Linda's Lonely Heart, Hungry Man Special

CAPITOL HILL & BALLARD—For Thanksgiving orphans and those that want to get out, we received this great news: "Linda's Tavern and King's Hardware . . . . will open at 7pm. Although the kitchen's(sic) will be closed there will be a 'Lonely Heart, Hungry Man Special' at Linda's, consisting of a Hungry Man TV Dinner, a can of Hamm's and a shot of whiskey!" [EaterWire]

I-1183 HANGOVER—Belltown's Local 360, a restaurant is concerned about supplies and Fremont Mischief, a distillery is concerned about demand, in the aftermath of the passage of I-1183 says KING 5 News. On May 31, 2012, all Washington liquor stores will close. Both restaurants and suppliers are concerned about who will replace the state as a distributor. Costco has yet to apply for the job. Washington state plans to allow liquor producers to "buy back" whatever stock has not sold by May 31. [KING 5 News]

WEST SEATTLE—Seattlest tells us that Duke's Chowder House in Alki and Tacoma will host a winter beer tasting event on 11/29 and 11/30 respectively from 6 to 8 pm. Featured brews will include Pyramid Snowcap, Deschutes Jubelale, Alaskan Winter Ale, and Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. [Seattlest]

DOWNTOWN—Serious Pie just got into the late night happy hour game strong. Here are the deets: "New Late Night Power Hour! Sun-Thurs, 10-11, $15 sausage pie, $4 draft pints, $5 house red or white glasses! Starts tonight!" [Twitter/EaterWire]