We’re a little behind on this bit of news, but Ballard’s highly-acclaimed French restaurant Le Gourmand has reopened after remodeling its dining room. Never been? Writes Tammy in Yelp, “Come with a full wallet and four or five hours to spare and you will be a very happy camper. Who knew such a great place […]
And the Cupcake Caucus winner is…
Obama wins Cupcake Royale’s Cupcake Caucus, 85% to 15%.
Community meeting for Denny’s supporters
There will be a community meeting tonight (Monday) at 7 at the Abraxus Bookstore (old Ballard Library building, 5711 24th Ave.) for folks interested in saving the Denny’s from the wrecking ball. A poster promoting the meeting on the outside of the Denny’s building.
>Like chocolate and need a job?
Theo Chocolate in Fremont is looking for a “high-energy person to work as a tour guide and retail staff member,” according to a sign taped in their window. The pay isn’t great, $10 an hour, but this part caught my eye: “an interest in sound environmental and socially responsible practices is desirable.” A staffer on […]
Mike’s Chili holds the corner
Judy asked in comments a couple days ago about Mike’s Chili Parlor, which sits on the Northwest corner of that big development on 46th St. — the same development that’s swallowing up Edith Macefield’s home. Mike’s isn’t going anywhere (in fact, they weren’t even contacted by the developer), but it’s interesting to watch the new […]
Hit & run on Ballard Bridge
Just saw this on Craigslist, posted on Thursday night: “I was merging onto the Ballard Bridge and had to stop on the on-ramp due to an on-coming bus. Someone hit me from behind and did not follow me to inspect the damage once I was able to get off the bridge. My car is a […]
Not the most popular sight in Ballard
Condos now selling at NoMa, says this sign, which was spinning and bouncing around on the corner of Market and Leary on Sunday.
Thousands in Ballard attend caucus
What appeared to be nearly a thousand people packed into Salmon Bay Elementary, where many Ballard Democrats caucused on Saturday. They packed the halls. And even the stairways. In fact, there were groups of 50-100 people spread all over the school. I only heard unofficial counts as I moved from group to group, but in […]
‘Can you say traffic jams?’
A letter from Ballard resident Steve Drake appeared in today’s Seattle Times (read it here, but scroll down). “The other day, I get in the mail an artist’s rendition of what the new apartment/condo/retail building will look like where the old QFC was on 24th Northwest,” he writes. “What other conclusion can one then draw […]
Where to participate in the caucus
Wow, lots of excitement around Seattle as Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain make their appearances. So, how do you participate in this Saturday’s caucus? Here’s a good overview of the process, and Democrats can visit here and Republicans here to look up your neighborhood caucus location. If you’re unable to make it to […]
Shots fired near Ballard High
Police officers responded to a report of a drive-by shooting behind the 6700 block of 15th Ave, near Ballard High School, just before noon. One person sustained minor injuries, and police are out searching the area. Update: As a precaution, Ballard High “sealed all exterior doors, leaving one primary point of entrance and exit that […]
‘Googie vs. Goliath’ airs on KCTS
Tonight (Friday) at 7:30, KCTS is airing a documentary on the Ballard Denny’s. “On the next KCTS 9 Connects, see how this former omelet outlet has become an unlikely icon for the city. How it’s at the heart of a debate between saving history and building for the future,” reads KCTS.org. If you miss it, […]
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