Seattle Times:
On Thursday, the iconic club — formerly the Crocodile Cafe — opens its doors once more. The club closed suddenly in December 2007 due to financial difficulties. It has since been completely remodeled. The space now features a showroom and a full service Via Tribunali dining room, formerly occupied by a bar. The club opened in 1991, and hosted such stars as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, the Beastie Boys and R.E.M. To break in the club once again, the public is invited, free of charge, to check out some local bands Thursday and Friday.