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American restaurant ¡ Wallingford
"A laid-back neighborhood icon in Wallingford, this diner and pub is ending a decades-long run, with its closure set for February 1. The restaurantâs history stretches back about 50 years, beginning in 1975 when Wendy Moralesâs father opened a diner called Eggs Cetera in Madison Park and later expanded to several locations before buying the Blue Star in the mid-â90s. As his other restaurants closed, he kept this one going, and when he retired in 2009 Morales took over the business; when he died in 2016, the family even celebrated his life there, underscoring how central the place has been to them. Morales is closing the restaurant due to rising operating costs for labor, food, taxes, and utilities, combined with fewer people dining out, saying that years of financial pressure without relief made shutting down the only viable option." - Harry Cheadle
Breakfast restaurant ¡ Palm Beach County
"Opened in 1975 in Madison Park, this diner was the starting point of a 50-year restaurant history for the family that would later run Blue Star Cafe and Pub. It expanded to several other locations before eventually closing, with its owner ultimately buying and focusing on the Blue Star instead." - Harry Cheadle
Water treatment supplier ¡ King County
"This restaurant in Redmond was one of several owned by the same family behind Blue Star Cafe and Pub. It is mentioned as part of a once-larger group of eateries that eventually closed as the family retained only the Blue Star." - Harry Cheadle
Temporarily Closed
"A beloved ChinatownâInternational District karaoke haunt, this spot is on the verge of reopening after closing in 2020 during the pandemic lockdown era. Owner Karen Sakata has been working for two years to revive it, but progress has been delayed by contracting issues, funding challenges, and other obstacles, and there is still no exact reopening date set." - Harry Cheadle
Coffee shop ¡ Capitol Hill
"Located in Capitol Hill, this cafe is part of a new generation of neighborhood spots that reject old-school European-centric Seattle coffee shop vibes, instead bringing some Latinx flair to the areaâs cafe scene." - Harry Cheadle
Coffee shop ¡ Capitol Hill
"This Palestinian-American cafe in Capitol Hill, opened in the last two years, is part of a cluster of newer coffee shops that move beyond traditional European-style Seattle cafes, contributing a distinctly Palestinian-American perspective to the neighborhoodâs offerings." - Harry Cheadle
Mexican restaurant ¡ Kent
"This first Washington State location of the grilled chickenâcentric chain opened in Kent to intense demand, drawing a two-and-a-half-hour wait on opening day. Cars and trucks reportedly lined up for the equivalent of over a city block, reflecting the chainâs passionate fan base and the strong local excitement to finally try its chicken." - Harry Cheadle
Wine bar ¡ East Village
"Built as an aged-wine and focaccia bar with a menu focused on fermentation, this narrow, candle-lit, vinyl-driven spot at 155 Avenue B frames older wines as approachable rather than precious or prohibitively expensive. Every wine poured by the glass is at least 10 years old, with a list assembled by partner and wine director Drew Brady that draws on overlooked back vintages from importer cellars and distributor warehouses, spanning oxidative whites, aged rosĂŠs, skin-contact wines, and big reds that have softened and opened up; at this bar, those bottles arenât an exception, theyâre the point, and theyâre kept fresh using Coravin technology. The brief vegan food menu complements the wines, centered on focaccia and layered with fermented sauces, vinegars, and infused oils, alongside dishes like arancini with truffles, lacto-fermented fries, radicchio salad, and hazelnut cake. The room stays intentionally unpolished and low-key, with a long bar and playlists leaning on jazz, soul, and familiar records, and it opens Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. to midnight." - Melissa McCart
Restaurant ¡ East Village
"Originally a popular vegan wine bar at 155 Avenue B that outgrew its footprint, this spot moved in April to a larger location at 95 Avenue A, where it has become a neighborhood staple thanks to its mostly natural wine list, vegan house-made pastas, and late-night energy. Overseen on the wine side by partner and wine director Drew Brady, the bar maintains a vegan ethos without making it the focus of the experience; most diners arenât vegan and often donât even realize the menu is plant-based, as thereâs no manifesto or qualifiers on the menu, just a lively, late-night atmosphere built around good wine and food." - Melissa McCart
Restaurant ¡ Near Southeast
"Set in the former Pho Junkies and Justinâs Cafe space at 1025 1st Street SE, this âCantonese-inspiredâ Navy Yard spot is designed to operate as a cafe by day and a full-service restaurant and bar by night. The menu, shaped by chef Timothy Yu, leans into dishes doused with lots of garlic and fiery flavors, including salt and pepper wings, fried whole branzino flecked with Fresno peppers, chile wontons, and clams in fermented black bean sauce with garlic, jalapeĂąo, and green onion. The drinks program, overseen by sommelier Brent Kroll, focuses on spirits, tea, cocktails, and a curated wine list. Drawing from classic Chinese restaurants, the space will incorporate funky decor elements reminiscent of 1970s Hong Kong nightlife, with dimly lit, party-starting vibes that evoke D.C.âs Bar Chinois. The project brings together Side Door Pizzaâs co-founder Brian Schram, Yu, and Kroll in a first-time collaboration among longtime industry friends." - Tierney Plumb
1025 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003 Get directions
