The weekend tastes like bubble tea and popcorn chicken

This Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 8-9, 4-9 p.m.), Seattle’s revamped Pier 58 will host a Taiwanese night market, complete with vendors selling delicious xiǎo lóng bāo, panna cotta taro cake, and other authentic street food from the island nation. For many, it will also be the first-view of the public plaza in between the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel. Admission is free but bring some dough if you want to eat.

Man, it’s a hot one

Buldak, a fiery South Korean sauce made by Samyang Foods, is the secret ingredient to Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken, the spiciest dish to ever be served at Panda Express — and five Seattle area locations will test it. Gen Z’s growing cravings for spicy food was a main factor in exploring this recipe, the fast food chain said in a press release.

Ice ice, baby

If just reading that has you panting for water, might we suggest grabbing a cold treat from PJ’s Classic Homemade Ice Cream & Bon Bons in Seattle’s Central District to cool off. The new Black- and female-owned business is the new go-to for nostalgic desserts, including the “Lil Funky Drummer,” covered in dark chocolate and crunchy nuts in a way Nestle could never. Co-owners and sisters, Michelle and Danielle Forbes, see the shop as an ode to their late mother, who went to Garfield High School (located right across the street).

Bites of Bombay and Beirut

The flavors of India and Lebanon are on the menu at INDNON Café, a new eatery coming to Belltown (across the street from Olympic Sculpture Park). An opening date is still up in the air, but guests can expect breakfast, lunch, and evening tapas to go alongside local coffees, teas from overseas, and artisanal cocktails. Chef Abhijit Sakar, of Mint Progressive Indian fame, will take charge of this project.

“Good Friends, Safe Travels”

That’s the motto of the brand new Watchpost Whiskey, a Washington state exclusive 8-year-old American Blended Whiskey made by Westland Distillery. The easygoing spirit packs layered notes of roasted grain, milk chocolate, toasted biscuit, apricot, and cherry pie. Sip it or bring a bottle home at the tasting room in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. Watchpost Whiskey can now be found in retail stores statewide. Over the next two years, $1 from every bottle purchase will be donated to Washington Trails Association to protect and maintain public access to trails across the state.

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And just like the delightfully fruitful squash running rampant across Seattle, these food stories keep on growing, and well, they do say sharing is caring.

A new stake in Seattle’s steak scene

Pioneer Square is the place to be if you’re looking for high-quality cuts of beef. Gordo Steak, a new venture from self-taught chef David Orozco, will focus on carne asada and draw on his upbringing in Mexico. For now, no opening date has been set for the spot at 323 Occidental Ave. S.; it will be Orozco’s third restaurant in the metro area, joining two Asadero locations in Kent and Ballard.

Out of the fire

Homer is in the home stretch of reopening, with plans to resume business this month following a recent fire. The restaurant’s Mediterranean bites, which incorporate Pacific Northwest-sourced ingredients, are a popular draw to the Beacon Hill neighborhood. “After being closed for nearly two months, we can’t wait to re-light our ovens, launch our delicious late summer menu, and take advantage of the rest of this short but sweet patio season!” owners Sara Knowles and Logan Cox shared via Homer’s Instagram.

The bell is ringing in Ravenna

After 62 years of hotcakes and hash browns, this is the last weekend to grab breakfast at Ravenna Varsity, which will close for good on Sunday, Aug. 3. According to Vanishing Seattle, owners of the North Seattle diner could not reach a lease agreement with the landlord, and all potential buyers for the business were similarly turned down. As a landmark for the community, it leaves behind a long history.

Can you taste the controversy?

Because that’s what was cooking at last weekend’s Bite of Seattle food festival. On top of criticism from attendees balking at the exorbitant prices, plus overnight security concerns, some vendors feel hard done by the event’s organizers, FoodieLand — a California-based company that purchased the rights from local owners last year. They say that out-of-state sellers got preferential treatment with regard to foot traffic, and that’s just the start of a longer list of contract stipulations that cut into vendors’ bottom lines.

On a less sour note…

If you’re looking to get that bad taste out of your mouth, Eater can point you in the right direction. Their latest “best dishes” list features a dense yet delicate matcha strawberry cheesecake, super tender wagyu bavette, a lamb korma meat pie that’s everything you didn’t know you needed from an English-style pub, as well as esquites (roasted corn salad) at the somewhat-secret De La Soil inside Copperworks Distilling. And now we’re hungry.

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Would you give it a try? If not, here are some great alternatives.

Bao bao, chick, chicka-chicka

That’s the catchy sound of a new Chinese restaurant coming to downtown. Bao House is on track to open next spring in The Olivian’s first floor space, which was left vacant last October when Slices pizza shop moved out. Aesthetics and authenticity will be a priority here — guests will be able to watch chefs through a glass wall as they prepare steamed buns and noodles of southeast China.

Speaking of Chinese food…

Has anyone noticed the growing giant that is Bellevue’s Chinese food scene? Pay no attention to the bland name of Bellevue Marketplace — it belies the explosion of flavor you can find at the shopping mall’s Taiwanese bakery, Hong Kong-style boba cafes, hot pot restaurant, and more. With the other recently opened Eastside eateries, offering dishes like spicy bullfrog and whole roasted pig, you could spend days digging into the culinary diversity.

Treats to keep you up at night

Seattle just got its second Insomnia Cookies, but the Philadelphia-based chain known for delivering sweets to your door late at night is looking to expand with 1,800 new stores in the next 10 years. And it has its eyes set on the Emerald City. This aggressive growth is fueled by an influx of cash from Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners, an investment fund that also took a big bite out of Krispy Kreme last year. No figure has been set for how many locations we could see locally, but CEO Seth Berkowitz says most major cities will reach double digits. We, for one, welcome our chocolate chip overlords.

Fast casual curry

The Roll Pod, an on-the-go Indian eatery with three food trucks and two restaurants, will open a third brick-and-mortar location in the Session apartment building at 1717 22nd Ave. The opening date remains unconfirmed, but we’re already drooling thinking of the kathi rolls.

Here’s to 48 years

Acclaimed chef Greg Atkinson is calling it a career after nearly half a century doing his part to push Seattle’s culinary reputation to the prominence it now enjoys. His emphasis on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients — which developed out of necessity while starting in an Irish pub on the remote San Juan Island — seeped into his lessons at Seattle Central’s Culinary Academy and his many cookbooks, winning him a James Beard Award in 2000. Atkinson has closed his Bainbridge Island restaurant, Marche, but it will be replaced by Sweetwater Tavern, set to open later this year and serve oysters and other seafood.

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Omakase, OMG

In what might be the best-kept secret in Seattle’s luxury dining scene, Sugo Hand Roll Bar has introduced a 14-course global omakase from acclaimed sushi chef Han Lee. For $95, guests settle into the reimagined space on Thursday evenings to experience not only the master techniques of Japanese cuisine, but also surprising flavor fusions from Korea, Thailand, Greece, and France. Highlights of the menu — which includes a four-pour drink pairing — are the aji, crafted with Thai nam jim sauce and chiffonade Thai basil, and the wagyu with a yogurt chutney, chives, and Maldon sea salt.

Fresh yet familiar

Whether you need a quick grab-and-go lunch or have the afternoon munchies, you now have a new (but familiar) option in the city. PCC Community Markets, which closed its downtown location last year, has returned to the area, albeit with a smaller footprint. PCC Corner Market will emphasize prepared meals in its deli — a boon for the workers, residents, and other visitors contributing to the slow rebound of foot traffic.

Halal yeah

Dinner and a show are on the docket at Meat Moot, the high-end halal chain landing in South Lake Union next month. The Istanbul export expanded across the Middle East, with locations in Miami and Chicago; soon, Seattleites will be able to enjoy the smoked lamb and beef, theatrically prepared with whirling knives and blowtorches in front of guests, at the 3,200-square-foot “West Coast flagship” restaurant. Proteins will be served alongside rice and salads, and there will be an extensive mocktail menu too. 

Fine Italian dining on Fifth Avenue

It has been two years of planning and construction, but the finish line for Il Terrazzo Carmine’s new 7,000-square-foot downtown restaurant is in sight. Named Carmine’s 5th Ave, the three-story space in the U.S. Bank Center skyscraper will have indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, and room for private events. In addition to Pioneer Square and Bellevue, this will be the family-owned restaurant’s third location, and it’s set to open this fall.

Lviv Croissants are life

The Ukrainian bakery known for its sandwiches made with buttery, flaky pastries is setting up shop in the Westfield Southcenter mall this November. Not only will it be the first outpost in Washington, but it also marks the national chain’s first foray to the West Coast. Expect both sweet and savory creations, with flavors ranging from raspberry and cream to cheeseburger and the Selianskyi (pickles, salted fish, pickled onion, lettuce, and garlic sauce).

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Invite a pal who loves apples

Can’t commit to any weekend plans? Let this be the de-cider. Eater’s Meg van Huygen plotted a Puget Sound expedition to visit some of the region’s best cideries. For many stops, like Cockrell Cider Farm in Puyallup, the apple doesn’t have to fall far from the tree to be poured in the taproom. Our suggestion — try Finnriver Farm & Cidery, which just took home multiple awards in the 12th annual Northwest Cup Cider Awards.

Get your curry fix in Capitol Hill

Aamrai Indian Kitchen & Bar is now open on Bellevue Avenue, where guests can enjoy butter chicken, fish curry in mango sauce, and tandoori masala lamb chop, as well as tasty cocktails

like the raspberry lychee martini. The space most recently hosted The Jilted Siren, a short-lived lounge at the center of local restaurateurs’ displeasure when Seattle City Hall eliminated the tip credit. Now, the area seems to be defying predictions of doom and gloom — coffee and cocktail bar Tiny Laurel, and Double O’ Burgers, a walk-up smash burger window, are both recent additions.

Is it worth it?

That’s the question many couch-bound Seattleites with a craving for (insert your favorite restaurant here) are asking themselves. It’s official: The Emerald City is spending the most green on DoorDash delivery in the nation, thanks to another increase (the third in a year) in service fees tied to local regulations and minimum wage requirements. As the most expensive food delivery market, fees in Seattle are on average double those in Portland, San Francisco, and Denver.

Car crash closes Mioposto

If you had plans to eat at the family-owned pizzeria and Italian kitchen in Ravenna, those will have to wait. On Friday, July 4, a driver ran a red light and crashed their SUV into the front of the restaurant, which was filled with patrons at the time. According to an Instagram post, people were hurt, but “no life-threatening injuries occurred,” and the business will temporarily close to assess the damage and begin the process of putting things back together. The owner’s message also shared gratitude for the “incredible firefighters…brave and quick-thinking team, and the compassionate community members.”

Down & Out

Remembered as a member of the “______ & ______” naming convention club by the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, Finch & Pine is now permanently closed. Sarah Moran, the owner of the Pacific Northwest cafe, cited “many factors that have made it more and more challenging” in her decision, but she also has plans to cook at private events and pop-ups around the city in the future. It remains to be seen who will take over the vacant space inside the Belroy Apartments.

We’re losing The Whale Wins

At the end of October, acclaimed chef Renee Erickson will close the European bistro that earned her a James Beard Award in 2016. The Whale Wins, which felt the weight of rising costs in the face of lagging sales, was the flagship of Sea Creatures, the restaurant portfolio Erickson owns alongside Jeremy Price, Chad Dale, and Ira Gerlich. Changes are underway at other establishments in the group; the closure of General Porpoise doughnut shops was announced last month, and Bateau and Boat Bar are both on a hiatus.

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Now let’s get to some more of the city’s food news — there are Seattle Dogs with extra cream cheese to eat.

Pie in the sky

Looking for Fourth of July fun? From 3 to 8 p.m., The Mountaineering Club (perched atop the Graduate Seattle) is hosting its first ever pie-eating contest, alongside a lemonade stand, burgers from Farmboy Bites, apple pie from Pie Bird Bakeshop, and festive tunes by DJ 50 Spence. The best part? There’s no admission, and all ages are welcome. If you want to stick around and get a 360-degree rooftop view of the fireworks (with sparkling wine or boozy slushy in hand), there is a 21+ party from 9 p.m. onwards. Tickets for that event are $40.

V marks the spot

It’s official: Portland doughnut chain Voodoo Doughnut is coming to Bellevue, making it the company’s third location in the Evergreen State (there’s one in Vancouver and on Capitol Hill). Fans can expect the building (10713 Main St.) in the brand’s iconic pink, where customers will indulge in wacky designs like the Voodoo Doll, made with raspberry jelly, chocolate icing, and a pretzel stick through the heart. An opening date has not yet been announced.

There’s a fight brewing

And it could not be more of a David-versus-Goliath story. Seattle’s Best Coffee, owned by the massive Swiss conglomerate Nestle, is suing Seattle Strong, a canned cold brew company that started as a project in the University of Washington business school, for trademark infringement. Essentially, owner Evan Oeflein says, the giant corporation is trying to make him change the name of his company by flexing its legal muscle on the basis that both entities have “Seattle” in their name and make coffee. Oeflein is willing to challenge the claim and has raised more than half of his GoFundMe’s $10,000 goal.

Want a beer? Take your pick

Seattle’s brewery scene is bubbling with plenty of new openings this month. Roaring in from the ‘burbs to Tangletown, Aslan Brewing is pairing its pours with a seafood menu that leans heavily on oysters. You’ve also got Reuben’s sizable Pike Place Market-adjacent taproom, which has so many TVs that no one in any of the 220 seats will have to worry about missing Cal Raleigh’s next homer for the Mariners. And for those looking for breakfast beers, Human People Beer opens at 8 a.m. and bills itself as a “beer cafe.”

Tacoma’s burger scene gets a boost

Lil’ Woody’s is getting bigger. The local burger-and-shake spot will soon add a Tacoma outpost to its locations, which already include three in Seattle, one in Sea-Tac International Airport and another in Tokyo. Plans are in motion to open by early 2026 inside the building that housed Harvester for more than 90 years. Keep an eye out for monthly “Burger 4 Burger” events, where for each specialty burger purchased, the company donates a burger to a nonprofit, school, or other youth programs.

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There’s more to know (and eat) where that came from.

Marin is in

The newly renovated Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle’s has debuted its signature restaurant, Marin, an ode to the city’s maritime spirit and the coastal cuisine of the Pacific Northwest and the rest of the world. With seating for 100 guests (including the bar and patio), the modern yet inviting space offers plenty of room to stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour (daily, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.). Expect dishes like grilled king salmon, Moroccan rotisserie chicken, Oregon tuna tartare crostini, shareable starters like homemade pita with the smoked trout dip, and remixed classic cocktails like the Marigold Negroni or Olympic Old Fashioned.

Outstanding in the Field

It’s the dinner series where the secret ingredient is adventure — and it’s coming to Woodinville’s Tonnemaker Valley Farm on Sunday, July 6. In the kitchen for this “roving restaurant without walls” is Sophon’s Karuna Long, whose mastery of authentic Kmer cuisine pays homage to his parents, who left Cambodia as refugees. It also earned him a spot on Bon Appetit’s 20 Best New Restaurants list last year. Avallé will pour wines to accompany this family style meal.

A sweet addition from Vashon

Head to West Seattle this weekend and take a whiff — there’s decidedly more aromas of freshly baked bread and pastries in the air, thanks to Snapdragon Bakery and Cafe. The Vashon Island favorite has expanded its territory, opening a new location (Thursday through Sunday) that serves up danishes, donuts, tiramisu, and grilled cheese by day, and desserts and champagne in the evenings. You’ll see plenty of rotated specials like corn masa crepes, too.

Sharing food is fair

The Evergreen State Fair returns to Monroe at the end of August, with plenty of guilty-eating pleasures like kettle corn, corndogs, and funnel cake covered in cinnamon and sugar on the menu. But before the rides rumble to life and the gates open, you can earn yourself free entry by contributing to the event’s food drive, which benefits the Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition. Through July 12, members of the community can bring non-perishable and unexpired items (this includes, toiletries, baby wipes, and pet food) to designated drive-through locations; for every five items, you’ll receive one free weekday fair admission (with a maximum of five per car).

The great In-N-Out fakeout

Alright, who fell for it? Last week, a flag duct-taped to the side of a long-vacant building in the Wallingford neighborhood proclaimed the California-based fast food chain was coming in 2026. The veracity of such a claim was quickly doubted online, and it appears rightfully so, as the company has officially confirmed the news as a nothing-burger. Although In-N-Out fans’ local dreams are still out of reach, by the end of summer, the drive to taste a double-double with animal-style fries will be a little closer when the first Washington location opens in Ridgefield.

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Let’s dig into some other food news.

Snubbed on the big stage

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before… Seattle and the state of Washington have once again been snubbed at the James Beard Awards. For the fifth year in a row, local nominees — this time, Atoma, Archipelago, and Jay Blackinton of Houlme on Orcas Island — came home empty-handed. What’s it going to take to break the streak? Hopefully we find out next year.

Here, have a slug of caffeine

Named for the brightly colored sea slugs that call the Pacific Northwest home, Nudibranch Coffee (that’s pronounced “new-dih-brank”) hopes to brighten your day and open Seattle’s first-ever Thai coffee shop. Emily Sirisup and her partner, Cole Arneson, first got a taste of the country’s coffee culture — including its penchant for cool drinks mixed with fruit — while visiting to explore Sirisup’s familial roots. Now, they will be the first business to roast and sell coffee from Thailand, online and in local grocery stores, with plans for a North Seattle cafe this fall.

Need another pick-me-up?

Get in line at Pine Street and Harvard Avenue in Capitol Hill. Like other passers-by, you may not know what for at first, but it’ll soon become obvious why it’s worth the wait. Phê is a new Vietnamese coffee and matcha shop, which gained a fervent following when it popped-up at the Chinatown-International District Night Market three years ago (the creme brulee sweet potatoes were heaven). For now, the space is focused on specialty drinks like banana pudding matcha, but Vietnamese brunch, dinner, and cocktails are in the works.

The taste of generosity

To find Burmese food in Seattle, well, you have to leave Seattle. Follow your cravings for the cuisine of Myanmar to Theravada Buddha Sasana Organization located on the way to Snohomish. This monastery hosts a donation-driven food festival almost once a month, offering a spread of 20 to 30 dishes, like mohinga (fish soup), pork sticky rice, and cassava cake. The best part? Everyone is welcome.

Find your next BFF

That’s Beacon Food Forest, a seven-acre plot of public land on the edge of Jefferson Park, where anyone, at any time, is able to harvest fresh fruits and veggies, pick medicinal herbs, or volunteer their time to maintain the garden beds. The seed for this innovative community model was first planted by University of Washington permaculture students in 2009; now, it’s one of the largest projects of its kind in the United States. Learn more about what you can expect to find, as well as etiquette and rules for visitors.

Unionizing, under the sea

Employees at the Sea Creatures restaurant group, which encompasses Willmottʼs Ghost in The Spheres, the Walrus and the Carpenter oyster bar, and The Whale Wins, among other restaurants and cocktail lounges, have decided to unionize. United Creatures of the Sea was formed primarily to challenge ownership’s implementation of a 22% service charge, which some said drastically reduced their paycheck by taking away tips. Contract negotiations are ongoing.

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Please egg-scuse the mess

Construction of a new breakfast sandwich spot in Capitol Hill’s Melrose Market is no yolk for existing tenants. In fact, Eggslut, the Instagram-famous breakfast sandwich spot that started as a food cart in Los Angeles and quickly cracked the international market, is causing quite the ruckus as it builds its nest. The issues stem from extensive, full-length window coverings advertising the spot’s impending opening; neighbors say the ads make the entire space appear closed, citing serious drop offs to their own business.

Evolving with the times

Those in the know with West Seattle’s dining scene are probably aware of JaK’s Grill’s move to bigger digs across the street. Perhaps more subtle are the other adjustments, on the menu and in philosophy, all designed to keep the restaurant successful in the industry’s new reality. Guests can expect to see more vegetarian and different protein options, with a focus on supporting local producers.

Have you seen this service charge?

You’re scrolling down your favorite brunch spot’s menu when your eyes alight on something new. No, it’s not the bottomless pickle juice mimosas (umm, who asked for this?) nor is it the Spam eggs benedict (actually, that sounds pretty good). You’ve discovered the mandatory service charge, an ambiguous and increasingly ubiquitous addition to dining out that raises questions like, “Should I still tip?” or “Who exactly is this going to?” Find some answers and a list of tip-free, service charge-free restaurants in Seattle.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… pizza?

Pagliacci Pizza, which is building a new location (the 27th in the Puget Sound region) near the recently finished Redmond light rail station, has plans for another forward-thinking form of transportation. Drones. That’s right, through a partnership with Zipline, a company currently testing deliveries for Walmart in Dallas, your pie may soon arrive from the sky.

Redhook Brewlab is closing

The microbrewery and taproom on East Pike Street will shut up shop after eight years of business in Capitol Hill, according to a recent announcement from owners Tilray. The company did not provide a reason, nor a final date, although the news did come with a commitment to looking for a new location. Anheuser-Busch sold Redhook (which bottles and cans its beer in Oregon) to Tilray in 2023 for $85 million.

Dessert from Down Under

New Zealand-style ice cream is the hottest, er, coldest sweet treat trend to reach Seattle’s sweet tooth in a while. What exactly sets it apart? As “real fruit ice cream,” the recipe calls for a standard cream or vegan base, that’s then mashed and swirled with strawberries, mango, blackberries, even kiwis. Find it at shops like Many Bennies (peep the edible googly eyes) and Highland Park Corner Store.

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What’s black, white, and tasty all over?

It’s Panda Fest, the massive Asian outdoor food festival that’s coming to Seattle for the first time this weekend. The Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion will host experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, showcasing dishes like tanghulu (Chinese dessert of sugar-coated fruit on a stick), takoyaki (Japanese “octopus balls”), and shaobing (a baked and layered flatbread). Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Canlis keeps it local with its new executive chef

After a monthslong process, Seattle’s most famous restaurant has chosen the person to lead the kitchen — and it’s an internal hire. James Huffman, a longtime employee at the iconic fine dining establishment will become the first Seattle-native at its helm. His resume has plenty of regional flair, including nine years working under the two who previously held the role, Brady Ishiwata Williams and Aisha Ibrahim, as well as a stop at Cafe Juanita on the Eastside.

A book worth a thousand memories

When The London Plane decided to finally land from the lofty heights of its 10-year run in Pioneer Square, it left behind legions of loyal fans. Now a few years on, owner Katherine Anderson and those who contributed to the cafe-restaurant-bar-market-bakery-flower-shop have created a beautiful book called “The London Plane Flower & Cook Book.” Inside, you’ll encounter recipes, essays about the experience of curating the beloved space, jaw-dropping photography, and more.

Homer on hiatus

At the end of May, when Homer staff noticed a smell of smoke — not from the wood-fired oven the Mediterranean restaurant uses, but instead more like burning plastic — they knew they had a problem. Thankfully, the fire department was able to put the fire in the ceiling ducts out quickly, but not before causing some serious damage, forcing the owners to close for what could be two weeks or as long as a month. Keep an eye on the Beacon Hill spot’s Instagram for updates.

Signing off with Good news

Speaking of rising from the ashes… If you haven’t had a chance to check out Good Voyage since its return from the devastating electrical fire at the end of 2023, you’re missing out. The French-inspired bistro located in the South Park neighborhood reopened in January as a testament to the power of community and perseverance, especially when walking away makes so much sense. Now, you’ll find similar qualities that made it so popular in the first place, plus an in-house pastry program, a creative cocktail lineup, and full kitchen. There’s even a chance of themed dinners and oyster bashes on the cards.

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