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Bumbershoot's 2023 Culinary Lineup is Reason Alone to Get Tickets

The culinary lineup for Bumbershoot 2023 has been announced, and it's reason enough to buy Bumbershoot tickets. A celebration of Seattle's diverse and delicious food scene, 17 local restaurants make up the headliners for this year's infamous music festival.


Bumbershoot is an annual international music and arts festival held in Seattle over Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center. The name "Bumbershoot" is another term for an umbrella, and the festival's logo features a stylized umbrella.


Seattle Space Needle at Bumbershoot music festival

Bumbershoot has grown over the years to become one of the largest and most popular festivals in North America. In 2019, the festival attracted over 100,000 attendees. The festival features a wide variety of musical acts, from up-and-coming indie bands to major headliners. In addition to music, Bumbershoot also features a variety of art, dance, theater, and comedy performances.


And, of course, there's the food lineup. This year you'll find amazing bites from Seattle's culinary scene, including the following:


  1. American Donut Makers: American Donut Makers features fresh, never frozen donuts... and they pay their staff $25 hourly with benefits. Frostings and fillings are made from scratch.

  2. Delish Ethiopian Cuisine: Delish Ethiopian Cuisine is a family-owned business committed to preparing meals with fresh and wholesome ingredients. The restaurant is owned by Delish and his wife Amy (who is also the head chef). At Delish, they treat their visitors like family and ensure you get one of the most satisfying dining experiences around.

  3. Dumpling Tzar: Dumpling Tzar serves Russian inspired dumplings with a fusion twist. From Russian or Ukrainian favorites to recipes from all around the world packed into a delicious dumpling, Dumpling Tzar has a variety of savory and sweet offerings served boiled or fried. Gluten free and vegan options are available.

  4. Eva's Wild: Eva’s Wild delivers orca-safe, wild Bristol Bay sockeye salmon from the world’s most regenerative fishery directly to customers doors and acclaimed chef’s restaurants. They also curate and produce award-winning films and streaming-content, accelerated by indelible experiences to foster lifelong champions for the wild salmon country they love.

  5. Jack's BBQ: Jack's BBQ serves authentic Central Texas Barbecue with Brisket, Ribs, Sausage, Pulled Pork and Chicken. They use Double R Ranch brisket raised in the great State of Washington. They also have incredibly good desserts like Peach Cobbler and Pecan Pie. And, of course, their super delicious and popular Breakfast Tacos!

  6. Mamnoon Street Eats: Street Eats by Mamnoon is a modern and innovative fast casual restaurant that allows customers to build their own customized levantine-style bowls just the way they like it. With its high-energy atmosphere and bold and flavorful dishes, Street Eats is the perfect spot for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

  7. MexiCuban: Octavio Ortega brings the party to the greater Seattle area with MexiCuban, a Seattle-based food truck business that he started in 2019. MexiCuban doesn’t serve food typically found at a Mexican taqueria. It’s a creative combination of Cuban and Mexican cooking, the blended heritage of Ortega’s Cuban stepdad and his Mexican upbringing.

  8. Pablo y Pablo: Pablo y Pablo is a Mexican restaurant & bar that opens its pantry to ingredients and techniques from around the world. By bringing together a combination of diverse tastes, they strive to evoke the same harmonious spirits of Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda; two artists whose friendship found a common cause in both art and peace from different corners of the world.

  9. Shug's: Shug’s serves delicious, all natural, locally-sourced ice cream and ice cream novelties like cold brew affogatos, root beer floats, sundaes, and more.

  10. Big Max Burger Co.: Big Max burger co is a “fine fast food” concept from chef Maximilian Petty. The restaurant serves delectable plays on tradition with smash style burgers, crispy thin fries, and a fun drink program.

  11. Dirty Dog: Dirty Dog's specialty is typically catered private events with, you guessed it, hot dogs. The team has brought their hot dogs to private events for nearly a decade, and this year will have space at Bumbershoot.

  12. Ethan Stowell Restaurants: With 16 restaurant concepts, Ethan Stowell Restaurants have earned a reputation for unfussy food in a comfortable dining environment. The team has yet to announce their Bumbershoot menu, but based on their restaurant menus, we suspect carbs will be involved.

  13. Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen: This West African restaurant brings bold and authentic flavors to the Pacific Northwest. Owner Tina Fahnbulleh moved to Seattle seven years ago and, after seeing that West Africa didn't have much representation in the region, decided to change that and "familiarize Seattle to West African culture and flavors." Long time followers know the restaurant for their mouthwatering meat pies and suya, the addicting peanut-based spice rub that pairs well with chicken, steak, and mushroom.

  14. Local Tide: This Pacific Northwest seafood eatery offers sustainably sourced and wild caught seafood from around our region. From crab rolls to shrimp toast, and fried oysters to salmon sandwiches, Local Tide is a seafood-lover's dream.

  15. MARKET Seattle: Feedme Hospitality Group's restaurants deliver an inspired collection of locally-loved, independent dining destinations and catering. MARKET Seattle, the seventh location opening, has been serving delicious eats since 2021, featuring classic items like Fish & Chips, Chowder, Crab & Lobster Rolls, and Oysters. Nestled right in the heart of Downtown Seattle across from Harbor Steps and walking distance to Pike Place Market, MARKET Seattle combines delicious seafood fare, with the Seattle Art Museums’ world-class galleries.

  16. Musang: This community-driven restaurant brings simply amazing food paired with education of Filipino cuisine. Musang is rooted in Beacon Hill, where they are proud to serve a seasonal food program including personal and intimate Filipino dishes inspired by their childhood memories.

  17. Pizza Romano: This "event pizza kitchen" specializes in bringing pizza to a crowd. Pizza Romano has Brough Italian Roman pizza to the biggest events in the country.

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