Maddy’s Bakeshop opened a weekend‑only brick‑and‑mortar at 177 Western Ave, bringing laminated croissants, floral cakes and its pink aesthetic to downtown Seattle.

El Koreano opened last Thursday at LeMay — America’s Car Museum, serving Korean‑Mexican tortas, bowls, pastries and espresso on the mezzanine. The cafe replaces Full Throttle Cafe and is open Thu–Mon.

Chick-Fil-A is directing $100,000 to Feeding America to support Food Lifeline as it opens four Western Washington restaurants, including a Mill Creek drive-thru. The cash gifts complement the chain’s food-donation program.

Sibling‑run Zoco Cafe and Wine will celebrate its grand opening May 1–3 in Greenbridge with brunch staples, pastas and a Washington‑focused wine program.

A ghost‑kitchen favorite now has a Sixth Avenue storefront with a patio, bocce court and Detroit‑inspired rectangular pies.

Chef Danielle Kartes wants to revive the 155‑year‑old Alderton General Store in Puyallup; county stormwater and parking rules could complicate the plan.

Starla’s closed its Bellingham outpost on March 28 and says it will relaunch in Seattle as a fuller pizzeria in late 2026 or early 2027.

Family‑run Friends of Carmela will replace Michou at Pike Place Market with house‑made Italian‑American sandwiches, desserts and a coffee program. No opening date yet.

Seattle Restaurant Week starts Sunday with two weeks of $20–$65 prix‑fixe menus at more than 250 participating restaurants across Seattle and Bellevue.

Kajiken will take over the former Skillet storefront in Amazon’s Doppler building and aims to open this summer, bringing abura soba to Denny Triangle.

Vinason has expanded its build‑your‑own "pho‑potle" bowls to South Lake Union and joined the Dynery app, giving downtown diners a faster way to customize pho.

Lizzie Lou’s Too, the small Southern‑style cafe inside a Fife Harley‑Davidson, will close on May 2 after 12 years. Chef Warnessa Victorian says she’s searching for a new storefront.

Monica Kuchman's Le Croissant Bar plans to open at 116 Lake St. in downtown Kirkland, pairing flaky croissants with coffee and weekend champagne service.