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Colored photograph of the Lotus Café at 1st avenue and Stewart Street in Seattle, operated by Peter N. Wells, father of the donor

In 1950, after a successful restaurant career in Hawaii, Peter Canlis moved to Seattle and opened the restaurant that would make its mark on the nation’s emerging fine dining scene. Borrowing all he could (fifty thousand dollars) he sought to build a…

This classic family-owned diner in Ballard has operated continuously from 1971 by Tom and Pete Economou until their passing, and now by Tom’s daughter, Angela. Part lounge, part restaurant in an historic building, it extends a warm vibe and is a…

Sikey and Niko Vlahos assumed operation from their mother, Voula. Located at the north end of Lake Union, the restaurant provides one of the most filling breakfast menus in Seattle.

Costa Varlamos stands in front of his Laurelhurst neighborhood restaurant which has expanded and served faithful fans since 1994. It is a regular “hangout” for University of Washington students. It is also very kid-friendly, full of televisions and…

Greek-owned in downtown Seattle for 26 years, Tula’s featured local and regional jazz musicians seven nights a week with restaurant fare. Tula’s served as a “hub” for Northwest musicians and for artists new to the regional scene. It closed in 2019.

Opened by Louie Carras and partners in downtown Seattle, it was a Greek restaurant/nightclub that featured a lounge quintet called the Trojans. Over time many acts were brought in. By 1971 management stepped things up by bringing in hit makers like…

Family-owned by the Flemetakis family they offer a variety of cuisine from burgers and shakes, to breakfast and Greek Food. Time Out first opened in October of 2004 under its original name of Time Out Burgers, which was later changed to Time Out…

In 1980 Petro and Colleen Farmasonis opened Theo’s Pizza and Pasta north of Seattle. The Greek pizza, made with French-bread dough, was standard in several Greek-owned pizza restaurants at the time. Petro retired in 2006 after another successful…

The two Vasiliou brothers offer traditional seafood but with a Greek flare on the Alki waterfront. The pleasingly non-greasy light and crispy breading makes the food special.