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Updated
Friday, May 02, 2008
Classic Rover -
The Chef in the
Hat has decided that from May 7-30, Tuesday-Friday evenings, he will
revisit the foods and inspiration of his native France. Thierry will
offer a four-course menu of classical French fare for only $45. This
is a screamin' deal (it does not include tax, gratuity or beverage)
and should be taken advantage of. A French wine pairing will be
available from wine director Scot Smith. Call for reservations.
206-325-7442.
Chef change - After six years, Chef Josh Green
has decided to move on from Ponti. We'll keep you posted on his
whereabouts. New chef Giles van der Bogert worked with Josh at Ponti
several years ago and credits him with much of his success (he's been at
BOKA as banquet chef for the past two years).
Beāto
Food & Wine - gets ready for summer. Their patio will open on June
21, the first day of summer from 4:30-6 p.m. with complimentary small
bites. Beāto is located at 3247
California Ave SW in West Seattle.
Series of "M" closures - we don't want to cause
panic among restaurants that start with the letter "M," but really!
Marazul, Mistral, Mirá, Mixtura. Could it have some cosmic connection to
our other M's (Mariners) not doing so well? Pure coincidence? Let's keep
an eye on this... Okay, I'm not kidding about this. Now Market Street
Grill has closed.
Cellars Restaurant & Lounge - opened Friday, April 4 for lunch and dinner. Simple, traditional
Italian, reasonable prices and a nice bar. 2132 1st Avenue in Belltown.
Via Tribunali hires new GM - they're getting big
enough to need someone to really run it and they've hired Rich Troiani!
You'll remember his name because it's still on the Mackay Restaurant
downtown although he is no longer connected.
Wine news - Hogue Cellars has gone through
changes over the years (primarily ownership with Canadian Vincor buying
and then Constellation taking over). Mike Hogue left the firm some time
ago while brother Gary Hogue stayed on. Now Mike has opened Mercer
Estates with Bud and Rob Mercer. David Forsyth, the longtime
winemaker at Hogue has moved over.
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