Restaurant Openings, Closings More

!–paging_filter–p style=”line-height: 21px; color: #252525; font-size: 14px;”Keeping track of restaurant news can be a daunting task. Here’s a round-up from the past week to help you manage./p
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pstrongBallard/strongbrstronga href=”https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brunswick-Hunt/635285956506336” target=”_blank”Brunswick Hunt/a/strong has pushed back its opening to mid-June. Originally stated to open May 22, the farm to neighborhood restaurant from brothers Barry Rogelnbsp;span style=”color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;”(/spanstrong style=”color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;”a href=”http://www.deluxebarandgrill.com/” target=”_blank”DeLuxe Bar Grill/a/strongspan style=”color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;”)nbsp;and Scott Rogellnbsp;(/spanstrong style=”color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;”a href=”http://www.athenianinn.com/” target=”_blank”Athenian/a/strongspan style=”color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;”)/spannbsp;are delaying the opening because of a reported “family health emergency.” Here’s a look at a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/here-s-your-first-look-menu-brunswick-hunt-ope…” target=”_blank”the menu/a to tide you over./p
pstrongBallard/strongbrstronga href=”http://www.morselseattle.com/” target=”_blank”Morsel/a/strong, a little slice of biscuit heaven in the U-District, is expanding to Ballard this summer. a href=”http://seattle.eater.com/archives/2014/05/16/ballard-morsel-is-coming-wi… ” target=”_blank”emEater Seattle/em reports/a that a new location is heading into the former home of strongBlue Dog Kitchen/strong at 5905 NW 15supth/sup and should be ready to open July 1. nbsp;/p
pstrongCapitol Hill/strongbrAfter suddenly closing its doors in Bellevue Square earlier this month, stronga href=”http://www.kaishorestaurant.com/” target=”_blank”Kaisho/a/strong is relocating in the former strongBoom Noodle/strong space on Capitol Hill. emEater Seattle/em has a href=”http://seattle.eater.com/archives/2014/05/15/vital-update-17.php” target=”_blank”the details/a./p
pstrongCapitol Hill/strongbrAbout a month after a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/breaking-restaurant-news-capitol-hill-cafe-clo…” target=”_blank”strongChico Madrid/strong shuttered/a, word comes that stronga href=”http://joebarcafe.com/” target=”_blank”Joe Bar /a/strongownernbsp;Wylie Bushnbsp;has taken over the space to open a bar concept called strongBarjot/strong. a href=”http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2014/05/a-man-joe-bar-barjot-wylie-bus…” target=”_blank”emCHS/em reports/a that in addition to the coffee, beer and wine offerings of Joe Bar, Bush is planning to introduce fresh juices. Look for Barjot to open sometime in June./p
pstrongBallard/strongbrEthan Stowell is now tied with Renee Erickson for the most restaurants inside the Kolstrand Buiding. a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/ethan-stowell-s-latest-chippy-s-fish-drink-now…” target=”_blank”He opened strongChippy’s Fish Drink/strong/a officially on Tuesday, right next door to his stronga href=”http://www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com/locations/staple-fancy/” target=”_blank”Staple Fancy/a/strong in the former Dutch Bike Co. space. Kolstrand is also home to Erickson’s stronga href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/renee-erickson-triumphs-again-barnacle” target=”_blank”Barnacle/a/strong and stronga href=”http://thewalrusbar.com/” target=”_blank”Walrus and the Carpenter/a/strong./p
pstrongEastlake/strongbrstronga href=”http://blindpigbistro.com/” target=”_blank”Bling Pig Bistro/a/strong’s sibling bar, strongBabirusa/strong, is now open. Exciting bar snacks abound, like pork cracklins; scallop ceviche with avocado and corn nuts; kimchi hushpuppies; lingcod brandade with matzo cracker; and not to be outdone by Chippy’s–fish and chips with sorrel aioli. a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/10-things-know-about-babirusa-opening-eastlake…” target=”_blank”Here are 10 more things to know/a.nbsp;/p
pstrongSeattle Center/strongbrA new food truck pod is now open near Seattle Center at Fifth Avenue and John Street. Rebekah Denn from a href=”http://blogs.seattletimes.com/allyoucaneat/2014/05/12/new-food-truck-pod…” target=”_blank”emThe Seattle Times/em reports/a that two trucks per day are expected to rotate through the spot, includingnbsp;a href=”http://hallavafalafel.com/“Hallava Falafel/a, a href=”file://localhost/Mesobatthecurb”Mesob at the Curb/a, a href=”http://blogs.seattletimes.com/allyoucaneat/2012/03/22/off_the_rez_brings…“Off The Rez/anbsp;andnbsp;a href=”http://marinationmobile.com/“Marination Mobile/anbsp;/p
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pstrongCapitol Hillbr/strongDidn’t see this one coming.nbsp;a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/whats-next-cormac-mahoney-closing-mpc” target=”_blank”After closing strongMadison Park Conservatory/strong/a back in February, a href=”http://seattle.eater.com/archives/2014/05/12/cormac-mahoney-in-as-chef-a…” target=”_blank”emEater Seattle/em has word/a that Cormac Mahoney will be the chef when the new Canterbury Alehouse reopens later this month on Capitol Hill.nbsp;/p
pstrongDowntownbr/strongOn May 22 (that’s next Thursday) from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., stronga href=”http://www.tulio.com/index.php” target=”_blank”Tulio Ristorante/a/strong is hosting the ultimate throwdown: Washington Wine vs. Washington Beer. $65 buys you a four-course dinner, wine and beer pairings, and the opportunity to vote on best pairing for each course to determine the winner. Master Sommelier Emily Wines (yes, that’s her real last name) will be on hand, one of only 19 female sommeliers in North America. a href=”http://tulio.brownpapertickets.com/” target=”_blank”Buy your ticket(s) online/a.nbsp;/p
pem style=”color: #252525; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;”Got a question, hot tip or need a dining suggestion? Feel free tonbsp;a href=”mailto:julien.perry@tigeroak.com” target=”_blank”email me directly/a.nbsp;/em/p