By Eunbi Cho/University of Washington News Lab What could be better than a hot bowl of pho during the cold, rainy weather of Seattle? (Or, now that spring has arrived, on a warm, pleasant evening?) A Vietnamese restaurant in Lynnwood serves the best pho in town that I have ever found: Phoenix Restaurant. It has been in business for over 20 years. At first glance, Phoenix looks the same as any othe... »
Nominate a teacher The Alderwood mall is looking to recognize a teacher for National Teacher Day on May 7. The winner will win a $500 Shop Etc. mall gift card. For more information, go here. Nominations can be made through April 3, and voting will run from April 16 to 28. You must be 13 or older to nominate a teacher. Aveda donates to Puget Soundkeeper Alliance This weekend for a donation of $10*,... »
For $5 you can chow down on a lunch featuring a beef or salmon burger, chips and a drink at Whole Foods Market in Lynnwood. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the outside cafe and all proceeds benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. For more information on the Whole Planet Foundation, check out www.wholeplanetfoundation.org/ »
There’s another option for Anthony’s seafood at Alderwood Mall. Anthony’s Fish Bar recently opened in the food court. It’s a classic quick-dining fish and chips bar with to-go service also available. “Menu items range from our award winning fish ‘n chips and clam chowder, to fish tacos, salads, fresh wild catch of the day and our new jar pies,” a company spokesperson told us. Anthony’s Seafood Gri... »
Dick’s Drive-In announced today that the grand opening of its new Edmonds location is set for this Thursday at 3 p.m. It’s at 220th & Highway 99 in the parking lot of Top Foods. The celebration will feature local marching bands, including the Lynwood High School band, local dignitaries, and company co-founder Dick Spady. “We can’t wait to fire up the two grills and give... »
We’re getting our first look inside Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood Mall, which opened to the public on Monday. The interior of the restaurant includes colorful glass jelly fish light fixtures, a glass octopus in the bar and an underground water feature in the lobby commissioned by a local artist. This is the company’s first location not located on the waterfront. It’s... »
Anthony’s Seafood Grill — the company’s first landlocked restaurant — is getting ready to open to the public this Monday. It’s located in the former McGrath’s restaurant at Alderwood Mall next to the AMC-Loews Theaters. On Friday, Oct. 7, Anthony’s will host a private benefit dinner to celebrate the grand opening. “In keeping with our tradition of na... »
MOD Pizza has announced that their newest store – at Northpointe Center – will open this Saturday. The concept is simple – thin crust, artisan-style pizza that is made-to-order and served quickly. The Lynnwood store is the company’s first expansion outside of Seattle and Bellevue. “We are eager to serve this new market and to continue growing the MOD brand. We strongly believe there is a unique ni... »
We knew several weeks ago that a new sports bar will be opening in Lynnwood, we just didn’t know where. Today we confirmed that Buffalo Wild Wings will be built at the site of the former Billy McHale’s next to Red Robin. The existing building will be torn down and a new 7,400-square-foot restaurant with a patio will be built. It’s expected to open this fall. Buffalo Wild Wings bi... »
Dick’s Drive-In has closed on the purchase of the property and construction of its new restaurant in Edmonds is set to begin this week. “It’s full steam ahead,” said Dick Spady, the company co-founder who turns 88 in October. “Building the first restaurant in 37 years is an exciting endeavor and we’ve been welcomed with open arms by the Edmonds community. Now comes the really fun part where ... »
JUNE 1 UPDATE: Menchie’s is now open for business. *** The development continues at the Northpointe Center on 164th Street SW and Alderwood Mall Parkway (next to the new Fred Meyer.) Signs recently went up for Menchie’s, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop. It’s adjacent to Five Guys Burgers. According to the company’s website: We’ve got a rotating selection of eclectic frozen ... »
If you have a child, you might know that the video games and skee ball machines at Chuck E. Cheese’s in Lynnwood all dispense four prize tickets per token, regardless of the final score. It’s because of a city law that pertains to gambling. The company hopes to change that. A law firm representing CEC Entertainment recently sent a letter to city officials requesting an amendment to the... »
A new sports bar is coming to town. Buffalo Wild Wings is a Minnesota-based chain that offers chicken wings with signature sauces, in addition to a full menu that includes burgers and salads. According to their website: The Buffalo Wild Wings’ menu specializes in eighteen mouthwatering signature sauces and seasonings with flavor sensations ranging from Sweet BBQ to Blazin’. Guests enjo... »
David Jones, owner of Blazing Onion Burger Company, gave a video tour of his new restaurant that is under construction at Alderwood Mall. The space is unrecognizable as the former Ruby’s Diner. In addition to dozens of gourmet burgers and sandwiches, Blazing Onion will feature 30 high-definition televisions, a sliding wall in the lounge that opens to the outside, self-ordering kiosks and Coc... »
Ezell’s Famous Chicken is closing its Lynnwood location at 76th & 196th and relocating to Everett. According to the Herald, who talked to owner Ezell Stephens, the move will happen next month: Business was a little slow in Lynnwood and he’s hoping the Everett location will get more traffic. He plans to introduce a few new items on the menu, including 7-Up cake and sweet potato pie ... »
For those who miss McGrath’s Fish House at Alderwood Mall, another popular seafood restaurant will soon be moving in. Anthony’s Seafood Grill will be opening at the former McGrath’s building in October. It will be its first non-waterfront location. “We’re ready to venture off the water to realize the Anthony’s Seafood Grill concept,” said Budd Gould, Anthony’s president and owner. “It’... »
When Blazing Onion Burger Company opens this summer at Alderwood Mall, it will sport some of the newest technology in the restaurant industry. The popular locally-based gourmet burger chain is building a new location at the former Ruby’s Diner, which recently closed due to financial reasons. Owner David Jones filled me in on some the new features at the Alderwood location. Coca-Cola Freestyle Desc... »
A new Mexican restaurant chain is coming to the U.S., and the first one in the country has opened in Lynnwood. Mucho Burrito is located at 148th Street SW and Highway 99 in north Lynnwood. It’s the first of 50 planned for Washington state. Its only other locations are in Canada. “Our ability to provide concise and straightforward menu options, complete with gourmet Mexican flavors unli... »
The popular Blazing Onion Burger Company is planning to open a location at Alderwood Mall. “We just executed a lease to open a 6000 square foot Blazing Onion at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. It will seat 210 people and feature a 100 seat Sports Lounge,” the owners announced on their Facebook page. By the looks of the graphic, it will be taking over the former McGrath’s space next t... »
The Lynnwood location of Five Guys Burgers opened Saturday morning near the corner of 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway, and it’s already proving to be very popular. Lynnwood Today reader Ian G. sent us this account yesterday: We showed up at 11 am (just as doors were opening) and it was packed. I actually counted, that by 11:25 am (again this is Sunday morning), they were at order number 30!... »
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