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January 5, 2001

A reinvented Watertown returns with love

  • News you can use after 5 p.m.
    • By JOURNAL STAFF

    SEATTLE -- Keith Robbins, a Seattle club owner, has resurrected Watertown at First and Denny adjacent to Tini Bigs. This Watertown is similar to the old Belltown location in name only; the rest is pure love. Robbins closed the original Watertown at its peak in 1989.

    The most noticeable change is decor, designed by John Treiger and Keith Robbins, the focal point is the oval shaped "lit" bar that will glow in the center of the room. Sexy, purple translucent high-backed booths are perched above the bar and offer great visibility without being seen. A cold-rolled steel dance floor with room for over 100 is surrounded by stand-up bars. The dropped ceiling is made of exposed lath that casts slivers of light on the acid concrete floors.

    "It's fresh, sophisticated and comfortable just like the old Watertown," says Robbins.

    The music will change nightly. Monday through Wednesday it's "Delectable House Grooves" with some disco. Thursday nights "2001: A Bass Odyssey" with DJs Hebejebe and Elijah and guests spinning spaced-out, down tempo intergalactic music. Friday and Saturday nights; "Sexylicious" with DJ Kinetic and guests, take equal doses of disco and house with a bit of funk for good measure, mix thoroughly and administer aurally. Sunday night is open turntable night.

    The menu offers speciality pizzas, grilled satays, steak sandwiches, hearty salads and burgers. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. daily. Private parties are available. Inquiries should be made by calling Patrick Haight at (206) 284-5003.

    The new Watertown is open seven days a week with no cover charge Sunday through Wednesday.




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