The Ballard Alliance is commissioning an artist to paint the utility boxes on Market Street, and they’re asking for the public to vote on which artist should do the work. Called the Utility Box Beautification Project, the Ballard Alliance has narrowed the applicants down to five artists, whose work is shown below with blurbs from […]
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Sustainable Ballard looking to attract new members, volunteers
By Xiang Shen, UW News Lab Members of Sustainable Ballard shared their thoughts on challenges and expectations for the organization during the annual meeting on Saturday, January 20. The non-profit focuses on promoting sustainable lifestyles by hosting community events, building the local food supply through urban farming and food bank support, and sharing resources in the […]
Woodsky’s in Fremont closes suddenly after celebrating 8th anniversary
A Fremont favorite, Woodsky’s, closed up shop suddenly yesterday, and have let go all of their bartenders. The winter-themed bar just celebrated their 8th year in business last week, so the announcement came as a surprise. A favorite among skiers and snowboarders, Woodsky’s was well known for their weekly goldfish races, shots served on skis, […]
Tell the city what park and street improvements should be made to Ballard
The city has $2 million to spend on park and street improvements around the city, and they’re asking for public input on where those improvements should happen. This is the third year of Your Voice, Your Choice (YVYC): Parks & Streets, run by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. From January 28 to February 22, they’ll take […]
Wood-fired bistro Samara to open in Sunset Hill
The loss of Walter’s hit the Sunset Hill community hard this winter, but pretty soon, there will be a new restaurant to help reinvigorate 32nd Ave NW. Samara, opening at 6414 32nd Ave NW, is owned by chef Eric Anderson. Anderson, originally from Illinois, told Seattle Met that he gained inspiration for Samara from working […]
Bike commuting spikes during viaduct closure
With near-apocalyptic predictions for viadoom, it seems many in North Seattle have taken to two wheels for their alternate commute during the viaduct closure: on the Monday commute last week, nearly 4,000 bicyclists crossed the Fremont Bridge. The Seattle Department of Transportation just released statistics from the first week of the viaduct shutdown, and bike […]
The Gerald on Ballard Ave has a new look with new ownership
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 […]
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