Dick’s Drive‑In has filed a pre‑application with Renton planners, signaling interest in an 11th location south of Seattle. The step is preliminary and nonbinding but worth watching.

Sam’s Tavern is closing its original Capitol Hill location after 13 years; the Pike/Pine spot will be open one final weekend. The move follows recent churn in the neighborhood’s restaurant scene.

A massive fire at a Mattawa wine production facility threatened roughly 4.5 million gallons of wine; employees were evacuated and the tasting room is closed. Investigation is underway.

A family-run Somali cafe built from pop-ups is setting up shop in Renton, promising Somali tea, pastries and a gathering space. Owners hope to open as soon as June.

Johnny’s Dock on the Thea Foss Waterway has closed again after landlords say the tenant fell behind on payments. Owners are now marketing the waterfront site as interest arrives.

A big Filipino supermarket and a Korean rice-cake shop have quietly turned Federal Way into a quick, flavorful detour south of Seattle.

Downtown Vancouver’s The Sedgwick will close this Friday after nearly five years; owners cite construction, rising ingredient and rent costs as reasons.

Owner Lewis Rudd says he’s exploring franchising and may hand day-to-day control to outside partners, a notable shift for the family-run Seattle chain. Community groups and customers say they’ll be watching how the brand preserves its recipes and local ties.

Legion Sports Bar — co-owned by Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor — has closed its Bellevue Lincoln Square outpost and will focus on serving fans at Lumen Field. The shift moves the brand from a downtown restaurant to stadium concessions.

A fresh wave of bakeries, noodle shops and coffee spots has opened north of the Ship Canal, from Greenwood to the U‑District.

Rainier Valley Coffee opened a new drive‑thru at 5915 Hannah Pierce Road in University Place and will celebrate with free 16‑ounce drinks on May 2.

A brightly colored wine bar called Wine Darling is planned for the Crown Hotel in Pioneer Square, promising music nights and a temporary World Cup pop-up this June.

Farrelli’s Pizza is converting The Claw into a party‑ready location in Enumclaw with a bar, private room and covered patio; the chain is aiming to open in late June.