First Look: Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen

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Kickin’ Boot is opening in the Henry Gowan Whyte warehouse, which dates from the 1920s. The historic building is located on Shilshole Boulevard and 22nd Avenue NW.

Image: Lucas Anderson

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One of the eight-foot chandeliers, decked out with Edison bulbs.

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The bar, also designed by the owners, will seat 25. The main dining area will fit around 50.

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And yes, lots of whiskey, both foreign and domestic, is in the cards.

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Melang installed reclaimed wood panels from Washington barns to create this fetching pattern.

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A patio (enclosed with garage doors, because that’s fashionable these days) will stay open all year and overlooks Salmon Bay.

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Melang and Opper are opening a sister restaurant in Portland called Southland. Same concept, different name. That light there is operated by the pulley.

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The space retains some original touches, including the ceiling, trusses, and Doug Fir floors.

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