Episodes
43
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
Issaquah Buzz, where we talk about all things business in Issaquah – from new restaurants to retail gossip.
Officially, Burgermaster will open for business with its full menu on May 26th! Watch as Mayor Mullet gets a behind-the-scenes tour from Burgermaster CEO Alex Jensen while his team puts the final touches on the restaurant ahead of the grand opening.
This edition of Issaquah Buzz is packed with restaurant news, business openings and closures, outdoor adventures, and community events around Issaquah! Autumn and Alexis cover everything from the rumored arrival of Dave’s Hot Chicken and Wingstop to new spots like Glossy Beans Cafe, Chan Kitchen, and Issho Ramen. Plus, hear about exciting progress on H Mart, late-night eats at The Bar & Grill, spring happenings around town, and an unforgettable paragliding experience off Pooh Pooh Point. We also spotlight Formula Brewing and its growing role as a community gathering place. Businesses Mentioned in This Episode: Dave’s Hot Chicken (rumored) — Former Cafe Rio location, 317 NW Gilman Blvd. Wingstop (coming soon) — Highlands area near Agave Cocina & Tequilas, 1567 Highlands Dr NE H Mart (coming soon) — 11475 11th Ave NW Glossy Beans Cafe — 188 NW Shy Bear Way Costco Flagship Store — 1801 10th Ave NW Masthi Bar & Grill — 984 NE Park Dr Issho Ramen — 5614 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE Chan Kitchen Issaquah — 95 Front St N, Issaquah Iconic Nails Lounge — 147 Front St N, Issaquah SpringFest at Gilman Village — 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah Lake Sammamish Paddle Company — Tibbetts Beach, Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Rd Issaquah Farmers Market — Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave NW Seattle Paragliding — 11206 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast Northwest Paragliding — 475 Front St S, Issaquah JoJo’s — 98 Front St N Formula Brewing — 1875 NW Poplar Way
A new cafe coming to the Talus neighborhood, a ribbon cutting at RaajGharana Indian Restaurant & Bar and announcing a festival coming to Issaquah in August!
In this episode, Autumn Monahan and Alexis Fitzsimmons dive into local business gossip, new restaurants, and New Year fitness inspiration—all while highlighting the many ways to support Issaquah businesses in the new year. From exciting openings like Woods Coffee and a new Indian grill, to plant startups, neighborhood gathering spots, and a deep dive into Issaquah’s gyms, yoga studios, and outdoor fitness options—there’s something here for everyone to start of the New Year with a bang. ☕ Featured Food, Coffee & Drink Businesses •Woods Coffee •Indian Grill •New Front Street pan-Asian Restaurant at the old No. 96 Location •Trailhead Taps & Bottles 🌱 Featured Retail & Specialty Businesses •Nuta •Issaquah Lumber 🏋️ Featured Gyms & Fitness Centers Planet Fitness 24 Hour Fitness CrossFit Issaquah Monday Fitness Orangetheory Fitness Barre3 Iron & Company Fit Box Issaquah Community Center 🧘 Featured Yoga & Wellness Studios Spiral Yoga Hot Yoga Experience Yoga Six Issaquah Arise Yoga & Wellness Pilates Studio 11
In this holiday edition of Issaquah Buzz, Autumn Monahan and Alexis Fitzsimmons cover it all—from post-storm business check-ins to major retail news, including J.Crew Factory coming to Gilman and updates on Costco’s fuel station expansion. They also highlight newly opened businesses, dog-friendly delights, hot yoga, family-friendly indoor play, and the best spots to shop local this season. Plus, don’t miss festive events and what’s coming up as Issaquah heads into the New Year.
Welcome to the Holiday Edition of Issaquah Buzz! In this episode, Autumn and Alexis dive into the latest business news, holiday events, and local shopping highlights happening around Issaquah. 🎄 What’s Inside This Episode: Big retail news: UNIQLO coming to the former Ross space New local businesses, including Clay Element and the expanding Northwest Pottery Collective A full rundown of holiday pop-up markets, Small Business Saturday, Artists Sunday, Giving Tuesday, and shopping resources from Visit Issaquah Gilman Village Holiday Fest, author events, and more community celebrations Details on the Turkey Trot, Santa photos at the Commons, and a fun Nutcracker production at the high school A special Business Spotlight featuring Cougar Mountain Zoo’s three new African lion cubs 🦁—and how you can help name them! If you’ve got business gossip or rumors for a future episode, email us at ed@issaquah.gov.
In this episode of Issaquah Buzz, Autumn Monahan welcomes Alexis Fitzsimmons, Issaquah’s new Economic Development Manager. Alexis shares her background in business attraction, retention, and workforce development, and her excitement about joining the community. We also dive into: * Retail Gossip: A new luxury men’s clothing store opening in Gilman Village * Burger Master Update: Construction progress and what to expect in 2026 * Family Fun: Indoor Sand Garden play space now open * Tourism Spotlight: Lake Sammamish State Park ranked a top Puget Sound attraction * Salmon Days Preview: Parade, vendors, dock dogs, live music, Sasquatch photo booth, food favorites, and more! Whether you’re new to town or a longtime local, this episode is packed with insights, updates, and all the excitement leading up to Issaquah’s biggest celebration of the year.
In Episode 34 of Issaquah Buzz: Autumn Monahan sits down with guest Co-Host Christy Garrard, Executive Director of Visit Issaquah, to chat about all things business in Issaquah. Like family-friendly spots like Sand Gardens and Kid Strong, to the debut of JoJo’s Café and all the BUZZ around Wine Me Up in Gilman Village, there’s plenty happening in Issaquah! We also highlight upcoming events including the Wine & Art Walk, Culture Fest, Salmon on Sunset, the Issaquah Open Studio Tour, and more. ✨ Business Spotlight: Wine Me Up – a locally owned wine bar with a fresh vibe, small-business collaborations, and an unforgettable guest experience. 👉 For more events and things to do, check out visitissaquahwa.com.
Join host Autumn Monahan and guest host Kelli Diann-Gordon as they dive into Issaquah’s latest business buzz! In this episode, they highlight exciting new spots like JoJo’s Café, Wine Me Up, and Lake Sammamish Paddle Company, plus updates on the Cleanscapes store and Evolve Clinic. They also preview Farmers Market Week, celebrate the market’s 35th anniversary, and share details on the new roller skating pop-ups at Pickering Barn. 👉 Stay connected to your community and get the inside scoop on all things Issaquah!
In this special breaking edition of Issaquah Buzz, Autumn Monahan shares exciting news—Uwajimaya, the beloved Asian grocery store, is planning to open a new location in Issaquah! Learn about the proposed move into the former Rite Aid space and what this means for foodies and families across town. Stay tuned for future updates.
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