Seattle Southside keeps growing as an eclectic hub for food lovers

Pack your appetite to explore the delicious dining scene at these spots:
Sharps RoastHouse: They have reopened following renovations to refresh and restore this iconic smokehouse with vibrant vibes. Come for fresh roasting around the clock, scratch sourdough, 24 draught beers, creative specialty cocktails, and more.

Jamar’s: Catch all the spring sports at this locally owned locale that has quickly become the go-to spot for good drinks, hearty comfort food, and an electric atmosphere on game days.

YGF Malatang: Craft the perfect bowl of Chinese hot pot-style soup “weigh and pay”, a popular eatery specializing in malatang—a customizable, spicy, and mildly numbing broth filled with your choice of meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles.

Urban Tapri: A family-owned business serving up a taste of India’s bustling street food culture.

Miyabi Sushi: Whether you're craving the freshest sashimi, creative specialty rolls, or a perfectly seared teriyaki dish, find fresh selections, creative offerings and an adorable kids bento box options here. Celebrating 20 years in business, this is a can’t-miss for anyone seeking sushi in Seattle.

Meet Maeve: Seattle Chocolate is offering the same beloved factory tour and high-quality, ethically sourced truffles with a new name: Maeve, named after a legendary Irish warrior queen. Though the name is new and the packaging is bolder and brighter, Maeve features the same delectable chocolate that fans know and love.

Happy Hour Trail Launch
From a legendary scratch martini to what’s been coined the best Mexican food in Seattle, and more, get ready for a new way to explore Seattle Southside, one sip and one bite at a time. Introducing the Seattle Southside Happy Hour Trail, a curated collection of 28 restaurants and bars where locals and visitors alike can sample the tasty, eclectic flavors of Seattle Southside’s food and beverage scene—all at a welcoming price.

Get a taste of the trail here, Explore Seattle Southside launches Happy Hour Trail courtesy of Sharps RoastHouse and our CEO Mark Everton on Q13 Studio Live. More information and a link to download the free Happy Hour Trail is available here.

New on Our Blog
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May Events Calendar
Burien Winter Farmer's Market, Burien Town Square Park
Thursdays (November - April) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stock up on seasonal produce, jams, honey, preserves, kombucha, baked goods, fresh flowers, cheese, bath and body products, house plants and potted plants, gems & stones, gifts, wine, meat, snacks and art. Burien Town Square Park: 480 SW 152nd Street, Burien.

The Royal Flush Drag Brunch, Great American Casino
Bi-weekly on Sundays
Their bi-weekly Drag Brunch show boasts Seattle's largest Mimosa Bar, amazing food, and features the fiercest Drag Queens in Seattle such as guests from RuPauls’ Drag Race. Tickets are available here.

Yuri’s Night 21+ Spaceflight Party
April 12, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this space-themed spectacle that joins art, dance, music, and technology in tribute to when Yuri Gagarin became the first person to orbit the Earth! Dance in a towering glass gallery, transformed into an intergalactic nightclub with some of the best electronic music DJs from Seattle and beyond. Partiers can choose from an eclectic mix of drinks and food trucks to fuel their night of dancing, while virtual reality experiences, photo ops, and space-themed activities add to the fun.

Holi Festival Family Workshop
April 12, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating HOLI—the South Asian Festival—of colors, welcoming Spring at the Highline Heritage Museum! Your family will take away a culturally immersive experience. Admission is free.

Earth Day Celebration, Museum of Flight
April 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Head to the Museum of Flight for a day of exploring the environment and how aerospace impacts our world and beyond. Activities include the ever-popular Weekend Family Workshops, a seed paper-making workshop, planting “Wishes for the Earth,” and a fascinating lecture about space trash and how scientists are recycling trash into gas for use in space. All activities, including the lecture, are free with membership and included with General Admission.

Crypticon Seattle
May 2
Join us for three FUN days with The Macabre, monsters, movies, contests, celebrity guests, panels, & parties!
Since 2007, Crypticon Seattle has been the largest convention of its type in the Pacific Northwest. Fans come to meet their favorite celebrities and watch the latest films—many of which are making their premieres at Crypticon Seattle! Tickets are available here.

Burien PRIDE Weekend Street Dance Party, Burien Town Square
May 30, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy live music, food vendors, and all that Downtown Burien has to offer. Free to attend.

Find a full lineup of upcoming events here.