2 downtown Seattle restaurants, Café Hitchcock and Oyster Cellar, close

Renowned chef and restaurateur Brendan McGill has shuttered two of his popular downtown Seattle establishments, Café Hitchcock and Oyster Cellar, attributing the closures to dwindling foot traffic. This move underscores the ongoing struggles faced by the local dining scene amid changing consumer habits and economic shifts. With these closures, Seattle's vibrant culinary landscape loses two well-loved spots, hinting at broader challenges for the industry as it navigates post-pandemic recovery.