It’s Ronspies vs. Ronspies in what is sure to be an epic battle at Le Petit Cochon on December 23. Dustin Ronspies of Art of the Table holds down the surf side of things, while Derek Ronspies of Cochon will work wonders with the turf. There will be no losers here—especially for the lucky diners. $150 gets you 10 courses with drink pairings. Call 829-8943 for reservations. 


Capitol Hill will be home to a new Szechuan Chinese restaurant with chef Jerry Traunfeld at the helm. The Capitol Hill Seattle Blog reports that Lionhead will open next door to Poppy in The Confectional space on the north end of Broadway in the spring, focusing on affordable, traditional Chinese dishes with a signature Traunfeld flair. Hopefully they’ll do takeout at some point as well. Don’t we need a Chinese-takeout bicycle service on the Hill?!


And as if Tom Douglas didn’t have enough restaurants already, Serious Pie is opening a Capitol Hill outlet at Pike and Melrose next to the brand-spankin’-new Starbucks Roastery/Cafe/Tasting Room. The 90-seat space will serve the standard menu established at other locations; it also includes a full bar and a massive wood-fired oven. E

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