Queen Anne Gets New Vietnamese Pub; EVO Tapas Kitchen Will Open May 4

QUEEN ANNE—Seattle Met reports that Red Papaya Ale and Spirits, a Vietnamese pub, has taken over Vietnamese eatery/karaoke lounge The Signature. [Seattle Met]

CAPITOL HILL—EVO Tapas Kitchen's public opening will be on May 4, says a rep, not April 28th. [EaterWire].

BELLTOWN—On April 25, molecular gastropub Spur will host a local distillers dinner featuring five family-style courses paired with five cocktails crafted by McCracken/Tough staff for $85/person. Special Uber deal for transport to/from dinner: 50% off for repeat customers and free transport for newbies.

PIKE PLACE MARKET—This Friday, April 20, the market foundation holds an Arcade Lights fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 pm. $25 tickets in advance to sample more than "60 local artisan purveyors present their handcrafted foods and beverages" at the Market. Buskers will also provide live entertainment. [EaterWire]

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