If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside the iconic Bardahl headquarters in Ballard, you’re in luck: the motor oil company will be offering a unique factory tour next month, featuring famous drag race driver Al Young. The company’s Ballard roots run deep: the Bardahl Manufacturing Company has been in Ballard since 1939, and was founded by […]
Lucky Envelope celebrates Chinese New Year with Georgetown Brewing collaboration
The Chinese New Year is in a couple weeks, and Ballard brewery Lucky Envelope will host their annual celebration, complete with the release of collaboration beers and giveaways. The founders of Lucky Envelope Brewing are of Chinese descent, and will celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig on Feb. 1st and 2nd. The brewery will […]
Poulet Galore to take over old Volterra space
The empty shell of the old Volterra restaurant space will soon be revitalized, as chef Josh Henderson plans to reincarnate his rotisserie-chicken spot Poulet Galore. Henderson’s Poulet Galore used to be a walk-up chicken joint in South Lake Union, but closed in 2017 along with his other Huxley Wallace Collective restaurants in SLU, Cantine and Vestal. […]
Ballard Locks maintenance will close large lock next week
Next week, the large lock at the Ballard Locks will close for two days while crews finish work on the emergency closure system. The US Army Corps of Engineers will close the large chamber to all vessel traffic from 7am to 5pm on Jan. 24 and 25 (Thursday and Friday) to finish work they couldn’t […]
Coyotes sample craft beer from Ballard resident’s front yard
There very well may be two drunk coyotes walking around Ballard today. Heather, a member of the My Ballard Facebook Group, wrote the following message to neighbors: “My Canadian guests left me with several half-full growlers of local craft beers which I used around the yard to make slug/snail traps. The first morning after putting […]
Windy City Pie arrives on Phinney Ridge
Chicago-style pizza has come to Phinney Ridge, as Windy City Pie gets ready to open its doors in the former Phinney Market Pub and Eatery, which closed last summer. They haven’t opened their doors for dine-in business yet, but they’re offering delivery and to-go orders in the meantime. Windy City, known for its deep-dish pies with […]
Father and son recycling program evolves into Ridwell, subscription-based pick-up service
Almost exactly a year ago, we shared a story about a father and son duo that started a recycling pick-up service, called Owen’s List, for the neighborhoods around Ballard. Their list of pick-ups grew quickly, to the point that they’ve expanded and officially started a business called Ridwell. “It started as a father and son […]
Ballard Yards apartments on Market St in final review
The 171-unit apartment building proposed for 2417 NW Market St is up for a final review. As reported in the DJC, the building will be designed by VIA Architecture and is owned by Carmel Partners of San Diego. The complex has been named Ballard Yards — fitting as the property backs up right against the Ship Canal […]
Ballard residents and Ballard Food Bank offer help to furloughed workers
In the midst of the longest government shutdown in history (24 days, so far), the Ballard Food Bank is reminding furloughed workers that they can use their services. And, individual Ballard residents are offering to cook meals for affected families. “We have no needs determination, so it’s great for people needing short-, as well as […]
‘U-turn ok’ sign installed on 15th Ave NW at Market St
A sign popped up at 15th Ave NW and Market St late last year, reminding drivers that it’s okay to make a U-turn at the intersection. The “U-turn ok” sign was installed by the Seattle Department of Transportation in response to public feedback about the new traffic layout of 15th between Market and the Ballard […]
The Sneakery to close after 13 years of business
The longstanding shoe store at 612 NW 65th St, The Sneakery, is closing down after 13 years. The news was first posted in the My Ballard Group by member Robert Fletcher, who said they’re dropping prices on all their inventory and selling the artwork off the walls. A bartender who works at Molly Maguires next […]
Ballard Alliance launches Ballard Brewery Passport
In an effort to highlight Ballard’s walkability and brewery scene, the Ballard Alliance has created a passport program to encourage people to visit all 11 of our neighborhood’s breweries. Called the Ballard Brewery Passport, those participating will be tasked with visiting each brewery and collecting stamps along the way. After obtaining all 11 brewery stamps, […]
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