Fremont's New Mexican Spot; Coa Serves Free Tacos

CAPITOL HILL—Smith chef Chris Howell moves over to Brave Horse Tavern. Howell was lead line cook at another Tom Douglas spot Lola, before he came over to Smith. [The Stranger]

FREMONT—Ha!, an all-day Mexican-American spot opens today at the old Hunger location [at 4256 Fremont Ave N ] [Seattle Magazine]

MAPLE LEAF—Coa Mexican eatery and tequileria is serving up free tacos till 7 p.m. today [EaterWire]

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT—Fast-growing chain Veggie Grill will open their second Seattle location on October 4 in University Village. [Vegan Score]