Ever since COVID-19 reached U.S. shores, Seattle in particular has seemed to be the epicenter of the crisis here, with the first reported deaths in the country and a rising number of cases. It has affected daily life in a major way, especially since Washington Gov. Jay Inslee mandated that all bars and restaurants in the state must close their dining rooms for at least two weeks. Here, diners can find the most up-to-date news and analysis regarding how the novel coronavirus is affecting the food world. (For guidelines on how to stop the spread of the coronavirus, check out the CDC website and the official King County Public Health website.)
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How Coronavirus Has Impacted the Seattle Food World
From restaurant closures to safety concerns, what diners need to know
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March 11, 2020
Belltown Staple Local 360 Among Latest to Close After Coronavirus-Related Downturn
‘Time will tell’ whether it’s permanent, says the owner
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March 9, 2020
Venerable Steelhead Diner and Four Sibling Restaurants Close Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Impact
Co-owners Kevin and Terresa Davis made the announcement this weekend
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March 9, 2020
Downtown Starbucks Closes After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The location at First Avenue and University Street has undergone a deep clean
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March 6, 2020
One of the Biggest Seattle Wine Events of the Year Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
Taste Washington will refund ticket holders
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March 5, 2020
Washington’s Geoduck Industry Deals with Trouble from Coronavirus Impact
Seattle Shellfish and Taylor Shellfish see sales rapidly fall, as detailed in a Crosscut report
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March 5, 2020
Seattle Restaurants Pull Out All the Stops to Calm Diners’ Coronavirus Fears
Efforts include hand sanitizers and ‘immune-supportive’ piroshkis
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February 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Crisis Is Personal for a Seattle Chef Serving Dishes from Wuhan
Zheng Cafe recently re-opened after relatives fell ill, but owners Jing and Greg Wetzel still have serious concerns about family members quarantined back in China
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February 5, 2020
SLU Restaurant Closes Again Out of Concern for Family Affected by the Coronavirus
Plus, Dynasty Room will keep its door open for six more months, and the Flour Box launches a Kickstarter