There’s a new bar opening this week in Ballard: Good Grief Bar opens on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5316 Ballard Ave NW. Good Grief is taking over the space where The Greater Good used to operate before it closed in March after two years in Ballard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …
A new boutique retail shop, Atria, is opening tomorrow, October 11, at 2607 NW Market Street. The store will specialize in art, ceramics, and vintage home goods. Atria is co-owned by local artist Jane Kidder, whose work has been featured in past Ballard ArtWalk events. “Our curated product line of handmade and small-batch homewares encourages …
Seattle police temporarily evacuated the Ballard Goodwill store on Thursday after employees reported a suspicious package in a donation bin. SPD told My Ballard that officers responded to the location at 6400 8th Ave NW and closed nearby roads as a precaution. The Seattle Police Department’s Arson/Bomb Squad was called to examine the package, which …
Mainstay Provisions will be opening a new location, with plans to operate the on-site café at the upcoming Pickle at the Palms development in Interbay. The new café will be located on the second level of the building and will overlook the indoor pickleball courts. It will be the third Mainstay Provisions location, joining existing …
The local brewery Distant West Brewing will soon shut its taproom in Ballard at 1406 NW 53rd St. Owner Greg Macaulay shared the news on Instagram, saying they’ll be serving their last beer at the taproom on October 12. “While it’s bittersweet, this is a pivot – not an ending,” he wrote. Starting on October …
The tapas restaurant Kahlo & Loyal at 5608 17th Ave NW has closed after just five months open in Ballard. Owner Sheldon Raju told My Ballard that he’s moving the restaurant to Napa. “An investor has showed interest in us and thinks we’ll do great on that side so I decided to take the chance and …
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is organizing the Ballard Pet Celebration at Ballard Commons Park on Sunday, October 5. The event will focus on celebrating the animals in people’s lives, remembering pets that have been loved and lost, and raising awareness about how to better care for animals. From the organizers: Discover ways to get involved …
Ballard will host a Día de los Muertos festival on Saturday, October 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. along the 2200 block of Ballard Avenue NW. A main stage will feature a lineup of musicians and entertainers throughout the evening, while local businesses on Ballard Avenue and 22nd Avenue will take part with themed …
Mayor Bruce Harrell is seeking a new member to serve in the architect position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The board reviews and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods director regarding proposed changes within the Landmark District, including signage, awnings, landscaping, window transparency, painting, street furniture, and new construction. The board …
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Police Department are holding an in-person community meeting to discuss ongoing after-hours parties at Golden Gardens Park. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Golden Gardens bathhouse and is open to anyone who would like to attend. According to organizers, …
The Ballard Starbucks (2200 NW Market St) is closing—tomorrow is their last day open. The store posted a notice on the door, alerting customers to the closure, which is part of a large-scale shuttering of Starbucks cafes. The company plans to close as many as 430 stores nationwide by the end of the year and …
Cookie’s Country Chicken (1744 NW Market St) announced it will be closing its current location due to development. Owner Brian Chandler opened Cookie’s in 2021. The space has been occupied by a number of different restaurants over the years, from Kitchen Istanbul to Tropicos Breezes and the Young American Ale House. Chandler opened a second location …