First Look: Hunger Reopens Down the Hill
A fancy new sign is the first indicator that Hunger is all grown up. Photo: Morgen Schuler
The bar, refinished to a brighter hue, is a holdover from the Dad Watson’s days. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Several tin panels line the back wall just past the kitchen. A friend salvaged an old pressed ceiling from St. Mary’s school in Olympia, stripped off decades of paint, and refinished them as a gift for Jaime and Brian. These panels are the only piece of old restaurant that they brought into this new space. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Hunger’s new space retains the same atmosphere, thought it’s much more open; "We can walk around the bar while people are still sitting at it," says Brooks. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Spherical metal light fixtures decorate the front dining area. Photo: Morgen Schuler
A larger bar area means more seats, more drafts, and more local spirits. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Die cut designs in dark metal greet you as you open the door revealing a peek at the tables and colors beyond. Photo: Morgen Schuler
A tiny wooden bull, dubbed Jack the Yak, was donated to Hunger by its very first bartender back in the old space. He became the restaurant’s unofficial mascot. Photo: Morgen Schuler
The menu is meant to be shared—with the mighty exception of the Holy Smokes burger, made with a chuck brisket and short rib blend. It’s topped with curry aioli, chipotle gouda and pepper bacon, and paired up with Moroccan-spiced fries and harissa ketchup. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Seared tuna with a chimichurri crust is accompanied by Turkish curry on black lentils, surrounded by two grilled artichokes with a tomato vinaigrette. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Chermoula prawn bruschetta with piquillo pepper, picholine olive, harissa and aged balsamic, all on grilled rustic bread. Photo: Morgen Schuler
Seared scallops with saffron fennel leek jam and romesco verde, topped with microgreens and housemade brown sugar–thyme bacon. Photo: Morgen Schuler
