Wes Yoo never expected to work in a kitchen. But, on a Thursday night when a group of 12 turns up without a reservation and there’s a private birthday party going on in the back room, owner of The Gerald will be elbow-to-elbow with the bar’s chef, because that’s what you do when your staff […]
Neighborhood Matching Fund applications now open
If you have an idea for improving Ballard with community projects, it’s time to apply for the city’s Neighborhood Matching Fund. The Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s has two funds available: the Small Sparks Fund and the Community Partnership Fund, which are designed to support projects such as park improvements, public art, cultural festivals, and community […]
Sake bar Hannyatou to open next door to Kamonegi in Fremont
The chef behind Japanese restaurant Kamonegi in Fremont has announced plans to open a sake bar right next door. The sake bar will be called Hannyatou, which owner Mutsuko Soma told the Seattle Met will be inspired by the “Edo-period of drinking at a liquor store” — think sake served in wooden cups (masu) and to-go sake […]
St Paul’s United Church to open 20-bed homeless shelter
St. Paul’s United Church (6512 12th Ave NW) will soon become an overnight shelter for homeless men and women in Ballard. The shelter, funded by SHARE, has been housed at Trinity United Methodist Church, but with the congregation moving to a new location, they can no longer provide a space for the 20-bed shelter. So, when […]
Iconic Ballard Bardahl motor oil company offers unique factory tour next month
If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside the iconic Bardahl headquarters in Ballard, you’re in luck: the motor oil company will be offering a unique factory tour next month, featuring famous drag race driver Al Young. The company’s Ballard roots run deep: the Bardahl Manufacturing Company has been in Ballard since 1939, and was founded by […]
Lucky Envelope celebrates Chinese New Year with Georgetown Brewing collaboration
The Chinese New Year is in a couple weeks, and Ballard brewery Lucky Envelope will host their annual celebration, complete with the release of collaboration beers and giveaways. The founders of Lucky Envelope Brewing are of Chinese descent, and will celebrate the Year of the Earth Pig on Feb. 1st and 2nd. The brewery will […]
Poulet Galore to take over old Volterra space
The empty shell of the old Volterra restaurant space will soon be revitalized, as chef Josh Henderson plans to reincarnate his rotisserie-chicken spot Poulet Galore. Henderson’s Poulet Galore used to be a walk-up chicken joint in South Lake Union, but closed in 2017 along with his other Huxley Wallace Collective restaurants in SLU, Cantine and Vestal. […]
Ballard Locks maintenance will close large lock next week
Next week, the large lock at the Ballard Locks will close for two days while crews finish work on the emergency closure system. The US Army Corps of Engineers will close the large chamber to all vessel traffic from 7am to 5pm on Jan. 24 and 25 (Thursday and Friday) to finish work they couldn’t […]
Coyotes sample craft beer from Ballard resident’s front yard
There very well may be two drunk coyotes walking around Ballard today. Heather, a member of the My Ballard Facebook Group, wrote the following message to neighbors: “My Canadian guests left me with several half-full growlers of local craft beers which I used around the yard to make slug/snail traps. The first morning after putting […]
Windy City Pie arrives on Phinney Ridge
Chicago-style pizza has come to Phinney Ridge, as Windy City Pie gets ready to open its doors in the former Phinney Market Pub and Eatery, which closed last summer. They haven’t opened their doors for dine-in business yet, but they’re offering delivery and to-go orders in the meantime. Windy City, known for its deep-dish pies with […]
Father and son recycling program evolves into Ridwell, subscription-based pick-up service
Almost exactly a year ago, we shared a story about a father and son duo that started a recycling pick-up service, called Owen’s List, for the neighborhoods around Ballard. Their list of pick-ups grew quickly, to the point that they’ve expanded and officially started a business called Ridwell. “It started as a father and son […]
Ballard Yards apartments on Market St in final review
The 171-unit apartment building proposed for 2417 NW Market St is up for a final review. As reported in the DJC, the building will be designed by VIA Architecture and is owned by Carmel Partners of San Diego. The complex has been named Ballard Yards — fitting as the property backs up right against the Ship Canal […]
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