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The Best-tasting Scallops Aren’t Farmed
Can you guess why? Here at Duke’s, we are crazy about bringing you the best-tasting food, even if it means scouring the earth to source it. Don’t believe us? Check out this clip of Duke’s Seafood’s founder, Duke Moscrip, aboard one of the scallop fishing vessels in Alaska. For almost 15 years, Duke’s Seafood has…
The Perfect French Fry – Now at Duke’s Seafood
Recently, it was brought to our attention that the French fry we all know and love at Duke’s wasn’t 100% GMO-free. It was very close, but that wasn’t good enough for us. After months of searching and taste-testing, Duke’s Executive Chef Alan Caraco and his team discovered Frites Street, a small French fry company making Belgian-style…
Forgive Us While We Get Passionate
You probably already know that here at Duke’s Seafood, we can get a little bit crazy when we talk about our sourcing. Like how we only serve 100% wild salmon from Alaska, buy only organic chicken from farmers we trust, and never add ingredients we don’t trust. Did you know that our cod (featured here…
Brand-new pathogen-filtering systems installed in all 7 Duke’s locations
Pardon us while we geek out… Over the past several weeks, we’ve installed additional air filtering systems in all 7 of our restaurants. These systems effectively kill airborne coronavirus particles. The process uses needlepoint bipolar ionization, or NPBI™, and is the same system installed in the White House, Google, Amelia Arena, the Phoenix airport, the Mayo Clinic,…
Alki Reopens
I want to speak directly to you, my valued guest. During my nearly half a century in the restaurant business in the Seattle/Tacoma area, I have never faced anything as challenging as COVID-19. It has transformed the restaurant business nationwide and forced many of our colleagues to close their doors forever. Closer to our hearts,…
Valentine’s Day Fun Facts
Saint Valentine has a legacy that dates back centuries. Old traditions have morphed throughout the decades, but we still focus our attention on our loved one on this special day. No matter if you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, its history and traditions offer some fun facts to share with friends. Where did the phrase…
Talking Turkey with Executive Chef “Wild” Bill Ranniger
Forget fancy, let go of perfect for the holidays. Our executive chef “Wild” Bill has the best advice. Take it away, Bill! By Bill Ranniger First things first: my advice to having a great holiday turkey dinner is to go to Duke’s for several days before Thanksgiving or Christmas, eat good food and mentally prepare…
How To Get $20 Off Every Visit to Duke's
I had a conversation with a guest at our Bellevue restaurant the other day that shocked me. He didn’t know about our frequent diner program! This got me thinking that maybe other customers aren’t aware that every time they come in to Duke’s, a frequent diner offer good for up to $20 off their next…
"Elevated" Road Food
The day after my kids finished their school year in June, my family hit the road for a multi-week, multi-sport road trip through the West. Because my family is gluten-free and some of us are also dairy-free, food prep poses an extra challenge when traveling. I am a meticulous planner, so always make at least…
In Love With Amor Tropical
By Amy Waeschle Welcome to Paradise After a hard day of surfing, nothing beats a comfy chair with an ocean view and a refreshing, handcrafted beverage. The first time I visited Amor Tropical, a little expat haven on Mexico’s Pacific coast, I almost missed it. But the telltale baa-ing of a baby goat told me…