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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]

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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

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From Belltown to Capitol Hill

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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

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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]

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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