The Walrus and the Carpenter, an oyster bar in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, is closing after a tumultuous labor strike created “safety concerns” for both staff and guests.

Seattle's The Walrus and the Carpenter has reopened after workers and management reached a new union contract, ending a nearly weeklong closure. The deal cuts the restaurant's service charge to 3%, ...

Seattle is widely known for its thriving restaurant culture and award-winning dining experiences. Restaurateur Renee Erickson has garnered her fair share of acclaim, but unionized workers at one of ...

SEATTLE - The Walrus and the Carpenter restaurant in Ballard closed Monday and Tuesday following safety concerns arising from an ongoing union strike. Owners of the popular establishment stated on ...