Thierry Rautureau’s (Luc, formerly Rovers) new restaurant, Loulay Kitchen & Bar, launched downtown in a space adjacent to the Sheraton on Sixth Avenue and Union Street. Named for Rautureau’s French hometown, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay, the restaurant highlights the influence of his upbringing and the freshness of local and seasonal ingredients. Loulay includes four dining areas: a six-seat Chef’s Counter, a main dining room, balcony seating, and bar seating.

Kaisho opened its doors in the former Boom Noodle location in downtown Bellevue. The “modern-day izakaya” spot’s menu draws on global influences—think moo shu tacos, sushi-rice risotto with chanterelles, and Thai fried chicken and kimchee waffles. Japanese whiskies, Japanese beers, and local libations round out the drink list. Hours are 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun.–Thurs. and 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat.

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Coffee Roaster is donating the net proceeds from its holiday blend to help underwrite the 2014 meal program at Pike Market Child Care and Preschool, which feeds more than 35,000 snacks and meals to kids each year. Fonte’s holiday blend is available for $18 a pound online or at its downtown cafe on First Avenue.

The Baltic Room will host a Bauhaus pop-up while the cafe’s East Pine Street location gets ready to open. Coffee, baked goods, and gifts are available 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat.–Sun.

Percy’s on Ballard Avenue just launched weekend brunch. Classic eggs Benedict with house-cured Canadian bacon, sunchoke soup with shaved sunchoke salad, and more are served 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat.–Sun. E food@seattleweekly.com