Update for March 15 It came down to the final hours, but West Seattle-based clothing line entrepreneurs Tomboy Exchange met (and slightly exceeded) their Kickstarter funding goal to make their first run of apparel designed for women in the 40+…MORE
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'Lucky Them', Paul Newman's final project is filming in West Seattle
Fri, 02/22/13
"Lucky Them", a film that was the last project of the late Paul Newman, has been filming in and around West Seattle. Directed by Megan Griffiths the film stars actress Toni Collette of "The Sixth Sense," "Spider-Man 3" star Thomas Haden Church,…MORE
Spooked at the beach: The paranormal investigations of Alki Homestead
Fri, 02/22/13
The Alki Homestead, a Seattle Landmark Building at 2717 61st Ave. S.W. just south of Alki Beach, oozes with old-timey charm from the outside with its Douglas Fir log walls and cobbled-stone chimneys. The structure’s inviting nature diminishes…MORE
Ballard High botany class wins awards at competition
Fri, 02/22/13
Science Teacher India Carlson sent us the following about her botany class, which won two awards:
"Ballard High School Botany Class students won two awards in the student competition at the NW flower and garden show. We won "Best Overall…MORE
How to throw an Oscar Party
Thu, 02/21/13
By Holly Brown
On February 24, 2013 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rolls out the red carpet for the 85th Oscar Awards. It’s a black tie evening overflowing with celebs, bling, and elegant parties. This year’s best picture…MORE
Stoneburner loses national contest, but still hottest chef in Seattle
Thu, 02/21/13
Chef Jason Stoneburner of Bastille Cafe and Bar has done Ballard proud.
Eater.com recently held a competition for "Hottest Chef," which, as the name suggests, is all about who the hottest chef is. As in, looks.
Stoneburner was an…MORE
Pet of the Week: Oliver is a walk decider
Wed, 02/20/13
Bud Plischke got his dog Oliver, a Shih Tzu via his niece who brought the dog to he and his wife, Gloria one day when he was two years old. "He was living with a family that had three Shih Tzu's and they were living in an apartment and wanted to…MORE
Thaiku is back, now at Phinney Ridge
Wed, 02/20/13
Most of this post comes from a press release sent out by Thaiku
Everyone, permission to weep with joy is granted: Thaiku, a Seattle staple, reopened its doors on Phinney Ridge at 6705 Greenwood Avenue North, after being displaced for over…MORE
Isaac Newton spotted on Market St
Wed, 02/20/13
Perhaps you saw him yesterday telling fortunes in the sun on the intersection of NW Market St. and 22nd Ave NW?
Of course, we mean the one and only Isaac Newton, who had his own booth setup, complete with crystal ball and a film crew. It…MORE
After 37 years on Capitol Hill, B&O Espresso now serving desserts in Ballard
Tue, 02/19/13
After 37 years in Capitol Hill, B&O Espresso is now serving its beloved desserts in Ballard at 5404 Leary Ave NW, across the Ballard Landmark.
One neighborhood's sad loss is another's very joyous gain.
What's more, despite…MORE
