Comments on: Tom Douglas eyeing Ballard http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/ News, events and restaurant guide for Seattle's Ballard neighborhood Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:13:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: SPG http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1889 SPG Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:55:19 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1889 Yeah, I don't think my original comment was very clear, but when the libertarian/republican cranks come out I don't really feel like spending more than a moment on a response. <br>I've got nothing against gays, self hating or otherwise, but I do hate hypocrisy, which conservatism and especially the GOP is dripping in it. Yeah, I don't think my original comment was very clear, but when the libertarian/republican cranks come out I don't really feel like spending more than a moment on a response.
I've got nothing against gays, self hating or otherwise, but I do hate hypocrisy, which conservatism and especially the GOP is dripping in it.

]]> By: NoraBell http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1888 NoraBell Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:01:20 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1888 Ah, you were thinking of the more dangerous version of self-hating gay. I apologize for flipping out. <br>I have a gay friend who spent a lot of time in angry denial before coming out. Even to the point of heckling the people waiting in line for Seattle Men's Chorus concerts. He had very valid reasons for being that way but fortunately he didn't hold a position of power. So I get your point. Ah, you were thinking of the more dangerous version of self-hating gay. I apologize for flipping out.
I have a gay friend who spent a lot of time in angry denial before coming out. Even to the point of heckling the people waiting in line for Seattle Men's Chorus concerts. He had very valid reasons for being that way but fortunately he didn't hold a position of power. So I get your point.

]]> By: SPG http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1885 SPG Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:52:37 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1885 This is going to get very tiresome. I will admit that I hate what the conservative movement has done to this country and what it continues to do today. I don't know you so I can't say whether I'd hate you if we met, but since you've already called me a sap and a schlub and are quick to go on tirades about "teh libruls" I doubt we'd get along very well.<br>I still don't get this limo liberal slur...is it bad that they are successful and have money? I thought the GOP was all for the wealthy? Or is it bad that they have money and aren't conservative? <br>As far as mean spirited tirades, you seem capable of holding your own. And what prompted yours? A slur against conservatives? No, you railed against liberalism from a story about a possible new restaurant (a business I should point out). This is going to get very tiresome. I will admit that I hate what the conservative movement has done to this country and what it continues to do today. I don't know you so I can't say whether I'd hate you if we met, but since you've already called me a sap and a schlub and are quick to go on tirades about “teh libruls” I doubt we'd get along very well.
I still don't get this limo liberal slur…is it bad that they are successful and have money? I thought the GOP was all for the wealthy? Or is it bad that they have money and aren't conservative?
As far as mean spirited tirades, you seem capable of holding your own. And what prompted yours? A slur against conservatives? No, you railed against liberalism from a story about a possible new restaurant (a business I should point out).

]]> By: SPG http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1887 SPG Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:41:47 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1887 The self hating gays reference was to the repeated news reports of so many GOP officials/evangelical preachers who are on record strongly opposing gay marriage and denouncing "the homosexual agenda" and then wouldn't ya know it...get caught having gay sex in a park or a bathroom or not paying their gay hooker. <br>It seems like it happens every few weeks, and those are just the ones who get caught. The self hating gays reference was to the repeated news reports of so many GOP officials/evangelical preachers who are on record strongly opposing gay marriage and denouncing “the homosexual agenda” and then wouldn't ya know it…get caught having gay sex in a park or a bathroom or not paying their gay hooker.
It seems like it happens every few weeks, and those are just the ones who get caught.

]]> By: NoraBell http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1886 NoraBell Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:54:55 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1886 Self-hating gays, really? You must know they only hate themselves because of the perceptions of the people around them. I get your point, but no reason to bring them into it. <br>Sorry, as you were. ...... Self-hating gays, really? You must know they only hate themselves because of the perceptions of the people around them. I get your point, but no reason to bring them into it.
Sorry, as you were. ……

]]> By: etta http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1894 etta Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:26:17 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1894 I agree h2o_girl, Palace Kitchen is the best. I'm happy at the bar with a hamburger. Ballard would be lucky to get a Palace Kitchen-style place. I agree h2o_girl, Palace Kitchen is the best. I'm happy at the bar with a hamburger. Ballard would be lucky to get a Palace Kitchen-style place.

]]> By: sdrake1958 http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1884 sdrake1958 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:15:07 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1884 "Good values" eh. As in yours and most of the other "D" schlubs that have <br>ruined Ballard? ANd where does the "spiteful conservative" shit come from? <br>Been watching MSNBC too much pal? That Subaru with NPR getting to yer head? <br>Just look at how many adjectives it took you to describe the people YOU <br>hate? THe hate IS on your side you poor sap. I hate nobody. I do NOT like <br>the direction our country is headed though. How is that hope and change <br>workin for you Mr.? Don't give me your mean spirited tirade(s) again. I <br>witness limo after limo pulling up in my hood to the peoples home with 4 <br>cars, boats, home organics delivered, expensive toys galore, but out of <br>guilt they incessantly pull that "D" lever. When was the last time we saw an <br>"R" on any ballot in the 36th district? Name when? Inclusiveness, tolerance. <br>My ass. Code word for" do it my way. Seattle is a boring monoculture of <br>people so open minded that apparently everything HAS fallen out. Imagine the <br>"diversity" you're having now. Communicating with an evil waskilly <br>conservative. Have a nice day, Scott. The only conservaitve for miles. <br>Yeah, real inclusion. “Good values” eh. As in yours and most of the other “D” schlubs that have
ruined Ballard? ANd where does the “spiteful conservative” shit come from?
Been watching MSNBC too much pal? That Subaru with NPR getting to yer head?
Just look at how many adjectives it took you to describe the people YOU
hate? THe hate IS on your side you poor sap. I hate nobody. I do NOT like
the direction our country is headed though. How is that hope and change
workin for you Mr.? Don't give me your mean spirited tirade(s) again. I
witness limo after limo pulling up in my hood to the peoples home with 4
cars, boats, home organics delivered, expensive toys galore, but out of
guilt they incessantly pull that “D” lever. When was the last time we saw an
“R” on any ballot in the 36th district? Name when? Inclusiveness, tolerance.
My ass. Code word for” do it my way. Seattle is a boring monoculture of
people so open minded that apparently everything HAS fallen out. Imagine the
“diversity” you're having now. Communicating with an evil waskilly
conservative. Have a nice day, Scott. The only conservaitve for miles.
Yeah, real inclusion.

]]> By: SPG http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1883 SPG Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:52:15 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1883 Yes please cater to the "limo(u)sine liberals". I'd much rather have wealthy people with good values than spiteful conservative closeted self hating gays and pedophiles preaching at me how I should live my life while they do whatever they please. <br>So, yes more wealthy liberals is fine with me as are more dining options. Yes please cater to the “limo(u)sine liberals”. I'd much rather have wealthy people with good values than spiteful conservative closeted self hating gays and pedophiles preaching at me how I should live my life while they do whatever they please.
So, yes more wealthy liberals is fine with me as are more dining options.

]]> By: h2o_girl http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-2/#comment-1893 h2o_girl Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:22:15 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1893 I've eaten at most of his places, too (all but Serious Pie, which several friends have highly recommended) and was underwhelmed at all of them except for The Palace Kitchen. I've eaten at the Palace countless times and have been impressed every single time. Their goat cheese fondue is to die for, their 'plin' ravioli is amazing, and their bloody marys are some of the best I've had anywhere. YUM. Now I want to go there for dinner tonight.<br><br>Yes please to Mr. Douglas coming to Ballard. I've eaten at most of his places, too (all but Serious Pie, which several friends have highly recommended) and was underwhelmed at all of them except for The Palace Kitchen. I've eaten at the Palace countless times and have been impressed every single time. Their goat cheese fondue is to die for, their 'plin' ravioli is amazing, and their bloody marys are some of the best I've had anywhere. YUM. Now I want to go there for dinner tonight.

Yes please to Mr. Douglas coming to Ballard.

]]> By: NoraBell http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 NoraBell Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:55:33 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1859 Truer than I like to admit. And why I have to look to Greenwood for used books and cheap nosh. Truer than I like to admit. And why I have to look to Greenwood for used books and cheap nosh.

]]> By: Lars http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 Lars Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:45:15 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1858 Lease rates are just to high for a new business to move in and charge 5 bucks for a sammy. Those days are over in the heart of Ballard. <br><br>Just the facts, M'am Lease rates are just to high for a new business to move in and charge 5 bucks for a sammy. Those days are over in the heart of Ballard.

Just the facts, M'am

]]> By: SeaSpider http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1892 SeaSpider Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:32:13 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1892 I've eaten at most of his places and honestly was underwhelmed. It's not bad food by any means but for the prices he charges I feel it could be better. I have a bad feeling anything he does in Ballard will be along the same lines. I've eaten at most of his places and honestly was underwhelmed. It's not bad food by any means but for the prices he charges I feel it could be better. I have a bad feeling anything he does in Ballard will be along the same lines.

]]> By: SeaSpider http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1877 SeaSpider Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:30:37 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1877 Amen! It amazes me that Seattle likes to pretend it's a real city yet it's almost impossible to find a decent restaurant that's open early in the morning or late in the evening. Only 24/7 places in Seattle seem to be fast food and chains. Bleh. Amen! It amazes me that Seattle likes to pretend it's a real city yet it's almost impossible to find a decent restaurant that's open early in the morning or late in the evening. Only 24/7 places in Seattle seem to be fast food and chains. Bleh.

]]> By: gurple http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1891 gurple Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:23:02 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1891 I'd be embarrassed if I were one of the people in the pic for this article. No, it's not those shorts -- they're looking toward Via Verde as though they're actually considering eating there. I'd be embarrassed if I were one of the people in the pic for this article. No, it's not those shorts — they're looking toward Via Verde as though they're actually considering eating there.

]]> By: Lars http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1890 Lars Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:21:06 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1890 Dear Mr. Douglas,<br><br>Please come to Ballard.<br><br>XXOO,<br>Old Ballard Dear Mr. Douglas,

Please come to Ballard.

XXOO,
Old Ballard

]]> By: prudy http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 prudy Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:03:48 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1882 There is already a business moving into the spot next to Sunset Vet...a footy pub!!! There is already a business moving into the spot next to Sunset Vet…a footy pub!!!

]]> By: sdrake1958 http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1881 sdrake1958 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:52:12 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1881 Douglas is merely catering to the new Ballard. You know whe they are. The "limosine-liberals" are every-freaking-where. Between home organics being delivered, 3-4-5 vehicles per house, private schools for their kids, and trips galore, what are some talking about here? My neighbor has $75,000 Steinway. But his house looks like a damn rental. There ARE plenty of people with plenty of $$ or Mr Douglas wouldn't be considering this, if he is at all. Don't like his product? Don't go there. Vote with your feet. Let the market decide. Sadlya radical idea to many. Are jobs produced by him just "the wrong type of jobs" then? Looks like a few here should try their skills and open their own place. Firsthand in the biz to find out how "easy" it can be. Perhaps we'll get another government office to hand out goodies there then? Would that make whiners happy? Douglas is merely catering to the new Ballard. You know whe they are. The “limosine-liberals” are every-freaking-where. Between home organics being delivered, 3-4-5 vehicles per house, private schools for their kids, and trips galore, what are some talking about here? My neighbor has $75,000 Steinway. But his house looks like a damn rental. There ARE plenty of people with plenty of $$ or Mr Douglas wouldn't be considering this, if he is at all. Don't like his product? Don't go there. Vote with your feet. Let the market decide. Sadlya radical idea to many. Are jobs produced by him just “the wrong type of jobs” then? Looks like a few here should try their skills and open their own place. Firsthand in the biz to find out how “easy” it can be. Perhaps we'll get another government office to hand out goodies there then? Would that make whiners happy?

]]> By: mizDC http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1880 mizDC Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:18:23 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1880 I bet Tom Douglas's marketing department IS thrilled. I mean, look at all the buzz, and nothing is even for sure yet! I bet Tom Douglas's marketing department IS thrilled. I mean, look at all the buzz, and nothing is even for sure yet!

]]> By: eric http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1879 eric Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:27:08 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1879 i bet Mr douglas is totally thriilled that person X is discussing potential business moves on a blog... i bet Mr douglas is totally thriilled that person X is discussing potential business moves on a blog…

]]> By: jonathanpryce http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1878 jonathanpryce Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:15:45 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1878 A diner like The Pancake House at Snoqualmie Pass would be great in Ballard. The whole 24/7 thing. No irony here for a change. Nothing like bacon waffles, hash browns drowned in catsup and an IPA for dinner after an early season snowshoe up Red or Snoqualmie or Silver! Waitstaff who remember you. Show up with 10 people, place packed already, no problem, there's always room as long as you're willing to cozy up. Opps, and here surfaces the smirky, snarky comment, finally!--Or maybe a Denny's? Yeah, a Denny's. There's an idea. Just thinkin' Jonathan Pryce A diner like The Pancake House at Snoqualmie Pass would be great in Ballard. The whole 24/7 thing. No irony here for a change. Nothing like bacon waffles, hash browns drowned in catsup and an IPA for dinner after an early season snowshoe up Red or Snoqualmie or Silver! Waitstaff who remember you. Show up with 10 people, place packed already, no problem, there's always room as long as you're willing to cozy up. Opps, and here surfaces the smirky, snarky comment, finally!–Or maybe a Denny's? Yeah, a Denny's. There's an idea. Just thinkin' Jonathan Pryce

]]> By: fancynancy http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1876 fancynancy Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:04:53 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1876 Yes that would be great to have Tom Douglas open a restaurant in Ballard but I do not agree that the old Via Verde place would be a good choice.<br>I think that the vacant spot on the corner of 24th and Market (next to Sunset Hills Vet. clinic would be awesome and what expose he would have. What do you all think of this idea? Yes that would be great to have Tom Douglas open a restaurant in Ballard but I do not agree that the old Via Verde place would be a good choice.
I think that the vacant spot on the corner of 24th and Market (next to Sunset Hills Vet. clinic would be awesome and what expose he would have. What do you all think of this idea?

]]> By: keyboard kitty http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 keyboard kitty Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:09:47 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1875 Market Street Grill was allegedly (never went myself) good food, but the price was just way too much.<br><br>I agree with the other posters, PLEASE someone make a 24/7 setup in Ballard. This place is so comical that everything shuts down between 8PM-Midnight for somewhat decent food. Market Street Grill was allegedly (never went myself) good food, but the price was just way too much.

I agree with the other posters, PLEASE someone make a 24/7 setup in Ballard. This place is so comical that everything shuts down between 8PM-Midnight for somewhat decent food.

]]> By: HeardOnthe44 http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1866 HeardOnthe44 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:56:09 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1866 Let's open a new diner inside our new bowling alley.<br>Viking Lanes<br>Horns of a Dilemma Diner Let's open a new diner inside our new bowling alley.
Viking Lanes
Horns of a Dilemma Diner

]]> By: drkate08 http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1874 drkate08 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:59:28 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1874 Oh, Tom (Or Mr. Douglas, sir!), please come to Ballard. Create more jobs in the food industry, hire my friends in the industry who've been laid off. I know an EXCELLENT chef for you (and a few bartenders, servers and line cooks) looking for work. I promise to eat there at least once a week if you do (although it may always be during happy hour pricing). Plus I promise discounted health care to everyone there! Mostly in exchange for food. We can work something out.. Oh, Tom (Or Mr. Douglas, sir!), please come to Ballard. Create more jobs in the food industry, hire my friends in the industry who've been laid off. I know an EXCELLENT chef for you (and a few bartenders, servers and line cooks) looking for work. I promise to eat there at least once a week if you do (although it may always be during happy hour pricing). Plus I promise discounted health care to everyone there! Mostly in exchange for food. We can work something out..

]]> By: NoraBell http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1865 NoraBell Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:58:15 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1865 I always make sure boyfriends are aware I'm a grownup who can pay for her own meals. A little thing called 'Going Dutch.' Du'oh! I always make sure boyfriends are aware I'm a grownup who can pay for her own meals. A little thing called 'Going Dutch.' Du'oh!

]]> By: Mondoman http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 Mondoman Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:30:49 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1872 Not sure whether I'll be eating there much, but I agree with your comment 100%. Not sure whether I'll be eating there much, but I agree with your comment 100%.

]]> By: Shirls http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1871 Shirls Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:24:19 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1871 It would be nice to get a good anchor tenant on that end of Market, bringing more biz with it. There is a lot of storefront to fill over yonder. It would be nice to get a good anchor tenant on that end of Market, bringing more biz with it. There is a lot of storefront to fill over yonder.

]]> By: Shirls http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1864 Shirls Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:22:17 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1864 Yeah, I guess it means I'm stuck with a boyfriend, d'oh! Yeah, I guess it means I'm stuck with a boyfriend, d'oh!

]]> By: stopthebuzz http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 stopthebuzz Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:57:29 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1873 Whatever opens here, I'm hoping for a 75% reduction in fonts used on their signage. Whatever opens here, I'm hoping for a 75% reduction in fonts used on their signage.

]]> By: gurple http://www.myballard.com/2009/09/08/tom-douglas-eyeing-ballard/comment-page-1/#comment-1870 gurple Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:50:49 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/?p=10767#comment-1870 I'm only meh on Tom Douglas -- most of his places seem priced as though they're really good, when in fact they're only pretty good -- but I think a Tom Douglas place would put Ballard more solidly on the culinary map in this town. It might mean more goodies to follow. <br><br>Sure beats the lousy experience that was Via Verde! I'm only meh on Tom Douglas — most of his places seem priced as though they're really good, when in fact they're only pretty good — but I think a Tom Douglas place would put Ballard more solidly on the culinary map in this town. It might mean more goodies to follow.

Sure beats the lousy experience that was Via Verde!

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