SDOT says work to fix a section of the Burke-Gilman trail near Golden Gardens, originally damaged by plant growth, has been delayed because of vandalism. Two different sections were damaged by people who scrawled various names in the wet concrete, like Johnny and Stella below. “Crews were set to wrap up early, by January 13th, …
After years of discussion, the Alaskan Way viaduct will be replaced by a bored tunnel, reports the Seattle PI. The newspaper is reporting that the city of Seattle, King county and the state have all agreed on the tunnel option. (See more images and map). According to the paper, “the tunnel would be paid for …
Last week we wrote about Patty Pan Grill closing to focus on the farmers market. The little building could soon be filled by another farmers market vendor, GreenGo. The owners, Dylan and Heidi Stockman, say there are still a few puzzle pieces that need to fit together, but the move looks promising. GreenGo will be …
The Seattle School Board will soon focus its attention on school boundaries within the district, including the boundaries for Ballard High School, as they develop a student assignment plan. We’ve received many emails from concerned parents that the line will cut off just north of Ballard High, sending students north of 67th to another high …
A Caprice Kitchen (American/Pacific Northwest) CapriceKitchen.com 1418 NW 70th St. (map) (206) 371-2886 [ratings]
Zaw Pizza (Pizza) Zaw.com 5458 Leary Ave NW (map) (206) 297-1334 [ratings]
A new restaurant with a unique concept is now open on 70th St. near 14th. Featuring local seasonal ingredients from Seattle’s farmers markets, A Caprice Kitchen serves meals in three ways. On Friday and Saturday night, Chef Anne Catherine serves three-course set menu dinners between 6-8 p.m. On many Sunday nights, she serves communal dinners …
A My Ballard reader writes in the forum about hearing gunshots at 18th Ave. and 85th St. around 9 p.m last night. “Anyone hear about this? Any news?” BallardBilge wrote. We did some checking, and both Seattle Fire and Seattle Police have nothing immediately to report.
After the holidays, both Austin Cantina and Patty Pan Grill closed their doors. And now there are two more restaurants to add to the list. The Station on Leary is empty inside and the windows are covered with paper. Judging from a message on The Station’s MySpace page, December 27th was their last night. It’s …
Ballard’s most famous and controversial church is featured in a long New York Times Magazine article this morning with the headline, “Who Would Jesus Smack Down? Mark Driscoll, a Pastor with a Macho Conception of Christ.” The story on Mars Hill Church takes an in-depth look at Driscoll’s Calvinism teachings (especially controversial gender roles), the …
Once a cafe, a new establishment by the name of “G Wizz Bistro” is preparing to open soon along 8th Ave. at Market St. According to the sign on the door, G Wizz will have beer, wine, home cookin’ and “open jam sessions on our stage.” It will also have a 7-foot screen and meeting …
Update 12:15 p.m. David Tucker with Seattle Public Schools tells us that the scene is clear and the school is back to normal. 11:30 a.m. Seattle police are near Ballard High School because a man with a gun was seen in the area. According to David Tucker with Seattle Public Schools, the school is in …