There’s a new empanada restaurant coming to Ballard: Maria Luisa Empanada will soon open at 928 Leary way NW. Maria Luisa Empanadas, which also has a location in SoDo, will […]
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Heron Habitat Helpers looking for more volunteers to monitor the Commodore Park heron colony
The local nonprofit Heron Habitat Helpers (HHH) is gearing up for another breeding season at Commodore Park and they’re looking for a new cohort of volunteers to help them monitor […]
Tangerine Thai opening in former Koo Hoo Thai Street location
Tangerine Thai, which used to operate at 5914 Phinney Ave N, is moving into the spot recently vacated by Koo Hoo Thai Street. Tangerine Thai, which closed its Phinney Ridge […]
Magnolia Playfield could be gaining a new skate park
The Magnolia Playfield (2518 34th Ave W) could be getting a new skate park. The Magnolia Community Center Advisory Council is hosting two upcoming meetings at the Discovery Park Visitor […]
After a short resurgence, vegan restaurant Cycle Dogs is closing today
The vegan restaurant Cycle Dogs is officially closing up shop today, Jan. 31. Owner Keaton Tucker announced the closure this week on Instagram, which comes roughly three months after he […]
New brewery Distant West taking over former Reubens’ Brews original brewing location
There’s a new brewery in the Ballard Brewery District: It’s called Distant West, and it’s setting up shop in Reuben’s Brews original location at 1406 NW 53rd St. Distant West […]
Koo Hoo Thai St closes NW 70th St location
Koo Hoo Thai Street has closed up its NW 70th St location. My Ballard received a tip from a reader that the restaurant posted a note on its door saying […]
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. […]
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 […]
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