[Seattle] Farewell & Welcome: Closings, Transformations, Openings (Part 2)

[jlax]

The space at the corner of NW Market and Old Ballard Ave in Ballard seems to have a name - Bal Mar. Sign in the window says they'll be opening in mid-November...

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Is this the place diectly across the corner from Matador? I thought name was to be Hazlewood, but anyhow very strong political beliefs from the owner Dwayne. There will be no DIRECTV, no BUDWEISER and no BACARDI......NO EXCEPTIONS.

[vinelady]

Is this the place diectly across the corner from Matador? I thought name was to be Hazlewood, but anyhow very strong political beliefs from the owner Dwayne. There will be no DIRECTV, no BUDWEISER and no BACARDI......NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Hazlewood is just down Market. BalMar is right across from Matador. It has been interesting to see which will open first.

[elswinger]

The space at the corner of NW Market and Old Ballard Ave in Ballard seems to have a name - Bal Mar. Sign in the window says they'll be opening in mid-November...

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Is this the place diectly across the corner from Matador? I thought name was to be Hazlewood, but anyhow very strong political beliefs from the owner Dwayne. There will be no DIRECTV, no BUDWEISER and no BACARDI......NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Why no Bacardi?

[kategoldston]

A new french bistrot opened on 65th and Ravenna, a block away from Leah's. There is tapas in the bar, and the menu in the main dining area is traditional french cuisine (moules marniere, french onion soup, etc.) Prices are moderate.

[elswinger]

The Wallingford Tutta Bella is closer to being open. The sign is up. Work is being done at a more vigourous pace. And there is a sign up looking for employees and advertising a job fair on October 22nd.

[jlax]

The space at the corner of NW Market and Old Ballard Ave in Ballard seems to have a name - Bal Mar. Sign in the window says they'll be opening in mid-November...

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Is this the place diectly across the corner from Matador? I thought name was to be Hazlewood, but anyhow very strong political beliefs from the owner Dwayne. There will be no DIRECTV, no BUDWEISER and no BACARDI......NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Why no Bacardi?

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I think the production of BACARDI, leads to deforestation.

[vinelady]

Also in Ballard: The Penny Cafe is closed and Liquor license app is posted.

[chefturnedbum]

The penny space is interesting and Ballard is getting red hot. I hope something really slick like a small bistro goes in there.

[tsquare]

The penny space is interesting and Ballard is getting red hot.  I hope something really slick like a small bistro goes in there.

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So why are you opening on Capitol Hill (and when?) Fork it, over.

[chefturnedbum]

LOL. We are looking for a soft mid december open date with a possibility of January if we hit snags. The location is directly across from Harvard Exit theater in the Bacchus space. It will be a very interesting different place. Kind of a laboratory of things we feel like cooking with no real genre. Elegant and romantic will all the bells and whistles but will also have a very shabby, hidden gem feel and of course will be laced with my dark humor. Kind of a parody of places like Cascadia etc. The only rule is that you wear pants and also no ten gallon hats. Some things may be chic and some may be comfort. A place for every man or woman. Various price points and also a fast cheap meal section. Later on we will ad wine flights, tasting menus, late night, lunch and a series of calendar dinners with guest chefs similar to the gypsy dinners. A dinner where a chef will come in and take over the place and serve whatver he feels like no matter if it sticks with his style or is an homage to Escoffier or even his Aunt Myrtle. I have longed to do much finer and more technical dining and this will be my chance. At BOB I was pigeonholed into sticking with that formula. This place will just be one of breaking rules. We will also have a nice wines list with great cheap treasures and expensive grape, with hard booze and all arisan and microbrews. Fellow egulleter Jared Stoneberg will be my co-chef and we will try and create something special together.

[tsquare]

The only rule is that you wear pants

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That'll upset at least two egulleteers that I can think of. Oh wait, one liked to wear meat eatin' pants, the other (not a poster, actually) prefers no pants. Will you being doing a pants check on the kilt wearers?

[chefturnedbum]

I will try and wear my kilt in the traditional style. Of course if you wear a kilt I will be obligated to check authenticity of all clients. Also the pants rule does not apply when speaking with the chef (lol).

[jlax]

Not sure I've heard anyone mention "The Spitfire" going in on 4th. Supossedly late Nov opening???

[rockdoggydog]

Boat Street Cafe is now open, went there for dinner on Friday evening and it was really wonderful. We started with the pate, the cheese plate, and pickled vegetables plate with a Marsanne/Viognier. For our mains we had roasted salmon, kale flan, and roast chicken. They were all well executed and the flavors melded well, this was accompanied by a Beuajolais Village, that complemented the meal well. For dessert we had the fabulous bread pudding that is to die for. The space is really nice, I can see it getting fairly loud though on a busy night. It you're a fan of the old Boat Street, it's back, for anyone who's never been, definitley give it a whirl.

Rocky

Edited October 25, 2005 by rockdoggydog (log)

[tsquare]

Oh, Boat Street! I thought about checking Saturday, but didn't.

Did wander into this place, but just to look:

wine bar and art

[jlax]

Seems to be little to no action as of late, I guess 4th quarter is among us.

Any know on "Feierabend" new German bar opening north of REI? I beleive same owner as die Bierstube........

[dandelion]

Does anyone know the status of the new Farestart Cafe that's going to be on Westlake? Are they still planning on moving there?

The sign in the window says it'll be opening in early 2006, but it doesn't look like they've done any work on the space at all. I found an oldish article in the Seattle Times that mentions it, but nothing more recent.

[tsquare]

I believe Farestart is still planning the move - they bought the building. I'm sure it will all take longer than planned.

By the way, do check in on the Boomtown Cafe site too, they restarted fundraising dinners - two weeks ago was Chris Keff. They can use your help getting the place back up and running to serve their real customers.

Wild Burrito opened at 4th and Wall - young crew, food smelled good when I walked by last night.

The For Lease sign is gone from the deadly spot at 6th and Wall. Any bets?

The new Italian restaurant on Vashon (Stray Dog space) opens for trial dinners this Thursday and Saturday, by invitation.

[heather s]

Does anyone know what happened to Bangkok on 15th, on Capital Hill?? The best thai on the hill - I miss it so. I would love to hear that the owners are planning to open somewhere else...

[Arianna]

For the Spitfire- what I hear is that they are having trouble getting their building permit, and they are unsure of actually finishing it...as it is a marcus charles bar I wouldn't look forward to the food. . .

[rockdoggydog]

La Campiello in the the space that used to be Stella's is open also serving Italian food. First impressions so far have been positive, good casual Italian and friendly service.

Rocky

[tsquare]

Akira, the little Japanese place on Greenwood (around 83rd?) closed last weekend. Wonder if that block is due for a mega-renewal.

Edited November 1, 2005 by tsquare (log)

[chuck]

Sad to see Akira close. It had been there for 15 or 20 years, I think. Of course I always meant to go there...

[kiliki]

I know the place had its neighborhood fans but I wouldn't say you missed anything special.

[cupcakequeen]

i'm getting excited about veil's opening. i heard from some old classmates that the pastry person has worked here at rover's and crush, and spent some time at wd-50 in new york. i think they'll do some interesting things.