Seattle Restaurant News September 2019

Out with the old, in with the new: Bamboo Sushi will take over the former Blue C location in University Village.
Image: Courtesy Bamboo Sushi
Portland Imports
Bamboo Sushi, Oregon’s A-plus student of environmentally sound seafood practices, will open its first Seattle location in U Village this fall.
Last Call
After eight years on California Ave, neighborhood stalwart OutWest has concluded its community-minded tenure as West Seattle’s sole gay bar.
A Huge Handoff
Farewell, Poppy. Jerry Traunfeld sold his north Broadway restaurant to Altura’s Nathan and Rebecca Lockwood; they’ll open a casual spot, Carrello, here in October.
Italian Proliferation
Restaurateur Ethan Stowell is at it again with a third pasta-and-vino-stocked Tavolàta, set to open downtown at the end of 2019.
Culinary Bender
Cowabunga, Seattle Met’s meat-fueled, booze-laden food festival in South Lake Union, makes a tasty return for the third year September 27–29.