Blackboard
Bistro - opens Friday, August 13. No fear! Owner/chef Jacob
Wiegner and wife Ginger are looking forward to having their own
spot. For the past two years, Jacob has been sous chef at Olivar on
Capitol Hill. He has also worked in London and Florida and was
trained at Le Cordon-Bleu London. The menu will be inclusive of food
he's loved and cooked over the years (French, English,
Mediterranean), made with Northwest ingredients. Dishes will be
listed on blackboards throughout the restaurant. In addition,
they'll have a "name your price" tasting menu. You choose the price,
they send out the food. Full bar with a small cocktail list of house
drinks, microbrews and wines. Blackboard Bistro is located at 3247
California Ave SW, 206-257-4832. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Belltown Pub to open mid-August in the old Belltown Bistro
spot. New owners with a new direction--an actual casual hang out
place in Belltown (aka Lounge Town)--not a club, not a lounge. Go
here in your flip flops, stand around with a beer in your hand and
watch a game on TV. Or go in for dinner on your way home. Or make it
your new favorite lunch spot. 2322 First Avenue.
O
Wines has debuted their red wine blend (Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc and Sangiovese). It is dark red with a nose of red and black
fruits and a touch of chocolate. Flavors are of black cherries,
spice and leather. This first release is very limited--just 1,000
cases--to get a sense of how people like it. Try it and send them
your comments: owines@aol.com.
If people like it and comment on it, future production will go up
from the 1,000 cases.
Trouble at the Roanoke - While business is booming at both
the Roanoke Inn on Mercer Island and the Roanoke Tavern on 10th Ave
in Seattle, the Seattle fixture has lost their lease and is looking
for a new home. The tavern remains open until the end of the current
lease.
Ready for prime time? - One of the newest Mexican food
establishments in North Seattle is Aventura at 10515 Greenwood Ave.
We've been taste testing for several months now and are pleased to
report the flavors and preparations have moved up a few notches
since the eatery opened last summer. A lounge has opened in the back
and there is entertainment on some weekends. See the front window
for more details.
Tough times up north - While searching for a place to eat in
Sedro Woolley recently, we contacted four restaurants in the area. On
the fourth try we finally got one that didn't have a "This number
has been disconnected" message. And if you're looking for a smokin'
deal on a fully-built-out brew pub, check out the Cascade Brewing
Company which is for sale just off the US20 exit along I-5.
Woodmark
Hotel Beach Cafe Yappier Hour - the Beach
Cafe's happy hour is going to be even happier--at least on
Wednesdays for those with dogs (and the dogs themselves). Woody the Woodmark Hotel dog (pictured at right) is taking the lead on this
one. Yappier hour will take place each Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. on
the Beach Cafe's north patio and grassy area. Bring your dog in for
a Dawgpaddle Dogtail and a complimentary dog treat and you can enjoy
the Beach Cafe's regular happy hour. Treats for all!
Bamboo Village - will open August/September. They'll have a full-service Chinese
restaurant seven days a week and, oh yes, dim sum. Location? 4900
Stone Way N across from the Kidd Valley near Green Lake. This
building used to be a Home Mortgage/Realty spot for about 20 years.
Bamboo Village owners used to own House of Hong in the International
District, but sold it about three years ago.
