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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Nettletown is the vision of chef Christina Choi, the co-founder of Foraged & Found Edibles. Self-described as serving "yummy food," Nettletown's menu reflects chef Choi's Swiss and Chinese culinary heritage. Located in the former site of Sitka & Spruce (which is moving to Capitol Hill), Nettletown is serving lunch and brunch during opening, but plans to expand to dinner. Lunch Tues.-Sun; Brunch Sat. & Sun.; Dinner soon. Nettletown, 2238 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, 206-588-3607.

Since closing in 2008, there have been widespread rumors about where Donna Moody's charming restaurant, Marjorie, might reopen. No word yet on an actual date, but look for the new Marjorie in the Chloe building on East Union.

Chef Kevin Davis and his wife, Teresa Davis, co-owners of the Steelhead Diner in Pike Place Market, recently opened Blueacre Seafood in the former space of the luxury, high-end Oceanaire Seafood. With a focus on simple, straightforward American seafood, Blueacre brings a sophisticated but welcoming ambiance and reasonable prices for high-quality cuisine. Living up to its name, Blueacre is huge, with 200 seats. Blueacre Seafood, 1700 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, 206-659-0737.

The owners of Steelhead Diner---chef Kevin Davis and his business partner/wife Teresa Davis---will be opening their second restaurant later this month in the huge space vacated by Oceanaire. The much anticipated Blueacre Seafood Restaurant, located at 1700 7th Avenue, will focus on American seafood.

News Bytes

Cafe Juanita and Holly Smith celebrate 10 years with a special dinner April 10
Although seating in the main dining room is sold out, there's still space at the 24-seat communal table to celebrate Cafe Juanita's 10th anniversary. Featuring 10 of the restaurant's 10 favorite early Spring dishes, the dinner is $110 per person including wine parings. For reservations, please call (425) 823-1505. Cafe Juanita, 9702 NE 120th Pl., Kirkland, WA 98034, 425-823-1505.

Belltown's Flying Fish Moving to South Lake Union
Flying Fish is waving its fins and will be heading to south Lake Union this spring. It's leaving Belltown for a space in Vulcan's Westlake/Terry Building at Westlake Avenue North and Thomas Street. Along with a dining establishment, watch for an adjacent retail shop that will serve lunch and dinner take-out meals. Flying Fish, 2234 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121, 206-728-8595.

Restaurant Rumors
Vuong Loc, the creative chef-owner at Upper Queen Anne's Portage, plans to open another restaurant in the Madrona space that once housed Cremant. Also overheard, the talented Matt Janke, the original owner and chef of Matt's in the Market, is rumored to be considering a space in Pike Place Market for a new restaurant.

Bastille Cafe Becoming Sweeter This Spring
Four beehives will soon be buzzing on Bastille Cafe & Bar's rooftop garden giving chef Shannon Galusha inspiration for honeyed vinegars, savory dishes and desserts, along with natural honeycombs to complement cheese selections. Diners don't need to worry---there are no tables on the rooftop. Bastille Cafe & Bar, 5307 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107, 206-453-5014.

Waterfront Seafood Grills Gets Crabby in March
The fifth annual "Cult of the Crab" event at Waterfront Seafood Grill honors the Northwest's most beloved crustacean. Throughout March, executive chef Peter Levine is serving a diverse array of crab from around the globe to create a mouthwatering selection of tempting dishes. In addition to ice-cold, fresh crab tastings, his menu will include Dungeness "banh mi" sandwich, crab and sweet pea panna cotta, blue crab Benedict, Maryland soft-shell crabs, and a tasting of steamed red King crab. Waterfront Seafood Grill, Pier 70, 2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121, 206-956-9171.

Chef Shuffle

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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.

Bellevue's restaurant boom has two casualities, both in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Stir Martini & Raw Bar and the recently revamped, Twisted Cork, which merged with 0/8 Seafood, have both closed. With 45 bars and restaurants nearby, area competition was tough. Stir and Twisted were actually among the most established, opened in 2006 and 2009, respectively. No word yet on the street about future plans.

DeNunzio's Trattoria (formerly Luigi's Grotto) in Pioneer Square is closing after 18 years, but owner Luigi DeNunzio’s is looking for a new location. His two other restaurants---the charming Italian restaurant al Boccalino at 1 Yesler, and its sibling Cafe Bengodi on 1st Avenue---are still serving quality Italian cuisine. Also on the chopping block, Seattle's original Red Robin, located in a historic building at the end of University Bridge, will close at the end of March. There are many other Red Robins in Seattle, but this one had NW personality and will be missed by UW students.

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 March 2010 Archive

News for Restaurants in Seattle
March 2010 Archive