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Marjorie
Exterior of the building which housed Marjorie, June 2023
Restaurant information
Established2003 (2003)
Owner(s)Donna Moodie
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
Websitemarjorierestaurant.com

Marjorie is a restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. Owner Donna Moodie operated the business in Belltown from 2003 to 2008, before relocating to Capitol Hill. The restaurant closed in 2023, but has re-opened at a new location (2301 E Union) with the same chef.

Description

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Marjorie is a Black- and woman-owned restaurant in Seattle,[1][2][3] named after the owner's mother.[4] Laurie Wolf said the restaurant has a "romantic and bustling" ambiance and a "moody and vibrant" interior.[5]

Seattle Metropolitan said, "The menu plays globe-trotting homage to Italy (porchetta, housemade gnocchi), India (tikka masala chicken), and the American South (in the past, a juicy pork shank with grits and greens and red-eye gravy)".[6] It includes Jamaican-style jerk chicken, jalapeño hushpuppies, plantain chips, collard greens, sweet potatoes,[7] and brioche bread pudding.[8][9] The True Burger has beef topped with bone marrow aioli and harissa ketchup,[10] and is served with French fries.[11]

History

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Owner Donna Moodie opened the restaurant in Belltown in 2003.[12] The location closed in late 2008,[13] and later re-opened at the intersection of 14th and Union on Capitol Hill.[14]

Josh Davenport was named chef in 2012.[15] Joseph Bollag became chef in 2014,[16] and Challisa Parisi was the chef as of mid 2015.[12] Francisco Ruiz was named chef in 2017.[17] Cheyenne DeLoach was chef, as of 2023.[18]

The restaurant's plantains were sold in store nationwide and online as Miss Marjorie's Steel Drum Plantains.[19][20][21] Marjorie has used robots to package to-go meals in bowls and boxes.[22]

The restaurant closed in March 2023.[8] Marjorie has reopened at 23rd Ave and E. Union in the Central District.[23][24][25]

Reception

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Harry Cheadle and Jade Yamazaki Stewart included Marjorie in Eater Seattle's 2023 list of "Seattle Restaurants and Breweries with Great Patios for Outdoor Dining".[26] Allecia Vermillion of Seattle Metropolitan said Marjorie was one of Seattle's most charming restaurants in 2023.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle: A Diner's Guide". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Ausley, Christina (June 4, 2020). "Black-owned restaurants you can support around Seattle". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Woman-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now". Seattle Refined. April 7, 2021. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Marjorie's Donna Moodie on How to Do the Jerk". Seattle Magazine. July 8, 2022. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Wolf, Laurie (January 20, 2015). Food Lovers' Guide to® Seattle: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-1662-4.
  6. ^ "Marjorie Restaurant". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Grab delicious hushpuppies, cocktails & more to-go from this Capitol Hill eatery". king5.com. July 1, 2020. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Cheadle, Harry (March 24, 2023). "Capitol Hill Legend Marjorie Is Closing With a Farewell Party". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on May 13, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (December 17, 2020). "18 Seattle Area Restaurants with Heated and Covered Patios for Outdoor Dining". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  10. ^ Rocher, Frantz (October 5, 2017). "Marjorie". Thrillist. Archived from the original on September 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Marjorie True Burger". Thrillist. December 7, 2011. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  12. ^ a b Garbes, Angela. "At Marjorie, It's a Dinner Party Every Night of the Week". The Stranger. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "Reviews: Flying Fish, Marjorie & Fatty's Corner". Seattle Magazine. July 8, 2022. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Konen, Brett (January 22, 2016). "Color in Global Fare at Seattle's Marjorie Restaurant". Sip Magazine. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Gujavarty, Shalini (May 18, 2012). "Din Tai Fung Seattle Rumors; Queen Anne's New Indonesian Restaurant". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  16. ^ Hill, Megan (October 20, 2014). "Chef Joseph Bollag IN at Marjorie". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "Wallingford's 'Japanese-Inspired Meat House' Has a New Chef". Eater Seattle. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  18. ^ Nishiwaki, Chris S. (March 16, 2023). "Most Influential, Food & Drink: Donna Moodie". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  19. ^ Fabricant, Florence (December 28, 2015). "Crisp Plantains for Party Dipping". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  20. ^ "Five spots in Western Washington serving delicious gluten-free fare". king5.com. January 13, 2022. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  21. ^ "Miss Marjorie's Steel Drum Plantains are made locally and with love". king5.com. January 9, 2018. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  22. ^ Bek, Nate (April 3, 2023). "Robots for hire: Dell EMC vets lead Seattle startup aiming to automate monotonous tasks". GeekWire. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  23. ^ "This treasured Seattle restaurant closed after 20 years, but now plans a comeback". The Seattle Times. May 12, 2023. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  24. ^ "Bethany Jean Clement: Seattle's Marjorie restaurant closed after 20 years, now plans comeback | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Huygen, Meg van (October 23, 2024). "Marjorie Embraces a New Neighborhood and Old Friends in Seattle's Central District". Eater Seattle. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  26. ^ Cheadle, Harry (June 2, 2016). "15 Seattle Restaurants With Great Patios for Outdoor Dining". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
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