Most popular Ballard stories of 2008
It’s been a very big year for Ballard. A year of change led by tremendous growth in a red-hot real estate market followed by an economic recession. A year pitting …
Month: December 2008
Garbage, recycling pickup… finally
After missing last week, Seattle garbage collectors will be making their regularly-scheduled rounds in many Ballard neighborhoods today (Monday). A recording on PUD’s line (684-3000) says contractors will focus on …
New restaurants added to My Ballard
We’ve been a little slow responding to your email and adding new restaurants to our directory, but we just published a new batch: Anita’s, Bad Alberts, Ballard Brothers, Cocina Esperanza, …
The People’s Pub
The People’s Pub (German) PeoplesPub.com 5429 Ballard Ave NW (map) (206) 783-6521 SeattlePI.com: “Look beyond the dark curtains and scruffy paper signs visible from the street and you’ll be rewarded …
Veraci Pizza
Veraci Pizza (Pizza) VeraciPizza.com 500 NW Market St. (
Cocina Esperanza
Cocina Esperanza (Mexican) CocinaEsperanza.com 3127 NW 85th St (map) (206) 783-7020 SeattleTimes.com: “Esperanza is a neighborhood bistro with a Mexican accent, and it has the New Ballardian demographic down pat.” …
Bad Albert’s Tap & Grill
Bad Albert’s Tap & Grill (American) BadAlberts.com 5100 Ballard Ave. N.W. (map) (206) 782-9623 TheStranger.com: “Consisting largely of what could be called bar food (although there’s also breakfasts on weekends), …
Sopranos Pizza & Pasta
Sopranos Pizza & Pasta (Italian) Sopranos-Pizza.com 7729 24th Ave NW (map) (206) 789-4446 UrbanSpoon.com: “A family restaurant where each dish is made one at a time with a difference you …
Pho Than Brothers
Pho Than Brothers (Vietnamese) ThanBrothers.com 2021 NW Market Street (map) (206) 782-5715 Gastrolust.com: “Pho comes to your table so quickly, it’s hard to appreciate the hours it takes to simmer …
Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers
Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers (American, Seafood) BallardBrothers.com 5305 15th Ave. NW (map) (207) 784-4440 Seattle Times: ” This really is one of the best deals in town — and …
Lockspot Cafe
Lockspot Cafe (American, Seafood) 3005 NW 54th St., entrance to the Ballard Locks (map) (206) 789-4865 Seattle Weekly: “Besides the overflowing breakfast platters, the restaurant is known for its crispy …