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2012 Stories by Erika Hobart

• Yard House to Debut in Downtown Seattle

  published Mar 27, 2012

  Yard House is opening its first Washington restaurant at 1501 Fourth Ave. in downtown Seattle, according to Seattle Beer News. The popular chain boasts an extensive menu of American staples -- sandwic... More >>

• Marination Opening Delayed in West Seattle, Super Saver Foods Replaces Albertsons in White Center

  published Mar 26, 2012

  Bad news for fans of popular food truck Marination. The Seacrest Boathouse location at 1660 Harbor Ave. S.W. is likely to see delays due to permit issues, according to West Seattle Blog. Marination ha... More >>

• Joule Moves to Fremont This Summer, Restaurant Bea Debuts in Madrona This Month, & More

  published Mar 23, 2012

  Renowned Korean-American restaurant Joule is leaving the Wallingford neighborhood at the end of April, according to PSBJ. But fans of husband-wife duo Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's culinary creations... More >>

• Murray's Cheese Takes Over Seattle, Tequila Bar Debuts in Belltown, & More

  published Mar 22, 2012

  The biggest news of the week comes from New York: The Big Apple's renowned cheese shop Murray's Cheese is opening inside seven QFC markets this year, starting with the University Village branch next W... More >>

• The Pine Box Opens on Capitol Hill

  published Mar 22, 2012

  The Pine Box opens softly this evening in the former Chapel Space at 1600 Melrose Ave., according to Seattle Met. The establishment features 33 beers on tap and a full bar, as well as pizza and other ... More >>

• Murray's Cheese to Open in QFC Markets

  published Mar 21, 2012

  A renowned New York cheese shop is opening inside seven QFC markets this year, starting with the University Village branch next Wednesday, according to The Seattle Times. And yes, sampling cheese is e... More >>

• The Gerald Debuts in Ballard, Mestizo Tequila Ultra Lounge & Grill Opens in Belltown

  published Mar 20, 2012

  The Gerald is now open at 5210 Ballard Ave. N.W., according to Seattle Met. The 60s-style establishment features specialty cocktails and comfort food like casserole and devils on horseback. In other... More >>

• D'Ambrosio Gelato #2 Opens on Capitol Hill, The Counter Closes in Ballard

  published Mar 19, 2012

  The second installment of D'Ambrosio Gelato is now open in the former Varro space at 1542 12th Ave., according to Capitol Hill Seattle. The location is be larger than the original in Ballard, giving c... More >>

• Restaurant Marche Debuts on Bainbridge This Weekend

  published Mar 16, 2012

  Restaurant Marche will make its debut n at 150 Madrona Lane on Bainbridge Island this Saturday, according to Eater Seattle. Run by former Canlis chef Greg Atkinson (see right), Marche will feature Pa... More >>

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  Survival Guide to Kells 29th Annual St. Patrick's Irish Festival

  published Mar 15, 2012

  Of all the St. Patrick's Day fetes thrown in this city, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub's is undoubtedly the biggest. Touted as "home of the largest St. Patrick's Irish Festival in the Northwest," the ba... More >>

• Trader Joe's Debuts in West Seattle Next Month, Southern Cafe Comes to Capitol Hill, & More

  published Mar 15, 2012

  In Ballard, Po Dog is scheduled to launch its third location at 2014 N.W. Market St. next week. The popular wiener establishment was originally supposed to open back in November, but was delayed by se... More >>

• Round Table Pizza to Open in West Seattle, Copper Cart Closes in Belltown

  published Mar 15, 2012

  Round Table Pizza appears to be taking over the former Garlic Jim's space at 5420 California Ave. S.W., according to West Seattle Blog. The individual who applied for a beer/ wine license at the addre... More >>

• Fremont Bakery Pie Expands to Seattle Center House

  published Mar 14, 2012

  Beloved Fremont-based bakery Pie (see right) is opening a new shop in the renovated Seattle Center House at 370 Thomas St, according to Fremont Universe. The owners hope to have the business up an ru... More >>

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  Four Awesome St. Paddy's Day Parties NOT in Downtown Seattle

  published Mar 13, 2012

  Seattle's downtown boasts more Irish pubs than any other neighborhood, including Kells, Fado, Owl N' Thistle, and new this year, a waterfront Paddy Coyne's scheduled to open on March 17. It's a double... More >>

• Esquire Names Dick's Drive In America's Most Life Changing Burger Joint, Trace Debuts Downtown, & More

  published Mar 13, 2012

  Congratulations, Dick's Drive-In! Seattle's beloved burger chain won Esquire's "The Most Life Changing Burger Joint in America" reader's poll with a whopping 56 percent of votes. Even more impressive:... More >>

• Molly Moon's Serves Free(!) Ice Cream Today, Alki Crab and Fish Closes in West Seattle

  published Mar 12, 2012

  In honor of the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary, Molly Moon's Ice Cream is serving free kid-sized scoops of its Scout Mint ice cream at all of its locations starting at noon today, according to Queen A... More >>

• Po Dog #3 to Soon Debut in Ballard, Trader Joe's Prepares April Opening in West Seattle

  published Mar 09, 2012

  Po Dog is scheduled to launch its third location at 2014 N.W. Market St. within the next two weeks, according to My Ballard. (Looking for a jobr They're in the process of hiring). The popular wiener e... More >>

• Where Ya At, Mattr to Become Permanent Restaurant in Fremont, Thai Curry Simple Opens in SLU, & More

  published Mar 08, 2012

  In Ballard, the third installment of RoRo BBQ & Grill debuted this week in the former Zesto's space at 6416 15th Ave. N.W. In Belltown, C.S. Finnegan's Irish House is set to open at 2605 First Ave. ... More >>

• C.S. Finnegan's Irish House to Open in Belltown

  published Mar 08, 2012

  C.S. Finnegan's Irish House is set to open at 2605 First Ave. in Belltown on St. Patrick's Day, according to Seattle Met. Running the venture will be Ireland native Gareth Hughes, who also owns The Ce... More >>

• Pizzeria to Replace Dope Burger in Belltown, MOD Pizza Introduces Kid-Friendly Options

  published Mar 07, 2012

  A pizzeria called Rocco's is taking over the former Dope Burger space at 2228 2nd Ave., according to Belltown People. The owners of beloved bar Noc Noc are reportedly behind the new operation. In oth... More >>

• Opening Nights: Caliente!

  published March 7, 2012

  Mexico meets Moulin Rouge!. TZZ's new production features a cast rowdier than a pack of college kids on spring break in Cancún.... More >>

• Grubwich Says Goodbye to Capitol Hill, RoRo #3 Debuts in Ballard, & More

  published Mar 06, 2012

  Grubwich in the former Pita Pit space at 1513 Broadway Ave. has closed after just six months of business, according to Capitol Hill Seattle. The owner behind both ventures remains mum on what he plans... More >>

• Where Ya At, Mattr Takes Over The Buck, Mio Sushi to Open in Green Lake

  published Mar 05, 2012

  Where Ya At, Mattr owner Matthew Lewis is opening a permanent restaurant called Roux at 4201 N. Fremont Ave. in August, according to The Seattle Times. Roux has a big void to fill -- diehard fans will... More >>

• Mad Men-Style Bar to Debut in Ballard, Smoothie Shop to Open in Fremont, & More

  published Mar 01, 2012

  In Ballard, restaurant-bar hybrid is opening at 5210 Ballard Ave. N.W. later this month. The Gerald will boast a Mad Men vibe and sling classic cocktails and gussied up versions of comfort foods like ... More >>

• Juice Bar to Debut in Fremont, Seattle Coffee Works Expands to Ballard

  published Mar 01, 2012

  A juice bar is set to debut in the former Cool Whirled space at 3420 Fremont Ave. in mid-March, according to Fremont Universe. Naos Lounge will feature juice, smoothies, and wheatgrass, as well as loc... More >>