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Seattle Restaurant Closures of 2016

Contributors: Eater Staff, Adam H. Callaghan, and Megan Hill

A look at the eateries that have closed this year

39 Total Updates Since
Jan 4, 2016, 9:30am PST

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April 17, 2017
Dining News: Adana Owner Advances to 'Iron Chef' Round 2; Miyabi 45th Retools

By Eater Staff

A roundup of Seattle news bites
December 28, 2016
Seattle’s Saddest Restaurant Closures of 2016: Bar Sajor, Blind Pig Bistro, and More

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Year in Eater [ESEA]

Local food writers say goodbye to their beloved eateries
December 22, 2016
After 20 Years, New Orleans-Themed Sazerac Is Closing to Rebrand

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via As Seattle's Sazerac restaurant plans a rebranding, a look back at its wild opening party in 1997 [PSBJ], Sazerac [Official], and All Coverage of Sazerac [ESEA]

New Year’s Day brunch will be your last opportunity to eat there
December 20, 2016
Bell and Whete Has Closed to Be Reborn as a Brewpub

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Bell + Whete [ESEA] and Bell + Whete [Official Site]

The gastropub will start making its own beer in 2017
November 22, 2016
Last Call for Martino's Smoked Meats and Seattle Cookie Counter

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

Phinney's food scene is losing both neighboring shops
November 18, 2016
Iconic Queen Anne Bars Say Goodbye At Year’s End

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Tini Bigs [Official Site], Hula Hula [Official Site], All Coverage of Tini Bigs [ESEA], and All Coverage of Hula Hula [ESEA]

The building housing Tini Bigs and Hula Hula is slated for redevelopment
November 1, 2016
BREAKING: Gnocchi Bar To Close Permanently This Month

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Gnocchi Bar [Official Site] and All Coverage of Gnocchi Bar [ESEA]

Owner Lisa Nakamura has decided not to renew the restaurant's lease
October 27, 2016
Old Spaghetti Factory Downtown Is Donezo in December

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Seattle's Old Spaghetti Factory closing in December [King 5], A La Bonne Franquette to Close [Seattle Met], All Coverage of The Old Spaghetti Factory [ESEA], and All Coverage of A La Bonne Franquette [ESEA]

A La Bonne Franquette is closing, too
October 20, 2016
Gaudi Is Closed, Tom Douglas Is Expanding, and More Intel

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of EaterWire [ESEA]

News bites for the day
September 20, 2016
Seattle City Council Passes Secure Scheduling, Protects Worker Rights

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of EaterWire [ESEA]

News bites for the day
September 15, 2016
Red-Hot Taiwanese Bakery Chain Expanding to Tukwila, Plus More Intel

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of EaterWire [ESEA]

News bites for the day
August 30, 2016
Chase Lounge Checks Out of Ballard After Only Four Months

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

Due to money troubles and health problems
August 29, 2016
Local Chefs Losing Clutch Commissary Kitchen

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Local Chefs Say That They Are Getting Booted From Their Commissary Kitchen Because Of Amazon [Stranger] and Windy City Pie [FB]

Amazon is rumored to be taking over the space
August 29, 2016
Boom Noodle Ends Up-and-Down Run on Capitol Hill

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Boom Noodle [Official Site] and All Coverage of Boom Noodle [ESEA]

The restaurant first opened in 2007
August 22, 2016
Meat and Bread Bows Out of Capitol Hill

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Meat and Bread [ESEA] and Big in B.C., Meat and Bread closing on Capitol Hill [CHS]

3 comments / new

The South Lake Union location will remain open

3 comments / new
August 9, 2016
Say Goodbye to Stumbling Goat Bistro in Its Final Weeks

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
1 comment / new

Plus Restaurant Marron has "moved" and Shilla is at least temporarily closed

1 comment / new
August 8, 2016
Updated: Just Like That, Chop Shop Is Closed

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Ericka Burke [ESEA] and Ericka Burke's Chop Shop closes on Capitol Hill [Seattle Met]

This is the second Ericka Burke venture to close this year
August 5, 2016
Vegan, Gluten-Free Desserts Now on Phinney Ridge, Plus More Intel

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All EaterWire [ESEA]

News bites for the day
August 3, 2016
EMP Museum Opens a Wolfgang Puck Restaurant, and More Intel

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All EaterWire [ESEA]

News bites for the day
August 2, 2016
Vestal Is Hiring, Plus More Intel

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All EaterWire [ESEA]

News bites for the day
July 13, 2016
Pioneering Bar Sajor Is Closed

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

And Rob Roy crowdfunds its new sibling bars
June 21, 2016
The Old Sage Closes; Bankruptcy Reportedly to Blame

By Erin Perkins
Via Financial Woes Sound the Death Knell for Spur Gastropub [ESEA], The Old Sage [Facebook], and The Old Sage Closes After Owner’s $2.4M Bankruptcy Filing [CHS]

2 comments / new

A $2.4 million bankruptcy

2 comments / new
June 15, 2016
Ponti Seafood Grill Ends 25-Year Run on July 2

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Ponti Seafood Grill [Official], All Coverage of Ponti Seafood Grill [ESEA], and All Coverage of The Shutter [ESEA]

3 comments / new

Silver lining: fire sale on wine

3 comments / new
June 13, 2016
Little Uncle's Walk-Up Window Is Changing Hands

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Little Uncle [ESEA] and All Coverage of Manu's Bodega [ESEA]

1 comment / new

An offshoot of Manu's Bodega is coming in August

1 comment / new
May 18, 2016
Central District Loses Its Cult Barbecue Joint

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via The Barbeque Pit [Facebook] and All Coverage of The Barbeque Pit [ESEA]

The Barbeque Pit is kaput

Seattle Restaurant Closures of 2016

Dining News: Adana Owner Advances to 'Iron Chef' Round 2; Miyabi 45th Retools

Seattle’s Saddest Restaurant Closures of 2016: Bar Sajor, Blind Pig Bistro, and More

After 20 Years, New Orleans-Themed Sazerac Is Closing to Rebrand

Bell and Whete Has Closed to Be Reborn as a Brewpub

Last Call for Martino's Smoked Meats and Seattle Cookie Counter

Iconic Queen Anne Bars Say Goodbye At Year’s End

BREAKING: Gnocchi Bar To Close Permanently This Month

Old Spaghetti Factory Downtown Is Donezo in December

Gaudi Is Closed, Tom Douglas Is Expanding, and More Intel

Seattle City Council Passes Secure Scheduling, Protects Worker Rights

Red-Hot Taiwanese Bakery Chain Expanding to Tukwila, Plus More Intel

Chase Lounge Checks Out of Ballard After Only Four Months

Local Chefs Losing Clutch Commissary Kitchen

Boom Noodle Ends Up-and-Down Run on Capitol Hill

Meat and Bread Bows Out of Capitol Hill

Say Goodbye to Stumbling Goat Bistro in Its Final Weeks

Updated: Just Like That, Chop Shop Is Closed

Vegan, Gluten-Free Desserts Now on Phinney Ridge, Plus More Intel

EMP Museum Opens a Wolfgang Puck Restaurant, and More Intel

Vestal Is Hiring, Plus More Intel

Pioneering Bar Sajor Is Closed

The Old Sage Closes; Bankruptcy Reportedly to Blame

Ponti Seafood Grill Ends 25-Year Run on July 2

Little Uncle's Walk-Up Window Is Changing Hands

Central District Loses Its Cult Barbecue Joint

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