Local flower shop, Midnight Blossom, is on the move from Ballard Way to a new location on Ballard Ave. To prepare for the August move, the team are having a huge sale this weekend from July 15 – 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Many of the team’s iconic display pieces (pictured) will be largely discounted. Once the move takes place, Midnight […]
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San Fermo to bring Italian fare to Ballard Ave
Back in April last year, the My Ballard team reported on a restoration then in progress that was set to transform the Pioneer Houses on Ballard Ave into an Italian restaurant. We are happy to report that the restoration and preparations are complete and San Fermo (5347 Ballard Ave NW) will open next Monday, May […]
Mayor seeks local architect for Ballard Ave Landmark District Board
Mayor Ed Murray announced today that applications are now open for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The opening is for a local architect who has a demonstrated interest in our neighborhood. Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board comprises of seven members who aim to protect the historical and architectural values of the […]
Throwback Thursday: Ballard restaurants of yesteryear
In recent years, Ballard’s restaurant scene has exploded. We wanted to take a look back and see what the restaurants of yesteryear had to offer. Hans Nelson and his son Nels Nelson can be seen below outside their hotel, bar and restaurant on the corner of Dock Place and Ballard Ave in 1892. Below is a […]
Cheese Wizards to end cheese drought in Ballard
The Ballard-based Saxbe brothers contacted the My Ballard team to confirm that they are opening their well-known food truck, the Cheeze Wizards, in the ‘hood this Saturday. The brothers are very excited to be opening the truck right next to the Ballard Bell tower (Corner of Ballard Ave NW and 22nd Ave NW) from 5 p.m. […]
Pioneer Houses set to transform into Italian restaurant
According to a post on NOSH Pit blog, the Pioneer Houses on Ballard Ave NW are set to be transformed into an Italian restaurant. The transformation and restoration is already underway at the hands of the new property owners Jeff Ofelt and Wade Weigel from Percy’s and Co. down the road. Ofelt and Weigel have […]
Crime Update: Break-ins on Ballard Ave
According to the SPD two businesses were broken into on the 5300 block of Ballard Ave NW in the early hours of Friday, April 10. The first burglary occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. and was captured on a surveillance camera. The footage shows two hooded males walking up to the business before breaking in. In the video, […]
Haute Hibou women’s clothing store opens on Ballard Ave
Ballard Ave is now home to a new women’s clothing store Haute Hibou. The new store is located in a space within Anchored Ship Coffee (5306 Ballard Ave NW) and carries women’s clothing and accessories in addition to gift and novelty items. Haute Hibou is the creation of Seattle native Rachel Brown who wanted to […]
Ballard Ave holiday pop-up set to open tomorrow
Some of Seattle’s favorite artists, creators, curators and dreamers are opening a month long pop-up shop in Ballard Ave’s “Little Green House” (5341 Ballard Ave NW) tomorrow evening. The shop will be hosting an opening party tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 3) from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. All are welcome to attend the opening party which will feature festive holiday beverages and […]
Ballard Ave businesses profiled on Japanese TV
Ballard Avenue is full of little shops, cafes, restaurants and bakeries. Etsuko from Fresh Flours emailed to say that our little corner of the world has been featured on NHK, Japanese Broadcasting Corporation. She says that this show aired last Friday. The narration is in Japanese, which unfortunately the Geeky Swedes don’t speak. Update: Mari, […]
Snacks! bodega to open on Ballard Ave.
Down at the end of the parking lot just outside King’s Hardware on Ballard Ave. sits a new little market called Snacks! Snacks! is the brainchild of Ballard’s hot dog king, Dante Rivera. He says to think of this as a high-end 7-11. He’s planning to sell grocery staples, he’ll give vendors from the Farmers […]
Bastille Cafe and Bar gets board approval
Bastille Cafe and Bar, a new French restaurant at 5307 Ballard Ave., is on track for their June 29th opening. This morning, restaurant owners Deming Maclise and James Weimann along with architect Mike Skidmore won approval from the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board for outdoor lighting, signage, rain barrels and a refuse enclosure. The sign […]
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