Bastille Cafe & Bar

Opened in June of 2009 and housed in an historic 1920’s building in Seattle’s Old Ballard neighborhood, Bastille Café & Bar is a bustling homage to a Parisian brasserie. Owners Deming Maclise and James Weimann scoured Paris flea markets and local salvage stores for vintage accessories to create a truly authentic feel. From the white subway tiles, antique mirrors, and Paris Metro clock to the...

Although the dining area can be noisy, its dark woods, white ceramics and indoor fire pit provide a welcoming touch to this Parisian-style bistro, made authentic with clanging plates, subway tiles and steak frites. Start with a fresh salad made with greens plucked from the restaurant’s rooftop garden and then tossed with a hazelnut vinaigrette. Small-plate favorites include the baked onion soup...

CAPITOL HILL— Jason Lajeunesse (Neumos, Big Mario's, Lost Lake partner) sent a letter to Mayor Murray and others addressing Capitol Hill's "gang activity," reports CHS. Writing, "SOMONE IS GOING TO GET RAPED OR KILLED and SPD AND MAYORS OFFICE WILL BE TO BLAME," Lajeunesse says a gang has been "terrorizing our neighborhood" for a couple of years and that violence has been increasing, including...

RENTON— Former Ray's and Andaluca chef Wayne Johnson is opening Shuga Jazz Bistro. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, the restaurant-meets-live jazz venue will seat up to 65 and serve a Southern-inspired menu, including fried catfish, gumbo, hush puppies, and fried chicken. [PSBJ]

GREEN LAKE— The Woodland is replacing Boardroom Cafe on Aurora Ave. Seattle Greenlaker reports that the...

BALLARD—Bastille and Stoneburner bartender Erik Carlson is launching craft spirit Bridgetown Rum. Carlson partnered with Portland distillery House Spirits to create the rum, which will be formally introduced at a Tiki party in Bastille's back bar on June 10. Chef Jason Stoneburner will showcase a "surf-inspired food menu," a surf band called The Verb will perform, and a whole pig will roast on...

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