After a year-long closure, what was Be’s Restaurant at 4509 California SW in The Junction will reopen next week with a new name, Bonjour Vietnam. New furnishings, too.

Same ownership – Jade Nguyen, daughter of Be’s longtime owners, who (mostly) retired during the early pandemic shutdowns, after 35 years,

Jade has run The Alley speakeasy-style bar behind Be’s since 2018. She is almost done remodeling the restaurant, with plans for a soft open starting around 5 pm on Summer Fest Eve (next Thursday, July 14th). We talked with her there this evening. Changes include a higher ceiling and new lighting, plus front windows that open.

As for the food, she says the menu is still being finalized but as the new name implies, it’ll have both French and Vietnamese flavors – from escargot and paté to pho, banh mi, and vermicelli bowls. She says making a change just made sense, as trying to replicate Be’s offerings with a different chef after her parents’ retirement just wasn’t working. Another change: The restaurant space now includes a bar.

(WSB photos. Above, Jade Nguyen and Tony Larson)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

Soon to join the West Seattle bar scene: The Alley.

Jade Nguyen explains that her parents – who have operated Be’s Restaurant in The Junction for more than 30 years – wanted to open a bar.

The private room in the rear of the restaurant at 4509 California SW, which hadn’t undergone much updating over the years, seemed like the perfect space.

So it’s undergone a transformation in recent months – with Jade teaming with veteran local bar specialist Tony Larson to create a space with a “speakeasy” motif. We talked there with Jade and Tony earlier this week.

The lighting will be dim; the decor and cocktails will transport you back in time to the Prohibition-era. Even the bartenders/servers’ uniforms and chilled glassware will be intended to enhance the mood.

Tony says he is “huge on bars as a place for people to talk, to put your phone down.” The Alley will be that kind of place.

You’ll enter from the alley, one door down from California/Oregon. There might not even be signage. Probably just a light to let you know you’re in the right place. Most of the drinks will be familiar: “a decent-sized menu, about two dozen cocktails, you’ll recognize most of them.” Manhattans, for example. And Sazeracs. And some “new classics,” promises Tony, who will do some bartending in the early going too (you might know him from the launch team at Alchemy [WSB sponsor]).

Music? Jazz, says Jade, who has also been working on the decor – The Alley’s somewhat industrial-looking legacy windows will be covered by velvet drapes; a crystal chandelier catches your eye over the corner “lounge” area on one end of the bar. Other touches include an antique fireplace grate and some wall bricks that are newly installed but look like they’ve long been in place.

Food? Small bites. And before too long, you’ll be able to dine next door, as Jade says she expects to expand Be’s dinner offerings into later hours once the bar’s open – Vietnamese food, in particular (she’s working on a new menu for that).

Hours for The Alley will be 4 pm to midnight Sundays-Thursdays, 4 pm-2 am Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour 4 pm-6 pm. They expect to be open by West Seattle Summer Fest Eve (July 12th).

Two quick biznotes about restaurants current and future:

BE’S: Thanks to the texter who sent a photo of the sign in the window of Be’s Restaurant (4509 California SW) in The Junction, saying they’re “on vacation” and expecting to reopen Monday (November 20th).

MOD PIZZA: Apparently the future pizza place at The Whittaker (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW; WSB sponsor) has moved up its timetable. When last we checked on their plans for opening, MOD said it had been delayed until next June. In a Twitter conversation this week, that changed to February.

Speaking of restaurants … our list of the ones that told us they’ll be open Thanksgiving is here (and linked in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide, too) – any additions/changes, let us know, editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!

The Junction is where it’s all been happening today. We also received this from a texter – it’s up at Be’s Restaurant (4509 California SW). So if you’re looking for your waffle and/or pho fix (two faves that we’ve heard mentioned), get there before Tuesday.

Two restaurant notes:

CHACO CANYON ORGANIC CAFE: The vegan restaurant at 3770 SW Alaska in The Triangle says it’s shutting down “until further notice” after Sunday. They’re inviting fans to come say goodbye before then; their announcement says, “We’re extremely proud of how many tasty recipes we tried and how many amazing customers we took care of; however, we are beyond sad that this chapter is over.” They’ll be open 10 am-5 pm daily through Saturday, 10 am-3 pm on Sunday.

BE’S RESTAURANT: The longtime Junction eatery (4509 California SW) has reopened, 8 am-2 pm daily, with a “limited menu that consists of breakfast food, burgers, and Vietnamese lunch options.” Plus: “Brunch cocktails from The Alley” (which is next door). Reservations are available by phone, 206-937-1110, or email, beskitchen1986@gmail.com.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 NOTE: This is out of date – working on updating but no ETA.

(DECEMBER 20, 2021, NOTE – We’re updating all this yet again. If your venue is not fully updated below, please email, text, or call with the latest – thank you!)

UPDATED INTRODUCTION: Thanks to everyone who has contributed, especially the proprietors who have contacted us directly – westseattleblog@gmail.com, text/voice: 206-293-6302. (Note: Business names are hotlinked to their websites except for those for which we couldn’t find websites.)

ADMIRAL PUB: Sports on 12 TVs with sound on for Mariners, Sounders, Seahawks. Pinball. Admiral Pub has 15 awesome pinball machines that are available in 2 sections. One in the front and one in the back. We view them like table reservations. So if you want to play pinball please call the bar or talk to your bartender. To order food to go, call 206-933-9500 or order online. (2306 California SW)

314 PIE: Online ordering for weekly deliveries in our area (and others).

AGAVE COCINA: Takeout, curbside pickup, outdoor covered seating available. (4725 42nd SW)

A LA MODE PIES: Open for takeout, with online ordering. (4225 SW Alaska)

ALKI BEACH CAFE: Takeout and online ordering available. (2726 Alki SW)

ALKI BEACH PUB: Heated outdoor seating available. 206-932-7935. (2722 Alki SW)

ALKI MAIL AND DISPATCH: Coffee bar. (4701 SW Admiral Way)

THE ALLEY: Bar. 206-937-1110. (4509 California SW, back entrance from alley)

ANJU: Online ordering available. (9641 15th SW, White Center)

AMPERSAND CAFE : Coffee shop. 206-466-5254. (2536 Alki SW)

A PIZZA MART: 206-932-5350. (9452 35th SW)

ARTHUR’S: Covered outdoor seating available. 206-829-8235. (2311 California SW)

ATHENA’S: Truck. Phone orders can be placed at 206 249-7662. (9833 17th SW)

AZUMA SUSHI: Open for takeout. 206-937-1148. (4533 California SW)

BAKED: Cakes! Online ordering available. (2604 California SW)

BAKERY NOUVEAU: Online ordering available. (4737 California SW)

BANG BAR THAI: Open for takeout with online ordering and curbside pickup. 206-935-8888. (4750 California SW)

BEBOP WAFFLE SHOP: Limited outdoor seating available. (California/Admiral)

BEDHEAD COFFEE: Outdoor seating available. (1513 SW Holden)

BEER JUNCTION: The Beer Junction is open for sales of bottles/cans of beer from our retail section and growlers or crowlers to-go of draft beer. Contactless curbside pickup is also available by shopping on our web store. Our hours are: Tuesday-Saturday: Noon to 8 pm, Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm, Monday: Closed (4511 California SW)

BE’S RESTAURANT:. Open Tues-Sun 8 am–2 pm. 206-937-1110. (4509 California SW)

BEST OF HANDS BARRELHOUSE: Outdoor service as weather permits. Food-truck visits. (7500 35th SW)

BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB: Go to www.beveridgeplacepub.com to see our menus.”] Outdoor seating. (6413 California SW)

BIN 41: Wine shop open for curbside pickup. (4707 California SW)

BIZZARRO ITALIAN CAFE: Now open in White Center. (9635 16th SW)

BLUE MOON BURGERS: Open for takeout, online ordering, outdoor seating. (2504 Alki SW)

BOSS DRIVE-IN: Pickup. Outdoor seating. (9061 Delridge Way SW)

BOX BAR: Takeout and in-house delivery. Wed-Sat 4-8 pm, Sunday brunch 10-2. (California/Brandon)

BUDDHA RUKSA THAI: Open for takeout. 206.937.7676 (3520 SW Genesee)

C & P COFFEE COMPANY: Open 7 am-6 pm daily for window service (on the alley side) – outdoor seating front, back, north sides. (5612 California SW)

CACTUS: Online ordering for takeout. (2820 Alki SW)

CAFE MIA: Please text 616-818-2183 for orders, (4310 SW Oregon)

CAFFE LADRO: Open, takeout, outdoor seating. (7011 California SW)

CAN BAR: Open for takeout, online ordering. (9427 17th SW)

CAPCO BEVERAGES: (4100 SW Alaska)

CHELAN CAFE: The Chelan Cafe will be staying open for outdoor service (and takeout). We have a new outdoor, heated lounge that will be open daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Food is available for patio dining and takeout until 1 pm with drinks being served until 11 pm. (3527 Chelan SW)

CHRISTO’S ON ALKI: Open for takeout, curbside pickup, online ordering through website or Chow Now, Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates. Monday-Friday: 4 pm-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10 am-9 pm (2508 Alki SW)

CIRCA: Open for takeout. Call ahead at strong>206-923-1102. (2605 California SW)

COASTLINE BURGERS: Order ahead at coastlineburgers.com, or swing by to place your order at the store! (4444 California Ave SW)

COLD CRASH BREWING: Temporarily closed. (4507 48th SW)

COPPER COIN: Takeout. Order ahead at coppercoinseattle.com. (2329 California SW)

CORNER POCKET: Reopened May 4, 2021, with limited food menu. 2 pm to 11 pm Monday-=Thursday, 2 pm to midnight Friday, Saturday, Sunday. (California/Alaska, downstairs)

CRAWFISH HOUSE: Open for takeout206-588-1613. Monday-Thursday: 2 pm-9 pm, Friday-Sunday: 2 pm-10 pm. “We have a “Clover” app for ordering/paying online, for everyone’s convenience of health safety.” (9826 16th SW, White Center)

CUPCAKE ROYALE: Open, takeout available. (California/Alaska)

DARBY WINERY: Our West Seattle Tasting Room will be open for take-away and pickup Wed-Sun 12-6 pm (bottles and growler fills). Customers can order online. Also doing complimentary local delivery in the West Seattle neighborhood on 6+-bottle purchases. (California/Alaska)

DREAM DINNERS WEST SEATTLE: Book “Made For You” pickup here. (4701 41st SW)

DUBSEA COFFEE: Open for takeout. Online ordering. 7 am-2 pm weekdays, 8 am-3 pm weekends. (9910 8th SW)

DUKE’S CHOWDER HOUSE: Alki location temporarily closed. (2516 Alki SW)

DUMPLINGS OF FURY: Open for takeout/delivery. Hours, menu, ordering online. (4302 SW Oregon)

EASY STREET CAFE: Easy Street Cafe will be open 7 am-3 pm, 7 days a week for takeout. Walk in, or call ahead. Delivery is also offered through Doordash (they take a cut, so pick up if you can). Both breakfast or lunch available anytime between those hours. 206-938-EASY. (California/Alaska)

EL CHUPACABRA ALKI: (2620 Alki SW)

ELLIOTT BAY BREWING:206-932-8695 (4720 California SW)

EMERALD KITTY CAFE: Open for pick-up coffee. Online ordering. (3422 Harbor SW)

ENDOLYNE JOE’S: Will reopen February 16, 11 am-8 pm weekdays, 8 am-8 pm weekends, with in-house dining and curbside pickup. (9261 45th SW)

EPHESUS: (5245 California SW)

FALAFEL SALAM: Online ordering available @ https://falafelsalam.square.site/fresh-food-menu for pick-up. Phone (206) FALAFEL.” (4746 California SW)

FIT BAR: Open for takeout. Online ordering via website. (2222 California SW)

FLYING APRON: Open for pickup; delivery via DoorDash. (4709 California SW)

FRESHY’S COFFEE: 3/31 update – “West Seattle Freshy’s is open for take-out. Online ordering.” Famous for soup as well as beverages. (2735 California SW)

FRESH FLOURS BAKERY AND CAFE: Open for takeout. Online ordering. (9410 Delridge Way SW)

GOOD DAY DONUTS: Check website for pre-order and pickup info. (9823 15th SW)

GREAT AMERICAN DINER AND BAR: Take-out/delivery. 425-417-6797. (4752 California SW)

GREENBRIDGE CAFE: Open for takeout, and, ” We also deliver thru Postmates and Door Dash!” 206-762-3447 (9901 8th SW)

GRILLBIRD TERIYAKI: To-go orders. 206-402-4388. Also online ordering. (6501 35th SW)

GYRO HEROES: Takeout/delivery. 206-457-4140. (4111 SW Admiral Way)

HARRY’S BEACH HOUSE: Now also open for weekend brunch 10 am-2:30 pm. Outdoor enclosed patio dining. 206-513-6297. (2676 Alki SW)

HAYMAKER: (4706 California SW)

HEARTBEET ORGANIC SUPERFOODS CAFE POP-UP: 100% plant-based and gluten-free. Online ordering, or call and place phone orders at 206-486-4606. (6032 California SW)

HIGHSTRIKE GRILL: (39th/Oregon)

HOTWIRE COFFEE: (4410 California SW)

HUSKY DELI: 206-937-2810. (4721 California SW)

IL NIDO: (2717 61st SW)

INDULGE DESSERTS: We offer curbside pickup, takeout and delivery via Grubhub. You can even get your wine to go! 206 428-8581 (35th/Henderson)

IRASHAI: 4-9 pm Mondays-Saturdays, closed Sundays. Takeout. Online ordering. 206-582-2033. (2352 California SW)

IT’S BBQ TIME IN THE KITCHEN: Noon-9 pm Wednesdays-Sundays. 206-588-2242. (2738 Alki SW)

ITTO’S TAPAS: Delivery, takeout & limited outdoor seating, 4-8 pm Mondays-Thursdays, 4-9 pm Fridays and Saturdays, closed Sundays. 206-504-9510 See the menu on the restaurant’s website. (4160 California SW)

JAK’S GRILL: Takeout and delivery. Order online or 206-937-7809. Open 11:30 am – 8 pm weekdays, 10 am-8 pm Saturdays-Sundays. (4548 California SW)

JET CITY BEIGNET: Beignets and coffee at various pop-up events – check their calendar for where to find them next.

JONES BARBECUE: 11 am-9 pm Monday, Wednesday-Saturday; noon-8 pm Sunday. Closed Tuesday. Menu here. (4417 fauntleroy Way SW)

KAMEI JAPANESE RESTAURANT: Call 206-923-1000. (4512 California SW)

KICKDOWN CAFE: Monday and Wednesday 11 am-5 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 pm. The Kickdown is located in Nepenthe. We have window service for coffee, tea, juices, and light snacks, ALL FREE. Outside distanced seating. (9447 35th Ave SW)

KIZUKI: Takeout. Online ordering. Sundays-Thursdays 11 am-9:30 pm, Fridays-Saturdays 11 am-10 pm. (4203 SW Alaska)

LADY JAYE: Closed through January 12. Then: We are open Wed-Sun from 4 pm-830 pm and do seatings on the (heated) patio at 4 pm, 5:30 pm and 7:15 pm. Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/sea/lady-jaye. We still have takeout (here). And we are currently doing Postmates delivery Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. 206-457-4029. (4523 California SW)

LARRY’S TAVERN: Temporarily closed. (3405 California SW)

LA RUSTICA: Patio. Open Tuesday-Sunday 5-9 pm, Friday and Saturday until 10 pm. (4100 Beach Drive SW)

LAS PALMAS CUBAN AND CARIBBEAN CUISINE: Located at KBM Commissary Kitchen. Pick up side window. Call 206-530-6609. Order online Ubereats, Doordash, or Grubhub. (5604 Delridge Way SW)

LEE’S ASIAN RESTAURANT: Takeout. 11 am-9:30 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; closed Tuesdays; 11 am-10 pm Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9:30 pm Sundays. 206-932-8209. (4510 California SW)

LI’L WOODY’S: Noon-8 pm daily. Order by phone 206-403-1294 or online at lilwoodys.com. No walk-up ordering. (16th/98th, White Center)

LITTLE PRAGUE BAKERY: 8 am-3 pm Wednesdays-Sundays. (6045 California SW)

LOCOL BARLEY & VINE: 4-9 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays. Covered, heated outdoor seating. (7902 35th SW)

LOCUST CIDER ON ALKI: Open 4-9 Wednesdays-Sundays, some outdoor seating. (2820 Alki SW)

LUCIANO’S PIZZA: Open for takeout and delivery, 10 am-10 pm daily. 206-933-1193. (2341 California SW)

LUNA PARK CAFE: Open for takeout, 7 days a week from 8 am till 9 pm . Call 206-935-7250 or delivery via Doordash. (2918 SW Avalon Way)

MAHARAJA: Takeout and delivery, now open 11 am-1 am 7 days a week. 206-935-9443. (4542 California SW)

MA’ONO: Takeout/Delivery via website. 5-8 pm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 4-7 pm Sundays. (4437 California SW)

MARINATION MA KAI: 11 am-8 pm Mondays-Thursdays, 9 am-8 pm Fridays-Sundays. Takeout and delivery. Menu here. (1660 Harbor SW)

MASHIKO: Takeout/delivery. Call 206-935-4339, open 5-9 pm Wednesdays-Sundays. (4725 California SW)

MATADOR: The Matador’s new hours for delivery and carryout are Sunday through Thursday 12 PM – 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 10 PM. You can call 206-932-9988 for pickup, or order online here for pickup or delivery. (4546 California SW)

MENCHIE’S ADMIRAL: 1-9 pm Sundays-Thursdays, 1-10 pm Fridays-Saturdays. (2620 California SW)

MIOPOSTO: Open for takeout and outdoor dining on new covered patio from 11:30-9:00 pm daily (Friday and Saturday till 10 pm). Online ordering system here: miopostopizza.alohaorderonline.com/ (2139 California SW)

MISSION CANTINA: Patio. 206-937-8220. (2325 California SW)

MOD PIZZA: Open for to-go, both locations. Sundays-Wednesdays 10:30 am-10 pm, Thursdays-Saturdays 10:30 am-11 pm. Online ordering available. (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW + Westwood Village)

MOONSHOT COFFEE: “Open from 7 am-6 pm every day, serving takeaway coffee, pastries, and fresh food along with retail bags of coffee, brewing equipment, and cozy White Center merchandise.” Only one walk-up customer in the shop at a time, but if you order online in advance, your order will be waiting, so come right in. (9622 16th SW, White Center)

NEW LEAF BISTRO: 206.938.3681. (2342 California SW)

NEW LUCK TOY: (5905 California SW)

NEW TERIYAKI & WOK: 206-932-4572. (6540 California SW)

NIKKO TERIYAKI: Open for takeout. 11 am-9 pm Mondays-Saturdays. 206-937-8374. (4710 42nd SW)

9TH & HENNEPIN DONUTS: Updates online. (5604 Delridge Way SW)

THE NOOK: (2206 California SW)

NOS NOS COFFEE HOUSE: (35th SW & SW Graham)

OH’S SANDWICHES: (3217 California SW)

OLYMPIA COFFEE: (3840 California SW)

OLYMPIA PIZZA: Pickup and delivery. 206-933-7550. (5605 Delridge Way SW)

OUNCES: Covered outdoor service. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

PAGLIACCI PIZZA: Open for takeout and delivery. Order online or by phone, 206-726-1717. (4444 California SW)

PATRICK’S CAFE AND BAKERY: 10 am-2 pm Thursday-Sunday, closed Monday-Wednesday. 206-582-1880‬ (10003 15th SW, White Center)

PEARL’S: Coffee, tea, sandwiches. Takeout, outdoor seating. 206-937-6036. (4800 Delridge Way SW)

PECOS PIT BBQ: 11 am-10 pm every day. Drive-thru, takeout, delivery. Online ordering. (35th/Fauntleroy)

PEEL & PRESS: Takeout, UberEats delivery. 4-9 pm nightly. 206-937-1457. (6503 California SW)

PEGASUS PIZZA: Takeout, delivery. Check on outdoor-dining status. 11 am-10 pm daily except 11 am-11 pm Fridays-Saturdays. 206-932-4849. (2768 Alki SW)

PEPPERDOCK: Open for takeout. Noon-8 pm daily. 206-935-1000. (2618 Alki SW)

PHO AROMA: Noon-7 pm Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday. 206-932-4343. (Delridge/Findlay)

PHOENECIA: Open for takeout/delivery Tuesday-Thursday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, closed Sunday-Monday. Also: Lunch 11 am-3 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays. Patio. 206-492-5694. View our full menu at phoeneciawestseattle.com. (4717 42nd SW)

PIZZERIA 22: Opens at 4 pm. Takeout or delivery. 206-687-7701. (4213 SW College)

PIZZERIA CREDO: Call 206-402-3784. (4520 California SW)

POGGIE: Temporarily closed. (4717 California SW)

PROLETARIAT PIZZA: Monday-Thursday 4-9 pm, Friday-Saturday 12 pm-11 pm, Sunday 12-9 pm. 206.432.9765. (9622 16th SW)

PUERTO VALLARTA: Now open. 206-937-7335. (4727 California SW)

RACCOLTO: Open 4-9 pm nightly for takeout. Menus on Instagram. (4147 California SW)

REALFINE COFFEE: Open for takeout. Monday – Friday: 6 AM – 1 PM, Saturday – Sunday: 7 AM – 1 PM. (4480 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SALTY’S ON ALKI: Outdoor dining & takeout. Check here for current hours. (1936 Harbor SW)

SEATTLE FISH COMPANY: Takeout, some outdoor seating. Monday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm, Sunday 11 am-8 pm. (4435 California SW)

SEATTLE LOTUS VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT: Takeout, 11 am-9 pm daily. 206-466-6345. (10439 16th Ave SW, White Center)

SHADOWLAND: 3-10 pm daily, food & drink for takeout/delivery/limited patio seating. (California/Oregon)

SKYLARK: Full menu and bar available with no-contact ordering and payment available. Outdoor seating. Current menu is available at www.skylarkcafe.com. 4-10 pm Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3-10 pm Fridays-Saturdays, 3-8 pm Sundays, closed Mondays. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

SOPRANO’S ANTICO: 4-10 pm weekdays, 3-10 pm weekends. 206-596-3999. (2348 California SW)

SOUND & FOG: Continuing to-go-only service every day from 7 am-5:30 pm with ample coffee, whole bean and wine rotating weekly. More information about retail offerings and webstore at soundandfog.com.” (4735 40th SW)

SPIRO’S PIZZA: Open for dinner takeout, 4-8 pm daily. 206-932-5100. (3401 California SW)

SPRING HOUSE THAI: Open for takeout. Call for hours. 206-937-8807. (2223 California SW)

SPUD FISH AND CHIPS: Takeout, online ordering, third-party delivery. 11 am-9 pm daily. (2666 Alki SW)

SRIVILAI THAI: (3247 California SW)

STARBUCKS: Check website for individual stores’ hours.

SUB SHOP WESTWOOD VILLAGE: Walk-in to-go orders, call-ahead orders 206-932-1709, and delivery via Doordash and Uber Eats. (9031 25th SW)

SUBWAY: The four Subway sandwich shops on Delridge Way SW, on 16th Ave SW in White Center, on West Marginal Way SW in Highland Park and on 4th Ave S. in Georgetown are all open for to go, pickup and delivery orders!

SUNFISH: (2800 Alki SW)

SUPREME: (4521 California SW)

SWAGG-N-WAGON: Food truck. Fried chicken, collard greens, waffle fries. Hours vary. Walk up or order by phone. 206-819-8256. (4514 Fauntleroy Way SW)

SWINERY: 206-932-4211. (California/Hanford)

TACO TIME NW: (35th/Fauntleroy)

TALARICO’S PIZZA: Takeout and delivery. Online ordering. 3-9 pm weekdays, noon-9 pm weekends. (4718 California SW)

TAT’S TRUCK: (Locations vary, see calendar on website)

THAN BROTHERS PHO: 206-937-6264. (4822 California SW)

THE BIRDHOUSE: Mondays 6 am-2 pm, Tuesdays-Fridays 6 am-5 pm, weekends 7 am-5 pm. 206-466-2739. (3507 SW Henderson)

THE BRIDGE: Patio. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4 pm – 9 pm. Thursday 4 pm – 11. Friday 4 pm – 12 am. Saturday 9 am – 12 am and Sunday from 9 am – 9 pm. Closed Mondays. (California/Graham)

THE GOOD SOCIETY: (2701 California SW)

THE LODGE WEST SEATTLE: (4209 SW Alaska)

THE MISSING PIECE: Coffee, tea, treats. (35th/Roxbury)

THE ORIGINAL BAKERY: (9253 45th SW)

THE SPOT WEST SEATTLE: Patio. Call or text orders: 425-298-3292. (2920 SW Avalon Way)

THE WESTY: 206-937-8977. (7908 35th SW)

TIN DOG BREWING: (309 S. Cloverdale, South Park)

T’JUANA TACOS: “Farmers Market Food Vendor operating out of KBM Commissary Kitchen. Call for hours: 206-619-8125. Online order: ubereats & Doordash. Or order through website www.tjuanatacos.com and pick up at KBM sidewalk window (5600 Delridge Way SW)

TOSHI’S TERIYAKI: 206-937-9442. (9029 25th SW)

TUXEDOS AND TENNIS SHOES: Check online for current to-go offerings. (9131 California SW)

2 FINGERS SOCIAL: Covered outdoor service. (9211 Delridge Way SW)

UNCLE EDDIE’S: 206-686-3254. (8601 14th Ave. S., South Park)

UNWIND CAFE: Coffee, tea, bagel sandwiches. 206.350.0987. (1619 Harbor SW)

UPTOWN ESPRESSO: (California/Edmunds, Delridge/Andover)

VATSANA THAI: 206-937-2794. (9025 25th SW)

VISCON CELLARS: 206-419-0468. Delivery available. (5910 California SW)

WANNA TERIYAKI AND BURGER: Open for takeout, 206-402-5218; delivery via DoorDash and GrubHub. (1513 SW Holden)

WELCOME ROAD WINERY: Patio seating. (California/Charlestown)

WEST 5: Has online ordering for takeout. Also available via Postmates. Or call 206-935-1966. (4533 California SW)

WEST BAY COFFEE AND SMOOTHIES: Drive-up beverages. (2255 Harbor SW)

WEST OF CHICAGO PIZZA COMPANY: Reopening December 2nd. At Delridge’s KBM Commissary 206-339-DEEP. Order online. (5604 Delridge Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE BREWING: Potential frequent changes, so check online for newest info or email events@westseattlebrewing.com. (4415 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WEST SEATTLE CELLARS: Customers can call 206-937-2868 during business hours to place orders for curbside service. (6026 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE GROUNDS: 206-708-1018 or online. (2141 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE LOCAL FOODS: Commercial kitchen’s tenants selling their food for pickup. You can order online via this website. (4611 36th SW)

WHISKY WEST: 206-556-2134. (6451 California SW)

WILDWOOD MARKET: Online ordering here. (9214 45th SW)

YEN WOR VILLAGE: 206-932-1455. (2300 California SW)

YOUNG’S RESTAURANT (9413 16th SW)

YOUNGSTOWN COFFEE COMPANY: Online ordering here. (6032 California SW)

ZEEKS PIZZA: Order online, by app, or by phone 206-285-8646. (California/Fauntleroy)

ZIPPY’S GIANT BURGERS: Phone orders at 206-763-1347 (9614 14th SW, White Center)

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Updated 11/28/2019:

Here are the West Seattle restaurants and bars-with-food that have told us they’re planning to be open on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 28, 2019). Names are linked to websites when available. PLEASE note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone a week before the holiday – we won’t necessarily be notified if there’s a change, so check first! (And if you have a change/addition – please let us know ASAP – westseattleblog@gmail.com or 206-293-6302 text/voice – thank you!)

Admiral Pub: Open 4 pm-2 am, with free “Friendsgiving” buffet starting at 5, continuing “all night.” (2306 California SW)

Alki Cafe: Open 8 am–2 pm. (2726 Alki SW)

Be’s Restaurant: Open 7 am–noon. (4509 California SW)

The Bridge: Open 4 pm-midnight, limited menu – see it on the website. (6301 California SW)

(added) Christo’s on Alki (2508 Alki SW) – Open 8 am-2 pm

Great American Diner and Bar: Open “regular hours (7 am-midnight) with special dinner menu.” (4752 California SW)

Jack in the Box: Drive-thru open 24 hours. (4203 SW Admiral Way)

Larry’s Tavern (3405 California SW) – evening, waiting for opening-time confirmation

Maharaja Cuisine of India: Open noon-10 pm. (4542 California SW)

McDonald’s (Westwood): Drive-thru open 24 hours. (2580 SW Barton)

Prost! West Seattle – 3-10 pm. (3407 California SW)

Roxy’s Casino restaurants (2823 SW Roxbury) “regular hours,” noon-6 am

Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor): Open for the Thanksgiving Grand Buffet. Seating hours are 10 am–7 pm. Reservations for holidays are required by phone – 206-937-1600. (1936 Harbor SW)

Tacos Guaymas (4719 California SW) – 9 am-3 pm

Youngstown Coffee & Kitchen (Morgan Junction shop only, 6032 California SW), “Youngstown Coffee and Kitchen will be open from 7 am-1 pm for coffee and food and will be featuring our special Thanksgiving breakfast sammy and coffee drink!”

We are still waiting for a final answer from a few places, so we might have additions – check back. Again, we compile this list as a service, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open – or something open that’s not on our list – please let us know ASAP so we can update! Thank you.

P.S. If you’re just looking for Thanksgiving coffee – we’re listing some options in the Thanksgiving section of the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide. (The guide is also where you will find non-restaurant free community Thanksgiving dinners listed.)

UPDATED: Here are the West Seattle restaurants, bars-with-food, and coffee-shops-with-food that have told us they’ll be open New Year’s Eve and/or Day; names are linked to websites when available. PLEASE note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone before the holidays – we won’t necessarily be notified if there’s a change, so check first! (And if you have a change/addition – please let us know ASAP – editor@westseattleblog.com or 206-293-6302 text/voice – thank you!)

A La Mode Pies:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9 pm
New year’s Day: 11 am–9 pm

A Pizza Mart:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am to midnight
New Year’s Day: 11 am to midnight

Admiral Pub:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am to 2 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am to 2 am

Alki Cafe:
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–3 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–2 pm

Bakery Nouveau:
New Year’s Eve: 6 am–(updated) 5 pm

Bang Bar Thai Restaurant & Lounge:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am to 8 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am to 8 pm

Be’s Restaurant:
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–3 pm
New Year’s Day: 7 am–3 pm

Beveridge Place Pub:
New Year’s Eve: 2 pm–2 am
New Year’s Day: noon–2 am

Blue Moon Burgers:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

The Bridge:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 9 am–midnight, serving brunch

Cactus:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9 pm

Chaco Canyon Organic Café:
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 7 am–9 pm

Chelan Café:
New Year’s Eve: 6 am–7 pm (kitchen); bar 6 am-2 am
New Year’s Day: 8 am–2 pm (restaurant), 8 am–2 am (bar)

Christo’s on Alki:
New Year’s Eve: 3 pm–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am-9 pm

Circa:
New Year’s Eve: 11:30 am–2:30 pm, happy hour 2:30–5 pm, dinner 5 pm–9 pm

The Copper Coin
New Year’s Eve: 11:30 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 10 am–10 pm

Domino’s Pizza:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–midnight for pickup, 1 am for delivery
New Year’s Day: 10 am–midnight for pickup, 1 am for delivery

Duke’s Chowder House on Alki:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–10 pm

Dumplings of Fury:
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9 pm

Easy Street Café
Christmas Eve: 7 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–3 pm
New Year’s Day: 7 am–3 pm

El Chupacabra Alki:
New Year’s Eve: 11:30 am–10 pm (kitchen), bar to 2 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am–3 pm (brunch); 3 pm–10 kitchen, bar to midnight

Elliott Bay Brewery Pub:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–5 pm
New Year’s Eve: (updated) 11 am–7 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–11 pm

Endolyne Joe’s (WSB sponsor):
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–10 pm (dining), bar to 11 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–10 pm (dining), bar to 11 pm

Ephesus of Seattle:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 5 pm–10 pm

Freshy’s Coffee:
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–7 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–7 pm

Great American Diner and Bar:
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–midnight
New Year’s Day: 7 am–midnight

Husky Deli:
New Year’s Eve: 8 am-5 pm

JaK’s Grill:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–10 pm (no happy hour)
New Year’s Day: 11 am–2 pm lunch, 4:30–10 pm for dinner

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am-2:30 pm, 5-9 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am-2:30 pm, 5-9 pm

La Rustica:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–10:30 pm

Lee’s Asian Restaurant:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9:30 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9:30 pm

Luna Park Café:
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–3 pm

Mac’s Triangle Pub:
New Year’s Eve: noon-2 am
New Year’s Day: 5 pm–2 am (9454 Delridge Way SW)

Maharaja Cuisine of India:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–1 am
New Year’s Day: 11:30 am–9:30 pm, no buffet (4542 California SW)

Marination Ma Kai:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–6 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

Mashiko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 5 pm–9 pm

Matador:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–2 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am–2 am

McDonald’s (Admiral District):
New Year’s Eve: 6 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–11 pm

McDonald’s (Morgan Junction):
New Year’s Eve: 5 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–midnight

McDonald’s (Westwood): Lobby open 5 am-10 pm, drive-thru 24 hours. (2580 SW Barton)

Mioposto:
New Year’s Eve: 4-10 pm
New Year’s Day: 4-10 pm

Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor):
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–2 am

MOD Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 10:30 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 10:30 am–10 pm

Oh’s Sandwiches:
New Year’s Eve: 10 am-4 pm
New Year’s Day: 10 am-4 pm

Pagliacci Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am, delivery starts 4 pm, 11 pm close
New Year’s Day: 11 am, delivery starts 4 pm, 11 pm close

Pailin Thai:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 4 pm–10 pm

Papa Murphy’s Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

Pearls Tea & Coffee:
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–7 pm
New Year’s Day: 10 am–7 pm

Pecado Bueno:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–6 pm
New Year’s Day: 10 am–10 pm

Pegasus Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–1 am

Pepperdock:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

Pho Aroma:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–3:30 pm, 4:30–8:45 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–3:30 pm, 4:30–8:45 pm

Pizza Hut:
New Year’s Eve: 10:30 am–midnight
New Year’s Day: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

Pizzeria 22:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm to around 9 pm (call)
New Year’s Day: 4 pm to around 9 pm (call)

Puerto Vallarta:
New Year’s Eve: 10:30 am–11 pm
New Year’s Day: 10:30 am–11 pm

Raccolto:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm to (last seating at) 10 pm

Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor):
New Year’s Eve: 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm seating hours, will stay open past midnight
New Year’s Day: Brunch: seating 10 am to 2 pm
Reservations for holidays are required by phone – 206-937-1600. (1936 Harbor SW)

Seattle Fish Company:
New Year’s Eve: 9 am (market), 11 am (grill) until 4 pm

The Skylark:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm to close

Spud Fish and Chips:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9 pm

Subway (Morgan Junction):
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–5 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–10 pm

Taco Time:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–4 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–8 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

Talarico’s Pizzeria:
New Year’s Eve: 3 pm–2 am
New Year’s Day: 3 pm–2 am

The Thaitan:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9:30 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9:30 pm

Than Brothers Pho:>
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 9 am–9 pm

Toshi’s Teriyaki:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–4 pm

Vatsana Thai:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am to 8 pm

West 5:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–midnight
New Year’s Day: 11 am–midnight

Westcity Kitchen:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–9 pm

The Westy:
New Year’s Eve: 9 am brunch til 2 pm, close at 11 pm
New Year’s Day: 9 am brunch til 2 pm, close at 11 pm

Yen Wor:
New Year’s Eve: 3:30 pm kitchen to 1:30 am; bar 2 pm–2 am
New Year’s Day: 3:30 pm kitchen to 1:30 am; bar 2 pm–2 am

Zeek’s Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–10 pm

Zippy’s Giant Burgers:
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–9 pm

Again, we compile this list as a service, via dozens of phone calls, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open – or something open that’s not on our list – please let us know ASAP so we can update! Thank you.

This list includes the West Seattle restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us they’ll be open New Year’s – Eve and/or Day but please note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone a week before the holiday – we won’t necessarily be notified if there’s a change! (And if you have a change/addition – please let us know ASAP – editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!)

A la Mode Pies:
Christmas Eve: Open 8 am–3 pm; last pickup at 2 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am to 10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am to 10 pm

A Pizza Mart:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–11 pm
Christmas Day: 2 pm–11 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–11 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–11 pm

Admiral Bird:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–2 pm
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–6 pm
New Year’s Day: 7 am–6 pm

Admiral Pub:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–2 am
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–2 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am–2 am

Alchemy:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–Midnight. NYE Prix Fixe Menu – served at 6 pm & 9 pm, reservations required.

Alki Beach Pub:
Christmas Eve: Noon–2am, kitchen closes at 9 pm; bar may close early depending on business.
New Year’s Eve: O Noon – 2am, kitchen closes at 9 pm

Alki Café:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–3 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–3 pm

Arthur’s:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–10 pm
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 9 am–10 pm

B’s Po Boy:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm

Baja Taco (Jefferson Square):
Christmas Eve: 9 am–6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 9 am–9 pm

Baja Taco (Westwood Village):
Christmas Eve: 9 am–6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 10 am–9 pm

Bakery Nouveau:
Christmas Eve: 6 am–6 pm

Bang Bar Thai Restaurant & Lounge:
Christmas Eve: noon–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: noon–8 pm

Be’s Restaurant:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–2 pm
Christmas Day: 7 am–2 pm

Beveridge Place Pub:
Christmas Eve: Noon – Midnight
New Year’s Eve: Noon–2 am
New Year’s Day: early Noon–2 am

Bird on a Wire:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–1 pm
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–4 pm
New Year’s Day: 6 am–4 pm

Blue Moon Burgers:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–6 pm

Boss Drive-in:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–7 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm

The Bridge:
Christmas Eve: 9 am – clears out for the Hawks game. (about 7 p.m.) Serving brunch until two, regular menu until close.
Christmas Day: 3 pm–midnight. VERY limited menu. A big thank you to our wonderful staff who volunteered to work this day!
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–10 pm. Serving brunch until two, regular menu until 9 pm.
New Year’s Day: 9 am–midnight. Serving brunch until two, regular menu until 11 pm.

Chaco Canyon Organic Café:
New Year’s Eve open until 3 pm
New Year’s Day open late at 10 am

Chelan Café:
Christmas Eve: Cafe 6 am–1 pm; Bar 6 am–5 pm
New Year’s Eve: Cafe 6 am–1 pm, Bar until 2 am
New Year’s Day: Cafe 8 am–7:30 pm; Bar open until 2 am

Chipotle:
Christmas Eve: 10:45 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10:45–8 pm
New Year’s Day: 10:45 am–10 pm

Christo’s on Alki:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–3 pm

Circa:
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–2 pm brunch & 5 pm–9 pm dinner

Coastline:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–7 or 8? will close early

The Copper Coin:
Christmas Eve: 11:30 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11:30 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11:30 am–10 pm

Duke’s Chowder House on Alki:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–10 pm

Domino’s Pizza: (Morgan Junction)
Christmas Eve: 10 am–8 pm

Dumplings of Fury:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–9 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9 pm

Easy Street Café:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–3 pm

El Chupacabra Alki:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–2 am
New Year’s Day: early 11 am–11 pm

Elliott Bay Brewing Co.-West Seattle:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–7 pm
New Year’s Eve: Pubs Close at 10 pm
New Year’s Day: Regular Hours – Opens at 11 am

Endolyne Joe’s:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–10 pm; bar open until 11 pm
New Year’s Day: 8 am–10 pm

Ephesus of Seattle:
Christmas Eve: 5 pm–10:30 pm
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–10:30 pm

FitBar SuperFood Cafe:
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–3:30 pm

Fresh Bistro:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–2 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–2 pm

Fresh Flours Bakery:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–2 pm

Freshy’s Coffee:
Christmas Eve: 6:45 am–7 pm
Christmas Day: 7 am–2 pm

Giannoni’s Pizza:
Christmas Eve: 11:30 am–6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11:30 am–7 pm
New Year’s Day: Noon–8 pm

Great American Diner and Bar:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–Midnight
Christmas Day: 7 am–Midnight
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–Midnight
New Year’s Day: 7 am–Midnight

Great Harvest Bread Co.:
Christmas Eve: 6 am–2 pm

Highstrike Grill:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–Midnight
New Year’s Day: 10 am–9 pm

Husky Deli:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–5 pm

Irashai:
Christmas Eve: Noon–9 pm
New Year’s Eve: Noon–9 pm

Itto’s Tapas:
Christmas Eve: 9 am-10 pm
New Year’s Eve: Open at 5 pm with special prix-fixe menu (reservations encouraged); no brunch

Jack in the Box:
Christmas Eve: Drivethrough 24 hours; Lobby 6 am–10 pm
Christmas Day: Drivethrough 24 hours; Lobby 6 am–10 pm
New Year’s Eve: Drivethrough 24 hours; Lobby 6 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: Drivethrough 24 hours; Lobby 6 am–10 pm

JaK’s Grill:
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–2 pm brunch, 4 pm–9 pm dinner
New Year’s Day: 4:30 pm–9 pm dinner

Jone’s Barbecue:
Christmas Eve: Noon–6 pm

Kamei Japanese Restaurant:
Christmas Eve: Noon–9 pm
New Year’s Eve: Noon–9 pm

KFC:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–3 pm

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9:30 pm (not closing for lunch)

La Rustica:
Christmas Eve: 5 pm–9 pm
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–9 pm

Lee’s Asian Restaurant:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–9:30 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9:30 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9:30 pm

The Lodge Sports Grille:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–5 or 6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–10 pm

Luciano’s Pizza & Pasta:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–5pm

Luna Park Café:
Christmas Eve: 7 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–3 pm

Mac’s Triangle Pub:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–2 am, kitchen closes at 1 pm
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–2 am, kitchen closes at 1 pm

Maharajah Cuisine of India:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–1 am, bar until 2 am
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–1 am, bar until 2 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am–1 am, bar until 2 am

Ma’Ono Fried Chicken & Whisky:
Christmas Eve: Brunch 9 am–2 pm & Dinner 4 pm–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: Brunch 9 am–3 pm & Dinner 5 pm–11 pm

Maree Bistro & Bar:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–9 pm, NYE Prix Fixe Dinner
(NYE Menu here.)

Marination Ma Kai:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–6 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

Mashiko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–9 pm, NYE Prix Fixe Dinner (NYE: $120 for 2 people, seating every 1.5 hours)
New Year’s Day: 5 pm–9 pm

Matador:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–2 am
New Year’s Day: 11 am–2 am

Mioposto:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–3pm, brunch
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–11 pm
New Year’s Day: 4 pm– 10pm

Mission Cantina:
Christmas Eve 6 pm-midnight. Limited menu
New Year’s Eve 10 am-2 am

New Leaf Bistro:
Christmas Eve: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

New Luck Toy:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–2 am

The Original Bakery:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–3 pm

Ounces Taproom:
Christmas Eve: Noon–5 pm
New Year’s Eve: Noon-8 pm

Pailin Thai Cuisine:
Christmas Eve: 4 pm–10 pm?
Christmas Day: 11:30 am–10 pm?

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Day: noon–8 pm

Pearls Tea & Coffee:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–5 pm
Christmas Day: 10 am–5 pm
New Year’s Eve: 7 am–7 pm
New Year’s Day: 7 am–7 pm

Pecado Bueno:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–4 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–5 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9 pm

Pecos Pit:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–6 pm

Peel & Press:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–9 pm
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–9 pm

Pegasus Pizza:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–10 pm?

Pepperdock:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–8 pm
Christmas Day: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–8 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

Pho Aroma:
New Year’s Day: 11 am–3 pm, 4:30 pm–9 pm

Phoenecia at Alki:
Christmas Eve: 5–10 pm
New Year’s Eve: 5–10 pm

Pizza Hut: (Upper Morgan)
Christmas Eve: 10:30 am–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10:30 am–11 pm
New Year’s Day: 10:30 am–11 pm

Pizzeria 22:
Christmas Eve: 4 pm–10 pm (possible early close)
New Year’s Eve, Day: Regular hours, 4 pm-10 pm

Pizzeria Credo:
Christmas Eve: 4 pm–8 pm
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–8 pm

Prost! West Seattle:
Christmas Eve: 1 pm–8 pm

Puerta Vallarta:
Christmas Eve: 10:30 am–10 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10:30 am–11 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10:30 am–11 pm

Raccolto:
New Year’s Eve: 5 pm–11 pm seating for Prix Fixe Menu dinner

Salty’s on Alki:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–6 pm brunch menu
New Year’s Eve: 8:45 am–1:30 pm brunch, 5-10:30 pm dinner
New Year’s Day: 10 am–2 pm brunch

Srivilai Thai:
Christmas Eve: 12 pm–9:30 pm

Shadowland:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–2 am
Christmas Day: 6 pm–close, (bar, no kitchen)
New Year’s Eve: 10 am–2 am
New Year’s Day: 10 am–2 am

Skylark Café & Club:
New Year’s Eve: 9 am–2 am

Soprano’s Antico:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–7 pm
New Year’s Day: 1 pm–10 pm

Spud Fish & Chips:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9 pm

Sub Shop #9:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–3 pm

Sub Shop #182:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–3 pm

Sushi Samurai:
New Year’s Eve: 4 pm–9 pm

Taco Time:
Christmas Eve: 10 am–4 pm
New Year’s Eve:
New Year’s Day:

Talarico’s Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–2 am
New Year’s Day: 3 pm–2 am
Taqueria Guaymas:
Christmas Eve: Open until 3 pm

Taquitos Feliz (truck @ 7413 Fauntleroy Way SW)
Free tacos and burritos 11 am-4 pm on Christmas Eve

The Thaitain:
Christmas Eve: 11 am–9:30 pm
Christmas Day: 11 am–9:30 pm
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–9:30 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–9:30 pm

West 5 Lounge and Restaurant:
Christmas Eve: 9 am–7 or 8 pm

Young’s Restaurant:
Christmas Eve: 8 am–3 pm
New Year’s Eve: 8 am–3 pm

Zaw Artisan Pizza:
Christmas Eve: 2 pm–6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 2 pm–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 2 pm–9 pm

Zeek’s Pizza:
New Year’s Eve: 11 am–10 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–10 pm

Zippy’s Giant Burgers: (White Center)
New Year’s Eve: 8:30 am–9 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am–8 pm

*Again, we compile this list as a service, via 100+ phone calls, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open, our apologies, and please let us know ASAP so we can update it – 206-293-6302, text or voice! Thank you.*

Here are the West Seattle restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us they’ll be open on Thanksgiving – but please note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone a week before the holiday – we won’t necessarily be notified if there’s a change, so check first! (And if you have a change/addition – please let us know ASAP – editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!)

A Pizza Mart: Open noon to midnight.

Admiral Pub: Open 3 pm–10 pm (bar may be open later), Thanksgiving menu.

Alchemy: Open 4 pm– midnight, may close early, regular menu.

Alki Cafe: Open 8 am–2 pm.

Baja Taco (Jefferson Square): Open 10 am–9 pm

Baja Taco (Westwood Village): Open 10 am–9 pm

Be’s Restaurant: Open 7 am–3 pm, regular menu

Bird on a Wire: Open 7 am-noon, coffee & pastries only.

The Bridge: Open 3 pm-midnight, kitchen closes 10 pm, cocktails til midnight. Main menu as well as Thanksgiving inspired fresh sheet.

Christo’s on Alki Open for brunch, 8 am-2 pm

Freshy’s Coffee: Open 7 am–2 pm. Regular menu, possible Thanksgiving soup.

Great American Diner and Bar: Open 7:30 am–11 pm, “full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings” after 12 pm

Jack in the Box: Open 6 am–10 pm, drivethru open 24 hours.

KFC: Open 9 am–5 pm

Mac’s Triangle Pub: Open 11 am–2 am

Maharaja Cuisine of India: Open 11 am-1 am.

McDonalds (Westwood):Open, Lobby 5 am-10 pm, drivethru 24 hours.

Mission Cantina: Open 6 pm–2 am. Limited food menu. Also: “Mission Cantina will match all gratuity/tips on Thanksgiving night and donate that money to the West Seattle Food Bank. Customers can also tip in canned /nonperishable food, which will be donated as well. Mission will compensate staff for food items.”

Pearls Tea & Coffee: Open 8 am to 7 pm, might close early.

Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor): Open for the Thanksgiving Grand Buffet 10:30 am–7 pm. Reservations for holidays are required by phone – Please call 206-937-1600. **Reservations full; there may be space available that day for walk-ins**

Shadowland: Open 3 pm to midnight. Serving a Thanksgiving dinner and that’s the ONLY food they’ll be serving.

Yen Wor Village: Open Bar only 9 pm–1 am

Again, we compile this list as a service, via 100+ phone calls, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open, our apologies, and please let us know ASAP so we can update it, even on Thanksgiving – texting our 24/7/365 hotline at 206-293-6302 is the fastest way to get the info to us! Thank you.

And if you’re just looking for Thanksgiving coffee – we’re listing some options in the Thanksgiving section of the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide.

The coffee-shop list is on the Holidays page … here are the restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us when they’ll be open over the holidays – but please note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone a week before the holiday – we won’t necessarily be notified if there’s a change, so check first! **Please note that every venue name below links to its page in the WSB West Seattle Restaurant Guide, which includes a map, web/social media links, photo, and some other basics.**

Admiral Pub: Open 2 pm–10 pm; potluck-style dinner – BYO favorite dish (if you want, don’t have to); they provide turkey. Pay for beverages.

Be’s Restaurant: Open 7 am–12 pm.

The Bridge: Open 3 pm-9 pm, serving Beef Stew and assorted small bites.

Christo’s on Alki: Open 8 am-2 pm. Breakfast menu 8 am–2 pm, lunch menu 11 am–2 pm.

Freshy’s: Open 6:30 am–2 pm.

Jack in the Box: Open 24 hrs.

KFC: Open 10:30 am–2 pm, will have turkey on the menu.

McDonald’s Westwood Village: Open 24 hours, drive-through and lobby.

Maharajah Cuisine of India: Open 11:30 am to 10 pm; bar until 2 am.

Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor): Open for the Thanksgiving Grand Buffet 10:30 am–7 pm. Reservations for holidays are required by phone – Please call 206-937-1600.

Saigon Boat Café: Open 11 am to 8 pm.

Shadowland: Open 1 pm to 2 am. Thanksgiving dishes; also regular bar menu.

Thai Landing: Open noon–6 pm.

The Westy: Open 9 am–11 pm. Brunch menu from 9 am–2 pm; regular menu, plus a few turkey related specials, from 2 pm–11 pm.

*Again, we compile this list as a service, via 100+ phone calls, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open, our apologies, and please let us know ASAP so we can update it, even on Thanksgiving night – texting our 24/7/365 hotline at 206-293-6302 is the fastest way to get the info to us! Thank you.*

The citywide food community is abuzz today about the Seattle Times (WSB partner) report that a long-gone, much-missed French restaurant is making a comeback – not on Capitol Hill, where it was before, but here in West Seattle. In The Times’ “All You Can Eat” section, Rebekah Denn broke the news last night that the owner of Cassis, which closed in 2004, plans to bring it back at an unspecified Alki spot. Read her story here. We’ve tried to reach the restaurant-to-be’s proprietor for more information – so far, no response.

(UPDATED LATE AFTERNOON after a drive around WS revealed a few more “open” signs)

(Photo by Machel Spence, mushroom in Lincoln Park at sunset)
Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s our first round of showcased info from the WSB West Seattle Holidays page, which is where you will find even more info, including free workouts, free dinners, church services…

WHO’S OPEN FOR COFFEE: Here’s who told us they’d be open:

Hotwire Online Coffeehouse (WSB sponsor), 4410 California SW, 8 am-2 pm

(Barista George on duty this morning @ C&P)
C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor), 5612 California SW, 7 am-1 pm
Beachside Café, 61st/Alki, 8 am-1 pm
Bird on a Wire Espresso, 35th/Henderson, 7 am-2 pm
Caffe Fiore,, 2206 California SW, 7 am-noon
Caffe Ladro, 7011 California SW, 7 am-2 pm
Café Rozella, 9434 Delridge Way, 7:30 am-noon
Cupcake Royale, California/Alaska, 8 am-noon
Diva Espresso, open 8 am-1 pm
Freshy’s Coffee, 2735 California SW, 8 am-1 pm
Java Bean Organic Coffee House, 2920 SW Avalon Way, 7 am-2 pm
Pioneer Coffee, 2536 Alki SW, 7 am-11 am
Red Cup Espresso, 4451 California SW, 7 am-noon
Starbucks Alki, Morgan Junction, Admiral Way, 5:30 am-4 pm
Starbucks drive-through on Avalon Way, 5:30 am-5 pm
Thriftway coffee bar, California/Fauntleroy, open 5 am-4 pm (updated closing time)
Tully’s on Alki, open 6 am-4 pm
Uptown Espresso at California/Edmunds, 6 am-2 pm
Uptown Espresso at Delridge/Andover, 7:45 am-3 pm

GROCERY STORES OPEN TODAY:

Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor), 2320 42nd SW, open til 2 pm
QFC, 42nd/Alaska and Westwood Village, open til 6 pm
Safeway, 4754 42nd SW/2622 California SW/9620 28th SW, regular 24-hour schedule
West Seattle Thriftway, California/Fauntleroy 5 am-6 pm

RESTAURANTS OPEN TODAY: Note, this is by no means an all-inclusive list – it’s who answered our calls for “let us know if you’re open” plus what we found online.

A Terrible Beauty (hours ?)
Be’s Restaurant, 8 am-2 pm
Christo’s on Alki 8 am-1:30 pm
Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 4 pm-2 am
The Thaitan, with full menu and delivery
The Bridge sent the most detailed announcement:

The Bridge will be open from 4 pm-2 am on Thanksgiving with bar service only. We are offering our full menu till 1 am, as well as our fresh sheet, which features an all-out tribute to Turkey! Turkey Chili, Turkey Tetrazzini, Open Faced Turkey Sandwich, Turkey Dinner (Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy). For dessert, we are offering Pumpkin Cupcakes with a caramel center topped with a spiced cream cheese frosting!

(added 4:23 pm) Just drove around town looking for “OPEN” signs and saw a few more: Puerto Vallarta and Maharaja in The Junction; Admiral Pub with a marquee “free dinner till 6, donated money goes to diaper drive”; Alki Tavern; and even Admiral Jack in the Box)

Again, check the WSB West Seattle Holidays page for today’s free workouts and dinners.

TRANSPORTATION P.S. No Water Taxi; Metro is on Sunday schedule; Washington State Ferries have varying schedules; metered city parking is free today.

This is not necessarily a comprehensive report but we’re just back from a trip to Hotwire, followed by an expedition up the rest of California to Admiral, then back down Admiral to Alki/Harbor, up Avalon, up Fauntleroy, back home. Here’s what we saw open, in case you are wondering about restaurants: Ho-Win Chinese Restaurant (California/Juneau; its menu is even online), Be’s Restaurant (Junction, California just south of Oregon), Pepperdock on Alki, Redline Music/Sports (35th just south of Avalon). Again, this is not necessarily comprehensive, but what we could tell from our driving tour. It’s been snowing/sleeting on and off for most of the hour and a half we’ve been out. Best moment: Hearing the Junction church bells at noon after leaving Hotwire. Roads: All the majors have at least one lane open each way, and those big medians of dirty snow. Only stretch we traveled that still had some slush in the main lane — Harbor Ave between the Duwamish Head turn and The Bridge. ADDED NOTES: We’re checking websites for any definitive sign of dinnertime open or closure, beyond what we observed. So far: Endolyne Joe’s in Fauntleroy, closed all day/night. JaK’s Grill, closed all day/night. Spring Hill (per phone recording), closed tonight. We also got a note via Facebook that Abbondanza is definitely closed tonight.

(Photo courtesy The Alley)

Starting tonight, The Alley (behind 4509 California SW) has four nights of live music to celebrate its third anniversary. If you haven’t already seen it in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, here’s the announcement:

The Alley is celebrating our three-year anniversary with live music from July 29th through August 1st. The four-night anniversary event will feature local Seattle favorites with a different musician or group who will play each night from 8 pm to 10 pm. We encourage everyone to have fun and come dressed up in 1920s to 1940s speakeasy attire and enjoy a fun night of live music and prohibition cocktails!

Dates – July 29 through August 1

Time – 8 pm to 10 pm each night

Lineup –
Thursday, July 29 – Emma Caroline Baker
Friday, July 30 – Kimball and The Fugitives
Saturday, July 31 – Patrick Rifflin
Sunday, August 1 – The Triangular Jazztet

As noted here when The Alley opened in 2018, proprietor Jade Nguyen (center in the photo above) is the daughter of the longtime operators of Be’s Restaurant out front. (Be’s remains closed for remodeling.)

We’ve talked to police about a threat widely posted on social media by someone who called us about it too. After numerous readers asked us about it via email and text, we wanted to let you know what we’ve found out so far. The caller said he works at The Alley, the bar behind Be’s Restaurant in The Junction, and that another employee had had a dispute with the owner and made death threats. We went to Be’s but it’s closed, and The Alley would not normally open until later in the day. We also talked by phone with the Southwest Precinct watch sergeant, who said officers had spoken with the person who reported the threats, but had not heard directly from the business owner, nor had they found the person who is reported to have made the threats. So it’s an open case but there is no warning or safety advisory at this point. If you have any information for police, the incident number is 21-145363.

While in The Junction this morning to cover the vaccination pop-up, we saw this in the window at Be’s Restaurant (4509 California SW):

As the note on the right says, they’re overhauling the menu as well as the space at this Junction fixture. But there’s more to the sign on the left – not only is The Alley open in the space behind Be’s, it’s also hosting live music again. We’ve received an announcement from Jeff Ferguson on behalf of the Triangular Jazztet:

Live music returns to the Junction this Sunday at The Alley, where barmaster Cory is sure to delight and surprise with his custom designed cocktails (or just an old fashioned Old Fashioned). There will be two shows at 8 and 9 pm with no cover. Seating is limited and masks required while moving about the premises.

Meantime, we’ll be checking with the ownership about the timeline for reopening Be’s.

(Lowman Beach Park, photographed by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

Four ways you can help your neighbors this week!

GENESEE HILL ICE-CREAM TRUCK: The Genesee Hill Elementary PTA‘s school-supply-drive fundraiser had to be postponed earlier this month because of smoke – but what perfect weather for the new date, tomorrow (Wednesday, September 30), 3-6 pm. The Full Tilt Ice Cream truck will be at Dakota Homestead across from the school (50th/Dakota) with cones for $6, including vegan options.

LAFAYETTE DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Also on Wednesday, you can help the Lafayette Elementary PTA by getting food from Chipotle (4730 California SW), 4-8 pm. No third-party orders – if you’re ordering online in advance, it has to be via Chipotle’s website or app. More info in our calendar listing.

FOOD DRIVE AT OLG: On Saturday (October 3), 10 am-2 pm, a food drive is part of Our Lady of Guadalupe‘s Drop-In Services Day. Here’s everything that’s happening:

Get your flu shot. Register to vote or update your voter registration. Pick up a mask and care kit. Help restock the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. One stop … a lot of good. Flu shots are provided by Walgreens and are free with many insurance plans (bring your card). Needed pantry items include non-perishable food (canned tuna/soup/chilis/stews, mac & cheese, pasta, peanut butter, pasta sauce), tp, hygiene items (soap, shampoo, conditioner), and household cleaning supplies (laundry and dish detergents, all-purpose spray cleaners, paper towels). Open to all wearing a mask and presented by OLG’s Immigrant Ministry.

This will be in the church’s north parking lot, 35th/Myrtle.

TOYS FOR TOTS: The pandemic will make this a challenging season for holiday helping, so some of it is starting early! Starting this Sunday (October 4th), the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will collect Toys for Tots at the exit of the West Seattle Farmers’ Market (in front of Easy Street) from 10 am until 1:30 pm every Sunday until December 6. New unwrapped toys for all ages are needed. Also: An ongoing collection box is at Be’s Restaurant (4509 California SW) if you can’t make it to the Sunday dropoff.

Another reopening ahead in The Junction: The Alley, small bites and cocktails at 4509 California SW behind Be’s Restaurant, is reopening next Thursday (October 1st). Limited capacity, and masks required, 4 pm-10 pm weeknights, 3 pm-10 pm Saturdays and Sundays. The Alley will take reservations via email at info@thealleyws.com, but says walk-ins are OK too as space allows.

(Friday morning rainbow, photographed from Gatewood, shared via text)

Welcome to the weekend! Highlights from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WEST SEATTLE RUNNER’S 8TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND: Today’s events at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) include the 8 am Mizuno group run and 7 pm Casino Night at the shop – full details in our calendar listing. (2743 California SW)

WEST SEATTLE LINUX USER GROUP’S ANNIVERSARY BREAKFAST: 9 am at Be’s Restaurant in The Junction, as previewed here. (4509 California SW)

TAI CHI AT THE BEACH: Second session of the season with Caylen Storm! 9 am, meet by Alki Statue of Liberty. Yes, it goes on in the rain – we saw that firsthand last week. Admission by donation. (61st SW/Alki SW)

SOUTH DELRIDGE COMMUNITY CLEANUP: 10-11 am, join South Delridge Community Group for an hour of cleaning up. Bring gloves, bags, pickers, buckets, whatever you can use to help. (Meet at 18th/Trenton)

PAC-12 BEACH VOLLEYBALL AT ALKI: Starting at 10 am, the first-ever Pac-12 North Invitational Tournament hits Alki Beach for the first of two days of beach volleyball. Today’s schedule:

10 am – Washington vs. California
11 am – Oregon vs. Stanford
12 pm – Washington vs. USC
1 pm – Oregon vs. California
2 pm – USC vs. Stanford

Five courts will be going simultaneously, as explained here. (57th SW/Alki SW)

FREE TAX HELP: Two places to get it today, with the IRS deadline almost here – 10 am-5 pm by appointment, at Southwest Library (9010 35th SW); 10 am-2 pm, no appointment required, at West Seattle Food Bank (35th/Morgan).

TALK ABOUT THE WEST SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY: 10:30 am-noon, you’re invited to drop in at Uptown Espresso in The Junction and talk with SDOT reps about the project, now expected to stretch all the way to North Admiral. You can also take a survey online, too. All the info’s here. (California/Edmunds/Erskine)

APRIL POOLS DAY: Learn about safety and then enjoy a free swim at Southwest Pool, 10:30 am-noon! (2801 SW Thistle)

OPEN HOUSE: West Seattle Nursery‘s spring open house, 11 am-2 pm, with coffee, food, and presentations/workshops – see the schedule here. (California/Brandon)

CYCLE CLUB: Meet up at Ounces in North Delridge at 12:30 pm for a 60- to 90-minute ride – details here. (3809 Delridge Way SW)

‘TWELFTH NIGHT’: Jazz and blues are part of a New Orleans-set version of the Shakespeare classic, presented by Twelfth Night Productions, 7:30 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. Ticket info in our calendar listing. (4408 Delridge Way SW)

FULL LIFE CRISIS AND 3 MORE: 8:30 pm is the start of tonight’s four-band bill at The Skylark, beginning with Full Life Crisis. $8 cover. 21+. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WHAT ELSE IS UP? You can see it all on our complete calendar.

Congratulations to the West Seattle Linux User Group, now one year old. If you’re interested, you’re invited to its meeting tomorrow, which is also an anniversary breakfast. From co-founder Justin:

The West Seattle Linux User Group (WSeaLUG) is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. It has been a great year getting to know fellow Linux enthusiasts in West Seattle and beyond. We have have average of 10 members show up every other Saturday morning to enjoy chatting and learning from each other about all things Linux. We have also had a few presentations about items such as ‘installing and configuring a web server,’ ‘LUKS & YubiKey,’ and ‘Linux Firewalls & IPTables,’ to name a few. We were also community sponsors of the Seattle GNU/Linux Conference last November.

If you are a Linux enthusiast or want to learn more about Linux, we hope you will join us.

Tomorrow morning’s meeting is at a different location than usual – Be’s Restaurant in The Junction, 9 am (4509 California SW). Otherwise, the club usually meets twice a month at the Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor) – check here; we list the meetings in the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar, too. (If your club meets regularly and is open to interested members of the public, we’d be happy to list your meetings too – e-mail the info to editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!)

*April 14th location change to Be’s Restaurant in The Junction*

West Seattle LUG (WSeaLUG) Meeting @ Fauntleroy YMCA

Join the West Seattle LUG (Linux User Group) for our bi-weekly meetup.

We’re a welcoming community of folks who gather to talk about Linux and Linux-related tech in West Seattle. At each meeting we plan to have a 30-minute demonstration of something GNU/Linux related.

For more information visit: https://www.meetup.com/WSeaLUG

(UPDATED 9:27 AM)

(Anna’s Hummingbird with a fall-foliage backdrop, photographed by Mark Wangerin)

Happy Saturday! Here are highlights of what’s happening – first, from the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide:

‘SHOP SMALL’ SATURDAY! This is the day to get out and support local independent businesses – as every day should be, but this day brings an extra spotlight. You’ll find places to “shop small” in a BIG way all over West Seattle, but in The Junction alone, more than 20 businesses have something special for you today – see the list here, and here’s a printable version. Outside The Junction and doing something special too? Comment below! We’ll be out covering this big day as it happens.

BAZAAR: Alki Masonic Hall Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by Alki Court 21, 9 am-4 pm. (40th SW/SW Edmunds)

GIFT FAIR: Duwamish Native Holiday Gift Fair continues 10 am-5 pm today, second of three days, at the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle. Details in our calendar listing; here’s our coverage from the first day. (4705 W. Marginal Way SW)

ANNIVERSARY SALE: 6th anniversary sale continues at Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor), with “15% off most guitars, amplifiers, and pedals.” Open 10 am-6 pm today. (4736 California SW)

(added) SMALL BIZ SATURDAY AT ALAIR: Everything is 20 percent off at gift shop Alair, proprietor Shandon Graybeal tells us. (3280 California SW)

SEATTLE CIVIC DANCE THEATRE HOLIDAY BREAKFAST: 11 am at Fauntleroy Church:

There will be a dance concert, pancakes, raffle baskets, and a special visit from Santa! All proceeds go to support our scholarship program. Doors open at 10:30, breakfast served at 11. Tickets online at scdt.yapsody.com or at the door.

All welcome! (9140 California SW)

FOR THE LITTLE ONES: At Kid-Friendly Footwear @ Again and Again (WSB sponsor): “Customers enjoy 25-50% off all brand-new infant and toddler carriers including Ergo, Beco, Lilllebaby, Moby Wraps and more! 25% off iPlay waterproof cozy toddler winter coats & baby buntings. Many in-store new kids shoe & boot discounts 10 – 50% off Bogs, Keen, Hanna Andersson and more!” (4832 California SW)

(added) SMALL BIZ SATURDAY WITH BUSINESS IMPACT NW: Got a small business or thinking about starting one? Meet Business Impact NW at Sound & Fog this afternoon, 2-5 pm. (4735 40th SW)

WEST SEATTLE LIGHTS: Night 3 for for West Seattle Lights, light shows synched to music. 5-10 pm tonight; see the nightly schedule by going here. Bring nonperishable food for the West Seattle Food Bank bin out front. Here’s our coverage from Friday night.
(3908 SW Charlestown)

GARY BENSON’S CHRISTMAS SHOW: At C & P Coffee Company (WSB sponsor), 7-9 pm. (5612 California SW)

And from the year-round WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

WS LINUX USERS’ GROUP, LOCATION CHANGE: Today’s meeting of the West Seattle Linux Users’ Group is at a different location – 9 am at Be’s Restaurant in The Junction. (4509 California SW)

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE: If you can donate blood, consider helping with the holiday-season shortage by donating at today’s drive on the south side of Westwood Village – look for the Bloodmobile, 9:30 am-3:30 pm, closed 12:30-1:30 pm. (2600 SW Barton)

MAHONIA PROJECT WORK PARTY: 10 am-noon at South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) – a unique work party, explained here. (6000 16th SW)

(added) CHIEF SEALTH BASKETBALL JAMBOREE: High-school basketball season begins with the annual boys-basketball jamboree at Chief Sealth International High School and adjacent Denny International Middle School – 8 teams are participating. JV plays starting at 11 am in the Denny gym (schedule here; 2601 SW Kenyon) and varsity plays starting at noon in the Sealth gym (schedule here; 2600 SW Thistle).

(added) HEALING TREE OPEN HOUSE: “Open house at Healing Tree today. 10 therapists giving away free massage and free Reiki. BOGO on gift certificates. Caroling sing-along at 11:30 am. Champagne, hot cocoa, appetizers. Pathfinder wreaths will be for sale.” (3225 California SW)

MARKET STREET DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND: 7:30 pm at Kenyon Hall, “traditional jazz at its finest” – details in our calendar listing, including how to make your reservation. (7904 35th SW)

WEST END GIRLS – A DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA: Doors at 8, show at 9 at The Skylark in North Delridge. See our calendar listing for the featured performers and ticket link. (3803 Delridge Way SW)

WAR PUPPY & DYNAMITE NUGGET: 9 pm at Parliament Tavern. $5 cover. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)