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PIONEER SQUARE— The sign is up and the time has almost come for Damn the Weather to officially open its doors. Owner Bryn Lumsden brought on The Walrus and the Carpenter alum Eli Dahlin to lead the kitchen, and the teaser pics are more than promising. In the meantime, did anyone say something about a soft opening this weekend? [EaterWire]
DEALFEED— This Sunday, Cupcake Royale is running a buy one, get one free scoop of ice cream deal for dad after you download the cakelet chain's app. Offer valid at CR's Ballard, Capitol Hill, downtown, and Queen Anne stores. Plus, "Dadcakes" with Hilliard's stout, bacon, and pretzels. And starting tonight through Sunday, Veggie Grill is offering pops a buy one dinner entree, get another free promotion. Go dad. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN— Seattle Coffee Gear opens a new store in Westlake Center next month. The fourth location for the home espresso machine, grinder, and brewer retailer launches July 19. Seattle Coffee Gear will open its first out of state outpost in Portland on June 28. [EaterWire]
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