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1. It’s hard to believe that less than a year ago Pioneer Square’s restaurant and bar boom had not yet begun. Joining neighborhood eateries that launched in 2013, including Matt Dillon’s Bar Sajor, Russell Flint’s Rain Shadow Meats Squared and Brendan McGill’s Altstadt will be Pizzeria Gabbiano (that’s gull in Italian.) The concept for the forthcoming pizza place from Mike Easton (who also operates the insanely popular Pioneer Square pasta spot Il Corvo) is modeled after Roman-style street pies, with dough based on a 150 year-old starter procured and cultivated by Easton. Look for a spring 2014 opening inside a 1,000 sq. ft. storefront on 2nd and Main.

2. Calling all craft beer-ophiles: This Saturday at 4:00 pm, Brouwer’s in Fremont hosts a rare beer tasting and book signing to promote the new release, “The Brewtal Truth Guide to Extreme Beers: An All-Excess Pass to Brewing’s Outer Limits.” Todd Haug from Surly Brewing in Minneapolis will be pouring eight brews not available in Washington at the event, while “Brewtal Truth Guide” author Adem Tepedelen will sign copies of his book, which happens to include three Surly beers that are being brought in for the tasting. A second tasting and book release party is scheduled for December 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Beer Junction in West Seattle.

3. Blind Pig Bistro’s menu is now priced at $35 to $45 per person. For that amount, diners will be served eight to ten courses of family-style plates portioned out to match the size of their party. The rotating menu and rate will be posted daily via Facebook and Twitter. Also new: Blind Pig is taking reservations. Call 206-329-2744 after 1:00 pm to claim a table.

4. Ivar’s Acres of Clams presents a Northwest Winter Beer Tasting from 6:00 to 9:00 pm tomorrow evening. More than 10 breweries will be featured at the event, including Diamond Knot and Elysian. The $35 tickets include eats like pork belly sliders and cheddar risotto fritters. A complete list of participating breweries and menu is online.

5. Capitol Hill’s Pine Box hosts a “Fancy Holiday Beer Dinner” with chef Scott Carsberg this Sunday at 7:00 pm. Courses will be paired with a range of beers, including some rarities, from Shelton Brothers Imports. Click here for tickets.