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November 2011 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS


Openings

Cafe Parco recently opened in the charming space that formerly housed the Madison Park Café. Owned by Celinda Norton, the former chef at 94 Stewart in Pike Place Market, the new restaurant offers a menu of new, upscale Italian dishes. Café Parco is open daily for lunch and dinner. For more information, visit www.cafeparco.com. Cafe Parco, 1807 42nd Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-328-4757.
 
LloydMartin (yes, it is correct as all one word) restaurant recently opened at the top of Queen Anne hill in the space formerly occupied by the wine bar Bricco. Focusing on inventive modern American dishes, the new spot is owned by Sam Crannell, who has cooked at Quinn's, Oddfellows, and the 5 Corner Market Bar & Kitchen. Look for upscale comfort food such as chicken liver mousse with huckleberries, duck confit, and a gourmet Philly steak. LloydMartin, 1525 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109, 206-420-7602.
 

News Bytes

Enjoy 3 Courses for $30 during November's Dine Around Seattle
Celebrating its 10th year, Dine Around Seattle is a terrific way to discover new restaurants or visit old favorites while enjoying a three-course meal for just $30. Offered Sunday though Thursday, this bi-annual promotion is also presented in March. Dinners include appetizer, entrée and dessert selections. Many of the participating restaurants also offer lunch for $15. Prices do not include beverage, tax, or gratuity. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.dinearoundseattle.org. Dine Around Seattle
 

Chef Shuffle

Paul Hyman, formerly of bin on the lake in Kirkland, is the latest chef to take over the kitchen at Capitol Hill’s Marjorie. Owner Donna Moody’s lovely restaurant has had constant chef shuffles since opening last year. Past players include Anchovies & Olive’s talented chef Charles Walpole who is expected to soon open Blind Pig Bistro. na.
 

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.

Mexican restaurant El Mestizo has shuttered after two years of business. El Mestizo, 526 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, no phone.
 

CULINARY EVENTS
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