Taste Washington Will Focus on Takeout and Stay-Home Activities for 2021 | Eater Seattle

"I'm reporting that Taste Washington is returning in March after it had to abruptly cancel due to the pandemic a year earlier; the event will come back in a modified form focusing mostly on takeout options and other remote, stay‑home activities rather than in‑person events, with more specifics to be revealed on February 8. This is the second year in a row it has had to make drastic adjustments as restaurants and bars remain mostly closed and downtown tourism is nearly non‑existent, and even if COVID cases fall and vaccinations rise a large festival that typically draws thousands doesn’t seem viable or safe as originally conceived. I note organizers hope the pared‑down approach will give a boost to the struggling local hospitality industry, and Visit Seattle senior vice president and CMO Ali Daniels said, "This year, we are focused on finding new ways to highlight everything that makes our state so delicious while letting safety lead the way." - Gabe Guarente