Pintxo Launches Lunch; The Starbucks Pastry Makeover

BELLTOWN— As of today, Pintxo is open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Expect a menu of rotating sandwiches (braised pork loin, Spanish chorizo, serrano ham), small plates (marinated Manchego, steamed mussels, beef and pork meatballs) and salads. Take out service is also be available. [EaterWire]

SEATTLE— If you didn't already notice, there's some good news coming out of Starbucks stores. Starting today, the coffee roaster is now offering La Boulange Bakery products in all company-operated stores in Seattle. The city is only the second market to offer the La Boulange brand following roll-outs at more than 400 stores in San Francisco. The switch is expected to go nationwide by the end of 2014. Head over to Nosh Pit for some tasty pastry specifics. [EaterWire]

SOUTH LAKE UNION— Pan Pacific Hotel's "Sips of Summer" series kicks-off tonight with local winemakers from Robert Ramsay Cellars and Davis Bynum.">Pan Pacific Hotel's "Sips of Summer" series kicks off tonight from 6 to 8 pm with local winemakers from Robert Ramsay Cellars and Davis Bynum. Twenty six winemakers will be taking part in the free weekly wine tasting series over the course of the summer. Each event will be held in the hotel's Lobby Bar and patio and will also feature live music and extended happy hour drink specials from 4 to 8 pm. [EaterWire]