AQUA by El Gauch and El Gaucho Reimburse You For Toll; Bastille Launches Oyster Happy Hour Next Week

BELLTOWN—AQUA by El Gaucho(formerly Waterfront Seafood Grill) and fellow Mackay group restaurant, El Gaucho are offering to refund you the 520 toll, if you dine there. We're not sure if that's one way or round trip. [Mackay Restaurant Group via @ronaldholden]

BALLARD—Beginning January 9th, Bastille launches an oyster happy hour that will be in place Monday thru Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 pm: "Guests can enjoy a variety of fresh Hama Hama oysters harvested in Hood Canal for $1. Oysters will be served with classic and/or adventurous accompaniments created by chef Jason Stoneburner. Happy Hour will include Chuckanut Brewery Kolsch for $3 and glasses of Crémant for $5." [EaterWire]

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