Restaurant News Two new Mexican venues, plus family friendly meal deals

La Palmera will officially open on August 19 at 5 p. m. , featuring a $5 Classic Margarita special for a week and live mariachi music from 5-7 p. m. The Lynnwood Luau on August 16 at the Lynnwood Event Center invites the community to celebrate Polynesian culture from 2-8 p.

m. with music, food, and dance, and attendees are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts for a chance to win a gift certificate. The Vertical Wine Collective has opened in Edmonds, with regular hours from 3-9 p. m. Wednesday-Thursday and 4-10 p.

m. Friday-Saturday, while Sundays through Tuesdays are reserved for private events. Flyin Tacos has also opened at Five Corners in Edmonds, operating from 11 a. m. to 8 p.

m. Tuesday-Saturday. To promote community dining, Feedme Hospitality is offering Family Days at its Edmonds restaurants, featuring half-off kids' menus on Mondays and Tuesdays. Additionally, on Fridays, families can pick up meals at the Mar-Ket Edmonds Main Street window for affordable options, like $8 Kids Chicken Strips. These initiatives not only enhance dining options in the area but also encourage local engagement and cultural celebration.