All-star cast at new French restaurant
We’ve been covering the transformation of the old Obermaier Machine Works building on Ballard Ave. into Bastille Cafe & Bar, a new French restaurant. Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson …
Restaurants
New outdoor seating in Ballard
Just in time for the sun, several Ballard eateries have opened outdoor seating areas. The deck to the right is at La Carta de Oaxaca on Ballard Ave. We’re told …
Briefs: French restaurant, Skarbos, Greek eats
A few short business-related stories in the neighborhood: Back in November, we wrote about a plan to convert Obermaier Machine Works at 5307 Ballard Ave. NW to a French restaurant. …
Madame K’s restaurant here to stay
Great news for Madame K’s fans. A month ago, the Old Ballard restaurant said it was being sold and would close in the next month or two. But now Madame …
O’shan Sushi now open on 24th Ave.
Austin Cantina closed its doors in January, and since then Ballard’s fourth sushi spot has been moving into the restaurant space on 24th Ave near 58th St. This week, O’shan …
La Isla expanding into Bella’s space
The empty space on Market where Bella’s Boutique used to be is about to become a bigger La Isla. Kellie emailed us after talking to someone at La Isla that …
Chipotle Grill no longer coming to Ballard
My Ballard reader Emily noticed that the sign in the window at Ballard Blocks announcing the coming arrival of Chipotle Grill (below) has since disappeared. And sure enough, the company’s …
‘One of my favorite restaurants in the world’
If you’re a restaurant, you can’t get a much better endorsement than this. “Rachael’s Travels” aired on the Food Network Sunday afternoon — the full 30 minutes on Seattle — …
Madame K’s sold and other business news
A few months ago, a My Ballard reader discovered that Madame K’s went up for sale. Now an employee tells us the Ballard Ave. restaurant is being sold. “I need …
Sign goes up at O’Shan Sushi
Ballard’s newest sushi restaurant is one step closer to opening. Brown paper still covers the windows, but the sign is now up at O’Shan Sushi on 24th Ave NW. This …
Malena’s Tacos reopens after fire
In May of last year, a fire at Malena’s Tacos on 56th St. sent customers running, gutted the kitchen and left behind smoke and water damage. After a long restoration, …
Hamburger Harry’s wants sidewalk dining
Summer is almost here, and Hamburger Harry’s on Market St. near 24th Ave. wants to take advantage of the sunny weather. The hamburger joint has submitted a request to the …