With the announcement of two local brewery closures, craft beer seemed to dominate discussions of the food and drink scene in August. But competition wasn't limited to breweries. Many new players entered the local restaurant mix in August. Among other things, we learned the appeal of trends such as poke bowls and extreme doughnuts hasn't faded. Check out our slideshow to revisit some of the month's notable openings and closings. Looking ahead, September should be a busy month for foodies and beer…