Locöl Barley and Vine at 7902 35th Ave. s.w. will finally open on Monday, Jan 10 at noon.

A series of soft opens have been taking place to get their product and systems working properly up to now.

The wine and beer pub will also serve food that will include snacks such as a cheese plate, bread and olive oil, soups like Butternut Squash and White Bean and Pistou, a shaved fennel salad among others and sandwiches like horseradish pulled pork with apple and pickled onion slaw. You will also find a Pasta Gratin which they describe as "grown up Mac & Cheese."

The restaurant features wood panels built on tracks to permit easy art display (they will be part of the West Seattle Artwalk on Jan 13) and has a gas fireplace. 50 people can crowd in the cozy space but when the weather permits, the deck built out back will accommodate a few more.

The entire theme of the restaurant is embodied in the name. The beers, wines, food, employees, and customers are all local. It's really about building a business that's sustainable and that serves a neighborhood.

Kyle Duce and Shane Whitall are the operating owners with Meredith Abbott running the kitchen.

All three have a deep background in the food services industry. Duce managed the Shadowland in the Junction and previously worked at the Frontier Room in Belltown. Whitall has experience from his time with the Sheraton, 13 Coins and Elephant and Castle. Abbott attended culinary school at Seattle Art Institute and she has worked for the Skillet, Chez Shea and private banquet companies

You might also see special guests from other Seattle restaurants and lounges from time to time as part of their "guest bartender" program.

In keeping with the local focus a projector will display historic West Seattle photos and other material on the wall near the bar.

Locöl is a 21 and over establishment only.