Juicebox is getting ready to open in permanent digs on 12th Avenue on Capitol Hill. The cold-pressed juicery and breakfast-and-lunch spot is scheduled to launch next week.

Josh Henderson is set to open the doors of Hollywood Tavern this Tuesday, Nov. 12. Styled after a classic roadside tavern (but souped up with fire pits and cornhole), the whiskey-and-burger spot’s menu also includes fresh pasta and soft-serve for the kids. Woodinville Whiskey is scheduled to launch its new distillery on the premises later this year.

Until now, we could only score chef Manny Alfau’s marinated pork sandwiches and plantain fritters at La Bodega pop-ups around town. Just when the wait was getting excruciating, Alfau announced that his much-anticipated Dominican eatery is set to open in Pioneer Square on Friday, Nov. 15. Check Facebook for updates.

Renowned Indian cookbook author and actor Madhur Jaffrey comes to Town Hall later this month. Tickets for the November 19 Seattle Arts & Lectures talk are on sale now.

California-based chain Fatburger opened a co-branded location with chicken-wing spot Buffalo’s Express at Alki Beach. The first Fatburger location within the Seattle city limits includes a full bar and outdoor seating. E

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