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‘Corner Spot’ opens in Central Ballard

04/09/201804/09/2018 Geeky Swedes 13 Comments

Back in February, we reported that neighborhood hangout Crooked Nail had closed at the corner of NW 56th St. and 17th Ave. NW. According to a liquor license, it looked […]

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It looks like Crooked Nail has closed

02/17/201802/17/2018 Geeky Swedes 7 Comments

The neighborhood bar Crooked Nail, which is a bit off the beaten path at the corner of NW 56th St. and 17th Ave. NW, has apparently closed its doors for […]

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Skål Beer Hall is coming to Old Ballard

02/12/201802/12/2018 Geeky Swedes 34 Comments

Over the years, Ballard has slowly lost Scandinavian mainstays like Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods, the Scandinavian Bakery and the Viking. New apartment complexes appear with Scandinavian names, slogans and design flourishes […]

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Trailbend Taproom to open in the middle of Ballard brewery country

01/23/201801/23/2018 Geeky Swedes 22 Comments

The sign has gone up over the Trailbend Taproom, a new restaurant and bar from the owners of The Dray and The Yard. Located deep in Ballard’s brewery district at […]

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Ballard bar named among ‘Best Bars in America’ by Esquire

05/26/201705/26/2017 Geeky Swedes Leave a comment

There are a LOT of great Ballard bars, but Esquire magazine picked Barnacle in its list of the top 24 “Best Bars in America” in 2017. Located in Old Ballard […]

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Mayor proposes longer bar hours

07/14/201007/14/2010 Geeky Swedes 26 Comments

Mayor Mike McGinn is considering a controversial proposal to cut back on rowdy behavior that sometimes erupts when Seattle bars close — let bars set their own closing times, even […]

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The Bit Saloon is closing November 1st

10/26/200910/26/2009 Geeky Swedes 17 Comments

One of Ballard’s oldest bars, The Bit Saloon is closing its doors on November 1st, two employees confirmed to My Ballard. “We’re closing November 1st! Come have a drink or […]

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New bar ‘Shelter’ opens on Leary

10/22/200910/23/2009 Geeky Swedes 21 Comments

Friends and family members packed Shelter on Thursday night, a “soft launch” for a new bar on Leary Ave. launched by longtime Ballard resident Kevin Carlson. Located in the space […]

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‘The Station Bistro’ to become ‘Shelter’

06/15/200906/15/2009 Geeky Swedes 59 Comments

Kevin Carlson loves Ballard. He was born and raised here and has always dreamed of opening a place. Now his dream is coming true. Carlson bought The Station Bistro on […]

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Happy St. Patty’s day

03/17/200903/17/2009 Geeky Swedes Leave a comment

Today’s the day when everyone is Irish, no matter what your heritage. Here are a few places in Ballard to celebrate: “St. Patrick’s Day Party” at The Sunset Tavern, with […]

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Noise complaint filed from new senior center

09/03/200809/05/2008 Geeky Swedes

That didn’t take long. A resident at the brand new Landmark Senior Center along Leary and Ballard Avenues has filed a noise complaint with the city. “Now she wants to […]

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The Traveler opens along Leary

08/13/200808/14/2008 Geeky Swedes Leave a comment

Over the last few months, Ballard has been blessed with some terrific new neighborhood bars. First The Dray, then The Stepping Stone and now The Traveler on Leary near 8th […]

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