Bush Garden

Bush Garden is a restaurant and karaoke bar[1] on Maynard Avenue South[2] in Seattle's Chinatown–International District, Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[3][4][5][6]

History

Bush Garden opened as a Japanese restaurant in 1953.[7] It was once considered a destination dining establishment, attracting visits from celebrities and politicians as well as locals.[8]

During the 1950s, its owners introduced tatami rooms in which diners could eat at floor level, but with a hidden pit where diners could extend their legs (a now not uncommon feature).[9] In the 1970s, the restaurant became home to perhaps the first karaoke bar in the U.S.,[9] though a similar claim was made for Maneki (another Japanese restaurant in Seattle).[10]

Bush Garden closed in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, but plans to reopen.[11][12]

Reception

Thrillist says, "It may not be quite as entertaining as Busch Gardens, but this place is still pretty fun thanks to sing-a-longs that basically never stop, cheap Asian takes on bar eats, and stunningly stiff and inexpensive drinks."[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bush Garden Review - International District - Seattle". The Infatuation. August 23, 2022. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Kugiya, Hugo. "Once-swanky Bush Garden: a symbol of a bygone era | Crosscut". crosscut.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "Bush Garden Restaurant (Seattle)". www.historylink.org. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "Bush Garden vacated". Northwest Asian Weekly. February 11, 2021. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Robinson, Chetanya (January 2, 2019). "Bush Garden to seek new location as site is developed for apartments". International Examiner. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Johnson, Peter. "Saving the birthplace of Seattle karaoke | Crosscut". crosscut.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  7. ^ Cheadle, Harry (October 27, 2023). "Legendary Karaoke Bar Bush Garden Is Getting Resurrected". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  8. ^ Kugiya, Hugo (February 17, 2011). "Once-swanky Bush Garden: a symbol of a bygone era". Crosscut.
  9. ^ a b Beck, Katherine (February 3, 2022). "Bush Garden Restaurant (Seattle)". Historylink.org.
  10. ^ Rutledge, Bruce (January 2, 2019), "Maneki bartender Fu-chan has seen it all", North American Post
  11. ^ Browning, Paige (October 26, 2023). "Karaoke hotspot Bush Garden will return to Seattle". www.kuow.org. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  12. ^ "Legendary Seattle karaoke bar is reopening in a new home". The Seattle Times. October 26, 2023. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  13. ^ Kolars, Emily (October 5, 2017). "Bush Garden Restaurant". Thrillist. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2023.