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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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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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Opened in 1983 by the company, Restaurants Unlimited, Cutters Bayhouse was one of Seattle's hottest spots to eat in the 1980's. The restaurant was reviewed by John Hinterberger on September 2, 1983 in The Seattle Times. In 2003, it underwent...
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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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Open since 1953, Bush Garden is Seattle's longest-lived and one of the first Japanese restaurants in the city. With tatami rooms and sukiyaki dinners, it was known as a upscale, special-occasion restaurant. There were also locations in San...
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Café Optimum opened in 1979 as a coffee house and then expanded its offerings to brunch and dinner. It had a reputation for great, fresh seafood and vegetables. Owner D.J. Zentner, a former health teacher, believed in only serving food that left...
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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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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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In 1988, this restaurant chain was introduced by Schwartz Brothers Restaurants while Ted Furst was the corporate chef. It was later sold to Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, who then sold it to Jeff Fuller, a Canadian entrepreneur who also runs the Joeys...
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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.