Over 45 years ago at the edge of Ballard and Fremont, Allied Ice was born, providing blocks of ice for the fleet of nearby fishing boats. As time went on, the business grew, delivering ice all over the Northwest to stores, sporting facilities and festivals. Then in 2012, the business sold, and the Allied Ice […]
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Briefs: Ballard Commons, Nickelsville, Loyal Heights, Joli and more
A hodgepodge of Ballard news to share from our inbox… – BALLARD COMMONS: The Seattle PI published a story about Seattle Police handing out $500 trespassing tickets to campers at Ballard Commons Park last month. We talked with Will Lemke with the city, and he confirmed the tickets were handed out by officers — and […]
Seafood producer Keyport leaving Ballard over ‘challenging business climate’
One of Ballard’s largest fishing-related businesses, Keyport is pulling its seafood business out of Ballard and moving its corporate office to Edmonds. “Seattle has been our home for 20 years, and its increasingly challenging business climate makes it a good time to move,” said Mark Pedersen, Keyport’s President & CEO, in a statement. “Edmonds is […]
Skillet in Ballard closes down
A little off the beaten path — and still recovering from a flood last year — Skillet has closed its Ballard restaurant for good. “After 5 years, we sadly announce the closing of our Skillet Ballard location,” the restaurant posted on Facebook yesterday. “Thank you to all our family, friends, customers and employees for all […]
Starbucks closes store in Interbay
The Starbucks next to the Red Mill on West Dravus in Interbay closed for good on Sunday. “As we continue to take steps to make sure we’re meeting customer’s needs, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our location at 1609 West Dravus Street in Seattle,” the Starbucks press team told My Ballard when we […]
New beauty shop opens in Sunset Hill
The historic building on 32nd Ave. NW that was home to the Sunset Hill Barber Shop for decades has a new tenant: Essential Apothecary Alchemist. “I was looking for a storefront in a nice neighborhood, and I chose Sunset Hill,” explains owner Kate Poole. “The building fit my aesthetic and l really appreciated the history […]
Volterra is closing on New Years Eve, searching for new home in Ballard area
One of Ballard’s most beloved restaurants is closing. But only temporarily. “Our building is being sold,” Volterra co-owner Michelle Quisenberry told My Ballard. “We are actively looking for a new Ballard-area home.” Volterra’s last night will be New Years Eve, and every night until then, co-owner and chef Don Curtiss will be cooking. “Please pop […]
Kolstrand Building sells for $9.9 million
Home to neighborhood hotspots Walrus & Carpenter, Barnacle and Staple & Fancy, the historic Kolstrand Building on Ballard Ave. has sold for $9.9 million. King County records show the buyer is the Keyser Living Trust. The early 1900s brick building was once a marine supply business. After it was bought in 2008 for $1.9 million, […]
New Ballard taproom Locust Cider opening soon
Update on 12/20: Locust Cider is now open. Earlier: As soon as the liquor license is approved, Woodinville’s Locust Cider is opening a taproom in Old Ballard on 22nd and Shilshole, in the old Kickin’ Boots building. It features 12 cider taps with favorites like dark cherry, vanilla and honey pear, as well as seasonals […]
Ballard business briefs: The Mailbox, Fit Massage, Fit36
The longtime owner of The Mailbox in Loyal Heights, Ferrol Williams, is retiring after 21 years and has sold the business to Ballard residents Andrew and Melissa Wagenbrenner. A neighborhood welcome party is scheduled for Dec. 16th, 4-5 p.m., at The Mailbox at 24th Ave. and 80th St. Over in the new My Ballard Forum, […]
After a century in business, Crown Hill Hardware is closing
One of Seattle’s oldest small businesses, Crown Hill Hardware on 15th Ave. NW is closing at the end of the month. “I’ve been here a long time. It just has sentimental value,” says the store’s owner Dennis Palmer. Palmer says his mom passed away a week ago, which triggered a requirement to sell the property, […]
The Ridgeback Cafe opens on 65th
There’s another new addition to the cluster of businesses at the foot of Phinney Ridge on 65th St. — the Ridgeback Cafe. The family-friendly restaurant opened for business on Friday evening in the old Renick Printing space at 500 N.W. 65th St, next door to Slave to the Needle. Owner Justin Taft puts out the […]
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