An entity tied to Seattle restaurateur Angela Dunleavy is renovating the former Salumi storefront at the base of the Mottman Building in Pioneer Square for a new venue called Doris Social. The project would replace a longtime neighborhood fixture and is another sign that restaurant life is creeping back into downtown. Details about the concept, menu, and opening date have not yet been released.
New Tenant Eyed for Salumi Storefront
An entity connected to Dunleavy is converting the Salumi space into Doris Social, as reported by Puget Sound Business Journal. The outlet notes that the project is tied to a group affiliated with Rally Hospitality, a local operator that manages several spots around the city.
The Space and Its History
The storefront sits at the base of the century-old Mottman Building in Pioneer Square, according to commercial property listings for the asset. LoopNet identifies the retail bay that once housed Salumi. The delicatessen itself has long been a neighborhood staple; Eater Seattle describes Salumi as a longtime institution founded by Armandino Batali and known for porchetta and cured meats.
Who Is Behind Doris Social
The project is linked to Angela Dunleavy and a hospitality group associated with Rally Hospitality, which oversees a handful of city venues including the Rooftop at Railspur, Puget Sound Business Journal reported. That background suggests the new spot may combine dining with event programming, though the team has not yet shared specifics.
What It Could Mean for Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square has been gradually remaking itself as offices and events return, and recent coverage has tracked a run of restaurant openings and changes in the district. Eater Seattle has noted the neighborhood's reinvention, and a new venue in the former Salumi bay would add another draw near King Street Station and the stadium corridor.
For now there is no public timeline for Doris Social, and owners have not released a menu or an opening date. Hoodline will update this story when more details or permit filings become available.
