by Stranger EverOut Staff
Prepare for tortilla-wrapped bliss: Two welcome new additions to Seattle’s taco scene have arrived this week, including the revival of JarrBar owner Bryan Jarr’s quirky pop-up Tako Truk and the opening of the new Columbia City taqueria Taco City. Plus, Sweet Alchemy launches a new line of ice cream flavors focused on fighting for racial justice. Read on for details about all of that and more of this week’s food news, and for more ideas, check out our full in-person dining directory, our takeout & delivery directory, our list of food and drink specials to try for Labor Day weekend, and our guide to Seattle farmers markets.
NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS
Americana
This popular Capitol Hill bistro serving “comfort food with a gourmet twist” closed in July, but has been saved from a dismal fate by longtime chef Jose Mendoza and his daughter Cynthia, who have purchased the restaurant and reopened it. They are keeping the same menu, with dishes like chicken fried steak and maple glazed pork belly.