"Waits for this tiny spot in Ballard — on Eater’s list of most anticipated bar openings — have been lengthy on Fridays and Saturdays. But a holiday weekend in a normally chill neighborhood could mean a few more seats freeing up. Here, the team behind the well-regarded Wallingford seafood restaurant Manolin has put together an extensive cocktail list and wonderful Sri Lankan small bites, such as mutton rolls and Kerala fried chicken." - Gabe Guarente