Anita’s, The Traveler coming to Ballard
If you’ve been wondering about those two empty spaces next to The Dish on Leary just east of 8th, two new signs have appeared with the answers. On the corner, …
Restaurants
Star sighting this Sunday in Ballard
With the Seattle International Film Festival in full swing, this Sunday SIFF is awarding Sir Ben Kingsley the 2008 Golden Space Needle for outstanding achievement in acting. After the tribute …
Fremont Classic pizzeria replaced by Rialto
Rialto Pasta Bar & Grill has moved into the space occupied for years by The Fremont Classic Pizzeria and Trattoria on Fremont Avenue. A couple months ago a sign went up saying the restaurant …
Veraci Pizza opening restaurant in Ballard
In our post a few weeks ago about the demise of Paradise Pizza at Market St. and 6th Ave., we asked for your pizza recommendations. Some readers praised Veraci Pizza …
Pizzeria (and music) coming to 32nd Ave.
My Ballard reader T.M. writes us to say that the empty space along 32nd between 64th and 65th — across from Rain City Video — will become “Pizzeria Picolinos,” according …
Malena’s Tacos plans to reopen
We have an update on the fire at Malena’s Tacos overnight. We spoke with an owner at the scene as they evaluated the damage. The kitchen is gutted, but the …
Fire at Malena’s Tacos
A fire erupted at one of our favorite taco places, Malena’s Tacos on 56th St., just before 9 p.m. “Malena’s Tacos was issuing thick grey smoke by the time (firefighters) …
Bento Sushi flagged by restaurant inspector
A story in The Stranger, which profiles “Seattle’s toughest restaurant inspector,” reports that Bento Sushi on 15th and 85th was temporarily shut down in March “for improper food storage, plumbing …
Your neighborhood’s best restaurants
The Seattle Weekly has published a special issue, “The 100 Best Restaurants,” and Ballard has four on the list: Volterra, La Carta de Oaxaca, Ocho and La Isla. Only four? …
Paradise Pizza pulls out of Ballard
Paradise Pizza, which replaced Domino’s Pizza at Market St. at 6th Ave., has just closed down. While we never ate there, reviews on Yelp were mixed. This sign was on …
Zagi’s Pizza closes its doors
We received an email tip from Thomas who is a business neighbor to Zagi’s Pizza. He tells us that a new note was posted on the door last night saying …
Zagi’s in ‘sunny Florida’
We received a couple emails asking about Zagi’s Pizza on Crown Hill. “They are CLOSED!!!” writes Lauren. “I am bummed considering they are the best pizza I have EVER had.” …