14 latest Seattle restaurant closures - including a local bagel chain
While the Seattle-area restaurant, bar and bakery scene has seen 14 notable closures since our last roundup two months ago, it's worth noting that five of those are branches of one local bagel chain - more below.
But before we get to the latest permanent shutdowns, two local spots have closed temporarily as they try to forecast the future - call them closed/not closed. Ballard's Beast & Cleaver announced that its Le Beastro dinner service is going on hiatus, though the butcher shop will still offer Peasant dinners one night a week; meanwhile, hours at newer sibling Little Beast, a full-time restaurant, are being increased. Downtown, the Oyster Cellar said that due to short staffing, it's time to "take a break … focusing our efforts on our sweet little cafe next door," Café Hitchcock.
More to come on those. Now …
Shikorina Bakeshop & Cafe on Capitol Hill: After a move from the Central District two years ago, this organic and sustainable bakery/cafe announced earlier this year that a bigger Pike/Pine location was proving unsustainable. Now owner Hana Yohannes has officially closed, saying the neighborhood "wasn't the right place for me, but the amazing friendships I've formed, the knowledge I've gained, and the personal growth it required are priceless." Meanwhile, she hopes "one day I can continue sharing my love of baking with you again," as she said in a message of thanks on Instagram.
Blazing Bagels in five locations: After 25 years in business, this local bagel chain abruptly shut down, with an announcement offering lots of thanks to customers but little in the way of explanation.
Shingletown in Ballard: As previously reported in The Seattle Times, this honky-tonk spot closed April 25 after 11 years. (In related news, the legal battle deciding the fate of Green Lake's beloved Little Red Hen's fate is protracting, with that beloved country dive bar's eviction trial moved five months out to Sept. 24.)
Hurry Curry in South Lake Union: Open for a decade, this spot for Japanese curries, quick-serve-style, announced that with the lease expiring, they'd "elected not to renew," saying they'd loved being part of the community as they shut down in mid-April. The restaurant has also operated in the Los Angeles area since 1989, and a location in Santa Monica remains open.
Michou Deli in Pike Place Market: Open since 2001, this deli served its last in early April - but the same owners have already reopened as Friends of Carmela, "drawing inspiration from the classic Italian American delis."
The Third Place in Redmond: After a closure termed temporary starting at the end of last year, this spot for Korean fried chicken is gone for good. Owner Yeon Lee also previously ran Yeon's Chicken in Kirkland, also now closed, but she's still operating Shin Sung Restaurant and its downstairs offshoot UnderGround Kitchen in Federal Way (and the latter serves her KFC).
BoBu in Crown Hill: Another trial closure that proved to be forever, this pizza-and-pretzel drive-through in a converted shipping container lasted less than a year.
Mt. Joy on Capitol Hill and in South Lake Union: The fried-chicken-sandwich chain that opened with Ethan Stowell as a partner and plans to big-time expand - then underwent ownership changes, then closed supposedly temporarily - now appears to be done and done, with both outlets listed online as permanent closures.
Bad Bar in Lower Queen Anne: Open for four years in the former Great Nabob space, this place quietly closed earlier this year with an eviction notice posted.
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