Bitterroot BBQ is closing after a decade in Ballard
The owners of Bitterroot have announced they’re closing their Ballard Aver restaurant at the end of September. Grant and Hannah Carter opened Bitterroot in 2012 in the former ACME Rubber …
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Beast and Cleaver’s 49th Street Beast to open inside Fair Isle Brewing this week
Beast and Cleaver is ready to open its new venture this week: 49th Street Beast opens at Fair Isle Brewing on Thursday. Beast and Cleaver announced its plans to open …
Ballard Locks 5k fun run to commemorate replacing the large lock’s 106-year-old miter gates
The Ballard Locks large locking gate is being replaced this fall, and there will be a 5k fun run to honor the replacement. The organizers, Discover Your Northwest, are calling …
Public design review meeting for 8-story apartment at 24th and Market
A public design review meeting is coming up soon to discuss the 8-story apartment building going in on the southwest corner of 24th Ave NW and NW Market St. The …
Raven Village tiny house community in Ballard gets internet access for residents
The new tiny house village in Ballard, Raven Village, is getting connected to the web. Raven Village opened last month in Ballard at 1414 NW Leary Way and predominately serves …
New cocktail bar Shibuya Hi-Fi bringing the vinyl experience to Ballard
A new bar is in the works for Ballard: Shibuya Hi-Fi is opening at 4912 Leary Ave NW, taking over The Cedar Room’s location. “Drawing on a deep love of …
New Japanese restaurant coming to 15th Ave NW
It appears a Japanese restaurant is moving into the former Watson’s Counter location at 6201 15th Ave NW. Watson’s Counter moved to a new location at 6420 24th Ave NW …
Crown Hill Metropolitan Market opens today
The new Metropolitan Market on Crown Hill (8532 15th Ave NW) opens its doors today. The new grocery store has been a long time coming; we first reported on their …
New apartment complex proposed to replace Waterwheel Lounge on 15th Ave NW
A new apartment complex plan is in the works that would replace the longstanding dive bar the Waterwheel Lounge at 7034 15th Ave NW. The Waterwheel Lounge property was up …
Ballard Basketball youth fall leagues open for registration
Ballard Basketball is gearing up for its fall season with in-house leagues starting next month. Led by Coach Sara Wetstone, Ballard Basketball’s fall in-house league starts Sept. 10 and lasts …
Former Subway on 15th Ave NW turning into a Mediterranean restaurant
Update: We’ve learned that the new restaurant opening is called Shawarma Prince. Owner Hussein Almuti said the opening date hasn’t yet been set, but we’ll update you with new information …
Ballard Commons Park play area construction to start next week
A new playground is coming to Ballard Commons Park. Plans for the play area have been in the works for years, and now Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) says they’re …