We’ve been fishing around and Seattle is swimming in sushi thanks to our abundance of great seafood + several master chefs that came over from Japan. From trendy menus to more laidback atmospheres, we’ve rounded up some top spots to score sushi.
Shiro’s has been a Belltown staple for decades, though founding chef Kashiba left. | Photo by Shiro’s
This is among the OGs in Seattle for Edomae-style sushi. The atmosphere is lively, but intimate — with dishes perfect for sharing. Don’t forget about the decadent crispy sushi rice burger, if you want to impress your date with a daring order. The bar is now open, too.
Tucked into the back of a Broadway Alley mall is one of the city’s premier destinations for kaiseki, a multi-course meal that incorporates sushi + other small plates. It’s a bit difficult to get a seat at the tiny counter, but keep an eye on Taneda’s Instagram — new reservations are opening imminently.
You may be able to catch master chef Shiro Kashiba at work at Sushi Kashiba. | Video by Sushi Kashiba
Celebrate with sushi 🎉
Sushi Kashiba, 86 Pine St. Legendary sushi chef Shiro Kashiba’s grand dining room near Pike Place is the perfect spot to maki the moment special. The views are spectacular, as is the performance from the master at work, who recently had a little fun with some seasonal spot prawns — yes, they literally leap on the counter. Pretty fresh.
Also known as conveyor belt sushi, this style of service is popular in Japan. Sit at Kura’s bar and let the belt bring the fish to you, with ordering made easy via tablets. It’s a hit with the kiddos, too.
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Who says sushi has to be exorbitantly expensive? Those looking for a fantastic omakase experience that costs less than $100 per person can head to this West Seattle restaurant, specializing in sustainable seafood. Oh yeah, and that sake list is on point, too.
Seattle Restored: Puddles Barkery | Thurs., May 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 234 9th Ave. N. | Prices vary | Pamper your pup with some gourmet dog treats courtesy of this pop-up storefront. 🐶
Birds of a Feather: Selections from PNW Mythology | Thurs., May 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Stonington Gallery, 125 S. Jackson St. | From common ravens to the mythological thunderbird, learn how our fine-feathered friends have influenced local culture. 🐦
Friday
“Much Ado About Nothing” | Fri., May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Center Theater, 305 Harrison St. | $38+ | Enjoy the classic Shakespearean comedy that, despite the title, has a whole lot going on — particularly in the romance department. 🎭
Bo Bice | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | High Dive, 513 N. 36th St. | $22+ | Hey, remember this guy from “American Idol” season four? Well, he’s on the comeback trail with some Southern-style rock tunes. 🎤
Whim W’him | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | Cornish Playhouse | $5+ | Experience the art of movement through debut works from choreographers Maurya Kerr, Micaela Taylor + Olivier Wevers.
Saturday
Children’s Day Festival | Sat., May 14 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 1414 S. Weller St. | Free | The Japanese Cultural and Community Center hosts this kid-centric event filled with karate exhibitions, dance performances, and live music.
Gig Harbor Beer Festival | Sat., May 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Uptown Gig Harbor Pavilion | $27+ | This annual, sudsy extravaganza highlights PNW craft brewers — all proceeds benefit the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club. 🍻
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
No doubt a-boat it — extensive renovations to Colman Dock should finish on schedule, despite recent concrete supply challenges. The new ferry terminal building is expected to be fully operational by this summer, while other amenities — like an elevated walkway — will open next year. The entire project cost $467 million. (KING 5)
Coming Soon
Ready, Player One? Popular downtown arcade GameWorks is about to respawn months after its parent company shut down all operations. Two of the chain’s former executives are picking up the joysticks and aiming to reopen the location in July. 🕹️ (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Environment
Research on Seattle-area creeks discovered that certain widely-used tire materials contain a chemical lethal to salmon. This info has prompted California policymakers to start regulating the chemical and Washington ecology officials to test alternatives. (KUOW)
Festival
Party on, U District. The neighborhood’s Street Fair is returning this month after a two-year hiatus. From Sat., May 21-Sun., May 22, there will be a 10-block pedestrian marketplace on University Way, some live performances featuring the Garfield High School Jazz Band, beer gardens, and food trucks galore. 🎉
Sports
The Seattle Kraken have some big goals ahead, as they await the 2022 NHL Draft. This week, the team landed the No. 4 overall pick through a lottery to go along with four second-round picks — all crucial in building the young roster. The draft takes place on Thurs., July 7 in Montreal. 🏒 (NHL)
Make sure that thing is polished. The Seattle Sounders have been taking their newly won Concacaf Champions League trophy on a tour for fans to admire. It’ll be at tonight’s US Open Cup game at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, then at Lumen Field Pro Shop on Saturday. 🏆 (Sounder at Heart)
Real Estate
Put on those oven mitts — homes in the Seattle area are still as hot as ever. According to April real estate data, nine suburbs saw year-over-year growth of at least 30% — and homes in Bellevue west of I-405 increased by over 80%. The median sale price in that neighborhood was over $2 million. (Seattle Met)
Eat
We all love a fungi as much as anyone, but mushroom ice cream? Yup — Capitol Hill cafe Wunderground is collaborating with PNW chain Salt and Straw on three new ice cream flavors using adaptogenic mushroom coffee + tea. Proceeds will go towards the Jed Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Month. 🍄 (Capitol Hill Blog)
Shop
It seems like Russ just can’t quit us. Even though former Seahawks QBRussell Wilson is now in Denver, he’s expanding his fashion store with wife Ciara in the Seattle area. The House of LR&C opened another location in Lynnwood yesterday — just a few months after debuting its first store at University Village. 🛍️ (GeekWire)
Wellness
Have loose jowls?If you’re looking for smoother, firmer skin on yourneck and jawline without resorting to cosmetic modification or expensiveskincare products, this simple DIY technique (pioneered by world-renowned Hollywood plastic surgeon Dr. Layke) just might do the trick.*
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One eagle-eyed Seattleite caught a pretty good look of a peregrine falcon on their high-rise balcony (or, falcony?) this week, as their house kitty stared it down somewhere off camera. It just so happens that the city is home to many such birds, and the Urban Raptor Conservancy is on a mission to track ‘em for conservation efforts. If you see one yourself, don’t just wing it — get in touch with the org. 🪶
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Editor’s pick: Sushi is one of my absolute favorite foods, so lucky for me — and all of us — that Seattle has so many great spots to choose from. My personal preference no matter where I go is to park myself down at the counter to watch the chefs work their magic with such precision. I try not to oooh and ahhh too loudly, in case it throws them off — butsometimes I can’t help it. I mean, did you see the spot prawns?
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