Walter’s leaving Sunset Hill spot later this year
A longtime community hangout in Sunset Hill, Walter’s Cafe has been given until the end of November before it needs to find a new location, the business said. A few …
businesses
Old Ballard Liquor Co. to shut down and reopen as Nordic bar and restaurant
For the last six years, Old Ballard Liquor Company has been operating a nano distillery on Shilshole Ave. near the Ballard Bridge, specializing on a Scandinavian favorite: aquavit. Owner Lexi, …
City council repeals head tax in 7-2 vote
That didn’t take long. Just less than a month after the city council voted 9-0 in favor of a head tax on big Seattle businesses, the same council voted 7-2 …
Crown Hill Safeway site is sold, store will be remodeled this year
The property that’s home to the Crown Hill Safeway store at 8332 15th Ave. NW has sold to new owners, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce. The lot sold …
Target confirms small-format store coming to Ballard next year
Thanks to your tips, My Ballard broke the story last month that Target is planning to open a Ballard store in the new Martin Selig development at 15th and Market. …
Lots of new businesses opening this month
The Nordic Museum and New Seasons Market aren’t the only new businesses opening in Ballard this month. From a distillery and a cannabis shop to a travel boutique and a …
Ballard New Seasons celebrates grand opening
Ballard’s newest grocery store, New Seasons Market opened its doors today on Ballard Way with speeches, protests and plenty of eager shoppers. We arrived at lunchtime, and the store was …
Target is coming to Ballard next year
Updated: For years there have been rumors of Target coming to Ballard, but now it’s official. My Ballard has learned Target has signed a lease to take the first floor …
New burger restaurant coming to ‘The Terminal’ across from New Seasons
If you’ve wondered what’s planned for the new retail-restaurant space under construction across from New Seasons, you’re not alone. After we asked for tips earlier this week, My Ballard reader …
‘Corner Spot’ opens in Central Ballard
Back in February, we reported that neighborhood hangout Crooked Nail had closed at the corner of NW 56th St. and 17th Ave. NW. According to a liquor license, it looked …
Ballard McDonald’s plans to rebuild restaurant
McDonald’s has filed plans to rebuild its 36-year-old facility on Market St. from the ground up. If the project is approved, the new McDonald’s will be slightly smaller, still feature …
New Seasons sets opening date for May 9
New Seasons Market is set to open at 951 NW Ballard Way one month from today. The 25,000 square foot facility will feature a full-service meat and seafood department, deli, …