State officials recalled oysters and clams from Drayton Harbor after multiple norovirus-like illnesses linked to raw oysters. Restaurants and retailers were told to remove affected product.

Grasslands Barbecue lands in Interbay for a three‑day pop‑up with thousands of pounds of smoked meat and frozen brisket packs — but expect long lines and early sellouts.

Auburn's Sonora Carne Asada House plans a Hillman City outpost at 5901 Rainier Ave S, bringing its asada tacos and mesquite-smoked al pastor to the Rainier Valley.

Hong Kong Market will convert the former Toys 'R' Us at South Hill Mall into an international supermarket with an eight‑stall food court, and several vendors are already signed.

An entity tied to Angela Dunleavy plans to convert the former Salumi storefront in the Mottman Building into a new venue called Doris Social. The move marks another sign of restaurant activity returning to Pioneer Square.

Vancouver Station soft‑opened Monday, bringing an 8,000‑sq‑ft dining hall and room for more than 40 food carts to SE 164th Avenue.

Portland’s Loyal Legion is opening a beer hall in downtown Vancouver this spring, previewing the space with patio pop-ups and a Washington-focused taplist. The group bought the former Heathen Feral Public House and plans an April opening.

SeaTac’s Pancake Chef has reopened under new ownership, bringing back classic pancakes, longtime staff and new comfort dishes. The retro diner’s lights are on again.

Supreme Dumplings will open a hockey‑themed Northgate Station location this August, pairing big‑screen sports with its signature xiao long bao and bar bites.

Pop‑up favorite Cove’s Cookies, run by Adriana Shaffer, is eyeing a permanent Tacoma bakery while keeping a busy March pop‑up schedule.

FDA upgraded a recall of 55,689 pounds of frozen blueberries processed in Salem to Class I after possible Listeria contamination; shipments went to four states and Canada.

Tacoma roaster Outer Dark plans a downtown production roastery in the Rhodes Center and is teasing a second cafe; no opening date has been announced.

Seattle roaster Q.E.D. Coffee opens a new café inside Burien’s historic Three Tree Point Store, serving coffee and pastries with daytime hours and plans for neighborhood events.