[1] The business earned Dillon a James Beard Foundation Award in the Best Chef: Northwest category.

[2][3] Seattle Metropolitan said, "The restaurant ... evolves with every new chef, but the space in Melrose Market remains forever atmospheric, with its vintage glass panes and pastoral open kitchen.

[5] The menu included a chicken, salmon,[6] young lettuce salad, parsnips braised in nduja, porchetta,[7] and cookies.

[14] In September 2019, Dillon announced plans to close Sitka and Spruce permanently on New Year's Eve (December 31).

But at this mesmerizing juncture of our world, continuing Sitka’s relationship in Seattle, does not make me a better father, partner, activist, employer or friend.