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08 Nov 2009

Tom Douglas to open a new restaurant

Seattle produces good food. Can we all agree on this? I always enjoy eating out in Seattle. Though I’ve never eaten at one of Tom Douglas’s infamous restaurants, I know that he is one of the most amazing chefs in this city. He is the owner of Serious Pie, Lola, Etta’s, and the Dahlia Lounge, but he’s not stopping just yet. Tom Douglas will be opening a new restaurant located right next door to Etta’s near Pike Place Market. This will not be an extension of Etta’s, it will b e a new restaurant completely.

As reported by several sources, the owner has some exciting plans for the new food hub. Though we may not know for sure what new attractions are waiting for us there, we might guess some of them. For starters, the locals believe that he is planning to hire new staff. He is rumored to be looking for the best waiters, waitresses, and kitchen staff, including the chef, (perhaps, he is willing to seek help from firms like hospitality headhunter in order to find them).

Besides this, it might also be assumed that the owner would get his hand on some of the best appliances for his kitchen and of course, he would get them installed by the professionals like FFD – Commercial Refrigeration Specialists, washing station installation experts, and more as per the requirements, to ensure that the machines function at their best capacities. Certainly, this is one thing any person in the food business cannot compromise with. In furtherance, he might also ensure the installation of basic safety equipment like a kitchen fire suppression system (and given the owner’s reputation, regular kitchen suppression system inspection may also take place–the owner seems to be careful about these things), exhaust machines, and proper ventilation systems. However, besides this, many are also guessing that the new restaurant might have an aesthetic look with a touch of modernism in its dcor. The expectations do not just stop here.

Many also believe that the restaurant might have an open dining area and a live kitchen, which could act as the main attraction. Though no one knows what the owner’s actual plans are, one thing is for sure the restaurant is already a hot topic in the area and has already made an impression even before its conception. Moreover, looking at the excitement of the neighbourhood, it can be safe to say that they are eagerly waiting to visit the restaurant. So, as soon as it opens its doors to the customers, it might find a huge crowd already waiting outside.

09 Oct 2009

In the News…

– Because this is what Heroes needs to survive right? Word on the street is that this kiss, which will end up leading to some relationship on the show with Claire and her college roommate was actually Hayden’s idea. If you’re still watching this show (I stopped) you can catch the random make out sesh on next Monday’s episode on NBC.

– After Harry Potter is over, Daniel Radcliffe will be returning to the stage with the 1961 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis will play rival ballerinas in the new thriller out in 2010 called Black Swan. “They reportedly will participate in a racy girl-on-girl love scene” Is this the theme of the year?!

Miley Cyrus has shut down her super popular Twitter because apparently her new boy and co-star Liam Hemsworth doesn’t think she should have one…because he doesn’t.

Jennifer Lopez is going under another alias. Lola. hmm Beyonce – Sasha Fierce, Mariah Carey – Mimi… why?

Ellen Page is writing a new comedy for HBO titled “Stitch N’ Bitch.” She will star alongside w/ actress Alia Shawkat. “…a show about two hipster girls who move from Williamsburg, Brooklyn to Silver Lake, Los Angeles in a passionate quest to be artistes.”I need my HBO back.

Nintendo’s Wii would like to make the television show Project Runway into a video game.

Levi Johnston – the baby daddy of Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter Bristol Palin is taking it ALL off for Playgirl.

Robbie Williams may have tried to commit suicide last night? The singer “guzzled “heart-stopping” quantities of prescription drugs – and not cared if they killed him.”

Lady Gaga being FABULOUS in a new photo shoot.