Hinoki & the Bird is still slated to open “late” December, despite the restaurant still actively hiring staff. In the meantime, opening chef Kuniko Yagi was recently booted off Top Chef Seattle, mostly due to playing to the submissive Asian stereotype, but is now actively seeking retweets for a second life on the show. The job open house for Hinoki & The Bird will held again today, December 6, 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. at Comme Ça