Local economy looks promising
This time last year people were spending less, the stock market was still at record lows and people around the country were being laid off. Â Over the last few months, …
Business
Neighbors help Tarasco reopen after fire
Just two days after a fire hit Tarasco restaurant (1452 NW 70th St.), they’re reopening for business. We spoke with the owner today who says he couldn’t open so quickly …
Abraxus Books is closing
After spending seven years in Ballard, Abraxus Books moved to lower Queen Anne in July of 2009. Our sister site, QueenAnneView.com is reporting that the used bookstore is closing for …
Subway on Market Street planning to close
The Subway on the corner of Market Street and NW Leary is planning to close. A big “for lease” sign adorns the top of the building. We spoke with an …
Studio gypsies start here in Ballard
After more than 12 years in the same office, Kurt Wolken of the graphic design studio Wolken Communica turned to his partner, Justin Byrnes, with an idea — to close …
Conor Byrne launches monthly brewers night
Tonight is the inaugural “Conor Byrne Brewers Night” at the Ballard Ave pub featuring Fremont Brewing. “Most of the time micro-brewers will only get one tap handle in a bar …
Totem House closes after 62 years in Ballard
Since 1948 people have been eating fish and chips at the Totem House. The restaurant, which sits just across the street from the Ballard Locks, is a yet another neighborhood …
Stackers Pizza and Subs closed
It appears that the retail space on the southwest corner of 15th Ave NW and NW 65th St is vacant once again. Less than a year ago, Stackers Pizza and …
Christmas weekend business hours
With Christmas right around the corner, many businesses will be changing their weekend hours. Here is a look at what is open and closed Christmas weekend. Ballard Bros. Seafood (5305 …
Ballard’s newest nano-brewery now open
NW Peaks Brewery is small. Very small. It’s called a nano-brewery, which is smaller than a micro-brewery. “I’ve been a homebrewer for a long time and people kept telling me …
Lombardi’s to be replaced by 5 Corner Market Bar & Kitchen
The speculation over what will replace Lombardi’s (2200 NW Market St.) restaurant can stop. It’s not a Tom Douglas spot, nor is it an eatery by Maria Hines, according to …
‘Like’ Molly Moon’s for a permanent shop in Ballard
Molly Moon’s Handmade Ice Cream is looking to open their third shop in Seattle, but they aren’t sure which ‘hood they should move to so they’re turning to their fans …