Sign removed from Sunset Bowl
We noticed today that the “Sunset” sign has been pried off the building. Only scars remain. We didn’t see the sign in the Sunset Bowl auction lineup last week, so we wonder who’s keeping it?
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Another tragedy at sea
The Seattle P-I is reporting that a 39-year-old man has died aboard the Zenith, a Seattle-based fishing boat owned by Jubilee Fisheries Inc. The paper says the man, whose name is not being released, was repairing a suspected gas leak Thursday night and crew members found him unconscious. The Coast Guard is investigating and plans …
Cleanup day along 14th, Greg’s Garden
The “Adopt-a-Street Cleanup Party” along 14th Ave. was in full swing midday Saturday, especially at Greg’s Garden, the P-patch along 54th St. We saw other neighbors walking along 14th picking up trash. Thanks, all!
Le Gourmand
Le Gourmand (French) LeGourmandRestaurant.com 425 NW Market St. (map) (206) 784-3463 CitySearch.com: “Tidy French restaurant’s unassuming sweetness, expert service and divine culinary precision have held diners captive…” NWSource.com: “Always very good, occasionally exceptional…” [ratings]
Ballard boutique warehouse sale
Shopping alert! Ballard boutiques Blackbird, Re-Soul, Market Street Shoes, Market Street Athlete, Triple and Olivine are all participating in a warehouse sale at the New York Fashion Academy on Ballard Ave. today (Saturday). “All items will be on sale for at least 50% off,” says the event listing. Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. …
Paradise Pizza pulls out of Ballard
Paradise Pizza, which replaced Domino’s Pizza at Market St. at 6th Ave., has just closed down. While we never ate there, reviews on Yelp were mixed. This sign was on the door… With the departure of Zagi’s two weeks ago, Ballard is now minus two pizza joints. Recommendations, My Ballard readers?
Scenes from the Ballard Jazz Walk
We took a stroll down Ballard Ave. for the annual Ballard Jazz Walk. The Marc Seales Band cookin’ at Conor Byrne. The crowd taking it all in. The Jay Thomas and Brent Jensen Quintet at the NY Fashion Academy. The view from the sidewalk outside. Seems like a good turnout this year, although we left …
Volterra
Volterra (Italian) VolterraRestaurant.com 5411 Ballard Ave NW (map) (206) 789-5100 CitySearch.com: “An elegant setting and a Tuscan-inspired menu…” NWSource.com: “Superb cocktails, a strong Italian wine list and late-night bar eats are added attractions…” [ratings]
The Barking Dog
The Barking Dog Alehouse (American, bar) TheBarkingDogAlehouse.com 705 NW 70th St. (map) (206) 782-2974 CitySearch.com: “The emphasis is on beer and community at this friendly Phinney Ridge alehouse…” NWSource.com: “A secret worth discovering…” [ratings]
Ballard Food Bank could use some help
As food prices continue to rise, Seattle food banks are starting to feel the crunch. “DJ Shamus” from the Ballard LiveJournal group toured Ballard’s Food Bank this week. “I noticed a lack of such things as canned tomatoes (they just had a few cans of sauce) and other vegetables, meals in a can (chili, beef …
Music this weekend
Mardi Gras comes to Ballard tonight with the big event of the annual Ballard Jazz Festival: the Jazz Walk. 15 jazz groups will be playing across 12 venues along Ballard Ave. and Market St. One ticket ($15 in advance, $20 in person) will get you in all of them. Also, the Hadley Caliman Quartet and …
Free latte Friday
In an effort to compete with big-name espresso outlets like Starbucks, McDonald’s has launched it’s new McCafe. Today and next Friday the fast-food joint is giving away free lattes during breakfast hours. The McCafe’s are staffed by specially trained baristas and they will make all your favorite drinks with fresh-ground beans. Our question is: Since …