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Ali Kashi, the man behind Cheers South Hill Grill, Greek Café, Blue Olive Ultra Lounge, Bella Vita, Lipstix and several other restaurants (and strip joints) we can't remember, will open another Cheers Bar and Grill in the former McCabe's American Café spot at 2611 Pacific Ave. He told us the new Cheers Bar and Grill Downtown will be similar to the one in South Hill in terms of the menu and style - even sharing the same management.

Kashi has his sights on a March 1, 2011 opening.

In the downtown Tacoma Rumor Mill: There's a new Mediterranean restaurant coming to the former Sea Grill spot, and a wine, cheese and meats shop will open on St. Helens.