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Best New Restaurant: Haerfest

By Seattle Mag November 11, 2024

Three bowls of pasta sit on a marble table at the new restaurant, accompanied by two cocktails and a glass of water, with utensils nearby.
Photo courtesy of Haerfest

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.

Haerfest opened on Stone Way in the Fremont neighborhood in April, and features handmade pasta and high-quality ingredients typical of Chef Brian Clevenger’s General Harvest Restaurants, including Vendemmia, Autumn, Raccolto and G.H. Pasta and Pizza.

Hot Tip

The dessert cocktails are among the most creative in the city, and the “Corks & Carbs” happy hour features a selection of pasta and seafood for a very reasonable price of $25.

Staff Pick

Musang on Beacon Hill is a wonderful Filipino restaurant with fantastic food and a lively family atmosphere. While technically not new, it closed for renovations for several months this summer and recently reopened. — Jonathan Sposato, CEO, Seattle magazine

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