Hamburger Harry’s
Hamburger Harry’s (burgers) 2409 NW Market St. (map) MyBallard.com: “Harry’s offers a full array of burgers, from the standard fare to the Deluxe Burger Ciabatta, Jalapeno Popper Burger and Beer …
Austin Cantina
Austin Cantina (Tex-Mex) AustinCantina.org 5809 24th Ave. NW (map) (206) 789-1277 Austin Cantina is now closed (1/02/2009) CitySearch.com: “…stimulating Tex-Mex cuisine with a Northwest twist on those with a love …
Hamburger Harry’s now open
Ballard’s newest hamburger joint, Hamburger Harry’s on Market near 24th Ave., just opened its doors on Monday. We stopped in and grabbed a menu. Harry’s offers a full array of …
Expensive election for Burbank, Carlyle & Bloss
Three candidates are competing to fill the House seat for the 36th District that Representative Helen Sommers is vacating after 35 years. The candidates, John Burbank (D), Reuven Carlyle (D) …
‘Seattle Night Out’ is tonight
If you’re like us, you may have received an invitation to join your own block’s “Night Out” party this Tuesday night — an annual event to raise awareness for neighborhood …
Car crashes on 58th, driver flees
My Ballard reader Halee reports that someone in a Cadillac lost control at high speed and crashed into a parked car (pictured) on 58th St., pushing it into a planter …
Ellstrom family wins hydro races… or do they?
It wasn’t the U-787 that won, but the Ellstrom family’s other boat, Miss Ellstrom Elam Plus. But there’s plenty of controversy. Miss Beacon Plumbing crossed the finish line first but …
Ballard Locks briefly stuck on busy Sunday
My Ballard reader Brian sent us some photos from the very busy Ballard Locks, which became even busier when the middle gate on the large lock got stuck. “When they …
New businesses in Canal Station condos
Some new businesses are beginning to appear in the retail space in the bottom floor of the Canal Station condos along Leary at 20th Avenue. On the corner is “Source,” …
‘Mutant bicycles’ descend on Ballard
Hundreds of colorfully dressed riders on often misshapen and mutant bicycles kicked off the 13th annual Dead Baby Downhill Race at El Chupacabra on Phinney Ridge Friday evening. Friday’s race, …
Disturbance in Market St. convenience store
Last night around 7 p.m., quite a few police cars responded to Market St. near 17th Ave. Explains a My Ballard reader: “There was big drama at the little store… …
Art, clothing shop to open on Ballard Ave.
Local artist Holly Gummelt will open a new shop with a focus on sustainability called Monster Art and Clothing. The store will “offer quality handmade products by young upcoming artists …