Above: El Encanto sets a lively lakeside scene in Kirkland. Photographs by Amber Fouts.
The notion that going out for a memorable meal requires a trip into Seattle for folks who live in the suburbs is obsolete. Maybe even comically obsolete.
The Eastside’s dining scene has grown and shifted radically in the past few years, keeping pace with the changes in the demographics and the landscape. Now chefs with global profiles sign leases in Bellevue (look for restaurants from Masaharu Morimoto and Gastón Acurio to open in 2024). Coveted ramen chains seek out Kirkland locations. Seattle chefs who once swore allegiance to the 206 have followed the growth eastward.
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