The grindy days of winter are upon us. No extra holidays to stay up for, nonetheless not a lot heat or gentle, rain or snow that turns to rain or vibrant days which might be in some way the coldest of all. What do it’s important to stay up for? New eating places! From late December by early February we’ve seen loads of promising eating places open; listed below are a couple of of the extra notable ones.
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TANGLETOWN — The extremely anticipated Detroit-style pizzeria My Buddy Derek’s opened the primary week of February within the former MKT house. The web site, with typical MFD understatement, reads, “So, we’re open. (Truthfully, I’d advocate ready per week or two.)”
CAPITOL HILL — A brand new bar from Katze Opatz (of La Dive and Wealthy Wealthy, amongst different tasks) simply opened within the shoebox-sized house on Olive Method that was previously dwelling to Crumble and Flake. Known as Laurel (in honor of Opatz’s mom) it’s at the moment open for espresso through the day and will likely be beginning cocktail service on February 10, Opatz wrote in an e-mail.
SOUTH PARK — After being badly broken in a fireplace in 2023, the espresso store Good Voyage has reopened. It’s nonetheless in “tender service” mode in the intervening time, homeowners mentioned on Instagram, however is now providing cocktails and dinner Thursdays by Sundays.
EASTLAKE — Fram Brews is the most recent distant work–pleasant cafe/bar/no matter to open in Seattle. It gives espresso, Sea Wolf pastries, boozy slushies, beer, and Australian meat pies — the pies plus the inclusion of flat whites on the espresso menu means that is form of giving Land Down Underneath? Canine are welcome, and there’s a “mimosa completely happy hour” all day Sundays.
MADISON VALLEY — A brand new espresso store, Yeobo Cafe and Bar, has opened on Madison. It focuses on breakfast sandwiches with a Korean twist, with elements like gochujang kewpie mayo plus vegan choices.
BALLARD — Brunch spot Watson’s Counter has been changed by Migaku, a high-end restaurant that does kaiseki — a sublime, conventional fashion of Japanese delicacies that’s comparatively unusual in Seattle. The proprietor is Migaku Inaba, a chef from Shizuoka, Japan. Costs for the set menus vary from $130 to $300.
CHINATOWN INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT — Conspagna Ethiopian Restaurant simply opened within the CID. Judging by its menu, it focuses on shiro wot — a chickpea stew — and tibse, a stir-fry-esque meat dish.
BELLEVUE — An intriguing new Eastside restaurant, Pacifika Grill and Bar, has opened in Belleuve’s Wilburton neighborhood. It focuses on Hawaiian and Samoan delicacies and even has some Chamorro dishes, like rooster corn soup, on the menu. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and doing takeout orders beneath the identify Pacifika Specific.
WHITE CENTER — A stable takeout spot that operated out of a Capitol Hill ghost kitchen is now a brick-and-mortar in White Middle. Cocina Casera serves a variety of South American meals, together with arepas, empanadas, and “bento bins” that allow you to pattern loads of dishes without delay.
CENTRAL DISTRICT — Minna Mediterranean on Cherry has a standard menu of shawarma, falafel, gyros — you get the thought — plus ice cream.
BALLARD — Changing well-loved espresso store Root on Ballard Avenue is Homage Espresso, which additionally sells ceramics. Judging by its Instagram, Homage is constant Root’s legacy of high-quality beans and strange seasonal drinks.
WALLINGFORD — Extremely U Wine Bar says that it’s “Seattle’s first upscale board recreation wine bar.” Shouldn’t town have already got three or 4 of them? U Wine does Commander nights on Mondays and Magic: The Gathering drafts on Fridays.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE — Final however not least, Andrew Rubinstein’s Hey Bagel brick-and-mortar has lastly opened to rave opinions. Anticipate lengthy traces, no sandwiches, and no toasting.