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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

After briefly closing, Coastal Kitchen has reopened with a new cocktail bar, an oyster bar, and a fresh new look. Open daily from 8 a.m. until midnight, this Capitol Hill eatery has been a dining favorite for almost two decades. New chef Jason Jones comes from Poppy and plans to continue the seafood focus. Coastal Kitchen, 429 15th Avenue E., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-322-1145.

Moksha, a sophisticated Indian restaurant, recently opened in Bellevue Square in the space previously occupied by Luciano Ristorante. It is owned by Lakshmi Thanu, who also owns Spice Route in Bellevue's Crossroads neighborhood. Offering both meat and vegetarian dishes, the signature dish at this elegantly designed restaurant is Karaikudi, a curry with lamb or vegetables stir-fried with onion, garlic, tomato, black pepper, curry leaf, red chile and fennel. Moksha is open daily for lunch and dinner, serving until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Moksha, 515 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-427-5787.

News Bytes

Tom Douglas Lays Claim to Amazon Real Estate for his Next Enterprises
Seattle's most famous chef, Tom Douglas, is adding even more restaurants in the Denny Triangle area near the Amazon campus to his restaurant empire. With already a dozen restaurants (his first was the venerable Dahlia Lounge), the pioneer of Pacific Northwest cuisine plans to open four eateries in spring 2013 near the Amazon campus. Located in the Via6 apartment complex, they will include a steak-focused diner, a bakery, a café, and an "urban market' with his own line of prepared foods.

Celebrate Seattle Restaurant Week October 14-25
More than 150 restaurants are participating in the fall run of Seattle Restaurant Week scheduled October 14-18 and October 21-25. Enjoy three-course dinners for $28 (excluding drinks, tax and tips), dine at many restaurants offering three-course lunches for $15. For a list of participating restaurants, visit seattletimes.com/seattlerestaurantweek.

Buenos Aires Grill Adds a New Corner Bar
Buenos Aires Grill, the South American restaurant across the street from the Moore Theater, is taking over the adjacent space at the corner of Second and Virginia recently vacated by Whisky Bar. The Whiskey Bar has moved one block north into the space formerly occupied by Splash Lounge and V Noodle Lounge. Buenos Aires Grill, 220 Virginia St., Seattle, WA 98101, 206-441-7076.

Chef Maria Hines Appointed to American Chef Corps
Maria Hines, owner/chef of Tilth and Golden Beetle, was recently appointed to the first American Chef Corps by the US State Department. In her position, she joins 80 top chefs from around the country as a "culinary ambassador" who will prepare meals for visiting dignitaries, as well as travel to U.S. embassies around the world to present culinary education programs to foreign audiences. As part of her appointment, Hines also will host culinary experts from around the world at her Seattle restaurants. Tilth, 1411 N. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98103, 206-633-0801.

Chef Shuffle

Chester Gerl, the chef at Pike Place Market's Matt's in the Market, is moving to New York to be closer to his wife's family, and will be replaced by Matt's current sous chef, Shane Ryan. No menu changes are anticipated at the popular market eatery. Dan Bugge, Matt's owner (the original Matt owns Lecosho on the Harbor Steps), plans to open a second restaurant called Radiator Whiskey. Matt's in the Market, Corner Market Building, 94 Pike St., #32, Seattle, WA 98101, 206-467-7909.

Fonté Café & Wine Bar has appointed Garrett Michael Brown, most recently at Belltown's Branzino, as its executive chef. Previously, chef Brown was at Verve Wine Bar & Bistro, Ray's Boathouse, and The Harvest Vine. Chef Brown is a graduate of the Seattle Art Institute's culinary program and the University of Puget Sound. Fonté also announced it is considering opening a second location in the Big Apple. Fonté Café & Wine Bar, 1321 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101, 206-777-6193.

Robin Leventhal, formerly the chef at the now closed Crave and also Stopskys on Mercer Island, is now in the kitchen at Belltown's Local 360. She will be involved in menu development for new chef de cuisine Gabe Skoda, who worked at Crush, Zoe, and Salish Lodge & Spa. Local 360, 2234 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98121, 206-441-9360.

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.

Coastal Kitchen, a popular, cozy Capitol Hill eatery for almost 20 years, has closed temporarily to undergo a complete remodeling. It's expected to reopen early in October with a new shell bar featuring oysters and other fresh seafood. Diners will also find a new cocktail bar plus a a new chef, Jason Jones, who moved from Poppy. Coastal Kitchen's fish focus will remain as weill many of the restaurant's signature dishes. Coastal Kitchen, 429 15th Avenue E., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-322-1145.

Chef Scott Carsberg has closed Bisato, his small, Venetian-style café in the space previously occupied by his high-end restaurant, Lampreia. In 2010, he decided to change the focus of his restaurant, moving from the expensive but highly acclaimed Lamprea menu to a more casual eatery. Bisato, 2400 1st Ave., Seattle, WA 98121, no phone.

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.

View our calendar of Wine Dinners & Tastings in Seattle

Discover the top restaurants for various cuisines and categories like steakhouses, pizza, happy hours, and romantic dining. Find the best restaurants in Seattle here!

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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 October 2012 Archive

News for Restaurants in Seattle
October 2012 Archive