Lockspot Cafe
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 …
Ristorante Picolinos restaurant
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…” …
Edith Macefield’s old home to go up for sale
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 …
Ballard council members push for elevated viaduct
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 …
Snow, snow go away…
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.
ATM stolen from Lockspot Cafe
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 …
Big thaw begins, flood watch issued
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 …
How not to cross Highway 99
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 …
Pet cockatiel lost on Christmas Day
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 …
God Jul and Happy Holidays!
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. …
That’s one tough Ballard mailman
Spotted our mailman making the rounds today… in his shorts. “I’m from New York,” he told us. “It’s just weather.”
Toys for Tots a success at Station 18
The snow and ice has made it very difficult for Toys for Tots volunteers to pick up donations at some sites around the Seattle area. But that’s not the case …