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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

The Grill from Ipanema recently opened in the beautiful space of the short-lived Mestizo on Second in Belltown. Owner Marco Cazas Breaua, who was the force behind the original Ipanema on Harbor Steps, will offer the same Brazilian churrascaria-style steakhouse with tableside rodizio service. Manning the kitchen, chef Jared Valasquez cooked at the old Ipanema, but also has credentials from Il Bistro and Volterra. The restaurant is offering happy hour and dinner daily and lunch on weekends. The Grill from Ipanema, 2313 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121, 206-457-4885.

News Bytes

Happy Hour Comes to Seattle Center's The Armory
The Armory --- formerly the Food Court in Seattle Center --- is hosting a mega happy hour every Thursday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Each of The Armory's 14 vendors, which includes Mod Pizza, Skillet Counter, Bigfood, Pie and Plum --- offers bites and booze. It's a great place to stop before the ballet, theatre, IMAX movie or a visit to Chihuly Glass and Gardens. The Armory, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98121, 206-684-7200 .

Monsoon Watches the Moon and Gets Crabby
Monson's popular Crab Fest is back Sunday and Monday nights through the month of February. Why it counts: Seafood is a hot commodity, offering a whole two-pound Dungeness crab for $30. In addition to the classic Saigon salt and pepper crab, sibling chefs Eric and Sophie Banh are offering a Singapore-style yellow curry crab, scallion and ginger crab, and crab in tamarind sauce. Monsoon, 615 19th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-325-2111.

Crush Celebrates Its Eighth Anniversary Friday, February 22
Crush will celebrate its eighth anniversary on February 22 with a "Progressive Dinner" featuring many of the acclaimed restaurant's most popular dishes and drinks. During the eight-course meal, diners will move around the restaurant to enjoy each course and to learn the story behind the dishes. The cost for this dinner is $175 per person, drinks included. Reservations are limited. For more information, please call 206-302-7874. Crush, 2319 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-302-7874.

Ray's Boathouse Reopens After Major Remodel
After four months, Ray's Boathouse --- Seattle's beloved seafood restaurant with magnificent views of Shilshole Bay --- has reopened with an updated look and new menu. Chef Wayne Johnson, foremrly of Andaluca, joined Ray's last year, along with pastry chef Lorna Stokes, formerly of Cantinetta, and sous chef Jon Ritchie, who was with Poppy. In the revamped setting, every seat has unobstructed views, and the dining room, which only serves dinner, boasts a new bar. The Café, which remained open during the $500,000 remodel, will receive its make-over next fall. Ray's Boathouse, 6049 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107, 206-789-3770.

Chef Shuffle

Brian Cartenuto, the original chef of Cantinetta, has returned from Florida where he opened his own restaurant, and has now joined the kitchen crew at Local 360. He joins new executive chef Robin Leventhal at the hip, popular Belltown eatery that focuses on sourcing ingredients within 360 miles of Seattle. Local 360, 2234 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98121, 206-441-9360.

Although La Medusa's original owner, Julie Andres, recently sold her small dining gem, the good news is that she sold the restaurant to her chef Gordon Wishard and sous-chef Meredith Molli. This ensures the menu will continue to focus on bold, earthy Italian fare. La Medusa, 4857 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118, 206-723-2192.

Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for Seattle to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from the past. Lampreia, R.I.P.

Cactus, an upscale, contemporary Southwest-inspired group of restaurants, plans to take over the Belleview Square space currently occupied by Z'Tejas. Founded in 1990 by two brothers --- Marc and Bret Chatalas --- the first Cactus was located in Madison Park, and the chain now boasts five Seattle locations. When the Bellevue space opens in June, it will be the largest space, but for views, nothing can touch the Sound and Olympic views from Cactus in West Seattle. Z'Tejas, Bellevue Square, 535 Bellevue Sq., Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-467-5911.

CULINARY EVENTS
Want to learn to cook? Try new dishes? Meet a foodie friend for fun? Check out our compilation of culinary events in your area.

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BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

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BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

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GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

Over the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

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News for Restaurants in Seattle February 2013 Archive

News for Restaurants in Seattle
February 2013 Archive