Cowabunga, which starts today, bills itself as Americas largest festival of beef.

Cowabunga, which starts today, bills itself as “America’s largest festival of beef.” Cowabunga via Facebook

First, the bad news: Due to some last-minute delays, Shake Shack won’t in fact be opening this Saturday (but says they’ll be opening “very soon”). The good news: This week brings Midwestern-themed fried fare from a new restaurant called Petoskey’s Pizza, the announcement of a new Grand Central Baking Company coming soon to Wedgwood, a beefy bacchanalia from Cowabunga, and more. You’ll find all that and more essential food news for your weekend below. For more ideas, check out our full food and drink calendar, our Oktoberfest guide, or our list of newly announced Seattle events (including winter classes at the Pantry).

OPENINGS
i5 Pho
This pho restaurant, which also has a location in Tacoma, opened a second location in Pioneer Square and had its grand opening on September 23. Popular menu items besides pho include the banh mi dip (a banh mi sandwich with a side of broth for dunking), chicken wings, and the “Bruce Lee sauce.”
Pioneer Square

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