Anita’s (Crepes) AnitasCrepes.com 4350 Leary Way NW (map) (206) 838-9997 SeattleWeekly.com: “Changing the lineup of crepes every day, Ross doesn’t go wild with the fillings—a crepe with soy-ginger chicken is as exotic as she gets—but she puts an amazing amount of care into them.” SeattleTimes.com: “The bistro features an extensive, rotating menu of crepes, both …
Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers (American, Seafood) BallardBrothers.com 5305 15th Ave. NW (map) (207) 784-4440 Seattle Times: ” This really is one of the best deals in town — and one of the tastiest.” Seattle PI: “The halibut and chips were fantastic…” [ratings]
Lockspot Cafe (American, Seafood) 3005 NW 54th St., entrance to the Ballard Locks (map) (206) 789-4865 Seattle Weekly: “Besides the overflowing breakfast platters, the restaurant is known for its crispy fish and chips…” [ratings]
Ristorante Picolinos (Italian) RistorantePicolinos.com 6415 32nd. Ave. NW (map) Seattle Times: “Ravioli are splendid. Fried sage leaves garnish the intricate wraps of fresh pasta filled with goat cheese and ricotta…” SeriousEats: “This is expertly crafted pizza from a pizzaiolo well-acquainted with the flavors of Naples…” My Ballard: “The food is classic Italian, from pizza to …
Today the New York Times posted a story about Edith Macefield and her standoff with developers. A little after the fact, but it includes two new tidbits of information. Barry Martin, the construction chief who took care of Edith in her final days and was willed her house, says he plans to sell it to …
Two members of the Ballard District Council have written Gov. Christine Gregoire a letter favoring the elevated viaduct plan, one of two proposed solutions. Warren Aakervik, president of Ballard Oil and Mary Hurley of the Downtown Ballard Merchants Association wrote that the surface street plan with its 23 traffic lights couldn’t handle the traffic volume, …
All but gone. Here’s Market and 15th… “The next several days promises one wet system after another and more seasonal temperatures,” explains UW professor Cliff Mass.
Ballard Gossip Girl said she heard the Lockspot was burglarized, and sure enough, we checked and they said their ATM was stolen two weekends ago. It was located a few feet from the front door, and the burglars pried open the door and dragged it right through. A few days ago, Cafe Besalu was burglarized …
2:15 p.m. update: The rain is falling steadily (as a rain-snow mix on Phinney Ridge), and the snow is melting along with it. This is 8th Ave. near 65th: And here it was two days ago: A flood watch has been issued for the greater Puget Sound region, urging residents to clear storm drains to …
We’ve seen a lot of storm-related stupidity so far, from SUV sledding to driving down a ski run while seemingly intoxicated. And I have one more: We watched this guy run across Highway 99 at 46th, somehow leaping over the barrier with all the snow piled around it, and dodging traffic to get to the …
Last weekend, someone lost their pet parrot, which flew into My Ballard reader Giselle’s garden. It was reunited with the owner a few days later. And now someone has lost a pet cockatiel that flew away from a home near 18th Ave. and 85th St. in Crown Hill around 4 p.m. on Christmas Day. If …
Merry Christmas (or God Jul, as we Scandinavians say) to everyone! And with the new round of wet snow this morning, please stay safe as you drive to grandma’s house. Just like yesterday, it’s still very slippery. We found those ruts on the side streets to be contentious, tossing our car left and right. So …