Ballard sandwich called “sensational”
It’s pretty well known around here that Paseo is a popular spot for Cuban sandwiches. Now the rest of the country has been let in on the secret. The Ballard eatery …
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‘Dining out for Life’ on Thursday
The 17th Annual Dining Out For Life is this Thursday, April 29th and several Ballard businesses are participating. Dining Out is an annual charity fundraiser to support Lifelong AIDS Alliance …
Picolinos adding large tent to courtyard
Customers of Ristorante Picolinos on 32nd Ave NW will soon be able to dine under a giant tent that can be opened or closed, depending on the weather. This morning …
New dim sum restaurant opening nearby
Finding dim sum in Ballard is just about impossible. In fact Yelp names La Carta De Oaxaca, the Mexican restaurant on Ballard Ave, as having the best dim sum in …
Tigertail restaurant on 65th closed
9/25 update: The State Liquor Control Board now says there is no issue with Tigertail’s license and the King County Recorder’s Office has no liens on record that would indicate an IRS property seizure.  …
Restaurant moving into Olsen’s spot on Market
From pickled herring to pho. A sign in the window of the old Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods location announces “Pho Big Bowl” will open soon. No word on when it will …
The blood, sweat and tears of a new restaurant
Tonight is the official opening of Delancey, the new pizza place on 70th, and it literally took blood, sweat and tears to get the place open. For the last few …
Lunchbox Laboratory serves up top-rated burger
Ballard seems to have some pretty good eats. Smokin’ Petes was recently named one of the best bbq joints, now a burger shack is getting national attention. Lunchbox Laboratory is …
Via Verde evicted, says notice on door
The Italian restaurant Via Verde opened in Ballard last summer and changed management in January. And now the restaurant has been evicted from the building, according to a notice on …
Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ one of the best in the West
Not only are we one of the top neighborhoods, but Ballard has some pretty darn good BBQ, too, according to Sunset Magazine. The magazine named Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ the 7th …
New burger joint coming to Ballard Blocks
A burger place called The Counter is coming to Ballard Blocks this fall. The Counter is best known in California, seen here in Santa Monica. You sit down, grab a …
‘Dine out for Life’ in Ballard
A handful of Ballard restaurants are participating in the 16th annual “Dining Out For Life” event this Thursday. BalMar, Hattie’s Hat, King’s Hardware, Pasta Bella, Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers, …