Three cheers for new restaurants! Chef/Owner Jason Stratton has announced plans to open his third Seattle establishment, this time in the heart of downtown Seattle. The restaurant will be called Aragona and its menu will focus on contemporary Spanish dishes. Similar to Stratton’s other restaurants, Spinasse and Artusi, Aragona’s vibe will be simple yet sophisticated, and ingredients will be locally sourced as well as imported. Two dining options will be available, and the adjacent bar will also offer simpler, more casual dishes.

Aragona is set to open in late summer or early fall and should be a popular destination for visitors and locals as it will be located within walking distance to the Seattle waterfront near Pike Place Market. For more details, head over to Seattle Metropolitan Magazine!

Summer is just around the corner, and Artusi is getting ready for an early celebration! Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2013, weather permitting, Artusi will kick off the upcoming summer with the grand opening of their outdoor seating on Pine Street. The enclosed outdoor seating area will allow  up to 20 guests to enjoy some of Artusi’s tasty Italian dishes and cocktails outside.  In addition to the new cocktail and spring dining menu that will be revealed that week, Artusi will fire up their slushy machine that became a huge hit following its inaugural launch last year.  Offering a daily, blended and crushed iced beverage ideal for enjoying outside, Artusi’s season opener will be the Pink Hook: rye whiskey, Punt e Mes, maraschino, and fresh grapefruit juice available for $10.

Swing by Artusi any day of the week starting at 5pm to enjoy cocktails and tasty treats! Reservations can be made online or by calling 206.678.2516.

If healthy eating and a happy planet are a priority in your life, Spinasse and Artusi are making it easier than ever to contribute toward a great environmental cause. On Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, both Capitol Hill restaurants will be joining restaurants across the country to support the annual special Earth Dinner events. Sponsored by Chefs Collaborative and Organic Valley, these events will occur between April 17-26 with the goal of promoting local, sustainable, and organic foods and restaurants. Over 95 restaurants from across the country will take part, each offering a special selection of menus and dishes in an effort to collect donations for Chefs Collaborative. For their parts, Spinasse and Artusi will be highlighting dishes featuring ingredients from local farms and farmers in the events listed below.

Spinasse- Eat Your Greens from Local Roots Farm!
Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, 2013

Spinasse will make a donation to Chef’s Collaborative for every Contorno (vegetable side dish) sold.

Menu (ingredients subject to change):
Barbabietole con burro nostrano $11
Roasted beets with their greens and our house cultured butter

Carote nuove $9
Roasted young carrots with sage and Barolo vinegar

Topinambur alla bagna caoda $12
Roasted Jerusalem artichokes with bagna caoda

Make a reservation here or call: 206-251-7673

Artusi- Ode to Spring- Italian Wine Dinner

Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, 2013

$60 per person (+ tax and gratuity) $32 for wine pairings

Artusi will create a special weekend menu with proceeds benefiting Chef’s Collaborative.

Menu (ingredients subject to change):
Roasted carrot, frico, wood sorrel
Spumante – Cantine Ceci NV “Tre de Terre Verdiane”

Nettle passato with hard cooked egg and soft herbs
Vernaccia di San Gimignano – La Rote ’09

Spaghetti with rhubarb marinara and castelvetrano olives
Chianti Colli Senasi – Pacina ’07

Halibut “in umido” with asparagus, spring onions, and leeks
Vermentino – Cantina Santa Maria ’11

Wood sorrel gelato, rhubarb/aperol gel and cocoa wafer crumbs
Vin Santo – San Felice ’05

Make a reservation here or call: 206.678.2516

Chef Jason Stratton is pleased to announce that both Spinasse and Artusi have re-opened for Tuesday night dinners, giving you the opportunity to dine with with them seven days a week.  The inclusion of Tuesday dinners took effect on April 2nd. Adding an extra night of service in the week allows both restaurants to accommodate more guests, more often. More information on both restaurants, including reservation details can be found below!

About Artusi

With its contemporary design, ARTUSI is located at 1535 14^th Avenue in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.  With seating for 50, the bar is open from 5 pm to midnight, Sunday -Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. www.artusibar.com (206) 678-2516.  Follow them on Twitter @artusibar and on Facebook at Artusi.

Click for a reservation at Artusi or call (206) 678.2516

About Spinasse:

Opened in August of 2008, Cascina Spinasse captivated local and national attention for its authentic incorporation of Piedmontese dishes, including handmade pastas and use of local and Italian ingredients. Spinasse, is open for dinner from 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm Sunday -Thursday and until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Spinasse is located at 1531 14th Avenue Seattle, Washington 98122. http://www.spinasse.com (206) 25-7673. Follow them on Twitter @spinasse and on Facebook

Click for a reservation at Spinasse or call (206) 251-7673