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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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Opened in 1909 at Pike Place Market by three Greek brothers, the Athenian Inn (later known as Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar) has been at its location for over 100 hundred years. It was one of the first restaurants in Seattle to be permitted a...
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The restaurant was part of a chain owned by Bruce Venneman. The other two locations were in Eugene, OR and Spokane, WA. The copyright for the name was cancelled in 1983.
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Jerry Friar established this butcher shop in 1951 at West McGraw Street and Sixth Avenue West. In 1972, he moved the business to its current location in Queen Anne. As of 2012, it is still in operation, and specializes in meats, particularly...
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From 1979, the Schwartz Brothers restaurants operated Benjamin's restaurant. In 1992, the company closed the restaurant and reopened the space as Spazzo, a Mediterranean restaurant.
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In the mid-1920's, Charles Joseph Ernest Blanc turned the Stacy mansion, built in 1885 by Martin Van Buren and Elizabeth Stacy, into La Maison Blanc Restaurant. Before its turn as a restaurant, the building also housed the Seattle Chamber of...
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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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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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Canlis, a legendary Seattle restaurant, was founded in 1950 by Peter Canlis as a steak and seafood place. With a view overlooking the city, Canlis has become a local institution where Seattleites go to celebrate special occasions. The chef, Jason...
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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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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.