Beef tartare at Quinn’s, Chef Sam Crannell’s former kitchenPlanning to spend big on local goods this holiday season? The Public Market Parking Garage will provide free parking every Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) from December 4 to January 1 to shoppers who buy $35 or more of merchandise from Pike Place Market vendors. Just bring your receipt to the Information Booth at First and Pike for validation. In other news, The Seattle Times reports that a new restaurant and bar is taking over the space once occupied by beloved Italian eatery Lombardi’s at 2200 Northwest Market Street in Ballard. Chef Sam Crannell, formerly of Oddfellows and Quinn’s, plans to open a 125-seat gastropub called 5 Corner Market on December 13.