The Capitol Hill cafe is a Seattle institution for any late night revelers. | Photo by @ovat_the_robot
After a night out on the town, the cup of noodles you have sitting in the back of your pantry won’t always cut it.
Here are some of our favorite late-night eats for hungry shadow dwellers.
Daily dining
Lost Lake Cafe | Open Sunday-Wednesday until 12 a.m. + Thursday-Saturday until 3 a.m. Hypothetically, you could eat a Reuben at 2 a.m., go home to nap, and return five hours later for a Lost Lake French toast.
Hayati Mezze and Sweets | Open until 12 a.m. daily Brought to you by the owner of Yalla, this Lower Queen Anne window-service joint inside Montana Badlands (formerly La Dive) serves Arab cuisine.
Red Start Taco Bar | Open until 2 a.m. daily It’s nacho bedtime yet. On top of tortilla chips decked out with your toppings of choice, you can also order burritos, tacos, and one of many flavored, frozen margaritas.
Sultan Gyros Grill | Open Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m. + Sunday-Thursday until 1:30 a.m. Shawarma, kebab, falafel, and more Sultan snacks make the perfect late-night remedy for those midnight munchies.
Weekend winners
Bangrak Market | Open Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m., Monday-Thursday until 12 a.m., and Sunday until 11 p.m. Known for its Thai street food, Bangrak Market offers vibrantly decorated indoor seating + outdoor tables flanked with patio warmers.
Umi Sake House | Open Friday-Saturday until 12 a.m. + Sunday-Thursday until 11 p.m. Snag a table at this Belltown spot for delicious Japanese eats at discounted rates during Umi’s late night happy hour running from 10 p.m. until close.
Chuan BBQ | Open Friday-Sunday until 12 a.m. + Monday-Thursday until 11:30 p.m. This casual eatery just north of Green Lake serves Asian fusion dishes and drinks like beer, wine, and bubble tea.
Snowpack & Pints | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 3-10 p.m. | Reuben’s Brews - The Ballard Taproom | Free | Enjoy pints, raffle prizes, and live music at this fundraiser + avalanche awareness event.
Seattle Kraken vs. Colorado Avalanche | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena | $50+ | Pffffft — a lil bit of snow never scared this legendary sea monster.
TEDxBellevueWomen | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 1:30 p.m. | Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland | $100 | A slate of live speakers are bringing their “ideas worth sharing” to help stretch, inspire, and excite local community members.
Seattle Weavers’ Guild Annual Sale | Thursday, Oct. 24-Saturday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Bloedel Hall | Free | Shop hand-crafted scarves, hats, shawls, jewelry, home decor, and more at this showcase of local fiber artists.
Friday, Oct. 25
Kirkland Fall Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk | Friday, Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | Downtown Kirkland | $40 | Costumes are encouraged for this prowl through Kirkland’s galleries and boutiques, accompanied with drinks from over 20 local sources.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | Friday, Oct. 25 + Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Fifth Avenue Theater | $60+ | Not to build up your antici... pation — but this performance comes with a whole onslaught of fun audience participation, cult-classic lore, and goody bags.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Green Seattle Day at Burke-Gilman Trail | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Burke-Gilman Trail at Northeast 94th Street | Free | Plant native trees, shrubs, and more at this restoration work party.
A listing on Medina’s Gold Coast hit the market for $27.8 million, making it the sixth most expensive home listing in Washington. The 12,170-sqft Evergreen Point mansion features an elegant entry floating staircase, outdoor heated entertainment area, a sauna, and a wine room with a tasting bar. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Community
A Seattle woman received injuries trying to rescue her dog from a coyote in her backyard in Queen Anne. A similar incident occurred a week ago in Magnolia. If you witness a coyote attack, you can report it by calling (360) 902–2936, emailing WILDCOMM@dfw.wa.gov, or submitting details online. (KING 5)
Legacy
Seattleite and three-time Emmy Award winner Tony Ventrella died at 80 years old after a battle with cancer. Ventrella became well known as a sportscasting legend in the PNW during his tenure at KING 5 as the network’s sports director. His career also included stints with KIRO TV and the Seattle Seahawks. (KING 5)
Seattleite
Noticed some massive pumpkins while meandering in Magnolia? Seattleite Greg Shaw has grown gigantic pumpkins in his front lawn since 1980. Now, Magnolia Historical Society is telling his story in “Magnolia: More Memories & Milestones.” Attend the book’s launch party this Saturday, Oct. 26 for a meet-and-greet with the local legend. (Seattle Times)
Coming Soon
“California cult favorite” Mendocino Farms is coming to Kirkland. The sandwich and salad chain’s first Eastside location is slated to open Tuesday, Oct. 29 at The Village at Totem Lake. The chain has plans for a total of five Seattle-area restaurants — three down, two to go. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
Can Coach Jedd Fisch lead the Washington Huskies to a signature victory over the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers? Local experts are breaking it down before the pivotal challenge this Saturday — tune in with Locked On’s daily, Huskies-focused podcast.
Traffic
Yesterday saw heavy traffic following a collision on the westbound I-90 ramp to northbound I-5. Did the bumper-to-bumper flow catch you off-guard? Stay tuned with traffic updates with KING 5 reporter Shanté Sumpter.
Number
$775. That’s a real flight deal from Seattle to Tokyo this year. Sign up for Going’s Premium plan + never miss a great deal again.*
Finance
It’s time to take a break from your high-interest debt. For one of the longest no-interest periods on a balance transfer card experts have seen in a while,check this out.*
Category
History
🕒 It’s Time Warp Tuesday
On this day 104 years ago (1920), parallel parking was a whole lot harder. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
We’re looking at you, October 22 — on this day in Seattle history, locals were laying the groundwork for inventions, public institutions, and one of America’s most iconic rock bands.
Let’s go back in time...
Oct. 22, 1914 — Seattle commercial artists and sign painters Ross George + William Gordon file a patent application for their uniquely designed lettering pen.
Oct. 22, 1990 — A rag-tag group of veteran Seattle rock musicians gear up for a debut performance at Off Ramp Cafe in West Seattle (where The Good Society Brewery stands today). A few months after hitting the stage as “Mookie Blaylock,” the band undergoes a rebrand... ever heard of Pearl Jam?
Oct. 22, 2005 — Seattle Public Library finally reopens its Lake City Branch after a ~$3 million expansion project. Part of “Libraries for All,” the project remodeled the library with an additional 6,000 sqft and 15,000 books + other media materials.
The Buy
The Buy
This 4-in-1 car charger. It plugs into your car’s auxiliary power outlet and includes retractable USB-C and Lightning cables as well as USB-C and USB-A ports so you can charge up to four devices at once.
Over the weekend, Alina and I finally made a stop at Ballard’s San Fermo. From the restaurant’s cozy interior to its quaint dinnerware, it perfectly married two (fairly opposite) eating experiences — a special night out + visiting your grandparents for a home-cooked meal.
Check out San Fermo’s sample menu with locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients (we tried duck breast and pan-seared halibut). The options rotate, depending entirely on whatever is in-season and in-stock.
And of course, a special Thank You to my parents, who treated Alina and I during their weekend visit in our beautiful city.