Farmers Market standout opens Anita’s
Chef Anita Ross, known for her fabulous crepes at the Ballard Farmers Market, has opened Anita’s, a new restaurant on Leary near 8th Avenue. We have yet to give it …
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Nearby: Smoking suit, bank robbery, pumpkins
– Fremont’s The George & Dragon sued by Public Health over smoking – Bank robbery goes down in Greenwood, arrest caught on video – Pumpkin garden fills front yard of …
New restaurant coming to 20th Ave.
According to a liquor license posted on the door, it looks like a restaurant by the name of Plaka Estiatorio is moving into the former location of the Old Ballard …
Playground goes up at Ballard Corners Park
A few dozen volunteers rolled up their sleeves at Ballard Corners Park on 17th Ave. on Saturday and assembled a playground structure. The play structure is Eastern European, called an …
The weekend events calendar
-The Ballard High School Beavers take on the Lake Washington Kangs Friday at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. –Laptop Battle, an electronic music showdown, is at Nectar Friday …
Nickelsville moving to U. District
The homeless camp in Magnolia is packing up and leaving today. To where? It appears they’re headed to a church in the University District.
Inside preview of Ristorante Picolino’s
We attended Ristorante Picolino’s soft opening last night, an “invite only” event that gave us the chance to tour the inside and try out the menu. The food is classic …
A look at what will replace Sunset Bowl
Sunset Bowl still stands at the corner of 14th and Market, but once it’s torn down a 234-unit apartment building will take its place. The owner, Avalon, has released a …
Jack-O(bama)-Lantern
By all appearances, Ballard is Obama country, from all the yard signs to the “Ballard for Obama” T-shirts. And now there’s this: This freshly-carved Obama pumpkin was seen in the …
Zesto’s passes latest health inspection
A year ago Zesto’s was shut down by the health department. They had six red (critical) violations that included, “food in poor condition, not safe and adulterated; unapproved additives” and …
Second Art Walk theft in recent months
Secret Garden Books on Market St. had artwork on display as part of last month’s Ballard Art Walk, and someone stole a piece valued at $50 right off the wall, …
Wear your Scandinavian sweater Thursday
Dig through your closet and pull out your Scandinavian sweater. After all, tomorrow (Thursday) is Leif Erikson day. “The first group of Norwegian immigrants (after Leif Erikson) led by Cleng …