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1. Tom Douglas’s Serious Pie-Westlake continues to grow, as it will be expanding to take over the former Soul Wine space with a full bar and additional seating. The menu for the entire space will be expanding to include some small plates from the wood-fired oven, and the hours will be extended until midnight for all parts of the restaurant. Beverage director Adam Chumas noted that an expanded beer list, with 20 taps and a cask engine, as well as ingredient-focused, simple, and fresh cocktails will be particular highlights of the addition, which is slated to open on New Year’s Eve.

2. Tallulah’s, the new Capitol Hill spot from Linda Derschang, is set to open the day after Christmas. Featuring brass lotus fixtures, a marble bar top and Bertoia bar stools, the interior of cafe on 19th Ave. and Mercer St. is going for a mid-century meets Morocco vibe. “My goal was to create an inviting space with a sense of style, great food, and lovely drinks,” says Derschang. The simple, fresh menu is heavy on vegetables, like baby beets with goat yogurt but also features heartier fare like lamb burgers and fries. Hours are 4:00 pm to 12:00 am Sunday through Thursday and 4:00 pm to 1:00 am Thursday and Friday. Weekend brunch will be served from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

3. Speaking of Linda Derschang: A reminder that her Oddfellows Cafe turns five tomorrow, so staff will be passing out a whole lot of free cookies.

4. Spiral ham and scalloped potatoes not your thing? Miyabi 45th chef and co-owner Mutsuko Soma’s Christmas Eve menu features monkfish liver, foie, sea urchin and house-made soba. The six-course, $65 a person meal gets going at 7:00 pm. Eats can be paired with sake and wine for $35 more. Call 206-632-4545 for reservations.

5. In case you missed the news, Miller’s Guild officially opened its doors. Read our food editor’s first thoughts on the downtown eatery from Crush’s Jason Wilson over here.