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Updated Thursday, September 02, 2010

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.

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