Even when the going gets tough … generous local independent businesses still keep giving. This =announcement is just in from the proprietors of West Seattle restaurants Peel & Press, West 5, The Bridge, Mission Cantina, and The Westy:

The owners of the above-named businesses will be preparing over 200 individual meals available to medical personnel, seniors, and those who have lost their jobs due to the current economic realities of the Coronavirus.

These meals will be packaged and ready to place in a home oven to finish. With the donations from vendors, owners, and generous customers, we will be able to produce meals for this week and next week to help bring some stability to those in need.

Product Availability

30 of the meals will be giving to the West Seattle Senior Center for delivery. The remaining meals will be available for pickup on Monday starting at 4 pm at Mission Cantina in Admiral (2325 California SW), West 5 in the Alaska Junction (4533 California SW), and Peel and Press in the Morgan Junction (6503 California SW).

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March 31, 2020 11:11 am

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This is now the third week that we’ve been updating the original West Seattle (etc.) list of restaurants and other food/beverage businesses open for takeout and/or delivery. We just updated three more listings thanks to proprietors and readers, and added one. Tens of thousands of readers have used the list, so we appreciate your help in catching changes (anything from new hours to online ordering to reopenings and closures) – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

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RESTAURANT & BEVERAGE BUSINESSES: More updates for our West Seattle list

March 24, 2020 10:01 am

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As noted when the governor issued the “stay home” order, food and beverage businesses CAN stay open for takeout and delivery – they’re considered “essential.” So we are continuing to update the West Seattle list (see it here) we launched eight days ago, right after the governor ordered an end to dine-in/sit-down service. Already this week, we’ve had a few more closures, and a reopening. Please help us keep this updated – whether you are a business owner/staffer or customer, if you have a change/addition, please email us at westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!

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RESTAURANTS/BEVERAGE BUSINESSES: New additions to our ongoing list – kitchen group in Delridge

March 21, 2020 4:54 pm

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Another category of small food/beverage businesses hit hard by restrictions required to try to slow the COVID-19 outbreak – food trucks and other vendors who use commissaries in West Seattle. We heard from the owner of one, Keith Mathewson of the KBM Seattle Commissary at 5604 Delridge Way SW. He explains:

KBM Seattle Commissary members are suffering along with the rest of the food service industry from C-19. The majority of whom have lost most if not all of their income. There is a point of sale window which previously was used exclusively by West Of Chicago Pizza. We will be expanding the number of companies which will have access to that window.

Here is a list of the companies who, at present, will be vending in the very near future (using the window)-

9th & Hennepin Organic Donuts
Cheese Steak Madness
Exotic Wingz
Roll Pod Food Truck
Taqueria La Jarochita
T’Juana Tacos
Tummy Yummy Food Truck
West of Chicago Pizza

West of Chicago and T’Juana Tacos are both on our updated restaurant/beverage-business list already and we’ll add the others when we get word of their plans.

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BECAUSE YOU ASKED: Here’s what’s happening with Talarico’s in the West Seattle Junction

March 19, 2020 7:44 pm

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Lots of questions about why the windows are papered over at Talarico’s Pizzeria in The Junction. Obviously it’s not open for pickup/delivery – while many others are – but some worried that the covered windows meant something more. Tonight, we finally have the answer – after asking Phil Tavel, who has long hosted Wednesday night trivia, if he could find out. He did: “They are taking the opportunity to do a little work on the place and since they decided not to do takeout, it was just an easy way to make it clear they aren’t open. They will be back when the lockdown lifts. And trivia will be back as well.”

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RESTAURANTS & BEVERAGE BUSINESSES: Still updating our list! Plus, new West Seattle Junction directory

March 19, 2020 2:00 pm

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(Photo by Christopher Boffoli)

That’s one of the new official temporary food-pickup zones set up by the city – this one’s in the 3200 block of California SW by Srivilai Thai, one of the 110+ restaurants and beverage businesses (coffee, wine, beer, etc.) on the list we launched Monday (see it here, or find it in our navigation menu, RESTAURANT LIST). We want to let you know we are still updating the list – adding businesses as we hear from them, updating their status when we get word it’s changed (a few have closed after a few days of trying takeout-only, for example). Whether you’re a proprietor or a customer, we appreciate the help in getting updates – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text/voice 206-293-6302.

We also wanted to share the news that the West Seattle Junction Association has published a list of what its food/beverage businesses – and some other retailers – are doing: Find it here! If you’re on foot in The Junction, you’ll also see posters with pickup/delivery info, and lots of quick-pickup parking.

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REMINDER: Where to find our list of West Seattle restaurant/beverage businesses open for takeout/delivery; city adds pickup parking

March 17, 2020 1:14 pm

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(Makeshift short-term drive-up pickup spaces in The Junction)

1:14 PM: ICYMI on Monday, we have a list of West Seattle restaurants, coffee shops, and other beverage/food businesses that are offering pickup/delivery – see it here, find it linked to one of our home-page spotlight boxes, or find it linked in our site navigation menu; choose RESTAURANT LIST. The info is from business proprietors and readers, plus some research we’ve done (including driving around to read notes on doors/windows), so if yours is missing, just get us the info – 206-293-6302 text/voice, or (ideal) westseattleblog@gmail.com. And everyone keep in mind that this is all subject to change as businesses decide day to day what makes sense; please send us updates, too.

4:27 PM: What you see in the photo above is a Junction initiative – but the city says it’s following suit; here’s today’s announcement.

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WHO’S OPEN: West Seattle restaurants, coffee shops, other beverage businesses … updates!

March 16, 2020 12:46 pm

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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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HELP MAKE THE LIST: Restaurants, beverage places offering pickup/delivery

March 16, 2020 7:56 am

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7:56 AM: Since last night’s announcement that food/beverage places have to close unless they can offer pickup/delivery, we’ve had lots of requests to publish a list of who in West Seattle will be doing that. We started checking websites and social-media channels for local establishments but that’s taking a lot of time and (understandably) not everyone has updated. So we’re asking for YOUR help – if you have a restaurant or coffee/beverage business, please send us your info – or if you’ve seen info, let us know! Email westseattleblog@gmail.com, text or call 206-293-6302, or comment below – thank you!

10:16 AM: Thanks for the help. We’re still building this and right after the governor/executive’s briefing (now set for 11 am), we’ll publish what we have, and keep adding to it.

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CORONAVIRUS: Governor orders restaurants, bars to do takeout/delivery only; King County issues other new orders

March 15, 2020 7:30 pm

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7:30 PM: Just announced:

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19.

“Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.

“Restaurants will be allowed to provide take-out and delivery services but no in-person dining will be permitted.

“The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy.

“Additionally, all gatherings with over 50 participants are prohibited and all gatherings under 50 participants are prohibited unless previously announced criteria for public health and social distancing are met.

“These are very difficult decisions, but hours count here and very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the virus. I know there will be significant economic impacts to all our communities and we are looking at steps to help address those challenges.

“Tonight, after consultations with me and with the Department of Health, King County announced that they will be taking these actions immediately. King County has been the hotbed of this outbreak and has the largest population center in the state. I have spoken to Executive Dow Constantine and I applaud their decision to act quickly. We will do a joint media announcement with more details tomorrow morning.”

8:52 PM: More in a separate annoouncement from King County Executive Dow Constantine’s office

To limit the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Constantine and Dr. Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directed public health actions effective Monday, March 16.

All gatherings with more than 50 participants are prohibited until further notice.

All gatherings of 50 participants and below are prohibited until further notice unless previously announced criteria for hygiene and social distancing are met.

Restaurants, bars, dance halls, clubs, theaters, health and fitness clubs, and other similar indoor social or recreational venues must cease operations until March 31, 2020.

Restaurants and food service establishments may remain open only for drive-through, delivery, and pick-up only, until March 31, 2020.

All other retail such as groceries, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, hardware stores, shopping centers, etc. may remain open provided they meet Public Health directives in the previous Local Health Order

The Local Health Order was drafted in coordination with state health officials.

Gov. Inslee and Executive Constantine are scheduling a media availability for March 16 to discuss more about what King County is doing, and the Governor will explain statewide actions. Details to come.

“We are at a critical moment in this crisis. We are leaving the phase of COVID-19 outbreaks in concentrated areas of the county, and entering the phase of potentially rapid and widespread infection,” said Executive Constantine.

“It is time, right now, for people to assume that they and everyone they meet is infected, to avoid any unnecessary interactions that might lead to further infection, and to wait and monitor to see if they have in fact been infected so that they can isolate and recover without presenting a risk to others.

“Go to work if you must. But hunker down if you are able. Postpone anything you can. Treat the next two weeks as a period of self-quarantine, to protect yourself and the lives and health of your loved ones and the entire community.”

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE: Today’s briefing time has been delayed to 11 am.

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BIZNOTES: What Salty’s on Alki and Arthur’s want you to know about their restaurants

March 15, 2020 6:31 pm

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Two more restaurants have shared their messages to you about ways you can keep safely getting their delicious food while this goes on.

first, from Salty’s on Alki (WSB sponsor):

We have created a To-Go Menu allowing our guests to do curbside pickup! The simply need to call 206-937-1600 and let us know if they will pick up in restaurant or outside. To add to this, ALL KIDS EAT FREE with order of an adult entrée (this applies to the to-go menu). Please see menu attached (PDF).

We have adjusted hours at Alki, see new times below:

Dinner Hours
Mon-Thurs 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri-Sat 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lunch Hours
Mon-Fri 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Midday Hours
Mon-Fri 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brunch Hours
Saturday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
*Alki closes briefly between brunch and dinner on Saturdays from 1:30 pm-4:00 pm and on Sundays from 1:30 pm-4:00 pm.

Café-Bar
Mon-Thurs 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Happy Hour
Mon-Fri 5:00 pm – Close
Sat & Sun 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Salty’s also has a variety of specials. The restaurant is at 1936 Harbor SW.

We’ve also heard from Arthur’s (2311 California SW):

As we all know, the impact of COVID-19 has had a devastating effect within our community. People are sick, people are panicking, people are shutting down. We want everyone to stay safe, and as such, we have taken every precaution available to us to ensure the health and safety of each of our guests that are forging on and coming out to dine with us. Hourly cleaning and sanitizing schedules, combined with our house made sanitizers at every table, alcohol wipes available upon request, hand washing and sanitizing stations in each bathroom, as well as an over abundance of cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces and door handles, makes Arthur’s an incredibly safe space to visit.

As well, we know how tough it has been on our families with children out of school for the next month, at minimum. We understand how difficult it can be to prepare food for everyone every day this pandemic carries on, and we want to help. Starting today we will be offering a free kid’s meal to every parent who purchases an adult entree. We want our parents to know we can help them during these tough times, both with nourishing food and a safe place to escape the isolation that comes with our current situation.

In addition, if guests are concerned about coming into the store, we’re offering curbside service to anyone who wants to order food to go. Just let us know you’d like to take advantage of the offer when you call in – 206-829-8235 – and we’ll get your payment squared away and have instructions as to where to park—the perks of having a parking lot out back are shining bright!

What’s YOUR business doing – delivery, pickup, online, phone, text, gift cards, etc.? Keep letting us know – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text/voice 206-293-6302 – thank you!

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BIZNOTE: Pacific Room on Alki goes delivery-only, suspends live music

March 13, 2020 7:43 pm

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Driving Alki this afternoon, we noticed a note on the door at Pacific Room (2808 Alki SW), so stopped to check it out. The restaurant/nightclub has suspended dining-room service and live music for at least the rest of March – but: “We will, however, be keeping our kitchen open and available for all takeout orders, 4 pm-9 pm, 7 days a week. Visit our website, check out our menu, give us a call, 206-829-9695, and let us make dinner easy for you!”

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BIZNOTE: Baja Taco closed – will it reopen?

March 10, 2020 7:54 pm

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Thanks to the reader who tipped us that West Seattle’s remaining Baja Taco, on the east side of Jefferson Square, is closed, with a document titled “Default Notice” taped to the door. We went over for a look last night; the top page of the notice is a demand for rent payment. We checked court files and have not yet found anything related to rent, though the state filed an $11,000 action in late January claiming unpaid taxes. We went back this afteroon to check – still closed, with the notice still taped to the door. The restaurant briefly closed in November 2018; then reopened under new ownership. The Westwood Village BT closed permanently last August and the space is part of the soon-to-open Westwood Village MOD Pizza.

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BIZNOTE: Box Bar now open

March 7, 2020 4:50 pm

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(WSB photos)

Thanks for the tip! Three months after we reported what was on the way to the ex-OutWest space (5401 California SW), Box Bar is now open.

Box Bar is a 21 and over venue. Along with drinks, they’re serving “plant-based” food – see the food menu here and here, the beverage menu here.

Caveat from the Box Bar team – that’s just the menu they’re starting with – still a work in progress. Hours are 4 pm to midnight, Tuesdays through Sundays, closed Mondays.

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BIZNOTE: New owners, new name for longtime West Seattle coffeehouse

March 7, 2020 2:36 pm

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(WSB photos)

That’s a look inside what was Bird on a Wire and is now The Birdhouse (3507 SW Henderson) – a new name and new owners, after longtime proprietor Heidi Herr sold the coffeehouse to Amber Heinemann (below left) and Todd Fregin.

Todd and Amber (who’s with team member Ellie in the photo) own Fremann Foods, known for catering and “grab and go” food like sandwiches. You can enjoy sitdown or takeout at The Birdhouse:

We photographed their breakfast menu (here) and lunch menu (here). No changes in hours (7 am-4 pm). As for the shop’s founder and now former owner Heidi, her social-media announcement of the sale said she wasn’t sure where she was headed next but, “I feel very proud of what I have built and it has truly been an honor to live/thrive in this neighborhood since 2002.” The shop originally was in a different space on the 35th/Henderson corner, facing 35th.

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Alki restaurant Il Nido up for national James Beard Foundation Award

February 26, 2020 10:57 am

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(2019 WSB photo)

Il Nido, Chef Mike Easton‘s mega-popular restaurant at the historic-landmark Alki Homestead, is up for one of the food world’s most prestigious awards. The James Beard Foundation announced its 2020 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists this morning and Il Nido is on the list of 30 nationwide up for Best New Restaurant – the only one from Seattle. Il Nido opened last May. See the full list of semifinalists here. The nominees are announced March 25th, and the awards will be presented May 4th in Chicago. West Seattle has had three Beard Foundation semifinalists in the past decade – Mark Fuller (of what was then Spring Hill and is now Ma’Ono) in 2010, photographer Christopher Boffoli in 2012, Bakery Nouveau founder William Leaman in 2013.

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BIZNOTE: Opening day for Grillbird Teriyaki

February 13, 2020 11:39 am

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11:39 AM: The most-anticipated West Seattle restaurant opening of 2020 – so far – is today. Thanks to commenter MomOf3Boys for the tip; we’ve just been over to Grillbird Teriyaki at 6501 35th SW to verify that it’s opening at noon.

We first reported back in October that Matt Parker, a restaurant-industry veteran, planned to turn the ex-Pizza Hut into a teriyaki joint.

Though today’s start is at noon, hours will be 11 am-9 pm weekdays, noon-9 pm weekends. No paper menu when we stopped in, so this pic is the best we can do to share a menu with you for now.

1:31 PM: Updated the top photo (standalone sign wasn’t up earlier) and added a photo of proprietor Parker. They’re already busy, so give them some time and patience if you plan to try soon!

ADDED SATURDAY: An update from proprietor Matt Parker:

As we continue to fine tune our process, and in order to give our customers the best food and experience, we are closed for lunch this weekend, and opening at 5:00 pm to 9pm. Additionally we will be closed this Monday for Presidents Day and then be open Tuesday normal business hours.

At this time we will not be taking phone or online orders until we work out some of these normal supply and demand issues. Give us a few weeks and will be good to go on multiple ordering and delivery options, but for now we want to focus our attention on our in-store guests.

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BIZNOTE: It’s BBQ Time in the Kitchen now open on Alki

February 12, 2020 1:41 pm

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As promised, It’s BBQ Time in the Kitchen opened today in the space that was, briefly, Alki Chicken and Waffles. As we reported two weeks ago, this was described as a merger – note the “Homestead Fried Chicken” on the new menu. The restaurant also sells BBQ by the pound – here’s the smoker:

Cocktails, wine, and beer, too. Hours are 9 am-9 pm, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 2738 Alki SW. It’s a spinoff of Portland catering company It’s BBQ Time, whose proprietor Dan Dyrdahl says he’s relocated here, with his mom managing the Portland operation.

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No lunch at Alki Café today after early-morning building incident

February 12, 2020 12:17 pm

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Went over to check on Alki Café after an early-morning incident in its building add found it closed, no note on the door. As mentioned here earlier, SFD was called to the Alki Shores building (2724 Alki SW) just after 4 am. SFD spokesperson Kristin Tinsley tells WSB, “There was white smoke observed in the basement of the building, with power dimming to the building. Seattle City Light was called out to the scene. No reports of an active fire.”

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BIZNOTE: The Avenue arriving at 2808 Alki SW

February 5, 2020 3:36 pm

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Meet the new owners of what has been The Pacific Room on Alki since just last summer, but not for much longer

(WSB photo)

Jisun Jackson and Bobbie Robinson are the new owners of the restaurant/bar at 2808 Alki SW, which they plan to transform into The Avenue.

The changes are happening without a closure, so it’s still open for food, drink, and entertainment while the metamorphosis takes place. But they’re changing just about everything, bit by bit – the menu (with a new executive chef), the aesthetics, the decor (adding local art, for one).

And the hours; They’re planning to add lunch and weekend brunch.

Live music will stay – in fact, Jisun and Bobbie are both musicians themselves. But while The Pacific Room was focusing heavily on jazz, The Avenue will diversify, adding other genres of music, and some late-night DJs in summer. Plus a local favorite – CC from the Chelan Café – will perform every Monday. “That’s her piano!” Jisun pointed out during our conversation on Tuesday.

The Avenue’s atmosphere will be “classy but casual,” as described by Bobbie. “Accessible and inviting,” added Jisun, who says the intention is for customers to feel like the people at The Avenue are neighbors. “We want this to be a place where people feel comfortable.” All ages welcome (even the kids’ menu is getting overhauled). They’ve just added TVs at the bar, which means they’ll be able to offer sports-geared specials too. More local wines and beers will be part of the revamped beverage menu.

Once The Avenue is up to full speed, and you’ve tried it, they will be eager for your feedback, Jisun promised. If something’s not working, “I’ll want to change it.”

But in the meantime, they’re already appreciative of the warm welcome they’re getting. Jisun, who came to Seattle from Chicago, enthused, “Everybody’s been so friendly!”

Look for the name change and other changes over the next month or so.

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BIZNOTE: After 35 years, Chelan Café is dropping dinner

January 30, 2020 8:14 pm

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A big change at the Chelan Café: Tomorrow is the last time dinner will be served. Monday, for the first time in 35 years, the restaurant at 3527 Chelan SW will close at mid-afternoon. The café contacted WSB to ask us to share the news. Here’s the text of their letter announcing the change:

NOTE FROM OWNER

Dear Chelan Café Family,

We have made the decision to reduce our restaurant hours and will no longer serve dinner as of January 31.

Having served dinner for the past 35 years, this is not a decision we made lightly. Unfortunately, the cost of running a restaurant in the city of Seattle has increased dramatically in recent years. Reducing our hours will better allow us to manage this lost revenue without resorting to raising our prices or other methods that will put the burden on our valued customers.

While we will miss serving our dinner customers greatly, we are excited to start this new chapter at the Chelan Café. We ask for your understanding and continued patronage during this transitional period and beyond. We intend to do what we do best, breakfast and lunch, amd DO it even better. We’ve been serving West Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area for 82 years and look forward to the next 82!

Thank you,
Mary Manning-Smith

The café has been in Manning-Smith’s family for more than half that time, since her dad bought it in the ’70s.

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BIZNOTE: Alki Chicken and Waffles ‘merging’ with barbecue enterprise

January 29, 2020 7:08 pm

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Thanks to TamiSue for tweeting the tip: Five months after Alki Chicken and Waffles opened at 2738 Alki SW, it’s closed for two weeks for a “merger.”

That sign on the door explains:

We’re merging two businesses “It’s BBQ Time” and “Alki Chicken and Waffles” to bring you some incredible southern fare. It’s BBQ Time in the Kitchen is excited to bring you delicious smoked briskets, pork, & chicken for lunch and dinner.

The sign says they’re expecting to reopen February 12th. While checking out the signage, we met the proprietor of It’s BBQ Time, who was there working on the space. His original business – which will remain open – has done catering in Portland for more than a decade. He’s hired a local manager to run the restaurant here.

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RESTAURANT BIZNOTES: South Delridge restaurant replacement; MOD Westwood gets closer

January 8, 2020 4:28 pm

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Two restaurant biznotes this afternoon:

PHORALE LOCATION CONFIRMED: That sight in the window at 9418 Delridge Way SW connects the dots on two things. The closure of the Vietnamese restaurant Hoang Kim last week (as reported here) and the announcement that Phorale – known for its food truck since closing in South Park – was opening “in White Center.” The Eater report that broke the latter news did not specify a location, nor did Phorale respond to our followup, but we went to South Delridge to check on our suspicions and indeed, the windows are now papered over with Phorale’s distinctive logo.

WESTWOOD VILLAGE MOD PIZZA: On our way back from that run, we went through Westwood Village and noticed this:

The signage for West Seattle’s second MOD Pizza is up. We first reported last March that city permit files showed MOD would move into the ex-Baja Taco and ex-Giannoni’s Pizzeria spaces. MOD declined comment as recently as August, saying they were still negotiating the lease; we’re checking back with them now to see if they have a projected opening date.

ADDED 4:50 PM: They’re hoping to open “end of March.”

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