West Seattle food and drink notes: Ex-Bohemian hiring; Alki building for sale; Blackboard, Diva notes

Four tidbits:

FINALLY CLOSER TO OPENING? There’s a sign the new restaurant planned for the former Bohemian location at 3405 California SW might finally be approaching its opening, almost two years after it was sold. The last official word was nine months ago, when our repeated inquiries via phone, e-mail, note under the door, etc., finally were answered with a postal-mail letter from the new ownership, which already has Bick’s and Saltoro in North Seattle, and explained that this too would be a “simple neighborhood dinnerhouse.” In the ensuing months, work has continued, including subtle exterior touches – and now we’ve found a help-wanted ad seeking cooks for “North Seattle and West Seattle” locations, and the application address is Bick’s. The last known working title for the WS restaurant was West City Kitchen, but no signage has appeared yet.

Speaking of ads, another one of note:

BAMBOO BUILDING FOR SALE: A new commercial-real-estate listing appeared this weekend for the building housing Bamboo Bar and Grill. The listing makes it clear the business itself is NOT for sale, just the building, which also has three residential units on the second floor, and the marketing brochure reiterates that the business has another year on its lease and wants to stay. Asking price: $1.4 million.

And changes elsewhere:

BLACKBOARD BISTRO BRUNCH: Summertime and not only is the patio open at Blackboard Bistro (3247 California SW), says Chef Jacob Wiegner, they’re also now serving Sunday brunch 9:30 am-2 pm, with current dinner hours 5-9 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and 5-10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. (We have updated the WSB West Seattle Restaurant Guide accordingly.)

DIVA IN THE EVENING: This past Thursday night, Diva Espresso in The Triangle launched a Thursday night open-mike night, 7-9 pm (signups at 6). And in the announcement shared with us by Diva management, they also mentioned they’re “in the process of getting” a license to offer beer/malt beverages.

5 Replies to "West Seattle food and drink notes: Ex-Bohemian hiring; Alki building for sale; Blackboard, Diva notes"

  • Mema June 16, 2013 (11:52 pm)

    Blackboard brunch is back???? Yahoo!!!!

  • JanS June 17, 2013 (12:14 am)

    wow…imagine living over Bamboo B & G and wanting to go to bed early :0\

  • Desertdweller June 17, 2013 (6:30 pm)

    Glad to hear that Blackboard Bistro is expanding hours! :-D

  • w.s. maverick June 18, 2013 (5:52 am)

    anew restrant would be nice bamboo is going down hill

  • A.M. June 21, 2013 (11:13 am)

    We love the blackboard. haven’t tried the brunch yet – can’t wait.

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