Ericka Burke, owner and chef at Volunteer Park Cafe, is keeping busy with two new Capitol Hill spots, both in the Chophouse Row project in progress at 11th Avenue and East Pike Street. Chop Shop Cafe and Bar will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Chop Shop Juice and Provisions will focus on fresh-pressed juices and takeaway sandwiches and salads.

Cone and Steiner General, which opened in December on Capitol Hill’s 19th Avenue East, will have a second location in Pioneer Square’s new Stadium Place. Expect a larger version of the Capitol Hill spot, with takeaway food items, beer and wine, and adorable housewares.

The Daily Meal has released its list of America’s 25 Best Bartenders, and Adam Fortuna of Cascina Spinasse and Artusi earned a place at #19. The Daily Meal whittled their list down from 550,000 bartenders around the country.

Blind Pig at Eastlake Teriyaki had its last day of service last week. It will reopen as Babirusa, a casual restaurant and bar. E

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