Bait Shop Opens for Lunch; Anita's Crepes Closed

DOWNTOWN— Metropole Kitchen & Bar is now open. The 78-seat restaurant (with accompanying 17-seat bar) led by chef Michael Bruno, who previously brought his talents to Il Terrazo and Tango, officially opened December 27. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL— Bait Shop is launching weekend lunch service. Starting this Saturday, the newest Linda Derschang venture will open at 11:30 am. On the menu: fish sandwiches, Bloody Marys, pork rinds, and other delicious things to help with the soak. [EaterWire]

CAPITOL HILL— As long as we're on the topic of Capitol Hill food news, Dinette is getting ready to launch Sunday Brunch. [Dinette]

FREMONT— Anita's Crepes is currently closed because, as their website states, "we did not expect to lose the lease." [Anita's Crepes]

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