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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 […]

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Say 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 […]

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Kitchen & Market Expanding to Mercer Island

Five years ago, Stephanie King quit her job to build the perfect grocery store. The Mercer Island resident worked in the industry for years, building private label brands for major […]

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Best 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 […]

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FaveKitchens 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 […]

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Two restaurant closings; a short history of Mercer Island’s local food scene

Since we began our reporting on Mercer Island’s restaurant scene in 2014, we have covered the openings of about 15 food and restaurant establishments on the island. In the same […]

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Convivial transforms to L’Experience Paris, a French cafe

Say bonjour to L’Experience Paris. This authentically French cafe has replaced Convivial Cafe, and it’s a transformation that will transport you to Paris with exquisite patisserie, coffee, tea, wine, and […]

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Pagliacci Pizza to celebrate Mercer Island store opening with free slices

The opening of Pagliacci Pizza on Mercer Island is one week away. On Monday, September 26th, Pagliacci Pizza is celebrating the opening of their new store on the island by […]

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