Frito pie? Yes, please. Montana owners Kate Opatz and Rachel Marshall (who also runs Rachel’s Ginger Beer) announced plans to launch Nacho Borracho in the former Ooba Tooba space on Broadway. Look for a January opening.

Kigo Kitchen opened in South Lake Union. The fast-casual Asian spot’s menu features build-your-own rice and noodle bowls topped with the likes of braised pork shoulder and pineapple tamarind sauce. Hours are 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri.

Pike Place Market is slated to open Atrium Kitchen later this month on the ground level of the Economy Building at First Avenue and Pike Street. The 600-square-foot industrial cooking demonstration space for area chefs and market vendors features a 10-burner range, work tables, and seating for 14. Events scheduled through the end of the year include demos by Andaluca’s Sarah Lorenzen and Madison Park Conservatory’s Cormac Mahoney.

Restaurants around town are throwing parties in honor of Beaujolais Nouveau Day on November 21. Bastille in Ballard will pour the French red wine from 4:30 to 10 p.m., paired with charcuterie selected by chef Jason Stoneburner. Marche at Pike Place Market is bringing in a two-piece band, serving porchetta, and filling glasses at a tasting station. The party starts at 4:30 and ends when the barrel runs dry.

Soda Jerk is taking it to the streets. To serve customers tamarind-ginger and blackberry-cardamom soda at locations in addition to farmers markets, the artisan-pop purveyor purchased a truck and has turned to Kickstarter to help get it up and running. Details are online. E

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