A Quick Chat with Murray Stenson about the RN74 Move
“Zig Zag is a young man’s bar,” says Stenson.
Posted by: Jessica Voelker on May 26, 2011 at 12:52PM
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Why is Murray Stenson moving to RN74 Seattle from Zig Zag Café?
I just had a quick phone chat with him and asked.
“I’d been at Zig Zag for 10 years,” he said. “I’m looking to simplify. I’m really old, and Zig Zag is a young man’s bar.”
The amazing amount of attention the bar has received in the national press has led to bigger and bigger crowds. A good problem to have for a bar, but something Stenson’s ready to do without.
“It’s a monster,” he said. “The move will be good for my blood pressure. And I can spend more time with my family.”
So will he be working less?
“Not necessarily. I’m penciled in for four 10 hour shifts and talking to some other bars about picking up two extra shifts.”
And won’t the crowds that flock to Zig Zag to see him just overwhelm the bar at RN74 as well?
“I don’t think it’s possible. The bar is much smaller over there, and the accent [at RN74] is more on food than drink.”
RN74 opens June 13 at 1433 Fourth Avenue. Rajat Parr is the wine director. Michelle Retallack is executive chef.
Tags: Seattle Bartenders, Murray Stenson, Zig Zag Cafe, RN74
Murray is being modest. People WILL end up flocking there just because he is working. How can they not, the guy’s a genius at what he does.
Agreed. That’s why we love him. Let’s not forget about the results of his previous moves and the waves that followed.
I am blown away by these news. Mr Stenson will be an attraction at any bar!
Wherever Murray lands he will be cherished, and there’ll always be a line of cocktail aficionados awaiting a seat at his bar. Kudos to Mur the Blur for treating himself to this move toward simplicity. Personally & selfishly I’m simply glad he decided to remain in Seattle for a bit longer. Kudos to you my friend, you deserve the best life has to offer. ~ J
I gree with Jeff, I’m happy for Murray to stay anywhere in Seattle — and make his life better – we are all grateful, appreciative and ever admiring. Considering that his new digs is just a block from my office — I’ll be pulling up a stool on a quiet night. Just like old times, eh Murray?
the ZIg Zag… Murray