Why Seattle's Canlis restaurant will be closed on weekends

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SEATTLE - A popular, upscale restaurant in Seattle is trying an experiment this summer: closing on weekends.

Canlis Seattle shared the news on Instagram and Facebook on March 30. The fine dining restaurant is typically closed on Sundays and Mondays, but announced it would be closed on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Instagram post reads: "This summer, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the restaurant will be open Monday-Friday nights only. It’s an experiment to see what it’s like for our team to enjoy real weekends for a change. We can’t wait!"

Canlis is now a third-generation family restaurant with co-owners Mark and Briani Canlis. It's been open for 74 years and survived the pandemic by offering meals delivered and popups in the parking lot like yerts.

People on social media praised the move, but some expressed disappointment that they won't be able to visit the restaurant on Saturday.