Gas leak at Mike’s Chili Parlor
We’re not making this up. The fire department responded to Mike’s Chili Sunday afternoon for a gas leak in the restaurant’s basement. The leak was capped in a matter of …
Restaurants
Long lines at Veraci Pizza
Veraci Pizza opened on Wednesday at 500 NW Market St., and it hasn’t taken any time at all for Ballard’s new restaurant to draw a crowd. Long lines are becoming …
Anita’s still at the farmers market
If you were wondering, we noticed that Anita’s is still serving up crepes at the Ballard Farmers Market even now that her new restaurant has opened. Because some people need …
Hamburger Harry’s broken into
My Ballard reader Gooner saw police in front of Hamburger Harry’s as he passed by on the bus this morning. “Two cops had just walked up inspecting a broken window …
Veraci Pizza opening later this month
We stopped by the Veraci Pizza oven at the Fremont Market on Sunday to get an update on their preparations to open their first restaurant. They said they’re planning to …
Farmers Market standout opens Anita’s
Chef Anita Ross, known for her fabulous crepes at the Ballard Farmers Market, has opened Anita’s, a new restaurant on Leary near 8th Avenue. We have yet to give it …
New restaurant coming to 20th Ave.
According to a liquor license posted on the door, it looks like a restaurant by the name of Plaka Estiatorio is moving into the former location of the Old Ballard …
Inside preview of Ristorante Picolino’s
We attended Ristorante Picolino’s soft opening last night, an “invite only” event that gave us the chance to tour the inside and try out the menu. The food is classic …
Zesto’s passes latest health inspection
A year ago Zesto’s was shut down by the health department. They had six red (critical) violations that included, “food in poor condition, not safe and adulterated; unapproved additives” and …
Food and wine boutique opening on Phinney
That’s right, a “food and wine boutique” called Picnic will open today in a retail space beneath the Fini Condos at the corner of Greenwood Ave. and 68th St. on …
2009 ‘Dinner and a Movie’ schedule set
Dinner and a movie never tasted so good! Volterra Restaurant and the Seattle International Film Festival have introduced the “Dinner and a Movie” lineup for next year. It’s the second …
Popular organic cafe coming to Ballard
Portage Bay Cafe prides itself in serving locally-grown, organic foods. Their bread comes from Essential and Great Harvest Bakeries while their beef comes from Oregon Country Beef. And now they’re …