Conor Byrne to get a facelift
For about 15 years Conor Byrne Pub has looked the same, but starting this weekend you’ll start seeing changes to the Irish bar on Ballard Ave. “This place is kind …
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Tuesdays in Ballard campaign kickoff
Tuesdays in Ballard began last week, but tonight was the official kickoff. You may have noticed balloons around town, like here on Market St. We stopped by Sonic Boom to …
Meat buying club in Ray’s parking lot
Every other Friday, Ballard native Keith Swanson of Thundering Hooves delivers his grass-fed meat to restaurants, stores and “buying clubs” around the area. One of his stops is at Ray’s …
Kathy Casey staying in Ballard
Back in April, the word was that Kathy Casey would be leaving Ballard for the other side of the ship canal. Well, things have changed and she’s staying put. In …
Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods announces it will close
As feared, the owners of Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods announced today “with deep regret” that they’re calling it quits after 49 years in business. “The decision to close has been a …
Hattie’s Hat changing hands
The management at Hattie’s Hat is changing hands. According to the Seattle Weekly, the current manager Erin West, local musician Jeff Taylor and Max Genereaux, owner of Al’s Tavern and …
Tracking the many business changes in Ballard
If you’re like us, your head is probably spinning with the tremendous pace of change in the Ballard business community over the last few months. Since the beginning of the …
Bikini espresso stand to open on 15th
A new espresso stand plans to open next month in the parking lot of the 76 gas station at NW 58th and 15th Ave NW. We spoke with the owner, …
Future of Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods in doubt
One of Ballard’s longest-running businesses and a cultural staple of the neighborhood, Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods could close soon. The store told us “there’s a good possibility” that it could join …
‘The Station Bistro’ to become ‘Shelter’
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 …
‘Tuesdays in Ballard’ coming this summer
The postcards are going up around Ballard for a new campaign called “Tuesdays in Ballard” (.pdf file). It’s a summer-long campaign designed to entice people from both outside of Ballard …
Buffalo Exchange to open in June
Buffalo Exchange has announced that they’ll be open in less than a month. The eclectic buy-sell-trade clothing shop is taking over a 2,500 square foot space on Market Street where …