Matador To Open November 9th
We’ve mentioned before that the much anticipated Matador was opening on November 9th – one week from today. Now we have a press release to provide more details:
TACOMA, WA—(MARKET WIRE)—Nov 2, 2006 — The Matador, a small family of sophisticated, yet inviting restaurant and tequila bars, today announced it will open its new Tacoma location on Nov. 9, infusing the burgeoning Tacoma restaurant scene with its upscale Tex-Mex cuisine and notable collection of world-class tequilas. The new restaurant is located in Tacoma’s downtown district at 721 Pacific Avenue North, and will be open weekdays for dinners, and on weekends for lunch and dinner.
The new Tacoma location was selected for its historic qualities and ever-growing downtown scene, and joins The Matador’s existing restaurants in Seattle’s Ballard and West Seattle neighborhoods. Nestled in the historic Pacific Bank Note building, the 3,880 sq.-foot space features The Matador’s signature style of rustic hacienda-inspired décor and includes seated dining for up to 100 guests plus a relaxing bar area, which attracts after-work crowds as well as evening and late-night diners.
“We were very impressed by the exciting revitalization happening in downtown Tacoma while still maintaining the traditional charm of a historic district,” said Nathan Opper, who co-founded The Matador in 2004 with fellow restaurateur Zak Melang. “We’re really looking forward to being a part of this community, and hope that Tacoma will enjoy our Tex-Mex touch on the restaurant and social scene.”
Served up to the backdrop of hand-crafted inlaid tabletops, ornate metalwork from local artisans, and old-world Mexican-style antiques, The Matador’s menu brings a sophisticated twist to traditional Tex-Mex dishes. Entrees range from $10.95 to $19.95, while popular daily Happy Hours from 4 to 6 PM and 10 PM to 1 AM feature $4 selections from the appetizer menu. Created by Head Chef Rodel Borromeo, formerly of Seattle’s Ray’s Boathouse and Kirkland’s Café Juanita, the menu uses only fresh ingredients highlighted by bold marinades and savory flavors. Signature dishes include:
Carne Asada
This tenderly seared skirt steak melts in your mouth with flavor after marinating all day in a secret blend of tasty ingredients. Made with all-natural organic beef, this is one of the Matador’s most popular dishes.
Braised Carnitas
Slow cooked pork shoulder with orange, allspice, cinnamon and bay leaves, this tasty dish is served with black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Habañero Enchiladas
Made especially for those who love all things spicy, these hot habañero enchiladas are diced into a fiery roasted chile sauce and tossed with your choice of filling.
Rounding out the menu is The Matador’s extensive collection of more than 70 premium tequilas, one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest, which are hand-picked by the founders who regularly travel to Mexico to discover new offerings. Ranging from $6-$15 for standard favorites such as Don Julio, to up to $85 for the rare Don Julio Real, patrons can explore the many facets of tequila, which is actually comparable to wine tasting in terms of varieties and tasting etiquette (sip it, don’t slug it!).
The Matador, available at 253-627-7100, is open Monday through Friday from 4 PM-2 AM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM-2 AM; Happy Hour is daily from 4-6 PM and 10 PM-1 AM. Visa and Mastercard is accepted. The Matador does not take reservations. Additional information and a full menu can be found at www.matadorseattle.com.
About The Matador
Established in 2004, The Matador is a growing family of sophisticated, yet inviting restaurant and tequila bars that have become premier destinations for exceptional Tex-Mex cuisine and a world-class tequila menu. Currently with three Puget Sound locations, The Matador was founded in 2004 by Seattle restaurant aces and tequila aficionados Zak Melang and Nathan Opper. The Matador’s alluring signature style includes hand-crafted inlaid tabletops, ornate craftsmen metal work, rustic Mexican-style antiques and an oversized indoor fire pit which serves as the restaurants’ hub. Additional information is available at www.matadorseattle.com.
8 comments
M Mofo from the Hood March 24, 2009
Whenever Ben Franklin had a hard time deciding on an issue he would grab a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle, making two columns.
On the left side he would list all the good points; and on the right side he would list all the bad points.
Then he would count the number of points in each column and whichever list had the most points, that would decide the issue.
P President Obama March 24, 2009
Are you totally shameless? Does it get any more self-indulgent than this? Is this a blog about Tacoma or the diary of a poor kid who decided he needed as much attention and admiration as possible because daddy didn’t love him?
A Adam Ydstie March 25, 2009
I BELIEVE that Daniel was just open and vulnerable to a large number of people and that should be honored.
I believe that if you have to hide behind a very obvious pseudonym just to shame someone, then that shame should be on you.
A altered Chords March 25, 2009
Adam – that really was President Obama.
You should be ashamed at how you have addressed our commander in chief.
R Roy Batty March 25, 2009
And I believe that there are a lot of folks in our local art scene that have serious martyr complexes. I also believe that a great many of us have an ego so inflated that it could be in the Macy’s Parade.
But that still doesn’t taint the raw emotion of being rejected by one’s paternal unit. I’ve been there, and it is not a nice place. It’s partly why I spent the years of my life from 14 to 22 living on the streets in downtown.
But I’m not going into that. Why? Not because I don’t want to “steal” DB’s thunder. Because some personal issues are best kept to ones’ self. You think my GF knows I regularly ate out of a dumpster behind the Taco Bell on 6th? Hopefully she doesn’t read this site and find out. But the point was, some things you just don’t want to share in detail on the internets.
W WesS March 25, 2009
I believe that DB’s statement is profound, healthy and healing, insofar as it’s his own story, and insofar as it’s about how he does, and others may, choose to accept and move on. I’m grateful to have read it.
I believe, though, that “everything’s good” is an oversimplification that becomes either ludicrous or damaging, when applied willy-nilly to the harm people do to one another. Voltaire’s Pangloss, and the “best of all possible worlds” bit, leads to giving predatory people a pass, who ought to be held to account. The behavior of that pastor, for example, may have been the best the poor fool could’ve come up with, but he was doing damage, and “everything’s good” would be for him a justification for continuing the destructive pattern. How conveenient!
WesS
G Grace Sullivan March 25, 2009
I believe this high school kid, Patrick, is putting some serious energy behind something he believes in, and that is commendable.
I believe Daniel’s interweb persona makes a convenient dart board for some, but, opinions on his essay aside, I’m ultimately grateful to see him bring so much attention to this really cool project.
Who else is going to send in a submission? Who else wants to put finger tips to keyboard and write something funny, or personal, or revealing, or just plain weird and send it in so this project can turn out really well? I had planned to accidentally put it off until after May 1st, but that is lame.
I believe I will stop posting comments on the interweb and go write an essay.
M Mofo from the Hood March 25, 2009
President Obama @2, are you down with the essay challenge?