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Cracker Barrel and 19 More Restaurant News Headliners of the Past Week

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:52:38 Z

(Restaurant News) Cracker Barrel, Sidecar Slider Bar, May Restaurant Deals, Killer Burger, and KFC lead RestaurantNews.com s Top 20 stories for the week ending May 10, 2026. 1) Cracker Barrel Brings Back Beloved Campfire Meals for a Limited-Time Summer Return...

Ridership Patterns for Sound Transit Route 535

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Sound Transit Route 535 travels inbound from Lynnwood City Center station to downtown Bellevue, primarily via I-405. This express service stops at Alderwood Mall and in Bothell and Totem Lake. Route 535 runs every 30 minutes during the week, every...

Spring Style: Gingham Skirt + Crop Denim Jacket

Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 Z

(Avec Amber) When I think about spring and summer trends, one of the top trends that comes to mind is gingham. Gingham prints make me think of summertime al fresco dining, picnics, and of course brunching! Seattle weather has been wonderful lately and I wore...

Sunday Movies: Beautiful & Useful Transit

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Paris s ultra-useful transit is getting better. (Transit Tangents) Stockholm s beautiful metro stations are the world s longest art exhibition . (Not Just Bikes) We need visionaries like this, and politicians who can prioritize the right things get...

SDOT creating Aurora Ave Community Advisory Group

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Aurora Ave s highway-like design is a recipe for an extremely dangerous street . In 2022, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) launched a project to redesign Aurora Ave. The highest ridership bus route in Washington, Metro s RapidRide E...

How to Finish ST3 Sooner (Without Raising Taxes)

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:10:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) BY ISSAQUAH MAYOR MARK MULLET The Sound Transit Board is facing large decisions regarding its budget shortfall. The Board is now expected to adopt an updated ST3 plan that will help reshape timelines for light rail segments across the region. Some...

Sounder North may end in 2033

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) A Sounder North train waits at Everett Station ( SounderBruce ). Yesterday, the Sound Transit Board Executive Committee reviewed a proposal assembled by the three county executives to realign ST3 for the second time. Although much of the hubbub since...

Friday Open Thread

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:07:24 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) There won t be a Friday Roundtable this week, so here s your open thread. There will be two regular articles Friday and one Saturday.

T-Mobile Park’s 2026 Food Lineup

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:07:39 Z

(Visit Seattle) Mariners baseball is back and Seattle is stepping up to the plate with new additions to their menu. From the viral Ferry Boat Souvenir to a Chocolate Mousse Moose, T-Mobile Park has your bases covered when it comes to memorable ballpark eats. With 81...

Sound Transit Updates ST3 Plan Amid Financial Constraints

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:15:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) On Thursday, Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers will share a resolution to update the Sound Transit 3 system plan. This update will help align the agency’s future Link extensions with the available funding. Due to record-breaking inflation and...

Killer Burger to Open First Houston Location Accelerating Strategic Growth Across Texas

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:33:24 Z

(Restaurant News) Third location in the state builds on growing demand for the better burger brand Portland, OR ( RestaurantNews.com ) Killer Burger , the fast-growing better burger concept known for its bold and indulgent, award-winning burgers, today announced the...

Midweek Roundup: hell or high water

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Upcoming Link service impacts: Buses replace 1 Line trains between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport this weekend for track and power work on the Tukwila Curve . Link service reductions after 8pm resumed this week as construction of Pinehurst Station...

Restaurant Franchise News from Farmer Boys, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Sunny Street Café, and More!

Tue, 05 May 2026 02:16:54 Z

(Restaurant News) In this week s restaurant franchise news , Farmer Boys returned to the Coachella Valley with a new Cathedral City location featuring farm-fresh burgers and all-day breakfast. Dickey s Barbecue Pit expanded its Canadian footprint with a fourth...

West Seattle / Downtown via SODO busway

Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Sound Transit still plans on building a new Link line to West Seattle. As Sound Transit struggles to find ways to fulfill the ST3 promises, there is a better option for West Seattle transit riders. With a relatively small investment in bus-based...

Spring Outfit Inspired by an AI Color Analysis

Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 Z

(Avec Amber) Have you tried using AI tools to determine your most flattering "season" color palette? A dear friend of mine suggested to me recently to try it and create a blog post with the results, so here we are! I used Perplexity, since I signed up for a free...

Sunday Movie: District Line Walk

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Walking the London Underground District Line from end to end. (Let s Walk!) Seattle s annual Jane s Walk is still going on. The last one is Tuesday at 10am, Downtown South . I don t know if the registrations are full yet. This is an open thread.

Friday Roundtable: 2025 Ridership Data

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:25:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Sound Transit Route 550 crossing Lake Washington. While Route 550 is still operating, its ridership has dropped significantly since the full 2 Line opening. The Seattle Transit Ridership dashboard has been updated to include 2025 ridership data for...

Midweek Roundup:

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) New post on Page Two : Reader Jack Valko proposes The Burke-Gilman Subway Monthly maintenance continues on the Eastside: Buses replace Link 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and Overlake Village stations after ~10pm tonight and tomorrow . Local...

Starbird Names Stefanie Lee Chief Financial Officer

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:40 Z

(Restaurant News) Stefanie Lee Veteran finance executive joins super-premium chicken brand as it accelerates national expansion San Francisco, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Starbird , the San Francisco-based chicken concept, has appointed Stefanie Lee as chief financial...

Handel’s Ice Cream Serves Up Strong First Quarter with Multi-State Expansion, 20 Franchise Signings and Leadership Additions

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:26:14 Z

(Restaurant News) The fastest growing ice cream franchise in the nation kicks off 2026 with record-breaking franchise signings, continued franchisee investment, and multiple new openings Youngstown, OH ( RestaurantNews.com ) Handel s Homemade Ice Cream , the iconic...

Restaurant Franchise News from Teriyaki Madness, PJ’s Coffee, Home Frite, and More!

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:17:27 Z

(Restaurant News) In this week s restaurant franchise news , Teriyaki Madness entered the Westchester County market with a new shop in New Rochelle. PJ s Coffee celebrated its first Laredo expansion, and Home Frite launched a Halal-certified location in Clayton, North...