La Puerta May Have Closed; Vessel's Pre-Open Discounts

BALLARD—The Stranger's David Schmader reviews Ballard Pizza Company: "But in its intricately conceived house pizzas, BPC rises to the level of destination restaurant that just happens to be a pizza joint." [The Stranger]

BELLTOWN—The Stranger's Marti Jonjak has good things to say about Mestizo Ultra Tequila Lounge. [The Stranger]

CAPITOL HILL—A tipster says La Puerta, located above the QFC on Broadway, has shuttered. Their phone number is out of service. Capitol Hill Seattle ran a story last year on La Puerta's difficult times at its Broadway site. [EaterWire/CHS]

DOWNTOWN—Promises it will open this month cocktail bar Vessel is offering 20% off future purchases. Help them out before the program expires on August 15—you know you want a cocktail. [EaterWire]