Ballard’s own Volterra Restaurant just announced that they will be opening a second location in Kirkland, Washington! Featuring Tuscan-inspired cuisine, the new Kirkland location (expected to open in Fall 2012) will serve lunch, happy hour and dinner throughout the week as well as Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch.
Congrats to Chef Don Curtiss and Managing Partner Michelle Quisenberry for this wonderful news!
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