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
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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
In wake of North Seattle attacks, a chance to learn self defense at Ballard dojo
Tue, 02/19/13
With a rash of assaults in North Seattle, people may undoubtedly be concerned about self defense.
Between Friday, Feb. 8 and Monday, Feb. 11, four separate incidents of assault occurred in North Seattle. In three of the cases, the…MORE
Nick's Off Market scores head chef
Tue, 02/19/13
After what is described as an "exhaustive search," Erick Eriksen has joined Nick's Off Market (1556 NW 56th St) as the new head chef.
One might say Ericksen has some experience behind him: Chef de Cuisine at Local Harvest (Bainbridge…MORE
Ballard High School highlights two students of the month
Tue, 02/19/13
Ballard High School is highlighting two outstanding students for February's "Student of the Month." See what they have to say about Becca Ehlers and Evan Porcincula below.
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Becca Ehlers is a stellar Ballard student. She has a 3.97…MORE
Seattle Symphony presenting FREE community concert at Sealth Feb. 26
Mon, 02/18/13
press release The Seattle Symphony will perform a free Community Concert this month as, part of the Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to provide free opportunities for West Seattle to experience the transformational and inspiring impact of live…MORE
HaHa's 4 TaTa's goes for laughs on behalf of 'Team Tracy'
Mon, 02/18/13
HaHa's 4 TaTa's, an "evening of laughter and fun", is being presented at Arts West Playhouse, 4711 California Ave SW, on February 23 as Team Tracy and the Walker Stalkers present well known comedians in a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research.…MORE
Somebody may get a boot out of this
Mon, 02/18/13
By Charley Ganong
It's not for lack of effort (or footwork.) Lord knows my bride, Linda, one of Elsbeth and Jerry's daughters has dragged me through every shoe store around in search of the "Golden Calf"--that pair of boots that have the…MORE
