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An update from behind the stick at downtown's Raven & Rose: Wafu/Market alum Alan Akwai has joined the R&R bartending staff. He replaces the recently departed Angel Teta, who will head up the cocktail program at upcoming NW tapas spot Ataula. Ataula, according to an Eat Beat update, is eyeing an August 20 opening date. [EaterWire]