Shake Shack’s new Montlake Double Cut burger, available exclusively at the chain’s first Seattle location in limited quantities daily, features Washington grass-fed beef, Beecher’s Just Jack cheese, caramelized onions, and grainy mustard-mayo on a Macrina Bakery bun. Credit: Beecher's Handmade Cheese via Instagram

Shake Shack’s new Montlake Double Cut burger, available exclusively at the chain’s first Seattle location in limited quantities daily, features Washington grass-fed beef, Beecher’s Just Jack cheese, caramelized onions, and grainy mustard-mayo on a Macrina Bakery bun.

Shake Shack’s new Montlake Double Cut burger, available exclusively at the chain’s first Seattle location in limited quantities daily, features Washington grass-fed beef, Beecher’s Just Jack cheese, caramelized onions, and grainy mustard-mayo on a Macrina Bakery bun. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese via Instagram

At long last: after a delay pushed back its opening date, the much-buzzed-about burger chain Shake Shack has finally set up shop in South Lake Union. Read on to discover their exclusive local menu items (like Coffee & Croissant concretes—yes, please) and more food news, like a new food truck that lets you eat raw cookie dough, two new places in town for tacos, and where to find authentic tamales. For more food and drink inspiration, check out our full food and drink calendar and our list of October food and drink specials.

OPENINGS
Carmelo’s Tacos
This family-owned, Mexico City-style taqueria, which opened inside Capitol Hill’s Hillcrest Market and had its first Yelp review on September 14, has a menu of tacos, including asada, al pastor, campechano (a blend of chorizo, asado, potato, and cactus), and veggie, with handmade tortillas, as well as a selection of aguas frescas (horchata and jamaica), Mexican Coke, Sidral Mundet apple soda, and Topo Chico. Customers can order from a walk-up window or opt to dine in the small sit-down area.
Capitol Hill

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