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2012 Stories by Erika Hobart

• The Blind Cafe Comes to Seattle in June

  published May 25, 2012

  The Blind Cafe is making its first ever visit to Seattle on June 8 and 9, according to Seattle Met. The dine-in-dark restaurant, which provides employment to visually-impaired people and educates the ... More >>

• Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery Debuts in Ballard, I Love New York Deli Closes, & More

  published May 24, 2012

  First off, Autum Martin's Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery is now up and running at 5427 Ballard Ave. The founder of Seattle's notorious take-and-bake molten cakes says that opening her own shop has ... More >>

• Narwhal Opens on Capitol Hill June 1st

  published May 24, 2012

  The Unicorn's downstairs bar Narwhal is scheduled to open on June 1, according to The Spectator. The 5,000 square foot space will feature arcade games and pinball machines, as well as a stage for live... More >>

• Thaiku Pop-Up Restaurant to Open in Copper Gate, I Love New York Deli Closes

  published May 23, 2012

  Good news for fans of Thaiku and its bar Fu Kun Wu. The beloved Ballard establishment, which closed at the end of last year, is setting up a pop-up restaurant at Copper Gate on Thursday, May 31 from 5... More >>

• Lava Cake Shop Opens in Ballard, Collections Cafe Debuts at Seattle Center

  published May 22, 2012

  Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery is now up and running at 5427 Ballard Ave., according to My Ballard. The dessert shop features take-and-bake molten cakes in mason jars (see right), grilled chocolat... More >>

• Wallingford Farmers Market Starts Next Week

  published May 21, 2012

  The Wallingford Farmers Market season kicks off next Wednesday, May 30, according to Wallyhood.org. Customers can shop from 3:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday (except July 4) through September 26. New ve... More >>

• Chow Foods to Open Mexican Restaurant, Emerald Downs Slings Pancakes on Saturday

  published May 18, 2012

  A quick-serve Mexican restaurant called TNT Taqueria at is opening at 2114 N. 45th St. in July, according to Wallyhood.com. The establishment will be run by Chow Foods, which currently operates the 5 ... More >>

• Ballard Scores Chicago Eats, Rainier Valley Welcomes Heaven Sent, & More

  published May 17, 2012

  First off, in Ballard, Benito's Chicago Eatery is now up and running at 6201 15th Ave. N.W. Run by Chicago native Benjamin Kulikowski, the establishment features the "Windy City's" most notorious dish... More >>

• Free Tacos Tonight at Slims Last Chance Saloon!

  published May 17, 2012

  Slims Last Chance Saloon kicks off its 2 Wheeler Dealer -- taking place every Thursday -- this summer starting tonight. But even if you aren't a biker, you should check out the kick off party. Slims w... More >>

• Metropolitan Market to Close in Queen Anne, Schooner Exact to Expand in SoDo

  published May 16, 2012

  Metropolitan Market at 1908 Queen Anne Ave. N. is closing, according to Queen Anne View. The grocery store will stop running in mid-July, citing the development planned for the area as out of its pric... More >>

• Li'l Woody's to Serve Free Burgers

  published May 15, 2012

  In honor of National Burger Day, Li'l Woody's on Capitol Hill will serve free burgers (see right) from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 28. But if you want a side of the neighborhood's finest "crack" to go ... More >>

• Benito's Chicago Eatery Debuts in Ballard

  published May 14, 2012

  Benito's Chicago Eatery is now up and running at 6201 15th Ave. N.W., according to My Ballard. Run by Chicago native Benjamin Kulikowski, the establishment features the "Windy City's" notorious deep-d... More >>

• Mexican Restaurant to Take Over Kiki's, Tango to Debut Rum Bar

  published May 11, 2012

  Capitol Hill welcomes two new food and drink establishments this summer. First off, Fogon Cuisine of Mexico is moving into the recently shuttered Kiki Tap & Eatery space at 600 E. Pine St., according ... More >>

• West Seattle Scores Athena's and Two New Food Trucks, Volterra Expands to Kirkland, & More

  published May 10, 2012

  It's a big week for West Seattle. Mediterranean food truck Athena's has opened a permanent restaurant at 1513 S.W. Holden St. In addition to the falafel, gyros, and souvlaki offered in the mobile loca... More >>

• Seattle to Welcome Restaurant Featuring Vancouver's Finest Indian Cuisine

  published May 10, 2012

  Vij's in Vancouver was once hailed by The New York Times as "easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world." Now, Meeru Dhalwala, the woman behind the renowned restaurant's menu -- check out... More >>

• Athena's Opens in West Seattle

  published May 09, 2012

  Popular food truck Athena's (see right) has opened a permanent restaurant in the former Zippy's space at 1513 S.W. Holden St., according to West Seattle Blog. The menu features Greek and Mediterranean... More >>

• West Seattle Scores Two New Food Trucks, Fremont's Hunger Moves This Month

  published May 08, 2012

  Two new food trucks are hitting the streets, according to West Seattle Blog. Lucky Devil Doughnut Co. makes its debut at 8 a.m. tomorrow in the Uptown Espresso parking lot in The Junction. Meanwhile, ... More >>

• Filipino- Mexican Fusion Restaurant Opens on Beacon Hill, Volterra Expands to Kirkland

  published May 07, 2012

  Luisa Taqueria is now open at 15th and Beacon, according to Beacon Hill Blog. Run by the folks behind Inay's, the establishment features Filipino- Mexican fusion cuisine -- think pork adobo tacos. Hou... More >>

• Taco Time NW Slings 5 for $5 Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

  published May 04, 2012

  To celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Saturday, Taco Time Northwest is offering a 5 for $5 deal -- five crispy beef tacos for $5 (see right.) And while you're at it, be sure to load up on the mexi-fries tha... More >>

• Le Gourmand Delays Closure Due to Popular Demand, The Neighbor Lady Debuts in Central District, & More

  published May 03, 2012

  Great news: Le Gourmand is delaying its closure until June 30, after being slammed with reservation requests. Owner Bruce Naftaly is still shocked by the response. "We were just doing our thing, we n... More >>

• Voxx Coffee #2 to Open Downtown

  published May 03, 2012

  Voxx Coffee is opening a second shop downtown, according to Seattle Met. The original -- a beloved staple in Eastlake -- boasts a big following, thanks to its coffee by day, beer and wine by night rou... More >>

• Lava Cake Shop to Open in Ballard, The Neighbor Lady Debuts in Central District

  published May 02, 2012

  Autumn Martin, creator of Hot Cakes Confections, is opening a dessert shop at 5427 Ballard Ave. N.W. this May. Called Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery, the establishment will serve Martin's signature... More >>

• Poquitos Slings $3 Tacos on Cinco de Mayo, Tacos Guaymas Hosts Block Party in Green Lake

  published May 01, 2012

  Poquitos on Capitol Hill (see right) is throwing a party for Cinco de Mayo this Saturday. A whole pig will be roasted and street tacos will be available for $3 apiece. Meanwhile, Tacos Guaymas on Gree... More >>

• Crumble & Flake and Evo Tapas Kitchen Open on Capitol Hill This Week

  published Apr 30, 2012

  It's an exciting week for Capitol Hill. Highly anticipated bakery Crumble & Flake is scheduled to open at 1500 E. Olive Way on Saturday, May 5, according to Seattle Met. Running the shop is Neil Rober... More >>

• Le Gourmand Delays Closing in Ballard, La Luna Seeks Buyer in Queen Anne

  published Apr 27, 2012

  Since announcing plans to close at the beginning of June, Le Gourmand (see right) has received up to 60 calls a day for reservations, according to My Ballard. The demand has led its owners to delay cl... More >>