La Bodega

The neighborhood bodegas, or convenience stores, in the Dominican Republic have long been a gathering place where uncles go to buy beer and cigarettes, kids and families dined on traditional dishes prepared by an auntie or abuela who owns the shop.

After cooking in many kitchens in Seattle, Manuel (Manu) Alfau aims to bring the flavors of his homeland, the Dominican Republic, to Seattle’s...

HAPPY HOURS— Skillet and Tilth now have happy hour. Skillet's "Golden Hour" runs daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close at its Ballard and Capitol Hill locations; Tilth's happy hour stats up tomorrow, running daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a menu that changes monthly. And pregnant ladies: A reminder that in addition to empanadas and booze, La Bodega serves tropical virgin drinks,...

BELLTOWN— Local 360's Hogs + Hooch (yep, that means pork and whiskey) event kicks off at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Three courses cost $30 and feature whole roasted pig and/or 2 Bar Spirits whiskey. As pig parts are consumed they'll be crossed off an innards inventory list. Snout and ear eaters best arrive early for first dibs. [EaterWire]

WALLINGFORD— Vegetarian restaurant Sutra expanded its seating...

Today's the big day for La Bodega, a Dominican-style (mostly sandwich) shop that has been on Seattle's culinary radar for more than a year. Manu Alfau opens the doors of his tiny Pioneer Square eatery just in time for folks to flock to the counter for his signature puerco asado (roast pork) sandwich for lunch. La Bodega is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
· La Bodega [Official Site]
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Kari Brunson and Brandin Myett say the new permanent home for their pop-up juice shop, Juicebox, will officially open to the public the week of November 11, with a soft opening planned the week prior (that would be next week). The 25-seat cafe is taking over a former interior design space at 1517 12th Ave. on Capitol Hill. Until now, Juicebox has been operating out of La Bete on weekends.

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Empanadas de Yucca $4

"Little pies," widely known as street food in the Dominican Republic. Our crisp dough is made entirely of yucca, therefore gluten free!

Batata con queso-
Roasted sweet potato, herbs, and smoked gouda

Picadillo de res con pasas y piñoes-
Seasoned beef, with currants, olives, and pine nuts

Ask about our special empanada of the day and soup of the day!
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