The paper is still over the windows at Kavu’s new home, but workers inside are busy painting the walls. Kavu, the outdoor clothing store at 5423 Ballard Ave. is moving to a larger location… right next door to the current location. We’re told the big move will happen within the next three weeks.
Ever wonder what to do with those plastic “twist on” bottle caps (like from water bottles)? The Sneakery (612 NW 65th St.) has found a solution: I’m probably not the only one who cringes every time I throw a cap in the trash when I put a bottle in the recycling bin. I don’t understand …
The management at Hattie’s Hat is changing hands. According to the Seattle Weekly, the current manager Erin West, local musician Jeff Taylor and Max Genereaux, owner of Al’s Tavern and the Sunset will be taking over majority ownership next month. “Changes to look forward to will be the departure of the dining room fish tank …
At a community meeting on June 3rd about the increase in crime at Ballard parks, Seattle Police said it would work on ramping up officer bicycle patrols. And now a My Ballard reader who has been outspoken against the drug problems at Bergen Place and Marvin’s Garden (and wishes to remain anonymous for fear of …
If you’re like us, your head is probably spinning with the tremendous pace of change in the Ballard business community over the last few months. Since the beginning of the year, many businesses have closed or moved away, and many others have opened in Ballard for the first time. Inspired by our popular bear tracking …
The sign above Epilogue Books says it all, “corner retail space for lease.” We spoke with Nathan at Epilogue who says that they’re not renewing their lease at the corner of NW Market and 20th Ave NW, and they’re currently looking for another location, hopefully in Ballard. Another used book shop, Abraxus Books, recently left …
Three Girls Bakery is getting close to opening for business. We first reported that the popular bakery was moving into the old Ballard Pet Shop, but that space is being turned into a dentist office. Three Girls will be to the building just to the north at 6209 15th Ave NW, next to Ballard Barber …
Ballard is losing another business. Brown paper lines the windows and there’s a red glowing “closed” sign above the door at Belle Pastry. The pastry shop opened in Canal Station on Leary just last November. The sign on the door says you can still visit the Bellevue location. (Thanks Scott for the tip!)
Honore Artisan Bakery (Bakery and coffee) 1413 NW 70th St. (map) (206) 706-4035 Open Wed-Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat-Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [ratings]
Cafe Besalu (Pastries and coffee) 5909 24th Ave NW (map) (206) 789-1463 Open Wed-Sun 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. [ratings]
Larsen’s Danish Bakery LarsensBakery.com 8000 24th Ave NW (map) (206) 782-8285 [ratings]
A new espresso stand plans to open next month in the parking lot of the 76 gas station at NW 58th and 15th Ave NW. We spoke with the owner, Mike Rockey, who says “Knotty Bodies Espresso” will have girls in lingerie and bikinis serving Java Java Coffee. He says that this will be a …