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1. Here’s another big win for Pioneer Square: Hitchcock chef Brendan McGill will launch bier/brat haus Altstadt at 209 1st Ave. S., hopefully in time for Oktoberfest. Eater broke the news, reporting that the new German-inspired space will seat around 100 and feature house-made sausage, frites and kraut.

2. You have from now until October 8 to send dessert recipes to the new local PBS show KCTS 9 Cooks: Just Desserts. Recipes will appear in a forthcoming companion cookbook, and you could end up preparing those molasses cookies or whoopie pies on air. KCTS 9 Cooks: Just Desserts debuts November 2.

3. While tomatoes from beloved vendor Billy’s Gardens will be a no show at area farmers markets this summer, a lot of gorgeous varietals from local purveyors are ready to slice. Seattle Mag has the details.

4. Happy birthday, DeLuxe. From now until August 15, the Broadway eatery is celebrating the start of its fifth decade by serving Old School Burgers for $1.99.