West Seattle (etc.) food & drink news: 8 notes on what’s new

Eight notes from food and drink establishments around West Seattle & a bit beyond:

‘NEW’ BISTRO: Aimee Pellegrini shared that photo along with the news this week of some evolution in her Junction business, “to better reflect what we offer”: The Tuscan Tea Room is now the Tuscan Tea Room Bistro. Aimee says she has new dinner, lunch, and brunch menus, and is also planning a special wine dinner co-hosted by bin 41 on October 19th (details here). Tea service continues, too. Only one thing Aimee’s not doing any more: Floral design: “I’ve retired Romanza Floral. While I’ve enjoyed my 9 year floral career, this was my last season. I’m focusing fully on the TTR and culinary pursuits-my first love.” (4521 California SW)

NOT JUST COFFEE AND PASTRIES ANY MORE: Two blocks north, Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor) is now offering a new breakfast option – an oatmeal bar – and lunch (etc.) – sandwiches (two types for starters, and one is veggie)! Read all about it in the latest Hotwire newsletter. (4410 California SW)

NEW OPTION FOR GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA: It was among the laments in comments on our report about the Junction Garlic Jim’s closure – where to get gluten-free pizza? An A-board sign outside Olympia Pizza at 5605 Delridge now declares they’re offering gluten-free pizza and pasta (their website mentions gluten-free dough too).

NEW WHITE CENTER COFFEE SHOP:

That’s Delia, of Caffé Delia. The new coffee shop soft-opened this morning; it shares space with Proletariat Pizza, and serves Spella coffee (from Portland). More info, including hours, online.

ALSO IN THE W-C: Found this one out from the WSB Forums: Ever-popular Zippy’s Giant Burgers has added sweet-potato fries. (9614 14th SW)

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER: Speaking of fried … tried the Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor) Sunday night fried-chicken supper yet? Starts at 5 pm Sundays. Details/price on their website (right sidebar). (9261 45th SW)

ADDED BRUNCH: If you haven’t been to Blackboard Bistro lately – note that Blackboard no longer serves lunch, but has added weekend brunch. (3247 California SW)

HEARD ABOUT MASHIKO’S NEW ‘SIBLING’? Mashiko proprietor Hajime Sato has opened Katsu Burger in Georgetown. It serves burgers “katsu” style – with the crunchy coating you typically find on Japanese pork or chicken katsu. Read about it here, including a link to its menu. (4th Avenue S./East Marginal Way)

15 Replies to "West Seattle (etc.) food & drink news: 8 notes on what's new"

  • SpeakLoud October 9, 2011 (6:16 pm)

    It is so fantastic to see how creative our local business owners are-welcome Delia Cafe-I am so glad you won’t be taking up space during the already packed Proletariate-and so happy there will be good coffee in the hood!
    Good Luck.

  • k October 9, 2011 (6:34 pm)

    still itchin’ to hear who purchased the old Bohemian space!

  • A October 9, 2011 (6:47 pm)

    When does Menchies open? I thought it was supposed to open in September.

  • JanS October 9, 2011 (8:13 pm)

    and the sign at Menchie’s say that they are hiring…

  • Velo_nut October 9, 2011 (8:24 pm)

    Delia… You are a Rockstar!!!!

  • Lorelee October 9, 2011 (10:13 pm)

    Any developments on who bought the bohemian and what’s planned for that space?

  • A October 10, 2011 (8:04 am)

    I don’t use FB. What a waste of time. But November?? WTH??

  • sun*e October 10, 2011 (9:31 am)

    YUM! The dinner menu at the Tuscan Tea Room Bistro looks mighty tasty. Can’t wait to enjoy it.

  • RJB October 10, 2011 (10:56 am)

    It all sounds yummy! The Bridge is also having brunch on Sunday at 9am. Had the chicken fried steak and it was awesome. Think there were veggie options too…

  • Mack October 10, 2011 (3:27 pm)

    I heard Zippy’s was charging $3 for the sweet potato fries. Can anyone confirm the price?

  • Stina October 10, 2011 (9:25 pm)

    @WSB
    Did you hear anything about the fish house that is going into the old On Safari space? I keep seeing new signage go up, but haven’t heard anything.

    • WSB October 10, 2011 (9:38 pm)

      They actually looked open when I drove by on the way home from the Viaduct meeting. Didn’t have time to stop in and check but one of us will be there on the earliest edge of lunch time tomorrow to verify … TR

  • Ryan October 22, 2011 (11:37 am)

    Highstrike grill also offers gluten free pizza.

  • Charmaine November 8, 2011 (6:14 pm)

    Looking forward to the Cafe Delia Grand Opening this Sat 11/12!! Music at 11AM

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