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2011 Stories by Erika Hobart

• Regent Bakery and Cafe Opens on Capitol Hill

  published Feb 09, 2012

  ​Regent Bakery and Cafe is now open at 1404 E. Pine St., according to Capitol Hill Seattle. The second installment of the popular Redmond-based restaurant features Chinese-style pastries and mor More >>

• Sports Bar to Open in Downtown Kirkland by Spring, Typhoon! Closes in Redmond

  published Feb 08, 2012

  ​The Lodge is scheduled to open on Lake Street in downtown Kirkland this spring, according to Kirkland Views. Eastside residents can expect a smaller version of sports bar and grill Mukilteo Lod More >>

• Awesome Nachos (and Microsoft Employees) Dominate at The Matador Redmond

  published Feb 07, 2012

  ​The Place: The Matador, 7824 Leary Way N.E., 425-883-2855, REDMOND. The Hours: Daily 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Digs: Think South of the Border saloon - infiltrated by Microsoft minions More >>

• Avalon Restaurant Closes in West Seattle, Papa's Pub & Grill Says Goodbye to White Center

  published Feb 07, 2012

  ​Avalon Restaurant at 2940 S.W. Avalon Way served its last meal on Friday, after just 13 months of business, according to West Seattle Blog. The restaurant owner cited a decline in business, as More >>

• The Wurst Place Opens in South Lake Union, Greenwood Market Closes, & More

  published Feb 06, 2012

  ​The Wurst Place is now open at 510 Westlake Ave. N. in South Lake Union, according to Eater Seattle. The establishment specializes in both traditional and exotic sausage, as well as vegetarian- More >>

• Skelly and the Bean to Open on Capitol Hill February 23

  published Feb 03, 2012

  ​Highly anticipated restaurant Skelly and the Bean has announced plans to open on February 23 at 2359 10th Ave. E. on Capitol Hill, according to Seattle Met. Run by Zephyr Paquette, formerly of More >>

• The Veggie Grill Brings SoCal Vegan Fast Food to Seattle, Tequila Bar to Debut in Belltown, & More

  published Feb 02, 2012

  ​The biggest opening announcement this week: Southern California based vegan chain The Veggie Grill is scheduled to launch two of "many locations" in Seattle by June. The popular eatery features More >>

• Seattle Pie Company Leaves Magnolia for South Lake Union

  published Feb 02, 2012

  ​Seattle Pie Company at 3111 W. McGraw St. in Magnolia is now closed, according to Magnolia Voice. But fans of the popular bakery needn't fret. The owners are simply reopening the business on a More >>

• Tequila Bar to Debut in Belltown, Dish it up! to Close in Magnolia

  published Feb 01, 2012

  ​Mestizo Tequila Ultra Lounge & Grill is taking over the former Twist space at 2313 1st Ave. in Belltown, according to Eater Seattle. The establishment will boast over 200 types of tequila, as w More >>

• The Veggie Grill to Take Over Seattle

  published Jan 31, 2012

  ​Southern California based vegan chain The Veggie Grill is scheduled to open two of "many locations" in Seattle by June, according to Eater Seattle. The popular eatery features a plant-based men More >>

• D'Ambrosio Gelato #2 to Open on Capitol Hill Next Month

  published Jan 30, 2012

  ​The second installment of D'Ambrosio Gelato opens in the former Varro space at 1542 12th Ave. in February, according to Capitol Hill Seattle. The location will be larger than the original in Ba More >>

• Henry and Oscar's Debuts in Belltown, Tenoch Mexican Grill Closes in Queen Anne

  published Jan 27, 2012

  ​Henry and Oscar's is now open at 2525 4th Ave. in Belltown, according to Inside Belltown. Run by the owners of The Big Picture, the upscale supper club features a martini bar and classic Americ More >>

• Cherry Street Coffee House Expands to First Hill, Marche to Open on Bainbridge, & More

  published Jan 26, 2012

  ​In Ballard, The Amber Den is scheduled to open at 1556 N.W. 56th St. in a couple weeks. The establishment will feature a Mediterranean- inspired menu, as well as beer and wine from both local a More >>

• Splash Lounge Closes in Belltown, Little Ceasars Opens in Kirkland

  published Jan 26, 2012

  ​Splash Lounge at 2122 2nd Ave. has closed after just five months of business, according to Inside Belltown. The fusion restaurant and lounge served East-West fusion fare and cocktails. In othe More >>

• Cherry Street Coffee House #6 to Open on First Hill, Gourmet Grilled Cheese Truck to Hit Seattle Streets

  published Jan 25, 2012

  ​The sixth installment of Cherry Street Coffee House is coming to Seattle University's Douglas building at 1223 E. Cherry St., according to Capitol Hill Seattle. The beloved local coffee chain i More >>

• The Amber Den to Debut in Ballard

  published Jan 24, 2012

  ​The Amber Den is scheduled to open at 1556 N.W. 56th St. in Ballard in a couple weeks, according to Eater Seattle. The establishment will feature a Mediterranean- inspired menu, as well as beer More >>

• BOKA Kitchen + Bar Offers Free (!) Cookies on Friday

  published Jan 23, 2012

  ​To celebrate the Seattle Boat Show, BOKA Kitchen +Bar is serving free Samoa Cookies on Friday, January 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Made in-house, the treat is made of shortbread, caramel, coconut More >>

• Marche to Open on Bainbridge Island in March

  published Jan 20, 2012

  ​Marche is scheduled to open at 150 Madrona Lane on Bainbridge Island on Saturday, March 17, according to Eater Seattle. The establishment is run by Pellegrini Award winner Greg Atkinson, who ha More >>

• The Kangaroo and Kiwi Pub Relocates to Ballard, 8 Oz. Burger Opens on Capitol Hill, & More

  published Jan 19, 2012

  ​It's a big week for Ballard. Bitterroot BBQ is now open at 5239 Ballard Ave. N.W. The establishment features "classic American barbeque," beer, and bourbon. Urban Family Public House is also no More >>

• Bitterroot BBQ Now Open in Ballard

  published Jan 19, 2012

  ​Bitterroot BBQ is now open at 5239 Ballard Ave. N.W., according to Seattle Met. The establishment features "classic American barbeque," including baby back ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, and who More >>

• Urban Family Public House Debuts in Ballard, Little Ceasars to Open in Kirkland

  published Jan 18, 2012

  ​Urban Family Public House is now open at 5329 Ballard Ave. N.W., according to Seattle Met. The brewhouse boasts 24 Belgian and American taps. In the future, will also produce and serve its own More >>

• 8 Oz. Burger Bar Postpones First Seattle Opening, St. John's Bar and Eatery to Debut on Capitol Hill

  published Jan 17, 2012

  ​Blame it on the snow. The opening of 8 Oz. Burger Bar at 1401 Broadway Ave. on Capitol Hill has been postponed until 5 p.m. this Thursday, according to Eater Seattle. The eatery will feature "s More >>

• Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub to Reopen in Ballard, Bubble Tea Shop Debuts in Kirkland

  published Jan 16, 2012

  ​The Kangaroo and Kiwi Pub is leaving Green Lake and taking over the former Carnegie's space at 2026 N.W. Market St. this April, according to Ballard News-Tribune.The beloved Australian bar feat More >>

• Josefina's Mexican Grill Now Open in Magnolia, Cafe Suisse to Open Downtown

  published Jan 13, 2012

  ​Josefina's Mexican Grill is now open in the former Melt Cafe space at 2818 Thorndyke Ave. W. in Magnolia, according to Eater Seattle. The restaurant serves traditional Mexican fare, including h More >>

• Ballard Says Goodbye to Zesto's After 63 Years of Business, Phinney Ridge Welcomes a Family-Friendly Pizzeria Today, & More

  published Jan 12, 2012

  ​Ballard faced the biggest blow this week. Zesto's Burger & Fish House at 6416 15th Ave. N.W. has closed after 63 years of business. The beloved neighborhood establishment will be replaced by th More >>