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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July 6, 2016
Kung Fu Tea Kicks Open Its Doors July 15

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via Kung Fu Tea Seattle [FB]

Customizable bubble tea franchise hits the University District
July 6, 2016
SLU's Waterfront Fish and Chips Window Opens Friday

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via This Walkup Window with Waterfront Views Opens on Lake Union July 8 [Seattle Met] and All Coverage of 100-Pound Clam [ESEA]

100-Pound Clam is nearly here
June 30, 2016
Scandinavian Cafe Opens Inside Aquavit Distillery

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Old Ballard Liquor Co. [Official Site] and All Coverage of Old Ballard Liquor Co. [ESEA]

It goes beyond meatballs and lefse
June 27, 2016
Celebrated Stateside Team Opening Bar Next Door Tomorrow

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Foreign National [Official], All Foreign National Coverage [ESEA], and All Stateside Coverage [ESEA]

1 comment / new

Foreign National has arrived

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June 27, 2016
Former Book Bindery Chef Opening Copine in Ballard July 5

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Shaun McCrain’s Long-Awaited Copine Opens...July 5 [Seattle Met], Copine [Official Site], and All Coverage of Copine [ESEA]

It's more than two years in the making
June 27, 2016
Scope Out Ethan Stowell's Second Tavolàta, Opening Today

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Ethan Stowell Restaurants [Official Site], All Coverage of Ethan Stowell [ESEA], and Suzi Pratt

1 comment / new

From Belltown to Capitol Hill

1 comment / new
June 24, 2016
'Seattle's Ultimate Coffee Bar' Launching on Lower Queen Anne

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Craftworks Coffee [Facebook] and All Coverage of Craftworks Coffee [ESEA]

1 comment / new

Craftworks Coffee hopes to hold a soft opening next week

1 comment / new
June 23, 2016
Updated: Top Restaurant Duo Opens Ciudad in Georgetown

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Ciudad [ESEA] and All Coverage of Georgetown [ESEA]

2 comments / new

And it has Nick Coffey at the helm

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June 22, 2016
Pecos Pit’s First Franchise Opens in West Seattle

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Pecos Pit BBQ [ESEA], Pecos Pit [Official], and Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que Opens [West Seattle Herald]

The classic barbecue joint expands
June 22, 2016
Cheese Wizards Food Truck Conjures a Restaurant in Interbay

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of Cheese Wizards [ESEA] and All Coverage of Food Trucks [ESEA]

Grilled cheese galore at the new brick and mortar
June 21, 2016
West Seattle Brewing Opens Alki Location

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via West Seattle Brewing [Official Site] and The Whisky Bar [Official Site]

Whisky West has arrived, too
June 15, 2016
Top Chef's Chad White Opens Ceviche Bar in Spokane Today

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via The Steel Barrel [Official Site], Zona Blanca [Official Site], and All Coverage of Chad White [ESEA]

Zona Blanca is ready
June 8, 2016
Altstadt Owner Opens New Spot in the Central District Today

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via The Atlantic [Facebook], All Coverage of The Atlantic [ESEA], The Very Promising L’Oursin Is Headed to the Central District [Seattle Met], and All Coverage of L'Oursin [ESEA]

Plus early word of L'Oursin in the same neighborhood
June 7, 2016
Rainier Beach Gets 'Jelly Doughnut Muffins' and More

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

Plus Mystic Kombucha's tasting room and the return of Zaccagni's
June 7, 2016
Hawaiian Plate Lunch Goes Mobile in Seattle

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via HoloHolo Food Truck [FB], All Coverage of Food Trucks [ESEA], and All Coverage of HoloHolo [ESEA]

HoloHolo Food Truck launches June 8
June 6, 2016
Updated: Play Free Games During Flatstick Pub's Soft Opening

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via Flatstick Pub [Official] and All Coverage of Flatstick Pub [ESEA]

Mini-golf and local craft beer in Pioneer Square
June 3, 2016
Nutty Squirrel Gelato Opens Inside Capitol Hill's Eat Local

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via All Coverage of EaterWire [ESEA]

Plus donuts galore and free hot dogs
June 1, 2016
Behold Bok A Bok Fried Chicken, Opening Today in White Center

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Bok a Bok [Official Site] and All Coverage of Bok A Bok [ESEA] | Photography by Suzi Pratt

The Korean fried chicken has landed
June 1, 2016
If You Booked a Room at Fancy New Thompson Seattle, You Can Dine at Scout Today

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Scout [ESEA], All Coverage of Josh Henderson [ESEA], and See Inside Thompson Seattle Hotel Before Doors Open on June 1 [Curbed Seattle]

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If not, you'll have to wait until June 6

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May 31, 2016
Top Chef Alum Launches Modern American Fare on Vashon Island Tomorrow

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

Bramble House is ready
May 26, 2016
The Italian Riviera Comes to the Regrade June 8

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via Cinque Terre [Official Site] and All Coverage of Cinque Terre [ESEA]

Cinque Terre Ristorante opens soon in the Amazon Doppler building
May 25, 2016
Chase the Green Fairy at Belltown's Absinthe Brasserie

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan
Via All Coverage of Absinthe Brasserie [ESEA] and All Coverage of Belltown [ESEA]

This is not a drill: free beignets are at stake
May 24, 2016
Steak 'n Shake Seattle Finally Opens Tomorrow

By Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan

Welcome, new burger overlords
May 23, 2016
Corvus and Co. Spreads Its Wings on Capitol Hill

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

See exclusive photos and a sample menu for the new restaurant
May 19, 2016
Flying Squirrel Owners Open Restaurant in Third Place Books

By Megan Hill@MeganHillWriter
Via The New Third Place Books and Its Restaurant, Raconteur, Open This Weekend [Seattle Met], Raconteur [Official], Raconteur [Facebook], and All Coverage of Raconteur [ESEA]

Raconteur comes to Seward Park's new bookstore

Tracking the Restaurant Openings of 2016

Kung Fu Tea Kicks Open Its Doors July 15

SLU's Waterfront Fish and Chips Window Opens Friday

Scandinavian Cafe Opens Inside Aquavit Distillery

Celebrated Stateside Team Opening Bar Next Door Tomorrow

Former Book Bindery Chef Opening Copine in Ballard July 5

Scope Out Ethan Stowell's Second Tavolàta, Opening Today

'Seattle's Ultimate Coffee Bar' Launching on Lower Queen Anne

Updated: Top Restaurant Duo Opens Ciudad in Georgetown

Pecos Pit’s First Franchise Opens in West Seattle

Cheese Wizards Food Truck Conjures a Restaurant in Interbay

West Seattle Brewing Opens Alki Location

Top Chef's Chad White Opens Ceviche Bar in Spokane Today

Altstadt Owner Opens New Spot in the Central District Today

Rainier Beach Gets 'Jelly Doughnut Muffins' and More

Hawaiian Plate Lunch Goes Mobile in Seattle

Updated: Play Free Games During Flatstick Pub's Soft Opening

Nutty Squirrel Gelato Opens Inside Capitol Hill's Eat Local

Behold Bok A Bok Fried Chicken, Opening Today in White Center

If You Booked a Room at Fancy New Thompson Seattle, You Can Dine at Scout Today

Top Chef Alum Launches Modern American Fare on Vashon Island Tomorrow

The Italian Riviera Comes to the Regrade June 8

Chase the Green Fairy at Belltown's Absinthe Brasserie

Steak 'n Shake Seattle Finally Opens Tomorrow

Corvus and Co. Spreads Its Wings on Capitol Hill

Flying Squirrel Owners Open Restaurant in Third Place Books

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