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Opened in 1999 by chef Kerry Sear and his wife, Heidi Grathwol, this high-end, luxury restaurant served food inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Sear also introduced miniburgers years before the trend hit Seattle. Closed in 2008.
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China North first opened in 1972, under the ownership of Joseph Lee. Cary Chen moved to Seattle after the dissolution of the "illustrious Uncle Chen's in Portland," and became the chef-owner of this restaurant, serving the six cuisines of Chinese...
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Built in 1936 by Slim Randles, a Seattle carpenter, and owned by Mar Dong, also the owner of Mar Hotel in the International District, the China Pheasant was known to be a "real swinging roadhouse." In addition to dinner, the restaurant offered...
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Originally a vegetarian place, Cyclops Café - run by artists Gina Kaukola and John Hawkley - changed its menu to include meat dishes. While at its first location at the "Jell-O mold building," it was frequented by bands like the Foo Fighters and...
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Founded in 1981 as Au Gavroche Boulangerie, it changed ownership 3 times. As of 2012, it was owned by Emily Brune, located near the Magnolia neighborhood, and changed its name to Starlight Desserts in 2010.
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A University District restaurant that served southern Italian pasta dishes and pizza at moderate prices. It has since closed, but was probably open somewhere between the late 1980's and 1990's.
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David Cohn opened The Barb in 1951, and later expanded his business to include several locations in the Seattle area, all under the name, The Barb. Cohn opened at least 40 other restaurants, including The Metropolitan Grill and Union Square Grill....
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B&O Espresso was the first espresso café on Capitol Hill, staking its claim back in 1976. It is well-known for its dessert selection, and also offers Mediterranean food and alcoholic beverages. As of 2012, it is still in operation in its original...
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Bahn Thai opened in 1984 by Denchai and Prathan Eal, natives of Bangkok. A noticeable number of Thai restaurants opened in Seattle in the late 1980's, a fact commented upon by The Seattle Times in 1985 and 1989.
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Bella Neapolis, an Italian restaurant in Lake City, was owned and operated by Bruno and Michele Zabaglio. It was reviewed very favorably in The Seattle Times by John Hinterberger in 1982. It closed in 1987.
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Started in 1955 by Andy Nagy, this iconic Seattle diner was housed in a series of old railroad cars, one of which Franklin D. Roosevelt rode during his 1944 re-election campaign. Under new owners since 2000, it has since closed down, having served...
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Founded in 1972 by Christine and Barry Bloch, Bloch's Restaurants Inc. operated four Bloch's Café's locations at various times. They were "known for counter service and prime-rib sandwiches at lunch and table service at night." The Bloch's Cafés...
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Started in 1955 by Andy Nagy, this iconic Seattle diner was housed in a series of old railroad cars, one of which Franklin D. Roosevelt rode during his 1944 re-election campaign. Under new owners since 2000, it has since closed down, having served...