The Publican Changes Name to Burgundian Tavern; Vita Expands to LA

TANGLETOWN—The Publican is changing its name to Burgundian Tavern reports Seattle Met's Allecia Vermillion--to avoid escalating a trademark dispute with Chicago's famed The Publican. [Seattle Met]

CAPITOL HILL—Caffe Vita will open in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles this April. [Eater LA]

TACOMA—T-town cocktail den 1022 South has been burglarized, and the thief made off with 40-50 liquor bottles says Seattle Met's Allecia Vermillion. [Seattle Met]

SEATTLE CENTER—Tourist haven Seattle Center has been redoing its food court to be known as the Armory, courting more local vendors. Skillet has signed on and Seattle Met's Chris Werner reports that Fremont's Pie will also have a presence there. [Seattle Met]

[Photos: Burgundian Tavern/Facebook]