Staff members at Swedish Ballard are dealing with a new and improved computer system today. Signs outside registration desks ask patients to be a little more… well, patient, over the next few days. As with any new system, there are a few minor glitches like screens freezing up and having to re-boot computers (we were there today and experienced it firsthand). One nurse told us that everyone is “a little edgy” today as they try to work out the kinks.
Entries from April 2008
New computer system at Swedish Ballard
April 28th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
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Your neighborhood’s best restaurants
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
The Seattle Weekly has published a special issue, “The 100 Best Restaurants,” and Ballard has four on the list: Volterra, La Carta de Oaxaca, Ocho and La Isla. Only four? For a neighborhood the size of Ballard, you might expect more representation. Meanwhile, Fremont has six restaurants in the top 100: 35th Street Bistro, Paseo, Brouwers, Elemental@Gasworks, Chiso and Brad’s Swingside Cafe. Phinney Ridge has the 74th St. Alehouse and Red Mill Burgers.
With all the interest in restaurants from My Ballard readers, we’ve launched a new section that features many of Ballard’s best restaurants — with your ratings and reviews. We’ll be adding new restaurants over the next several days (and we’ll expand soon to Fremont and Phinney, too). Meanwhile, please let us know what you think about some of the restaurants on the list.
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A painting of Old Ballard
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
We ran into the talented Matt Bazemore at work along Ballard Ave.
Matt paints all kinds of scenes across Western Washington (and quite a few of Ballard), and he’s currently showing at Annie’s Art and Frame here in the neighborhood. Check out his website to see more.
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Il Giardino
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Il Giardino (Italian)
716 NW 65th St (map)
(206) 420-8457
CitySearch.com: “…serves up dishes inspired by the SW region of Italy…”
(12 votes, average: 3 out of 5)
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Crash Landing Pizza
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Crash Landing Pizza (Pizza)
CrashLandingPizza.com
702 N.W. 65th St. (map)
(206) 706-1480
NWSource.com: “A crisp, yet chewy thing New York style-crust and a balanced hand on the toppings…”
TheStranger.com: “A good vegetarian selection…”
(14 votes, average: 3.79 out of 5)
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Hale’s Ales
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Hale’s Ales (American, brewery)
HalesAles.com
4301 Leary Way NW (map)
(206) 706-1544
CitySearch.com: “Hale’s is an attractive pub and fitting showcase for a respected local brewer…”
NWSource.com: “A nice, family-friendly Ballard brew pub…”
(29 votes, average: 3 out of 5)
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Tigertail
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Tigertail (Asian, bar)
704 NW 65th St. (map)
(206) 781-8245
SeattleTimes.com: “The drinks list is longer than the brief, appealing menu of Asian-inspired small plates….”
NWSource.com: “The crowd is nouveau Ballard rockabilly mixed with crusty old-timers…”
(26 votes, average: 3.31 out of 5)
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Street art adorns utility box
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Have you seen this at 65th and 24th?
It’s painted on a utility box. See a larger photo from OhNobody on Flickr.
Adds Ayles in comments: “There are a couple up on Market street as well.”
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Ballard Mandarin
April 27th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Ballard Mandarin (Chinese)
5500 8th Ave. NW (map)
(206) 782-5531
MyBallard.com: “The food is tasty (but) not as good as many of the places in the International District…”
(14 votes, average: 3.79 out of 5)
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Anthony’s Homeport
April 26th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Anthony’s Homeport (Seafood)
6135 Seaview Ave NW (map)
(206) 783-0780
SeattleMag.com: “Enjoy decadent crab cakes with rich hollandaise sauce while watching the sailboats…”
CitySearch.com: “Check out the fresh oysters from many locales…”
(13 votes, average: 3.38 out of 5)
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Vera’s Restaurant
April 26th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Vera’s Restaurant (Diner)
5417 22nd Ave. NW (map)
(206) 782-9966
CitySearch.com: “Ballard residents looking for classic diner fare flock to this dive-like eatery…”
(23 votes, average: 3.26 out of 5)
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Snoose Junction Pizzeria
April 26th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Snoose Junction Pizzeria (Pizza)
SnooseJunctionPizzeria.com
2305 NW Market St. (map)
(206) 789-2305
SeattleTimes.com: “A worthy whistle-stop for the whole family…”
NWsource.com: “The pliable crust has a cracker-ish snap…”
(46 votes, average: 3.52 out of 5)
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Madame K’s
April 26th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Madame K’s (Pizza Bistro)
5327 Ballard Ave. NW (map)
(206) 783-9710
CitySearch.com: “The menu includes pastas, bruschetta and some inventive antipasto, but the main draw is still pizza…”
TheStranger.com: “The best little whorehouse in Ballard…”
(43 votes, average: 3.42 out of 5)
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Mike’s Chili Parlor
April 26th, 2008 by Geeky Swedes
Mike’s Chili Parlor (chili)
mikeschiliparlor.com
1447 NW Ballard Way (map)
(206) 782-2808
NWSource.com: “Tangy, hearty and superlatively meaty…”
You Tube: Food Network profiles Mike’s Chili, “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”
(19 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
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