Hello friends. We are going to be OPEN for business on Monday, Labor Day - our first time ever! Brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night happy hour. West 5 Lounge & Restaurant

On Sept 9th at 1pm we are having a New England Style Clam Bake on our patio. It will be open to all ages, but parents should be aware that it's to celebrate the first games of the regular NFL season and guests might be a little loud cheering on their teams. The clam bake will be served family style with clams, mussels, cod, prawns, sausage, corn on the cob and baby red potatoes. $19.99 will serve two, and it comes with garlic bread. We have drink specials during live games including $3 pints, $4 25oz and $10 Pitchers of Budlight also our own Hawk Bombs. We will be showing all live games on 8 flat screens. If you have any more questions please contact Erika or John at Bamboo @ 206 937-3023 and if you have a large party, call early to reserve a table and some of our delicious special.

Tuesday, September 18 is Proletariat Pizza's 3rd anniversary. And they are donating 30% to White Center Food Bank that evening! Everyone - Tuesday sounds like a great night for pizza.

Mark a big Salty's (WSB sponsor) on your calendar for Thursday the 4th of October for an old-fashioned Clam Boil at 5:30 p.m. The clams are fresh and tasty from local waters and our chefs will boil them up with mussels and shrimp, local corn, sweet onions, potatoes and mirepoix. It's in honor of Salty's "Aw Shucks" Amorous Oysters Festival. It's served with our world-famous seafood chowder, Caesar salad and crusty bread for dipping. Then wash it all down with a pint of Stella Artois, a European-style pilsner, slightly sweet and simply perfect for Salty's clam boil. Of course, you can substitute the brew for a glass of wine or alcohol-free beverage. The price is $34.95 and includes the famous Stella Chalice to take home — while supplies last, so get in here early. Refills are $24.95./(Sorry, this promotion may not be combined with any other offers or discounts.) PLAY GAMES 5:30–7PM AND RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES (West Seattle Helpline, Des Moines and Oregon Food Banks): * Dress Like a Bivalve Contest: Anyone who comes to the party dressed in silver from head to toe wins a prize! (This is for attendees only, so have fun.) * Spinning Wheel o' Prizes: Spin the wheel, win prizes. * Bottle Toss: Can you throw a ring around a bottle of brewski? Winners receive the bottle of brew they ring. Start practicing today. Reservations by phone are required. * Alki Beach: 206-937-1600 * Redondo Beach: 253-946-0636 * Columbia River: 503-288-4444

*Note - raffling starts at 8 pm* From Jenny Almukhtar, General Manager and Chef at The Bridge: Can't believe time has flown by so quickly, but next Saturday, the 23rd, The Bridge will be celebrating our second year anniversary. We will be having giveaways and drink specials throughout the night. We are so grateful to be apart of this community and we look forward to having everyone celebrate this special day with us.

October 19th, 2013 at Salty's on Alki (WSB sponsor): Salty's on Alki has picked the perfect brewery to help you celebrate Octoberfest, Elysian Brewery. The Elysian Brewery is known for crafting amazing micro brews in the Seattle area. We have paired Elysian brews with a five-course menu featuring local produce, seafood, and meat. Please join us in Salty's on Alki Private Dining Rooms on Saturday, October 19 at 6:30 pm for $65 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). There is limited seating! RSVP 206-937-1600 today! "When I taste Elysian beers I automatically think of what great foods will go with them," says Salty's Corporate Chef Jeremy McLachlan. This dinner is provided for you to enjoy the nuances of great craft beers paired beautifully with Salty's food. The dinner will start with Men's Room Red and finish with Pumpkin Ale. Elysian brewmasters Steve Luke and Matt Thompson will join us to tell you about the fun they have making their beers and why they blend certain flavors. See the menu here.

The coffee-shop list is on the Holidays page ... here are the restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us when they'll be open over the holidays - but please note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone a week before the holiday - we won't necessarily be notified if there's a change, so check first! **Please note that every venue name below links to its page in the WSB West Seattle Restaurant Guide, which includes a map, web/social media links, photo, and some other basics.** Admiral Pub: Open 2 pm–10 pm; potluck-style dinner - BYO favorite dish (if you want, don't have to); they provide turkey. Pay for beverages. Be's Restaurant: Open 7 am–12 pm. The Bridge: Open 3 pm-9 pm, serving Beef Stew and assorted small bites. Christo's on Alki: Open 8 am-2 pm. Breakfast menu 8 am–2 pm, lunch menu 11 am–2 pm. Freshy's: Open 6:30 am–2 pm. Jack in the Box: Open 24 hrs. KFC: Open 10:30 am–2 pm, will have turkey on the menu. McDonald's Westwood Village: Open 24 hours, drive-through and lobby. Maharajah Cuisine of India: Open 11:30 am to 10 pm; bar until 2 am. Salty's on Alki (WSB sponsor): Open for the Thanksgiving Grand Buffet 10:30 am–7 pm. Reservations for holidays are required by phone – Please call 206-937-1600. Saigon Boat Café: Open 11 am to 8 pm. Shadowland: Open 1 pm to 2 am. Thanksgiving dishes; also regular bar menu. Thai Landing: Open noon–6 pm. The Westy: Open 9 am–11 pm. Brunch menu from 9 am–2 pm; regular menu, plus a few turkey related specials, from 2 pm–11 pm. *Again, we compile this list as a service, via 100+ phone calls, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open, our apologies, and please let us know ASAP so we can update it, even on Thanksgiving night - texting our 24/7/365 hotline at 206-293-6302 is the fastest way to get the info to us! Thank you.*

IMPORTANT NOTE: Here are the restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us that they'll be open New Year's Eve and/or Day. PLEASE NOTE, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone *before Christmas* (if a restaurant with holiday hours is not listed, it's usually because they didn't answer or call us back). We won't necessarily be notified if there's a change, so whether it's before the holiday or on the holiday, if you discover (or otherwise know of) a change, or omission, PLEASE contact us - text or voice, 206-293-6302. **Every venue name below links to its page in the WSB West Seattle Restaurant Guide, which includes a map, web/social media links, photo, and some other basics.** 88 Restaurant: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 3 pm New Year's Day: 11 am to 8 pm A Pizza Mart: New Year's Eve: 11:30 am to midnight New Year's Day: 11:30 am to midnight Admiral Bird: New Year's Eve: 7 am to 8 pm New Year's Day: 7 am to 8 pm Admiral Pub: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 2 am New Year's Day: 11 am to 2 am Amante Pizza & Pasta: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 7:30 pm New Year's Day: 11 am to 11 am Angelina's: New Year's Eve: 4 pm to 2 am Azuma Sushi: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 9:30 pm (closed 2:30-4:30 pm) New Year's Day: 11 am to 9:30 pm (closed 2:30-4:30 pm) Bakery Nouveau: New Year's Eve: 6 am to 6 pm Bang Bar Thai Restaurant & Lounge: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 9 pm New Year's Day: 11 am to 11 pm Barnes and Noble Café: New Year's Eve: 9 am to 6 pm New Year's Day: 9 am to 9 pm The Bridge: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 10 pm New Year's Day: 9 am to 2 am (brunch 9 am–2 pm) Beveridge Place Pub: New Year's Eve: 2 pm to 2 am New Year's Day: noon to 2 am (Tapping 12 barrel aged beers) Cactus: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 10 pm Chaco Canyon Organic Café: (WSB sponsor) New Year's Eve: 7 am to 3 pm New Year's Day: 9 am to 9 pm Chelan Café: New Year's Eve: 6 am to 7 pm New Year's Day: 8 am to 2 pm; bar til 2 am Christo's on Alki: New Year's Eve: 3 pm […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: Here are the restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us that they'll be open New Year's Eve and/or Day. PLEASE NOTE, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone *before Christmas* (if a restaurant with holiday hours is not listed, it's usually because they didn't answer or call us back). We won't necessarily be notified if there's a change, so whether it's before the holiday or on the holiday, if you discover (or otherwise know of) a change, or omission, PLEASE contact us - text or voice, 206-293-6302. **Every venue name below links to its page in the WSB West Seattle Restaurant Guide, which includes a map, web/social media links, photo, and some other basics.** 88 Restaurant: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 3 pm New Year's Day: 11 am to 8 pm A Pizza Mart: New Year's Eve: 11:30 am to midnight New Year's Day: 11:30 am to midnight Admiral Bird: New Year's Eve: 7 am to 8 pm New Year's Day: 7 am to 8 pm Admiral Pub: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 2 am New Year's Day: 11 am to 2 am Amante Pizza & Pasta: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 7:30 pm New Year's Day: 11 am to 11 pm Angelina's: New Year's Eve: 4 pm to 2 am Azuma Sushi: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 9:30 pm (closed 2:30-4:30 pm) New Year's Day: 11 am to 9:30 pm (closed 2:30-4:30 pm) Bakery Nouveau: New Year's Eve: 6 am to 6 pm Bang Bar Thai Restaurant & Lounge: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 9 pm New Year's Day: 11 am to 11 pm Barnes and Noble Café: New Year's Eve: 9 am to 6 pm New Year's Day: 9 am to 9 pm **ADDED 1/1/16 EVENING: Blackboard Bistro is open New Year's Day evening, per commenter** The Bridge: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 10 pm New Year's Day: 9 am to 2 am (brunch 9 am–2 pm) Beveridge Place Pub: New Year's Eve: 2 pm to 2 am New Year's Day: noon to 2 am (Tapping 12 barrel-aged beers) Cactus: New Year's Eve: 11 am to 10 pm Chaco Canyon Organic Café: (WSB sponsor) New Year's Eve: 7 am to 3 pm New Year's Day: 9 am to 9 pm Chelan Café: New Year's Eve: 6 am to 7 pm New Year's Day: 8 am to 2 pm; […]

Dining Out For Life has five West Seattle and White Center restaurants participating this year: Buddha Ruksa Locöl Barley & Vine Mission Cantina El Chupacabra Alki (for lunch only) Noble Barton (White Center) Here's the full citywide list of participants, including what percentage they're donating, and which meal(s) on Thursday.

Seattle Beer Week: Chips and Beer pairing featuring house made potato, corn, and fruit chips. Six house made chips, from sweet to savory, and smokey to southern style all paired or contrasted with a curated selection of local craft beers. $10

In honor of Seattle Beer Week, on Saturday May 13th we are having our first annual boozey brunch featuring food and drink pairings using Deschuttes from 9am-noon, with brunch being offered until 2pm.

25 percent of pre-sales-tax sales today go to hurricane relief, plus there's a silent auction, as originally reported here.

Half the profits 4-10 pm will go to hurricane relief, as will all proceeds from $5 raffle tickets. More details in our original report.

Lafayette Elementary PTA is holding a fundraiser at Zippy’s Giant Burgers (9614 14th Ave SW) on Thursday, September 21st. The fundraiser runs all day!

Admiral’s Mioposto is joining forces with World Relief Seattle on November 14 for a Dine Out event. From 4-10 pm, the open-flame pizzeria and Italian kitchen will donate a portion of the evening’s profits to the Kent-based organization that works to support and resettle immigrants and refugees from countries around the world. As a part of their Pizza + Philanthropy initiative, Mioposto partners with local schools and non-profits for evenings of great food benefitting great causes. As the season of giving rolls around, Mioposto is inviting friends and neighbors to join them in support of a cause that means a lot to their team. Since 1979, World Relief Seattle has been providing immigrants and refugees from a variety of backgrounds with care and support through the first months and years of their transition. In addition to resettlement, World Relief Seattle provides English language training, immigration legal services, employment opportunities and training, as well as a loving community for the individuals and families that have left behind everything in their home country to begin again in the Northwest. Stop by any of Mioposto’s four locations the evening of November 14 for what’s sure to be a special night. Happy hour runs from 4-6, and all delivery and pickup orders placed on Caviar will count towards the total donation. Mioposto West Seattle is located at 2139 California Ave SW.

Here are the West Seattle restaurants/bars-with-food that have told us they'll be open on Thanksgiving - but please note, in most cases, this is what we were told by phone a week before the holiday - we won't necessarily be notified if there's a change, so check first! (And if you have a change/addition - please let us know ASAP - editor@wsb.blackfin.biz - thank you!) A Pizza Mart: Open noon to midnight. Admiral Pub: Open 3 pm–10 pm (bar may be open later), Thanksgiving menu. Alchemy: Open 4 pm– midnight, may close early, regular menu. Alki Cafe: Open 8 am–2 pm. Baja Taco (Jefferson Square): Open 10 am–9 pm Baja Taco (Westwood Village): Open 10 am–9 pm Be's Restaurant: Open 7 am–3 pm, regular menu Bird on a Wire: Open 7 am-noon, coffee & pastries only. The Bridge: Open 3 pm-midnight, kitchen closes 10 pm, cocktails til midnight. Main menu as well as Thanksgiving inspired fresh sheet. Christo's on Alki Open for brunch, 8 am-2 pm Freshy's Coffee: Open 7 am–2 pm. Regular menu, possible Thanksgiving soup. Great American Diner and Bar: Open 7:30 am–11 pm, "full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings" after 12 pm Jack in the Box: Open 6 am–10 pm, drivethru open 24 hours. KFC: Open 9 am–5 pm Mac's Triangle Pub: Open 11 am–2 am Maharaja Cuisine of India: Open 11 am-1 am. McDonalds (Westwood):Open, Lobby 5 am-10 pm, drivethru 24 hours. Mission Cantina: Open 6 pm–2 am. Limited food menu. Also: "Mission Cantina will match all gratuity/tips on Thanksgiving night and donate that money to the West Seattle Food Bank. Customers can also tip in canned /nonperishable food, which will be donated as well. Mission will compensate staff for food items." Pearls Tea & Coffee: Open 8 am to 7 pm, might close early. Salty's on Alki (WSB sponsor): Open for the Thanksgiving Grand Buffet 10:30 am–7 pm. Reservations for holidays are required by phone – Please call 206-937-1600. **Reservations full; there may be space available that day for walk-ins** Shadowland: Open 3 pm to midnight. Serving a Thanksgiving dinner and that's the ONLY food they'll be serving. Yen Wor Village: Open Bar only 9 pm–1 am Again, we compile this list as a service, via 100+ phone calls, but an establishment might change its mind, so if you find something on this list NOT open, our apologies, and please let us know ASAP […]

The Admiral restaurant/bar will celebrate its first anniversary on March 28th! We have been overwhelmed by the support of our neighbors, friends, and family and to celebrate we’ve organized a day of giving back. Please join us as we celebrate the exact date one year ago that we opened our doors — with $3.28 house red and white wines, $3.28 lamb and vegetarian sandwiches, and $3.28 Lagunitas beers. AND, Aussie meat pies! As we give back to the neighborhood and family that have been so kind to us over the past year, we would ask to extend that giving spirit to our neighbors who may need it more than us. Please bring a donation for the West Seattle Food Bank — food, diapers, clothes, etc. — and Arthur’s will match the donations in cash. Thank you so much for all the wonderful kindness and support over the past year—we are so happy to contribute to the amazing network of bars, restaurants, and retail spaces that make up the North Admiral district of West Seattle.

The Travel Channel's Food Paradise features Endolyne Joe's (WSB sponsor): "The country's best diners named for the average joe are highlighted, from a liquor store-turned-restaurant serving up burgers to an authentic Mexican kitchen laying down the law with its arresting dishes." 5 pm March 31st, 4 pm April 22nd. "

Here's the list of businesses giving a percentage of proceeds today to Pearl Jam's Home Shows homelessness-relief campaign. In West Seattle, the list (updated 8/8/18) includes: Dream Dinners (WSB sponsor - with August 7th and 8th sessions) Endolyne Joe's (WSB sponsor) Mission Cantina (WSB sponsor) Salty's on Alki (WSB sponsor) Baked Bird on a Wire Caffe Ladro Circa Dumplings of Fury Easy Street Peel & Press Shadowland The Westy Wildwood Market Zeeks Pizza

Tequila Fortaleza Pairing Dinner @ Mission Cantina August 20 @ 5:00 - 8:00 pm Cocktail Hour & Live Music 5-6 pm 4-Course Pairing Dinner 6-8 pm Tickets $75 Please see website Tickets also available directly @ Eventbrite

Tin Dog Brewing will be hosting a Pop-Up Spanish Evening of Flamenco, Paella, and Beer. We're transforming our brewery into a Spanish Bistro Stay in the South End and enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment! $75 per person includes Flamenco, Paella, and House Saison. The first seating is at 5:30pm; the second is at 7:45pm.

Maguey Melate @ Mission Cantina Saturday 8/10, 4:30 to 6:30 PM Chris Dodds & Lou Bank of SACRED will talk about their mission to preserve traditional agave spirit production and family-owned palenques, and their efforts to improve the quality of life in rural Mexican communities. Guests will taste these unique mezcals & enjoy a generous selection of Mission Cantina menu favorites. Tickets available from website and on @missioncantinaseattle IG and FB accounts.

Copper Coin in West Seattle's Admiral Junction is raising a toast to our vaccinated neighbors and friends! All day on 8/26, we are offering a free drink (beer, wine, cocktail, or soft drink) with a meal purchase to every fully vaccinated guest! Come enjoy our spacious outdoor seating, experience our super sleek digital ordering, and chow down on an amazing burger with a drink on us! Cheers to being vaccinated! Dine-in only. Must provide proof of full vaccination. Must be 21+ years of age for alcoholic beverages.