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Restaurant Roundup: Hungry Huskies and Matcha Magic
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
You could say Capitol Hill is the beating heart of Seattle’s culinary body of work, and it’s had an infusion of vigor with the latest batch of restaurant openings. It’s also a great place to taste the trends of the fall season—we can always use more walk-up window spots. Anyway, let’s dive into this bustling ‘hood and beyond.
Bar Cantinetta is back
The destination for vino and fine Italian dining has taken over the corner spot in the Capitol Hilltop mixed-use development, following its 2023 closure in Madison Valley. Tuscan handmade pastas prepared with fresh, Pacific Northwest ingredients are on the menu, as are a trio of pizzas and the mouthwatering tagliata di manzo (ribeye, rosemary, and Roman sea salt). Online reservations are now live.
Do you believe in Matcha Magic?
Well, your faith will soon pay off, as the local beverage chain is set to make its Seattle debut with a new location in Capitol Hill on Oct. 11. On the day, attendees will enjoy special offers, complimentary samples, and a chance at spinning the prize wheel for leaving a Google review. The menu goes beyond matcha, with smoothies and “potions” with extras like collagen, as well as acai bowls and toasts.
Two more tasty options in Cap Hill
The Summit and E. Pine building’s upgrade is nearly complete. Next month, Pike Street Hospitality Group will welcome Uncle Dom’s Italian Kitchen, an eatery intent on slinging red sauce dishes like chicken parm, lasagna, and pasta and meatballs, and bar tango, a revival of sorts of Tango Restaurant & Lounge, known for its tapas and Latin cocktails in the neighborhood from 2000 to 2019. Both businesses “are designed to honor the past, celebrate chosen family, and add new vibrancy to one of the city’s most storied intersections.” They join walk-up window Double O’ Burgers and Cantina del Sol, the rooftop hangout serving Baja bites from a pink trailer.
Get up, it’s gameday!
Missed out on tickets to UW’s big football game against Ohio State this weekend? Don’t worry, things are looking up at Graduate Seattle’s rooftop bar The Mountaineering Club, which is set to debut Husky Game Day specials. Options include a Bavarian-inspired platter with sausage, soft pretzel bites, and beer cheese, a wagyu hot dog, and the Husky Fella sandwich loaded with turkey, pastrami, and bacon jam. Don’t forget the seasonal drinks, like the Autumn Audible (vodka, spiced pear, lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, and apple cider) and rivalry Jell-O shots.
More cheese, please
If it’s been a while since you ventured out to West Seattle, there are two reasons—and one word—for a return trip. Pizza. The neighborhood recently welcomed In Pizza We Crust; the wood-fired pizza food truck that’s bounced around King County for six years has finally landed a brick-and-mortar in the former The Swinery space. You can now also pick up deep dish at Distinguished Foods Kitchen thanks to the addition of Cheese Riot Pizza.
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Restaurant Roundup: 3 Pearls and Restaurant Week Redux
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City.
When something tastes good, you gotta go back for seconds—and that’s exactly what we’re doing for this fall’s Seattle Restaurant Week, Oct. 18-31. Building off a successful spring spread, this edition brings back curated menus at various price points ($20, $35, $50, and $65) at restaurants, bars, cafes, and pop-ups across the greater Seattle area….
House Special: A Taste of Ecuador at Bad Chancla
Chef José Garzón brings a coastal Ecuadorian classic to his 335-square-foot Capitol Hill kitchen, where he hopes to introduce more dishes from home.
There is not much room at Bad Chancla. The bright pink walk-up on East Olive Way seats a handful of people elbow to elbow, mostly outside, and the kitchen behind the counter is small enough that chef and co-owner José Garzón can talk to you while he cooks. Garzón grew up between Guayaquil and the…
Opening Night: GoodMart Makes Lunch Feel Like Luxury
Victor Steinbrueck, owner of Fremont’s acclaimed Local Tide, opens his second seafood-centric restaurant in the heart of Ballard.
On a Thursday afternoon I was able to walk right up to the counter at GoodMart on Ballard Avenue and order lunch, which surprised me. GoodMart is owned by Victor Steinbrueck, who opened Local Tide in Fremont during the height of the pandemic (August 2020) and built it into one of Seattle’s most acclaimed seafood…
Where to Warm Up With a Drink This Fall and Winter in Seattle
From swanky speakeasies to a cozy literary bar, these spots serve inventive cocktails and zero-proof options.
Seattle’s drearier days are slowly arriving, but it’s not all gray and gloom from here. Finding a cozy spot to warm up is part of the trick to enjoying the darker, colder months. The right place lets you bring a friend, a book, a journal, or simply yourself, and let time pass by. Whether you…