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A bowl of poke at Gopoké in the International District.

Tracking the Restaurant Openings of 2016

Contributors: Megan Hill and Adam H. Callaghan

A rundown of all the new restaurant coverage thus far

160 Total Updates Since
Jan 14, 2016, 10:00am PST

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September 6, 2016
Maine-Inspired Restaurant Hits South Lake Union Today

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

With lobster rolls, chowder, and a patio
September 1, 2016
Feast Like a Norse Warrior When Valhalla Sandwiches Opens

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Food Trucks [ESEA], Now Make Me a Sandwich [Official], and All Coverage of Now Make Me a Sandwich [ESEA]

Now Make Me a Sandwich food truck's Greenwood expansion opens September 12
August 26, 2016
New Barbecue Joint Now Open in Central District

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of The Barbeque Pit [ESEA], The Barbeque Pit [Facebook], All Coverage of Frank's Smoked BBQ [ESEA], and All Coverage of Barbecue Week [ESEA]

Frank's Smoked BBQ replaces The Barbeque Pit
August 24, 2016
Rebranded Smith Tower, Complete With 'Speakeasy,' Opens Tomorrow

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Smith Tower [Official Site] and All Coverage of Smith Tower [ESEA]

Now the view comes with cocktails
August 19, 2016
See Sea Wolf Bakers' Bright New Fremont Bakery, Open Now

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Photography by Suzi Pratt

Plus a look at the shaping of croissants
August 18, 2016
Macrina Bakery's Kent Expansion, Plus More Intel

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

News bites for the day
August 16, 2016
Restaurant Chain Adds 'Living Wage' Charge to All Bills, Plus More Intel

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

News bites for the day
August 15, 2016
Updated: Look Inside Fiery Vestal, Josh Henderson's New Passion Project

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Josh Henderson [ESEA] and All Coverage of Vestal [ESEA] | Photography by Suzi Pratt

Expect to see the chef in the kitchen a few days a week
August 5, 2016
High-End, Plant-Heavy Dining Sprouts in Leavenworth

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

Two former Sutra owners open Mana tonight
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 1, 2016
Catch Your Latest Poke Fix on First Hill

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Coffee Tree and Poke [ESEA] and Coffee Tree [Official]

Coffee Tree cafe opens a poke-focused second location
July 27, 2016
Sip Six Spirits in a Brand New Interbay Tasting Room

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Six Spirits [ESEA] | Photography by Morgen Schuler

Sample the company's gin, brandy, and more
July 27, 2016
Paseo Blesses SoDo With Its Famous Caribbean Sandwiches

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Paseo [Official] and All Coverage of Paseo [ESEA]

The 1st Avenue shop is now open
July 25, 2016
International Ramen Chain Hits West Seattle Today

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya [Official Site] and All Coverage of Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya [ESEA]

Kizuki Ramen marks its fourth Seattle location
July 22, 2016
Little Uncle Walk-Up Window Reborn as Manu's Bodegita

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Manu's Bodegita [Facebook] and All Coverage of Manu Alfau [ESEA]

With ceviche, sandwiches, and empanadas
July 21, 2016
Seattle Welcomes Its Newest Microbrewery Today

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Floating Bridge [Official], Floating Bridge [Facebook], and All Coverage of Seattle Beer Scene [ESEA] | Photography by Morgen Schuler

Floating Bridge opens in the University District
July 20, 2016
Eastside's Favorite Dumpling Chain Opens Issaquah Ramen Shop

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via Ramen Bushi-Do [Yelp], All Coverage of Dough Zone [ESEA], and Ramen Bushi-Do: Noodle Making at Its Best [Zoomeboshi]

Dough Zone sibling spot Ramen Bushi-Do is soft open
July 20, 2016
Seattle's Swankiest New Steakhouse Opens Its Bar Tonight

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

Peek at the interior and at the menus for The Butcher's Table
July 19, 2016
West Seattle Scores Chinese Dumpling Restaurant Starting Tomorrow

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via West Seattle restaurants: Dumplings of Fury getting closer to opening [WSB] and Dumplings of Fury [Facebook]

1 comment / new

Dumplings of Fury has arrived

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July 19, 2016
Look Out for Taco Tuesdays at Greenwood's New Luna Azul

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
3 comments / new

Plus Italian Family Pizza's new digs and SpiceUp's Szechuan cuisine

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July 13, 2016
New Upscale Butcher Shop Unleashes Wagyu Sandwiches

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of The Butcher's Table [ESEA], All Coverage of Sugar Mountain [ESEA], Kurt Dammeier [FB], and The Butcher's Table [FB]

The Butcher's Table steakhouse will also open its bar and dining room soon
July 12, 2016
'Best Burger in America' Chain Expands to Tukwila

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Habit Burger [Official Site] and All Coverage of Habit Burger Grill [ESEA]

Habit Burger continues its march through Western Washington
July 11, 2016
Fast-Casual Vietnamese Expands to Central District

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Tigerly Ox [Facebook] and All Coverage of Tigerly Ox [ESEA]

Tigerly Ox's owners are launching a chainlet
July 8, 2016
Dot's Butcher and Deli Serves All the Meat Starting July 14

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Dot's Butcher and Deli [Facebook] and All Coverage of Dot's Butcher and Deli [ESEA]

The beloved Fremont restaurant is reborn in Pike Place Market