Kavu preparing for big move
The paper is still over the windows at Kavu’s new home, but workers inside are busy painting the walls. Kavu, the outdoor clothing store at 5423 Ballard Ave. is moving …
Month: June 2009
Recycle your bottle caps at The Sneakery
Ever wonder what to do with those plastic “twist on” bottle caps (like from water bottles)? The Sneakery (612 NW 65th St.) has found a solution: I’m probably not the …
Hattie’s Hat changing hands
The management at Hattie’s Hat is changing hands. According to the Seattle Weekly, the current manager Erin West, local musician Jeff Taylor and Max Genereaux, owner of Al’s Tavern and …
SPD bike patrols spotted at Ballard parks
At a community meeting on June 3rd about the increase in crime at Ballard parks, Seattle Police said it would work on ramping up officer bicycle patrols. And now a …
Tracking the many business changes in Ballard
If you’re like us, your head is probably spinning with the tremendous pace of change in the Ballard business community over the last few months. Since the beginning of the …
Epilogue Books looking for a new location
The sign above Epilogue Books says it all, “corner retail space for lease.” We spoke with Nathan at Epilogue who says that they’re not renewing their lease at the corner …
Three Girls Bakery could open next week
Three Girls Bakery is getting close to opening for business. We first reported that the popular bakery was moving into the old Ballard Pet Shop, but that space is being …
Pastry shop closes after seven months
Ballard is losing another business. Brown paper lines the windows and there’s a red glowing “closed” sign above the door at Belle Pastry. The pastry shop opened in Canal Station …
Honore Artisan Bakery
Honore Artisan Bakery (Bakery and coffee) 1413 NW 70th St. (map) (206) 706-4035 Open Wed-Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [ratings]
Cafe Besalu
Cafe Besalu (Pastries and coffee) 5909 24th Ave NW (map) (206) 789-1463 Open Wed-Sun 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. [ratings]
Larsen’s Danish Bakery
Larsen’s Danish Bakery LarsensBakery.com 8000 24th Ave NW (map) (206) 782-8285 [ratings]
Bikini espresso stand to open on 15th
A new espresso stand plans to open next month in the parking lot of the 76 gas station at NW 58th and 15th Ave NW. We spoke with the owner, …