Ballard Annex Oyster House Opening March 21:
[Photo: Ballard Annex Oyster House]
Ballard Avenue is quickly becoming Bivalve Ave. The busy duo behind Ballard Annex Oyster House, the new seafood concept opening in the old Thaiku space, is getting their dining room chairs in a row (photo) as they begin the speedy descent to grand opening. Co-owner Zak Melang:
Melang and business partner Nate Opper have opened 10 restaurants in 9 years,...
Oyster Annex Opening In Ballard Next Month:
The guys behind Matador and Kickin Boot Whiskey Kitchen have taken over the old Thaiku space on Ballard Avenue, ditching their initial name Willy's and opening Ballard Annex Oyster House in late March. Chef Josh Green, formerly of Ponti and the Virginia Inn, will head-up the kitchen.
Thaiku 2: Less Fu Kun Wu, But More Authentic:
As previously reported, the former spice-laden gem of Ballard Ave. is once again in business — this time, in the old Gaspare space on Phinney Ridge, across from Stumbling Goat Bistro.
The new Thaiku promises more authentic Thai cuisine. In fact, according General Manager Unchalee "O" Ayucharoen:
Copper Gate Hosts Thaiku Pop-Up; Marché Launches Absinthe-Themed Happy Hour:
BALLARD—Thai restaurant Thaiku shuttered last December, but its owner also operates Viking-themed Copper Gate. On May 31, Copper Gate will host a Thaiku pop-up dinner from 5 pm to midnight. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN—Today, Daisley Gordon's Marché launches an absinthe-themed happy hour called "L'Heure Verte" running daily from 4:30 to 6 p.m. [EaterWire]
MADISON VALLEY—Stalwart vegetarian restaurant...