Po Dog with peanut butter and bananas… yum?

Hello, foodies! Here’s a recap of the week’s restaurant news…

On Capitol Hill, Po Dog’s sibling sports bar Auto Battery (1009 East Union Street) is now open for business. It features a full bar, wacky wieners from Po Dog, and sweets from Macrina Bakery. Oh, you can also shuffleboard.

In the U-District, Curio Confections (5509 University Way Northeast) re-opened over the weekend. Its new owner has expanded the caramel and lollipop-loaded menu to include espresso, sandwiches, and pizza for those without a sweet tooth.

West Seattlites score Northwestern cuisine, come Friday, August 13. Blackboard Bistro (3247 California Avenue Southwest ) features beer-battered okra, frogmore stew, gnocchi, and more.

Wallingford lost Avila (1711 North 45th Street) over the weekend. The restaurant was up and running for just six months.

Over in Burien, the third Grand Central Bakery (626 Southwest 152nd Street) opens on Friday, August 20. They will be donating a portion of opening day proceeds to the Highline Area Food Bank and the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence.

The Eastside gets some love this week, too. Cantinetta in Wallingford is known for its Northern Italian cuisine and fine wines. The upscale restaurant brings its second venture to Bellevue (10038 Main Street) by late August. And Steamers Seafood Cafe (228 Central Way) is now slinging fish and chips in Kirkland.

Enjoy the new eats, ya’ll!