The Portland-based chain Bamboo Sushi, which just opened its first location in University Village, calls itself "the world's first certified sustainable sushi restaurant." Credit: Bamboo Sushi

The Portland-based chain Bamboo Sushi, which just opened its first location in University Village, calls itself the worlds first certified sustainable sushi restaurant.

The Portland-based chain Bamboo Sushi, which just opened its first location in University Village, calls itself “the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant.” Bamboo Sushi

Welcome to November! As we usher in a new month, the Seattle area gets two new buzz-worthy destinations for sushi with the openings of Bamboo Sushi and San Kai, and the beloved Korochka Tavern and Niche Gluten-Free Cafe and Bakery bid farewell. Read on for all the latest updates in the food world, plus weekend plan ideas, like Ballard Brewed Winter Beer Festival and The Whisky Extravaganza. For more ideas, check out our list of places to eat and drink pumpkin in Seattle, our guide to Seattle Restaurant Week, and our full food and drink calendar.

OPENINGS
Bamboo Sushi
If you’d like to nosh on nigiri with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your seafood was sourced sustainably, look no further: This sleek Portland-based chain advertising itself as “the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant” opened its first Seattle location in University Village on Wednesday, October 30, according to a press release. The 4,700-square-foot outpost features indoor seating with a sushi bar and a takeout window for pick-up orders, which will become available in November.
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