Thai Siam closing after 38 years in Ballard
One of Ballard’s oldest restaurants, Thai Siam, is closing after 38 years at 8305 15th Ave NW. Owner Vhanthip “Nancy” Bhokayasupatt announced the news on social media, saying, “Our hearts …
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Trader Joe’s to open new store in Greenwood on Friday
Trader Joe’s is opening its new Greenwood location at 8726 Greenwood Ave this Friday, April 11. The company announced its plans for the new store in 2024, its sixth location …
Take 5 Urban Market reopens today after damages from natural gas explosion
The neighborhood favorite Take 5 Urban Market (6757 8th Ave NW) is reopening its doors today, almost one year after a natural gas explosion caused significant damage to the cafe …
Waterwheel Lounge used for the set of indie film ‘Marcie’s’
The beloved dive bar Waterwheel Lounge is the setting for a new independent film called Marcie’s. Marcie’s is the latest project from Seattle-based filmmaker John Helde, who used the Waterwheel …
Reuben’s Brews expanding to open new taproom in downtown Seattle
Reuben’s Brews is broadening its borders: The Ballard-born brewery is opening a new taproom in downtown Seattle. The new location is 1201 First Avenue—not far from Pike Place Market—and Reuben’s …
Ballard Bridge to close over several weekends this spring
The Ballard Bridge is scheduled to close during some weekends this spring so crews can complete work on the ongoing paving and safety project for 15th Ave W/NW and the …
Crown Hill residents asked to boil water after water main break
Update 4/4 9 a.m.: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) says that while the water main break has been repaired and water is slowly being restored to residents and businesses, they still …
Eldr restaurant closed temporarily due to a fire
The wood-fired kitchen Eldr (6414 32nd Ave NW) has closed temporarily due to a fire in the restaurant. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to the fire at 2 a.m. …
Great blue heron colony’s nesting season underway at Commodore Park
The local great blue heron colony’s spring nesting season is underway at Commodore Park just west of the Ballard Locks on the Magnolia side. Volunteers with the Heron Habitat Helpers …
Nutty Squirrel Gelato shop coming to Ballard AveÂ
There’s a new ice cream shop making moves to open in Ballard: Nutty Squirrel Gelato is expanding to Ballard Ave. Nutty Squirrel will take over the former D’Ambrosio Gelato (5339 …
The Greater Good restaurant and bar is now closed
The Greater Good (5316 Ballard Ave NW) closed over the weekend after almost two years in Ballard. The Greater Good owner Rachel Wilcox posted on social media that she’s closing …
Rooftop Brewing Company to merge with Maritime Pacific Brewing
It’s the end of an era for Maritime Pacific Brewing (1111 NW Ballard Way)—after 35 years, the owners are retiring and Rooftop Brewing Company will take over its location in …