Oyster bar opens in the Kolstrand Building

Chef Renee Erickson’s new oyster bar in the Kolstrand Building (4743 Ballard Avenue NW) opens today.

The Walrus and the Carpenter will open at 4 p.m. with a full menu, which includes more than just oysters.

This is the second business to open in the refurbished building. Dutch Bike Co. opened last weekend. Chef Ethan Stowell’s restaurant, Staple & Fancy will open soon.