Two of Renee Erickson's Three Capitol Hill Projects Are Open

It's time, Capitol Hill. Renee Erickson's trio of new eateries is partially ready. Last night, two of her three projects opened at 1060 E. Union: walk-in oyster spot Bar Melusine and Bateau, a restaurant focusing on dry-aged, grass-fed beef from Erickson's Whidbey Island farm, La Ferme des Anes. Look for General Porpoise Coffee and Doughnuts to open at a later date.

Bateau is accepting reservations on OpenTable and by phone at (206) 900-8699. They'll be open Monday through Saturday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. And Bar Melusine will be open from Monday through Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m., with no reservations taken.