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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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Opened in 1969 by Francois Kissel, a Frenchman, and his wife, Julia, Brasserie Pittsbourg was a well-known French restaurant that received national recognition. After 16 years, the Kissels closed the restaurant and merged it with their other...
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Burk's Café, opened in 1982 by Terry "Burk" Burkhardt and Kay Ogren, served Cajun and Creole food. Terry Burkhardt made this distinction between the two cuisines in a July 8, 1983 Seattle Times article, "The Cajun cuisine derived from the Acadians...
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Opened in 2008 by Justin Neidermeyer, Cascina Spinasse became famous for its Piedmontese food, especially its tajarin pasta. In 2009, Neidermeyer handed the reins over to Jason Stratton, who expanded the restaurant in 2011. He also owns Artusi, a...
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The original La Casa Lupita, one of the first Mexican restaurants in Seattle and known for its enchiladas, was located by Boeing. It closed and opened two new, bigger locations, one on Eastlake Ave and the other on East Marginal Way in 1974. The...
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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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Owned and operated by Julia and Francois Kissel from 1975 to 1987.The Kissels also owned the Brasserie Pittsbourg, which they merged with the City Loan Pavillon in 1985. It was eventually renamed Brasserie Pavillon. They also opened Maximillien's...
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Part of the Clark's restaurant chain, founded by Walter Clark, with 22 restaurants all across Seattle, Portland, Tacoma and Yakima. Opened in the early 1950's. Clark sold the chain to Campbell Soup Company in 1970. The family eventually bought back...
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Opened in 1965 as the Renton Inn, it became the Sheraton-Renton Inn under a franchise agreement with Sheraton Inns, Inc. The Coffee Lodge served as the Inn's dining room. The hotel, the biggest in Renton at the time with 188 rooms, was purchased in...
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Opened in 1940, by C.C. Crawford, a veteran restaurateur, Crawford's slogan was "A Showplace on the Shore of Puget Sound." The restaurant was designed by the architect George Groves. This iconic seafood restaurant was later purchased by Ivar...