Shiro’s Sushi has been a Belltown staple for decades. | Photo by Shiro’s
Get those forks ready. Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW) is back, running from Sunday, Oct. 27 until Saturday, Nov. 9 (so essentially two full weeks).
In case you need a reminder, SRW is when restaurants across the city offer special meal deals, which include $20 lunches and multi-course $35/$50/$65 dinners. It’s a great opportunity to try out a new place or rediscover old favorites.
Over 200 restaurants and food trucks are participating in SRW’s fall edition, with takeout and delivery options + a charitable component.
Here are this year’s highlights and must-tries (most prices do not include tax and service charges):
Hood Famous is known for smooth ube lattes, but has other specialty drinks, too.
Maripili Tapas Bar($65) | Graze on a tablescape of dishes like peach gazpacho, urchin flan, and olive oil fried doughnuts.
Hood Famous Cafe + Bar($35) | Grab your friends for a Filipino-style brunch at this tip-free cafe known for its vibrant purple ube treats.
“That’s a bargain”
Walla Walla Steak Co.($50) | Get a taste of Washington’s wine country with a three-course meal featuring entree choices of beef cheek, surf + turf, or buttermilk fried chicken.
El Gaucho($65) | Each of the restaurant’s three locations has a special dinner deal for steak and seafood lovers.
Daniel’s Broiler($65) | With this three-course dinner, you can top off your filet mignon with a vanilla bean creme brulee.
Salty’s on Alki($35) | Enjoy spectacular views and soothing seafood chowder, fresh fish, and dessert.
Downtown Art Walk | Friday, Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | Hotel Monaco | Free | Cruise 10+ stops around downtown Seattle and gaze upon the talent of your fellow Seattleites.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Sapphoween | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 5-10 p.m. | Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge | $14+ | Expect snacks, treats, drinks, and dancing at this event made for the queer ghouls of Seattle.
Laugh Until You Die: Werewolf with Comedians | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Meeples Games | $14 | The paranoia-inducing mystery games are even more ridiculous with a few comedians in the mix.
Diwaloween | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10 p.m. | The Crocodile | $15 | The Festival of Lights meets creepy vibes with a live DJ, glow sticks, free candy, and a costume contest.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Queens of the Haunted Hall Drag Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12:30-3 p.m. | SkĂĄl Beer Hall | $25 | Chow down on a Nordic-inspired meal while the most fabulous haunting apparitions put on a show.
Halloween Family Magic Show | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1-2 p.m. | Seattle Center | $4+ | You could say that this magician is scary good.
Movie Night: “The Craft” | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Dark Room | $110 | Now is the time; this is the hour — to enjoy dinner, cocktails, and the classic witchy film.
Monday, Oct. 28
Reading Our Futures: a Black Futurist Bookclub | Monday, Oct. 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | LOVING ROOM: diaspora books + salon | $0+ | Led by Dr. Brooke Bosley, this book club focuses on titles within the categories of Afrofuturism, Black feminism, and Race + Technology.
Embodied Altars: Indigenized Contemporary Dance Class | Monday, Oct. 28-Monday, Nov. 25 | Times vary | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center | $10+ | Designed by Indigenous Mexican-American artist Alicia Mullikin, this class weaves ancient + contemporary movement together to explore authentic storytelling.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Beginner Rug Tufting | Tuesday, Oct. 29, Saturday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | Monster | $180 | Learn how to make your own fluffy masterpieces.
Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer just signed a multiyear contract extension to stay on with the soccer team. Schmetzer has led the Sounders to two MLS Cup titles + the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup in his tenure. The terms of his contract have not been released yet.
Real Estate
Puget Sound’s vacancy rate hit its highest point on record in third quarter reports. Office properties in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties had a vacancy rate of 15.8% in Q3 — the fourth consecutive quarter above a previous 13.4% peak set in 2010. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Open
A new coffee-to-cocktails bar is now open at Pike Place Market. Inspired by the South African Ubuntu philosophy of connectivity, Karoo Cafe aims to be a space where everyone can find a sense of belonging. Owner Olivia Vermaak plans to host pop-ups and guest chefs that showcase South African flavors.
Kids
Treats can be sweet and savory. In honor of Halloween, costumed kids 13 and under can grab a free burger from Dick’s Drive-In on Thursday, Oct. 31. Plus, you can post costume pics + tag Dick’s on Instagram for a chance to win an extra prize.
Outdoors
Enjoying the fall colors? KING 5 reporter Savannah Welch got some really beautiful video of the wide variation of color some areas of town are seeing. Take a look.
Listen
The Seattle Kraken faced the Winnipeg Jets last night, who currently sits at 6-0. Hear from the local experts have to say about how the game went with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Category
Education
New school closure plan announced
Dunlap School was previously one of the schools pegged for closure, but has since been removed from that list. | Photo by Joe Mabel
After receiving criticism from the community about its proposed plans to fix a $91.5 million budget gap, Seattle Public Schools has released a new plan that merges four schools instead of the initial 17+ suggested earlier this fall.
The following schools will close and transfer to the corresponding listed locations:
North Beach Elementary will transfer to Viewlands Elementary
Stevens Elementary will transfer to Montlake Elementary
Sacajawea Elementary will transfer to John Rogers Elementary
Sanislo Elementary will transfer to Highland Park Elementary School
These schools were picked for closure because of declining enrollment, building age + safety, regional needs, and assessed impacts on students and family. A plan for the transfer of school programs and new staffing structures has not been released yet.
SPS Superintendent Brent Jones said the closures are intended to help stabilize to school system financially while they work to address the rest of the budget gap.
The Buy
The Buy
An emergency roadside kit. The 90-piece set comes with a LED headlamp, tire repair kit, jumper cables, window breaker and seat belt cutter, first aid kit, and more.
