waterfront shop in late June, bringing hand-breaded chicken and churned custard to Alaskan Way. The new outpost expands the chain’s Washington roster.

A Southcenter strip‑mall hot pot spot pairs conveyor‑belt theatrics with affordable all‑you‑can‑eat menus and premium meat options.

Seattle Center hosts Bite of Seattle July 24–26, 2026. Free admission, hundreds of vendors, live demos and a packed music schedule.

Petit Pierre Bakery is moving into the former Ballard Starbucks on Market Street, taking about 2,300 square feet and adding a new outpost to its Phinney Ridge and Magnolia shops.

Local roaster Anchorhead Coffee has leased the former Junction Starbucks and is aiming for a fall opening, with a Summer Fest pop-up expected. Neighbors will likely get a preview at the festival.