Marjorie was 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 is slated to re-open at a new location.
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 Exterior of the building which housed Marjorie, June 2023 | |
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| Established | 2003 |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Owner(s) | Donna Moodie |
| Street address | 1412 East Union Street |
| City | Seattle |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 98122 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 47°36′47″N 122°18′49″W / 47.61306°N 122.31361°W |
| Website | marjorierestaurant |
Description
editMarjorie was a Black- and woman-owned restaurant in Seattle,[1][2][3] named after the owner's mother.[4] Laurie Wolf said the restaurant had "romantic and bustling" ambiance and a "moody and vibrant" interior.[5] Marjorie also had a patio.[6]
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)".[7] It included Jamaican-style jerk chicken, jalapeño hushpuppies, plantain chips, collard greens, sweet potatoes,[8] and brioche bread pudding.[9][10] The True Burger had beef topped with bone marrow aioli and harissa ketchup,[11] and was served with French fries.[12]
History
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Owner Donna Moodie opened the restaurant in Belltown in 2003.[13] The location closed in late 2008,[14] and later re-opened at the intersection of 14th and Union on Capitol Hill.[15]
Josh Davenport was named chef in 2012.[16] Joseph Bollag became chef in 2014,[17] and Challisa Parisi was the chef as of mid 2015.[13] Francisco Ruiz was named chef in 2017.[18] Cheyenne DeLoach was chef, as of 2023.[19]
The restaurant's plantains were sold in store nationwide and online as Miss Marjorie's Steel Drum Plantains.[20][21][22] Marjorie has used robots to package to-go meals in bowls and boxes.[23]
The restaurant closed in March 2023.[9] Marjorie is slated to re-open to the Central District.[24][25]
Reception
editHarry Cheadle and Jade Yamazaki Stewart included Marjorie in Eater Seattle's 2023 list of "Seattle Restaurants and Breweries with Great Patios for Outdoor Dining".[6] Allecia Vermillion of Seattle Metropolitan said Marjorie was one of Seattle's most charming restaurants in 2023.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle: A Diner's Guide". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Ausley, Christina (2020-06-04). "Black-owned restaurants you can support around Seattle". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Woman-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now". Seattle Refined. 2021-04-07. Archived from the original on 2023-02-05. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Marjorie's Donna Moodie on How to Do the Jerk". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Wolf, Laurie (2015-01-20). Food Lovers' Guide to® Seattle: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-1662-4.
- ^ a b Cheadle, Harry (2016-06-02). "15 Seattle Restaurants With Great Patios for Outdoor Dining". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Marjorie Restaurant". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Grab delicious hushpuppies, cocktails & more to-go from this Capitol Hill eatery". king5.com. July 1, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ a b Cheadle, Harry (2023-03-24). "Capitol Hill Legend Marjorie Is Closing With a Farewell Party". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Stewart, Jade Yamazaki (2020-12-17). "18 Seattle Area Restaurants with Heated and Covered Patios for Outdoor Dining". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Rocher, Frantz (2017-10-05). "Marjorie". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Marjorie True Burger". Thrillist. 2011-12-07. Archived from the original on 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ a b Garbes, Angela. "At Marjorie, It's a Dinner Party Every Night of the Week". The Stranger. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Reviews: Flying Fish, Marjorie & Fatty's Corner". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Konen, Brett (2016-01-22). "Color in Global Fare at Seattle's Marjorie Restaurant". Sip Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Gujavarty, Shalini (2012-05-18). "Din Tai Fung Seattle Rumors; Queen Anne's New Indonesian Restaurant". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Hill, Megan (2014-10-20). "Chef Joseph Bollag IN at Marjorie". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Wallingford's 'Japanese-Inspired Meat House' Has a New Chef". Eater Seattle. 2016-08-26. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Nishiwaki, Chris S. (2023-03-16). "Most Influential, Food & Drink: Donna Moodie". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (2015-12-28). "Crisp Plantains for Party Dipping". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Five spots in Western Washington serving delicious gluten-free fare". king5.com. January 13, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Miss Marjorie's Steel Drum Plantains are made locally and with love". king5.com. 9 January 2018. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "This treasured Seattle restaurant closed after 20 years, but now plans a comeback". The Seattle Times. 2023-05-12. Archived from the original on 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "Bethany Jean Clement: Seattle's Marjorie restaurant closed after 20 years, now plans comeback | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
