They’re calling it a soft opening, but the folks behind the Hard

They’re calling it a soft opening, but the folks behind the Hard Rock Cafe — 116 Pike Street, basically across from Pike Place Market — told us today that they will open their doors to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The bar/club/eatery/museum(lite) includes artifacts from Seattle favorites like Nirvana (the topper to Kurt and Courtney’s wedding cake), Alice in Chains, and Jimi Hendrix. It also includes a 300-person rock club.Sure, Hard Rock’s a classic tourist trap and all, but that’s pretty much the demographic of the neighborhood. And if the rest of us get another new room to see shows in, all the better. But they better be bringing in a damn good happy hour.