New corner store Market off Market opens in Ballard
There’s a new corner store at 1100 NW 54th St: Market off Market opened its doors a week ago in Ballard. Ballardite Alex Garmendia is the owner of Market off Market, located …
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NUA Thai takes over former Cycle Dogs location in Ballard
There’s a new Thai restaurant in Ballard: NUA Thai opened at 5410 17th Ave NW. NUA Thai took over the former Cycle Dogs location, which closed in early 2024 after …
New preschool Inicio Playschool opening in Ballard
There’s a new daycare opening in Ballard: Inicio Playschool opens in January at 1116 NW 54th St. Inicio Playschool will be an all-day preschool and childcare center. They say their …
The Market Arms building comes down after several years of redevelopment planning
The intersection of 24th Ave NW and NW Market St continues its transformation: The former Market Arms building (2401 NW Market St) on the southwest corner is being demolished this …
Seattle Parks seeks new concessionaires for Bergen Place, Carkeek, and Golden Gardens
The city’s parks department is looking for new concessionaires for several Seattle parks, including Bergen Place, Carkeek Park, and Golden Gardens. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) put out a request …
Annual Seattle Christmas Boat Parade happening Saturday in Lake Union
A parade of boats decorated with Christmas lights is coming to Lake Union this weekend. The Seattle Christmas Boat Parade will start at 7 p.m. at Fremont Tug Boats (1059 …
Eldr wood-fired kitchen is now open in Sunset Hill
There’s a new restaurant open in Sunset Hill—Eldr, a wood-fired kitchen, opened this week. Eldr is at 6414 32nd Ave NW in the former Samara spot, which closed in July …
Ballard Ave’s Roam Bar applies for adult cabaret license, sparking criticism
The recently opened Roam Bar at 5105 Ballard Ave NW is applying for an adult cabaret license, and it’s causing a bit of controversy in the neighborhood. Roam Bar is …
Billy Beach Sushi & Bar now closed, new restaurant aa Sushi to take its place
Billy Beach Sushi & Bar closed its doors recently, but a new sushi restaurant will be taking over the space. Billy Beach opened in Ballard in 2013 at 5463 Leary …
Record-breaking salmon run at Carkeek Park’s Piper’s Creek
**A record number of salmon made their way up Carkeek Park’s Piper’s Creek this fall. Volunteers with the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project (CWCAP) counted over 1,500 live chum salmon …
Watson’s Counter to close permanently on Dec. 12
Watson’s Counter, the Korean restaurant and cafe at 6420 24th Ave NW, will be closing up shop next week after six years in the neighborhood. Owner James Lim announced the …
Swansons Nursery celebrates 100th anniversary
The local garden shop Swansons Nursery (9701 15th Ave NW) has just finished up its 100th year in the neighborhood. The garden shop actually has an even longer history, tracing …