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Swoon City, Ballard’s new romance bookstore and crafting hub, opens this weekend in the former Monster space at 1716 NW Market St. Swoon City‘s story is a love story in itself: owner Marissa Coughlin had long dreamed of opening a bookstore of her own. When the previous owners of the beloved craft shop announced they …
Pie Bird Bakeshop, already a popular fixture at the Ballard Farmers Market, will open its first brick-and-mortar location at 2218 NW Market St in Ballard on Friday, August 22. Owner Hannah Jacobsen has been baking pies for almost a decade, selling them at local markets and through her monthly pie subscription service. Now, after adding …
More than two years into their community-oriented passion project, Ballard residents Paige Stocks and Allison Lazarus are still showing up—rain or shine—to serve their neighbors through Ballard’s own Little Free Bakery. The project began in early 2023, shortly after Paige spotted a similar concept on Google Maps in Magnolia. “I messaged the woman on Instagram …
Cristie and James Kearny are no strangers to bringing whimsy and wonder to their Crown Hill neighborhood. In 2020, their “Peep Show”—a series of elaborate dioramas built inside a converted Little Free Library—became a beloved local curiosity, delighting passersby during the pandemic. Now, the couple has unveiled their most ambitious creation yet: a Wizard of …
A new Thursday night market is coming to Ballard: it’s called the Ballard Sunset Market, hosted by Old Stove Brewing – Gardens (1550 NW 49th St). The monthly Ballard Sunset Market—featuring artists, makers, and vintage finds—debuts on Thursday, March 27, from 5 to 10 p.m. The first event will showcase 25 female-owned businesses in honor …
Ballard’s Ginger & Scallion will soon be named Khao Soi Na Chiang Rai. Ginger & Scallion, which opened last year on NW 65th Street, is debuting a new Khao Soi menu alongside its rebrand. The restaurant originally focused on Thai-style chicken and rice, but operational challenges inspired the co-owners and chefs, brothers JP and Boss …
The Ballard Ave Mediterranean restaurant Sabine Cafe has expanded its offerings to include dinner service. Sabine has been a Ballard Avenue staple since it opened in 2020, serving primarily brunch and offering a cozy spot to settle for coffee dates, boozy brunches, remote working or grabbing a coffee and pastry to-go. In an evolution that …
Anyone who has walked the colorful streets of Ballard will be unsurprised to learn that many artists live, work, and collaborate in the neighborhood. The Living Artists Collective, a nonprofit charity dedicated to helping low-income artists remain in Seattle, wants the community to know it’s not so easy for artists in our part of town. …
Ballard Commons Park is officially reopened to the public, and community members of all ages showed up to celebrate its opening this past weekend. Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss, the Ballard Alliance, and Seattle Parks & Recreation hosted the celebrations on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, featuring a large sampling of local businesses and organizations. Local …