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Smokin' Pete's BBQ in Ballard was named the seventh-best barbecue joint on the west coast in the June issue of Sunset Magazine.

The restaurant was opened five years ago at the corner of 20th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 65th Street.…MORE

"Up" Dir. Pete Docter and Bob Peterson PG, 96 min. Showtimes: 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55Majestic Bay

It is impossible for a Ballardite to watch "Up," Pixar's newest classic, without thinking of Edith Macefield and her house.

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The Phinney Farmers Market is in full swing, and it wont be too long before there are strawberries, cherries and raspberries on the farm tables, said Chris Curtis director of the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance.

The Alliance also…MORE

Fly fishing entered my life when John Olson parked his City of Seattle Department of Transportation backhoe along the front curb and prepared to eat lunch in the cab.

He was the advance team for the crew from the streets division…MORE

Last summer, when the Admiral Theater hosted a weekend comedy series they recieved a favorable response from the community who wanted to see the genre return.

“Much of our audience were coming every weekend, knowing they had a great place…MORE

We often feel torn between fashion and function. Why not have both?

It is particularly important for us Northwest folk to have functional shoes, so let’s find stylish ones while we’re at it. Make your shoe stop at The Sneakery.

Karen Gentile lost her dog of 12 years about a year ago, so when her coworker's dog had puppies she thought it was about time for a new pet.

Tia was born on March 30 and has only been with Karen for one week. Her mother is half Yorkie…MORE

If you've ever made a wish using a Turkey wishbone you probably regretted that there's only one per bird, but Ken Ahroni decided there had to be a way to make more wishes possible so he invented the Lucky Break Wishbone.

Ahroni is a born…MORE

Seattle Summer Streets is a city program that opened up Alki Avenue to pedestrians and bicyclists on May 31.

Its aim is to celebrate the spirit and personality of the neighborhood and support local businesses, according to the city.…MORE

This month, Ballard music fans will still have the chance to wake-up with ringing ears and a pounding hangover after a night of live music. But coupled with those usual pains, will be a warm and satisfying feeling knowing they rocked out to help…MORE