The opening of new Ballard bar Paratii—originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 26—has been delayed. The change in plans is due, sadly, to the death of owner Samir Hassan’s mother.

Bar manager Michael Kostin says that a new opening date will be announced soon. I’ll let you know that new date as soon as I hear from him.

A cocktail bar specializing in cachaca and Brazilian seafood, Paratii will take over the Leary Avenue space formerly occupied by Ballard Best BBQ. Find more details on it here.

Condolences to the Hassan family.