West Seattle restaurants: Pan Africa Grill update

It seems to always happen this way – no matter how optimistic a restaurateur is about getting a new place open fast, it takes longer than expected. For those who have been e-mailing to ask what’s up with the plan for Pan Africa Grill to open in the ex-Ho-Win north of Morgan Junction, that’s exactly what’s going on. Three months have passed since we first told you about Mulugeta Abade‘s plan to bring something here that’s similar to his successful Pan Africa Restaurant and Bar at Pike Place Market; at that time, he had said he hoped to be open within one month. WSB contributor Bill “Hutch” Hutchison, who talked with “Mulu” for the original story, checked back with him this week. Yes, the plan is still moving ahead, but there are still a few weeks of work left. Mulu told Hutch, “We ran into some delays as these types of projects always do. I have the old Ho Win sign down and will be putting up our new one, hopefully by next week. We are aiming for Labor Day weekend to open at this point, and are excited to meet our new West Seattle neighbors.”

kate August 3, 2011 (7:01 am)

Thanks for the update. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening and I know it will be worth the wait!

Kayleigh August 3, 2011 (7:56 am)

We are eagerly awaiting :)

J August 3, 2011 (11:18 am)

This is one restaurant opening I’m eagerly awaiting!

Al August 3, 2011 (12:05 pm)

I have been waiting and watching…thanks for update!

dm August 3, 2011 (9:21 pm)

I’m so GLAD you will be opening in West Seattle! Thank you thank you thank you!

Ray West August 5, 2011 (12:23 pm)

“And now for something completely different!” I can’t wait.

Sarah August 7, 2011 (6:45 pm)

Oh my goodness, I just heard the good news yesterday, and am soooooo excited for Mulu and his family to open their restaurant in our neighborhood! We have two kids born in Ethiopia and will be regulars at Pan Africa WS!!