Salmon-Chanted Evenings; Paratii Launches Happy Hours

PIKE PLACE MARKET—Tom Douglas's Salmon-Chanted Evenings are back, with four dates newly announced for this summer. Proceeds from the $15 buffet-style salmon meal benefit the Seattle Parks Department, and specifically a "park concierge" at sketchiness-plagued Victor Steinbrueck Park. [EaterWire]

BALLARD—IT was only a matter of time...newly opened Paratii Craft Bar has launched a happy hour. The $7 cocktails, $5 wines and discounted apps run Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m. and all day Sunday. [@ParatiiCraftBar via @TanVinh]

SODO—Two Beers Brewing has launched expanded summer hours at its tasting room. Swing down and see them in SoDo Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3-8 p.m., and Saturday from 12-4 p.m. [Facebook]

WEST SEATTLE—West Seattle Blog reports that the neighborhood's first-ever Starbucks, is getting a remodel. No, the store isn't going the beer and wine route, but the overhaul does include a larger patio. [WSB]
Victor Steinbrueck Park [Photo: Bob B. Brown/Flickr]