A longtime community hangout in Sunset Hill, Walter’s Cafe has been given until the end of November before it needs to find a new location, the business said. A few days ago, the deadline was much sooner: the My Ballard Group discovered that Walter’s had been given a notice to vacate their spot at 6408 […]
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Old Ballard Liquor Co. to shut down and reopen as Nordic bar and restaurant
For the last six years, Old Ballard Liquor Company has been operating a nano distillery on Shilshole Ave. near the Ballard Bridge, specializing on a Scandinavian favorite: aquavit. Owner Lexi, who goes by her first name, announced this last week that the distillery is shutting down at the end of the month. Old Ballard Liquor’s […]
Katsu Burger opens in old Skillet location
After a series of sneak previews, Katsu Burger and Sushi has opened — with some limited hours — in the old Skillet location at 2034 NW 56th St. As we previewed back in March, the Ballard menu features several variations of its huge, deep-fried burgers as well as a sushi bar, bento and a full […]
New restaurant from Lark chef opening soon
In March we discovered Lark chef Mitch Mayers was planning to open a new restaurant in the Kickin’ Boot spot in Old Ballard. Now we know the name, Sawyer, and a few more details, thanks to Mayers’ interview with Eater. His approach will be high-quality, creative fine dining that’s “a bit more approachable,” Mayers explained. […]
New restaurant coming to Sunset Hill
The eagle-eyed members of the My Ballard Facebook Group saw that the “for lease” sign has disappeared from the empty space at the corner of 32nd Ave. NW and NW 65th St. A little investigation later, they found a new restaurant planned for the Sunset Hill spot. It’s called Samara, “a wood-fueled neighborhood bistro,” according […]
Crown Hill Broiler quietly opens on 15th Ave.
Back in January, the Original Pancake House along 15th Ave. NW just north of NW 80th St. closed its doors for good. In the last couple weeks, the Crown Hill Broiler quietly opened in its place. The new kid-friendly restaurant and bar is starting out with burgers — 12 different options — along with sandwiches […]
Briefs: Home prices, Addo, Mae Ploy, Yak’s, secret map, bikesharing and more
A few quick stories from around the neighborhood… SOARING HOME PRICES: The median home price in the greater Ballard area has risen 9.9% in the last year to $851,500, reports the Seattle Times. For comparison, the Seattle-wide median price is $830,000. In the Queen Anne-Magnolia area, the number is an astonishing $1,135,500, which is up […]
‘Super Bueno’ restaurant opens in Fremont
Ethan Stowell’s latest creation is not just bueno, it’s Super Bueno — a new Mexican restaurant that just opened this week at 3627 Stone Way N. in Fremont. Super Bueno wants the best of both worlds: a family-friendly restaurant that also attracts the 20-something crowd. The lower level features a full bar with 65 tequilas […]
Lockspot Cafe temporarily closed after reports of norovirus outbreak
The King County Health Department is investigating an outbreak of norovirus associated with four restaurants, including the Lockspot Cafe in Ballard. “Since May 16, Public Health has learned of 3 people from two separate meal parties who became ill after consuming food and beverage from Lockspot Cafe between May 12–13, 2018,” the health department said. […]
New burger restaurant coming to ‘The Terminal’ across from New Seasons
If you’ve wondered what’s planned for the new retail-restaurant space under construction across from New Seasons, you’re not alone. After we asked for tips earlier this week, My Ballard reader Stephen pointed us to The Terminal At Ballard at 907 NW Ballard Way. “The Terminal” is the name of the CenterCal Properties development that includes […]
‘Corner Spot’ opens in Central Ballard
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 like a new establishment called “Corner Shot” was in the works. We were close. It’s called Corner Spot, a new bar and restaurant that has […]
Briefs: Deadliest Catch, Trailbend, Biscuit, Larsen’s, O’Brien, NW Peaks
A few quick Ballard stories from our inbox and around the web… DEADLIEST CATCH: The word in the My Ballard Facebook Group is the Deadliest Catch folks are filming today (Wednesday) inside The Market Arms, which has been closed for the event the last few days. “They are filming ‘The Bait’ to celebrate Deadliest Catch’s […]
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