Swoon City brings a new chapter of romance books and crafts to Ballard
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 …
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Pie Bird Bakeshop set to open on Market Street this week
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 …
How two Ballard neighbors turned a baking hobby into a weekly act of generosity
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 …
There’s no place Like Crown Hill: Inside Seattle’s Wizard of Oz-themed vacation rental
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 …
New Ballard Sunset Market to pop up at Old Stove Brewing – Gardens on Thursdays
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 …
Ginger & Scallion debuts Khao Soi-focused menu, prepares for name change
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 …
Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern inspired restaurant Sabine expands to offer dinner service
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 …
Ballard artists to watch—and how you can support them
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 …
Ballard Commons Park reopening met with celebration and civic action
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 …