Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales
Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth.
Seattle’s Pike Pub, Fish Bar to close after 30 years. Here's why
The closure marks the end of an era for the downtown establishment
DoorDash customer info accessed in data breach, company says
DoorDash says some customers’ private information was accessed in a data breach.
Holiday hunger-relief efforts after US government shutdown
The federal government is back open and SNAP benefits are rolling out as normal once again, but getting things back to normal for our local food banks is going to take some time.
McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
Check your freezer: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Passion Fruit Dreamsicle bars recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is voluntarily recalling a batch of Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars.
These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer
Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.
Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.
Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners
Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.
Olive Garden now offering delivery of its cheese grater and it comes with a block of Romano cheese
Olive Garden, home of the never ending soup, salad, and breadsticks, is now offering delivery of their signature cheese graters.
Heinz debuts ‘Leftover Gravy’ condiment bottle inspired by 90s sitcom Friends ‘Moist Maker’ sandwich
An episode of the 1990s sitcom Friends is the inspiration behind The Kraft Heinz Company's first-ever squeezable bottle of their Homestyle Turkey Gravy.
Renton Salvation Army needs Thanksgiving food donations, says SNAP benefits still delayed for some
The Salvation Army is stepping up the battle against food insecurity in the western Washington region.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
The iconic Easy-Bake Oven is back and selling like hotcakes
The Easy-Bake Oven has made a nostalgic return just in time for the holidays, but demand has been so high that it’s already sold out at major retailers.
Tacoma Rescue Mission to host Thanksgiving dinner with the Tacoma Dome
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Tacoma Rescue Mission is partnering with the Tacoma Dome to make sure everyone can enjoy a warm holiday meal.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Seattle's popular Thai restaurant Bangrak Market rebounds after fire
Bangrak Market, a popular Thai restaurant in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, is recovering after a fire that the owner suspects was arson earlier this month
Seattle named most expensive US city for takeout
Bellevue also ranks high, placing 9th, while Washington state is the third-most expensive for takeout overall.