MOVING

Falafel and gyro shop Zaina is moving into new North Seattle digs. In addition to its downtown and Pioneer Square locations, pitas will be stuffed in a third Zaina at 8000 Lake City Way N.E. The space was most recently occupied by iBurger & Shake before it shuttered last February. Zaina’s doors should be open by the second week of June.

In brick-and-mortar restaurant news, Pho Viet Anh is moving into the space formerly occupied by Chilitos Mexican Restaurant at 6510 Roosevelt Way N.E. The Vietnamese noodle and banh mi shop also operates a location in Lower Queen Anne. The owners are shooting for a mid-June opening.

OPENING

Over in South Lake Union, 1Hundred Bistro & Bar opened late last month in the space formerly occupied by Citrus at 1001 Fairview Ave. N. Eater reports that the kitchen of 1Hundred’s second location (the first launched in Bellevue last February) is led by private chef turned executive chef Katie Formuzis. Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen and The Tin Table alum Dan Wunderlich serves as chef de cuisine.

Lucky for fans of Eastlake’s Blind Pig Bistro—which means pretty much everybody—the jewel-box-sized restaurant is expanding next door into the former Eastlake Teriyaki location at 2236 Eastlake Ave. E. The new addition will focus on lunch, serving dressed-down fare that’s carry-out friendly, with a daily changing menu that includes fresh soups, sandwiches, and salads. The space will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and seat 18 to 20. Look for doors to open in about a month.

Stopsky’s on Mercer Island just reopened after spending two days earlier this week installing a new bar and booths. In addition to the interior makeover, the two-year-old Jewish deli at 3016 78th Ave. S.E. is rolling out a fresh drink list from just-hired lead bartender Keegan Maguire and seasonal menu items, including sweet corn and smoked-mushroom kugel. Hours are extended for the summer, too: Stopsky’s is now open 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Mondays and 8 a.m.–10 p.m. the rest of the week.

HAPPENING

The Pantry at Delancey at 1417 N.W. 70th St. just announced dates for its uber-popular family-style dinners: In addition to spring-centric meals in June, there’s a Pantry Birthday Party dinner series (featuring spice-rubbed ribs in coffee barbecue sauce!) in July and a Fruit Harvest Supper in August featuring local, seasonal fruits woven into multiple courses. The dinners can sell out in an instant, but at last check, spots remain.

Local Western rockers Brent Amaker and The Rodeo teamed up with Walla Walla’s Proletariat Winery to produce their own red and white blends. The release party for the band’s latest full-length Year of the Dragon is at Neumos this Saturday, June 8, where their wine will be a-flowin’. The vino is also on tap at Moe Bar.

PLAN FATHER’S DAY NOW

Ethan Stowell’s next charity cook-off (BBQ edition) falls on Father’s Day. On Sunday, June 16, a slew of local chefs, including Dan Braun of Oliver’s Twist and Jim Romdall of Vessel, will compete for the coveted title of “Barbecue King.” For $50 per person, you and Dad will get a scorecard to rate bites of different grilled delights, served with coleslaw, potato salad, and beer on tap. All proceeds benefit the Fetal Health Foundation. The smack talk starts at 6 p.m. at Tavolata at 2323 Second Ave. Call 838-8008 for reservations.

Skip the tie and give Dad the gift of beer. On Father’s Day weekend, the Washington Brewers Festival hits Redmond’s Marymoor Park (6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. N.E.). The three-day event includes 250 beers from more than 70 local breweries, as well as food trucks, live music, and a brewers’ keg contest. Friday night’s festivities are 21 and over, but the rest of the weekend is family-friendly—there’s even a root-beer garden for the kiddos. E

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