Jackalope (restaurant) explained

Jackalope
Street-Address:4868 Rainier Ave South
City:Seattle
County:King
State:Washington
Zip:98118
Country:United States
Coordinates:47.5581°N -122.2849°W
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Jackalope Tex-Mex and Cantina, or simply Jackalope, is a restaurant in Columbia City, Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. Established by co-owners Jack Timmons and Graham Ayers in 2021, the restaurant serves Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine, and has garnered a positive reception.

Description

Named after the mythical creature of the same name,[1] Jackalope is a restaurant on Rainier Avenue South in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood. Established by staff of a local barbecue restaurant chain,[2] Jackalope serves Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine with smoked meat in dishes like enchiladas, fajitas, and tacos. Brisket appears in the chili gravy, enchiladas, and picadillo. The restaurant has also served chile con queso, chile rellenos, grilled quail, nachos, rockfish, stuffed peppers, tostadas with ceviche, baja fish tacos with chipotle cream and mango pico de gallo, and rice and beans.[3] [4]

The campechana has Dungeness crab and wild shrimp from Texas.[5] The 'El Caesar' salad has green chile dressing. Cumin is used in many dishes.[6] Jackalope's signature hot sauce has Fresno and habanero chilies.[7] The weekend[8] brunch menu has included Huevos rancheros and Texas-style breakfast tacos.[9] The drink menu has included margaritas, mezcal and tequila.[10]

History

Jack Timmons and Graham Ayers, the founder and a longtime general manager of Jack's BBQ, respectively, opened Jackalope in December 2021, in the space that previously housed El Sombrero for approximately 17 years.[11] [12] The opening was slightly later than the previously reported launch dates of September and November 2021 by Eater Seattle and Thrillist, respectively.[13] [14]

Reception

Allecia Vermillion included Jackalope in the take-out edition of Seattle Metropolitan 2022 list of the city's best new restaurants.[15] In 2023, Aimee Rizzo and Kayla Sager-Riley included the business in The Infatuation's overview of recommended eateries for birthday dinners,[16] [17] and Harry Cheadle and Charlie Lahud-Zahner included Jackalope in Eater Seattle list of fourteen "mouth-watering" Mexican restaurants in the metropolitan area. Tan Vinh of The Seattle Times said Jackalope's hot sauce "is one of the better takes around town".

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 13, 2022 . Taste the cuisine of both north and south of the border at Jackalope Tex-Mex & Cantina . 2023-12-10 . . en-US . 2022-01-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220121204930/https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/taste-the-cuisine-of-both-north-and-south-of-the-border-at-jackalope-tex-mex-cantina/281-ec7ff780-6595-456f-90b1-3ff69aa6b172 . live .
  2. Web site: 2022-01-27 . Jackalope Brings Tex-Mex Cuisine to the Heart of Columbia City . 2023-12-10 . South Seattle Emerald . en-US . 2022-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523133710/https://southseattleemerald.com/2022/01/27/jackalope-brings-tex-mex-cuisine-to-the-heart-of-columbia-city/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2022-02-18 . Jackalope Review - Columbia City - Seattle . 2023-12-10 . The Infatuation . en . 2023-08-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801115427/https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/reviews/jackalope . live .
  4. Web site: A Takeout Guide to New Seattle Bars and Restaurants . 2024-01-19 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US.
  5. Web site: Tomky . Naomi . 2021-12-21 . December brings winter cheer and new restaurants to Seattle . 2023-12-10 . . en . 2023-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231206060753/https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/new-seattle-restaurant-openings-in-december-2021-16717782.php . live .
  6. Web site: Burnstead . Brandon . 2022-03-21 . Jackalope brings a taste of Tex-Mex to Columbia City . 2023-12-10 . Seattle Refined . en . 2023-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201165503/https://seattlerefined.com/eat-drink/jackalope-brings-a-taste-of-tex-mex-to-columbia-city . live .
  7. Web site: Vinh . Tan . 2022-02-05 . A kosher cafe comes to Seward Park and 16 other restaurant openings in Seattle . 2023-12-10 . . en . 2022-11-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128222048/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/a-kosher-cafe-comes-to-seward-park-and-15-other-restaurant-openings-in-seattle/ . live .
  8. Web site: Grossman . Sophie . 2023-08-03 . Where to Eat and Drink During Seafair Weekend . 2023-12-10 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-12-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231210173225/https://seattle.eater.com/2023/8/3/23818173/food-and-drink-near-seafair-weekend-blue-angels-seattle . live .
  9. Web site: Cheadle . Harry . 2016-04-08 . 14 Mouth-Watering Mexican Restaurants in the Seattle Area . 2023-12-10 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-07-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220722000230/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-mexican-restaurants-seattle . live .
  10. Web site: Jack's BBQ Spinoff Jackalope Arrives in Columbia City . 2023-12-10 . . en-US . 2023-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528233820/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2021/12/jackalope-brings-some-great-barbecue-to-columbia-city . live .
  11. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-05-12 . Jack's BBQ to Open a Sibling Tex-Mex Restaurant in Columbia City . 2023-12-10 . Eater Seattle . en . 2023-06-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230605041232/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/5/12/22432610/jackalope-new-restaurant-tex-mex-planned-columbia-city . live .
  12. Web site: 2021-05-18 . El Sombrero Closes After 17 Years, Leaving With 'Love Full in Our Hearts' . 2023-12-10 . South Seattle Emerald . en-US . 2023-02-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204213533/https://southseattleemerald.com/2021/05/17/el-sombrero-closes-after-17-years-leaving-with-love-full-in-our-hearts/ . live .
  13. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-08-10 . More Seattle Nightlife and Entertainment Venues Announce Vaccine Requirements . 2024-01-19 . Eater Seattle . en.
  14. Web site: Tomky . Naomi . 2021-08-27 . 13 Fall Restaurant Openings in Seattle to Get Excited About . 2024-01-19 . Thrillist . en . 2022-04-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220419073703/https://www.thrillist.com/eat/seattle/new-restaurant-openings-in-seattle . live .
  15. Web site: The Best New Restaurants in Seattle . 2023-12-10 . Seattle Metropolitan . en-US . 2022-09-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930233308/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2022/01/best-new-restaurants-takeout-edition . live .
  16. Web site: 2022-01-21 . Where To Have Your Birthday Dinner In Seattle - Seattle . 2023-12-10 . The Infatuation . en . 2023-03-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230330142548/https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/seattle-birthday-dinner-restaurants . live .
  17. Web site: 2022-01-21 . Where To Go When You Don't Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But You Actually Kinda Do - Seattle . 2023-12-10 . The Infatuation . en . 2023-08-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801055209/https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/guides/where-to-go-when-you-dont-want-to-make-a-big-deal-about-your-birthday-but-you-actually-kinda-do-seattle . live .

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