As reported on Slog Friday, Chop Suey's owners Brianna Rettig, Brian Houck, and Erin Carnes have decided to keep much-respected talent buyer Jodi Ecklund and to continue to focus on music of local and national varieties. I asked Rettig some questions pertaining to Chop Suey's future.

When will Chop Suey start hosting shows again?
Given that hell doesn't swallow us whole, our opening is set for March.

Has it been determined who will be performing at the first show under the new regime?
First and foremost, I want to say we're excited to be working with Jodi. The second we met her, we knew she had put her blood, sweat, and tears into Chop Suey, and we wanted to work with her side by side to get the best bands in there possible. We're not ready to release the names of our first shows yet, but we promise they won't disappoint.

Will Chop Suey maintain its current booking agenda, with a focus on local and underground rock, hiphop, and electronic, or do you intend to change direction and add other genres to the mix?
We're all about rock 'n' roll, but honestly, we just want to give local artists a home and national acts the best sound in Seattle.

Will any of the staff besides Ecklund be rehired?
Jodi and Zach Wise are confirmed, but once we start interviewing bartenders, we're open to interviewing and talking to everyone. We understand that Chop Suey is an institution and want the best staff we can find.

Will there be any renovations or changes to the décor?
Let's just say Chop Suey's not going anywhere.

Any other policy/philosophical changes you can relate?
All I can say is that we're happy to be here and proud to be a part of such an incredible legacy.