The Ballard Market remodel has an end in sight; director Mike Pederson said it should be complete by Labor Day. The remodels on the middle of the store and produce section will be done by the 4th of July, Pederson said, and they’ll be aiming to finish the food service section by September. The new deli […]
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Ballard Market donates percentage of sales to Sustainable Ballard
Locals who shop at Ballard Market (1400 NW 56th St) can assist in raising funds for local organization Sustainable Ballard. As a non-profit organization registered with Ballard Market, Sustainable Ballard receives a donation of 1% of pre-tax subtotals from receipts locals send in. After shopping at Ballard Market, bring your receipts to any Sustainable Ballard […]
Owner of Ballard Market supports plastic bag ban
The Seattle City Council wants shoppers to use reusable shopping bags. A proposal introduced Monday would ban plastic bags from grocers, retailers and department stores and charge a five-cent fee for paper bags. A proposal that Town & Country Markets, which includes Ballard Market, is in support of. “Getting plastic out of the system is […]
Put your Ballard Market receipts to good use
Don’t just throw your Ballard Market (1400 NW 56th St) receipts away, turn them in for a good cause. The East Ballard Community Association is working with the grocery store to get 1% of all receipts they turn in. From the EBCA blog: The Ballard Market has now stepped up their support by accepting our […]
Repaving at Ballard Market
If you’ve shopped at Ballard Market in prime time, you know that parking can be tough. On Tuesday, they repaved the south side of the lot (photo below). And on Wednesday, they’re repaving the north side. So beware, parking will be challenging (although I just parked on the side street.) By Thursday, though, you should […]
Ballard Safeway a singles hangout?
“Single in Seattle” blogger Jeanna Barrett says she was shopping at Safeway the other night when some guy hit on her. “Apparently the Ballard Safeway is a breeding ground for single men who like to cook,” she blogs. Well, we wouldn’t know that, but we have noticed lots of 20- and 30-something guys pondering the […]
No truth to Ballard Market rumors
There’s quite a discussion on LiveJournal about a rumor that Ballard Market has been purchased by condo developers. So we called the store manager for the straight scoop. “There is absolutely no truth to that rumor,” he said, adding that he’s been asked the same question over and over again the last few days. It […]
Exploring Ballard, Fremont Markets
We took one look at the sunny weather and bolted out the door this Sunday. After all, staying inside on a sunny winter day in Seattle is one of the seven sins, or so I’m told. First stop, the Ballard Farmers Market. We weren’t alone, of course. Not as big as a crowd as a […]
Heard inside Ballard Market
“Hey, look at this,” says one guy to another. “I’ve never seen lutefisk before.” How nice, out-of-towners in Ballard.
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