How the Pandemic Will Change the Future Design of Seattle Restaurants
The dining room at Canlis is a marvel of mid-20th-century modernist architecture, all pitched angles and Frank Lloyd Wright aesthetics. With sweeping views of Lake Union and the Cascades, the upscale Queen Anne restaurant has been a destination for anniversaries, birthdays, and other celebrations since it opened 70 years ago. Throughout the decades, the James Beard Award winner has become known for its impeccable service and elevated atmosphere that is refined without being too stuffy. But almost a full year into a deadly pandemic, Canlis sits mostly empty. Through 2020 and early 2021, the re...