Interbay is getting a brewery! Holy Mountain is currently in the construction stage at 1421 Elliott Ave. W., a project three years in the making. Owners Adam Paysse, Colin Lenfesty, and Mike Murphy are planning to stray a bit from the typical Northwest-microbrewery lineup, with lots of seasonal beers, saisons, and a significant sour program. Distribution is planned to begin at the end of July, and the taproom should be open in August.

The guys behind Seattle’s beloved Kraken Congee pop-up will be on CNBC’s Restaurant Kickstart this summer as they try to sell their food concept to investors/restaurateurs Joe Bastianich and Tim Love. Will Kraken get the money they want to start a real restaurant?

Seattle’s nominees came up empty in last week’s James Beard Awards ceremony, but Washington state netted a win thanks to Willows Inn chef Blaine Wetzel, who tied for the Rising Star Chef of the Year accolade, awarded to chefs under 30.

North Seattleites have a new watering hole: Lantern Brewing opened last week at 95th and Aurora. The brewery began as a nano back in 2011, selling beer at the Phinney Farmers Market before going brick-and-mortar. Their tasting room is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 5 to 9 p.m. E

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