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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Now open in the Bellevue Crossroads Mall is Peaks Frozen Yogurt. Flavors might include angel food cake, "Cable Car Chocolate," "Luscious Lemon," and "Honey Lavender Euro Tart." There are also more than 40 toppings available. Peaks Frozen Yogurt, 15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue, WA 98008, 425-698-1302.

Cake Envy in the Lakeside Plaza in Green Lake has opened its doors. On offer are from-scratch cakes and cupcakes plus tea and Caffe Umbria coffee. Cake Envy, 7900 E. Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle, WA 98103, no phone available.

News Bytes

Top Seattle Chef Opening New Bistro in Former Nettletown Space
The sad news: innovative Nettletown on Eastlake has closed. The good news: the talented chef Charles Walpole---formerly at Anchovies & Olives and recently at Marjorie's---plans to open his own restaurant. The new spot has the clever name of Blind Pig Bistro. Blind Pig Bistro, 2238 Eastlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98102, no phone available.

Chef Shuffle

Four Seattle chefs are on the short list for the next season of Bravo's "Top Chef." These "hopefuls" include Simon Pantet (22), Colin Patterson (Sutra), Nina Vicente (Spur) and Ashley Villaluz. Spur, 113 Blanchard St., Seattle, WA 98121, 206-728-6706.

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.

Tidbit Bistro, the upbeat tapas and Mediterranean restaurant in Capitol Hill, has closed its doors after moving from a small space to larger digs a few years ago. Across town at the top of Harbor Steps, the Brazilian steakhouse Ipanema has been sold; new owners expect to open a new restaurant later this month.

After more than 30 years, the lovely Madison Park Café is closing, but this is actually good news. Owner Karen Binder is retiring and has sold her charming restaurant space to Cindy Norton of 94 Stewart in Pike Place Market. According to the foodista grapevine, Norton plans to open an Italian café called Café Parco. Madison Park Cafe, 1807 42nd Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112, 206-324-2626.

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!

Find the best restaurants in Seattle in categories like outdoor dining and brunch

BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

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

Check the recipes.

BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

Get the recipe.

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

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

Check the list.

News for Restaurants in Seattle September 2011 Archive

News for Restaurants in Seattle
September 2011 Archive