Seattle is a culinary gem in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle is a jewel of the Pacific Northwest, known for picturesque mountains, scenic lakes, and greenery everywhere the eye can see — and the depth of the culinary scene is truly awe-inspiring. Though the pandemic has taken a huge toll on restaurants, bars, and cafes, many dining destinations have shown resiliency over the past year, and are hopeful for better days ahead now that Washington has lifted most COVID-related restrictions.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. These scenic spots give visitors a taste of the city and they’re easy walking distance from the pier where passengers board to cruise north to Alaska. Cruise ships are back in business out of Seattle, ferrying passengers to Alaska. Savvy travelers will build in a few days on the front end or before heading home to stay at the legendary Edgewater Hotel, built on Pier 67 back in the 1960s.

Seattle residents Makayla and Avery, who are ten-year-old twins, are the owners and founders of A&M Jamaican Bag Juice and Beef Patty, an eatery where they sell bag juices in tropical flavors, homemade coco bread, and frozen Jamaican beef patties by appointment through Facebook. They established their business during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of many Seattle pop-up food and beverage options that arose during 2020.

Pyramid Lake Paiute, W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and Lummi Nation artist Charles W. Bloomfield, whose traditional name is PḰȺELWEȽTEN, is among 22 Native American artists featured in the Washington State History Museum’s 16th annual exhibition “In the Spirit: Contemporary Native Arts” on display through Sunday, Aug. 29.

How Do You Feel About Dining Out in Seattle Right Now? - Eater Seattle Share All sharing options for: Now That Capacity Restrictions Have Been Lifted, How Do You Feel About Dining Out? Washington lifted restaurant capacity restrictions on June 30. On Wednesday, June 30, Washington officially lifted most of its COVID-related restrictions that had been in place in one form or another for over a year.

Aqua S, a premium soft serve shop, is now open in downtown Bellevue. The address is 308 105th Avenue Northeast. With more than 100 flavors, the choices are updated monthly on the 1st and 16th. Flavors combinations offered include coffee milk tea and sea salt, strawberry yogurt and sea salt, almond chocolate and sea salt, and orange fruit tea and sea salt.