Shawarma Time opening in former Plaka Estiatorio location
Mediterranean grill Shawarma Time will be opening a second location in Ballard in January. Shawarma Time will move into the former Plaka Estiatorio location at 5407 20th Ave NW—the owners …
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Miami cafe Papá Changó to close in mid-January
The Miami-style cafe Papá Changó announced it will be closing up shop in mid-January. Papá Changó (5410 22nd Ave NW) opened in Ballard in September 2021 when owner Sergio Garcia …
Hazardous road conditions in Seattle today—stay home if you can
Sheets of ice are covering most Seattle roads today, making driving difficult across the city. We’ve heard multiple reports of extremely dangerous road conditions, prompting many to avoid going out …
King County Metro suspends service due to unsafe road conditions
King County Metro has delayed service this morning due to deteriorating and unsafe road conditions. Metro says they will continue to reassess travel conditions and will provide another update at …
Giant menorah lighting and gelt drop to be held at Leif Erikson Lodge due to cold temps
The menorah lighting and gelt drop planned tonight at Bergen Place Park have been moved to the Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St) due to freezing temperatures today. Chabad …
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup cancelled for winter weather
All garbage, recycling, and yard/food waste pickup has been cancelled today due to unsafe road conditions. Seattle Public Utilities says customers who normally put their waste out on Thursdays should …
4Bs Ballard Grill & Alehouse changes ownership (again) with 24-hour dining in the works
For the second time in two years, 4Bs Ballard Grill & Alehouse has switched hands. 4Bs opened under new ownership almost exactly a year ago, when Joel Stedman from The …
Safety enhancements coming to Burke-Gilman Trail railroad crossing under the Ballard Bridge
Crews are working on safety enhancements to the bike lanes on Shilshole Ave NW underneath the Ballard Bridge. SDOT says the changes will improve navigation for bikers who pass over …
On the brink of closure, Cycle Dogs launches GoFundMe to stay open
The vegan restaurant Cycle Dogs has started a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign to help keep its doors open. Cycle Dogs started as a food truck and opened in the former No …
Seattle City Council approves permanent cafe streets
The Ballard Ave cafe street is here to stay: The Seattle City Council has approved legislation to make cafe streets permanent in the city. Cafe streets started during the pandemic …
Ballard Bridge traffic gate replacement to close one lane on Dec. 17
On Saturday, Dec. 17, SDOT will close one lane on the Ballard Bridge to replace the traffic gate. The right southbound lane on the Ballard Bridge will be closed from …
The Sloop Tavern to host art bizarre this weekend featuring local artists
The Sloop Tavern will be hosting a 21+ art bizarre on Saturday featuring local artists. Ballard muralist Andrew Miller will lead the bizarre alongside other makers that are “up and …