Cassis Planning February 2014 Opening on Alki:
There was a flurry of excitement about a year ago when word spread that Cassis owner Jef Fike was planning a resurgence of his popular Capitol Hill restaurant after eight years. But then...crickets. Fike says he signed a lease on a 1,700 square-foot gallery space next to Cactus on Alki this past Friday, so it's time to get the word out — again:
Cicero Reviews Cactus; Paratii Craft Bar is Closing:
Cactus [Photo: S. Pratt]
BALLARD— Ballard's Paratii bar is closing. The owner tells Nosh Pit he has a new distillery project in the works. Paratii's last night will be February 15, the day after Valentine's Day. Where's the love? [Seattle Met]
SOUTH LAKE UNION— No prickly review here. Providence Cicero had a swell time during her recent visit to the SLU Cactus. She claims the neighborhood cafe...
Esquire Talks Up Bisato's Condor Cocktail; Tan Vinh Recommends Cuoco's Off-Menu Sandwich:
BELLTOWN—Scott Carsberg's Bisato gets a nod in Esquire for its Condor cocktail made with gin, scotch, apricot liqueur, and mole bitters. [Esquire]
CAPITOL HILL—Capitol Hill Seattle Blog has video of a man getting his ipad stolen, standing in front of Caffe Ladro on 15th. If you have any more info, please contact SPD. The vicious mugger is still at large. [CHS]
FREMONT—Alert reader @kenfucious...
Tom Douglas Line Cook Herschell Taghap's Food Sketch:
Here is a food sketch by Cuoco line cook Herschell Taghap of a dish that is not likely to make it to the Italian menu. But, it shows some serious artistic talent--no? It may makes its way to a pop-up dinner menu.