Nua Thai Restaurant and Bar is now open in the former Cycle Dogs space in Ballard, serving specialties like nam khao tod. Credit: Nua Thai Restaurant and Bar

This week, we’re scoping out two new Ballard spots: the fancy, fire-fueled Eldr and the cozy new Thai destination Nua Thai Restaurant and Bar. Plus, find out where to acquire spicy seafood ramen and matcha cranberry bûches de Noël. For more ideas, check out our favorite Chinese restaurants in Seattle, our Christmas food guide, and our food and drink guide.

NEW OPENINGS & RETURNS

Eldr
Chef Brian Clevenger’s General Harvest restaurant group opened this new live-fire cooking restaurant, named for the Old Norse word for “fire,” in the former Samara. A peek at the menu reveals dishes like beef tartare, grilled cabbage, black cod, and aged ribeye with chimichurri. A four-course chef’s tasting menu is also available for $89 per person (minimum two guests).
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