Allister Bets Big on the Bennett’s Space
In February 2020, Mercer Island lost a staple of the local restaurant scene when Bennett’s Bistro shut its doors after 15 years. The large and central space will have been […]
Read moreValhalla to Bring Sandwich Heaven to Mercer Island
Chipotle mac salad and Thanksgetting sandwiches will soon be on the menu for Mercer Island lunches. After six years serving beloved – and famously messy – sandwiches, like the Bad […]
Read moreFrom Mercer Island to Italy and Back with Charcuterina
Mercer Island resident Nicole Dowds grew up in a household accustomed to cheerful company, which eventually inspired her to start Charcuterina, her Mercer Island-based charcuterie board catering business. “My mother, […]
Read moreSay Hola! to Sabor de Mexico
Strings of papel picado, the colorful Mexican party bunting, hang from the ceiling of Sabor de Mexico Taqueria & Cantina, connecting the turquoise and yellow walls to create a festive […]
Read moreOh! Chocolate Continues Tradition through Three Generations on Mercer Island
The motto at Oh! Chocolate has been the same for almost four decades: if you stop into the shop, you get a sample. Margo Masaoka regards it as a family […]
Read moreArt UnCorked: Wine, Art, Food, & Friday Night Fun
Your chance to enjoy local wine, food, and art is just around the corner. On September 9th, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce presents Art Uncorked, where attendees can discover […]
Read moreBest Outdoor Dining Spots on Mercer Island
Everything tastes better with a side of Pacific Northwest sunshine, and in the last few years, the outdoor dining options on Mercer Island have significantly expanded and improved. From a […]
Read moreMercer Island Summer Fun Guide 2022
The summer season is officially here and exciting summer events on Mercer Island have just begun! From the Sunday Farmers Market to Shakespeare in the Park, every week on the […]
Read moreSeasonings & Wine Pairings for a Great Summer Barbecue
After a stretch of dismal spring weather, the sun is coming out, just in time for it to hang high in the sky well into the evening – a time […]
Read moreFaveKitchens brings favorite family-owned restaurant dishes to Mercer Island
A new red logo featuring a spatula recently appeared on the doors at what used to be Mo’s Pizza and Wine Dive. The space reopened on Wednesday, February 23rd, as […]
Read moreNew restaurants abound on Mercer Island
New restaurants are making a comeback on Mercer Island with several openings announced in early 2022. Learn more about the newest restaurants to debut, and find out what exciting eateries […]
Read moreVivienne’s Bistro now open on Mercer Island
Mercer Island’s long-awaited newest restaurant, Vivienne’s Bistro, softly opened on Saturday, February 5th. Taking over the former home of The Islander, owner Thomson Zhao remodeled the interior into a crisp, […]
Read moreClassic Bellevue Restaurant Pogacha Re-Opens on Mercer Island
Few restaurants last three years in the fast-moving Seattle region but Pogacha has been bringing flavors of Croatia and the Northwest to diners for more than three decades, and it […]
Read moreIsland to Island: A Cookbook Author Brings a Taste of Sri Lanka to the Northwest
When Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama moved to Mercer Island two years ago, she recognized the same small, tightly knit communities with longstanding traditions from her time in Sri Lanka. “When you speak […]
Read moreJust Poké’s first food truck opens on Mercer Island
Danny Brawer and Norman Wu met in the fourth grade at Lakeridge elementary on Mercer Island and stayed fast friends through their youth and young adulthood. Various entrepreneurial ventures kept […]
Read moreLa Fête Pâtisserie Française Now Open on Mercer Island
The crowds flocking to the latest addition to Mercer Island’s food scene, a contemporary French bakery, took owner Kristen Sisco by surprise – and perhaps customers too were surprised and soon […]
Read moreLocal ocean-to-table seafood pop-up shops open for business on Mercer Island
Premier Catch, a local family-operated and women-owned seafood company, recently announced the launch of their community pop-up shops on Mercer Island. The company’s co-owners, Ashley Besecker and Joci Besecker, seek […]
Read moreNew Seasons Market to close on Mercer Island at the end of June
New Seasons Market has announced its upcoming closing of its Mercer Island store – which will soon become a Metropolitan Market. In an email message to customers, New Seasons shared the […]
Read moreNew food company Goodness Grazers offers delicious and beautiful “graze” boxes on Mercer Island
In January, Mercer Island native Maggie Dickinson began Goodness Grazers: a Seattle-based company with food, human connection, and community at its center. The company, which currently operates out of L’Experience […]
Read moreHap’s Burgers & Taps delivers a delicious burger and recalls local history
Last August, a brand-new burger joint called Old 76 arrived on Mercer Island, pairing classic tastes with regionally sourced ingredients to create a new favorite local dining spot. Now, the […]
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