Chef Renee Erickson's James Beard-winning restaurant, The Whale Wins, will close permanently on Oct. 28 amid rising costs and fewer guests.

The Whale Wins, the European-inspired Seattle bistro that earned Renee Erickson a James Beard Award in 2016, will close permanently this fall due to declining sales.

SEATTLE — Foodies who appreciate Seattle’s dining culture have one more reason to book a table at Canlis. After the departure of executive chef and James Beard semifinalist Aisha Ibrahim, 74 ...