The Matador restaurant turns 20 this year
The Mexican restaurant Matador is celebrating its 20th anniversary soon. Matador opened in 2004 on the corner of NW Market St and Ballard Ave, where it operated for 17 years. …
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Walrus & Carpenter up for another James Beard Foundation award
Ballard’s Walrus & Carpenter is up for yet another James Beard Foundation award. Walrus & Carpenter is one of the semifinalists for the Oustanding Restaurant category, alongside 19 other restaurants …
New chicken and rice restaurant Ginger & Scallion moves into former Raiz location on NW 65th St
There’s a new restaurant on NW 65th St: It’s called Ginger & Scallion, and it’s moved into the former Raiz location. Raiz, which opened in 2019 at 500 NW 65th …
Patty’s Eggnest on Holman Road closes after 25 years in Crown Hill
The longstanding breakfast restaurant Patty’s Eggnest closed its location at 9749 Holman Road last week. Patty’s Eggnest will likely close its Northgate location (1000 NE Northgate Way) soon, which is …
63-year-old man died from hypothermia in a vehicle next to Ballard Library during cold weather
The King County Medical Examiner reported five deaths from hypothermia in the past week following the extremely low temperatures, including one man who was found in his vehicle just outside …
Ballard Little League seeking memories and photos to celebrate its 70th season
The Ballard Little League baseball team is turning 70 this year, and the organizers want to celebrate with photos and memories from players of years past. Ballard Little League Board …
Wildflour Gluten-Free Baking Co. closes Ballard location
The gluten-free bakery Wildflour has closed its Ballard location (5404 Leary Ave NW) permanently. The Wildflour owners shared the news on social media, saying they find themselves in a “very …
Loyal Heights Community Center playfield closed due to frost heaving
The Loyal Heights Community Center playfield has become quite lumpy. Seattle Parks and Recreation says the lumps are due to frost heaving, which is caused by groundwater freezing. Spokesperson Rachel …
Free tax help at Ballard Library starting in February
There will be free tax help starting in February at the Ballard Library. The United Way of King County and AARP are offering free tax help at 11 different Seattle …
Casting call: ‘Alt for Norge’ reality TV show is back for its 11th season and is casting in Ballard
The wildly popular Norwegian TV show Alt for Norge is returning for its 11th season and they’re doing one of their casting calls in Ballard this month. Alt for Norge …
Ballard FC ushers in new head coach for 2024 season
The homegrown soccer club Ballard FC is welcoming a new head coach for its third season. James Riley is Ballard FC’s new head coach. He’s been both a player and …
Watson’s Counter appeals to community for help staying open
The Korean restaurant and cafe Watson’s Counter is facing some hard times and is asking the community for support. Watson’s Counter moved to 6420 24th Ave NW in May after …