Ballard - Features

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

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 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

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

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 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

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

We are so lucky in the Pacific Northwest to have an abundance of seafood. Chosen wisely, it can be a healthy option for yourself and the environment. Seafood also has another great thing going for it: It’s easy to…MORE

By Luke Severn, UW News Lab

As she hastily cruises around the Ballard neighborhood in her blue minivan with the gas tank nearly dry, Alison Krupnick often wonders how she ended up where she is.

“20 years ago, I wouldn’t have thought…MORE

By Corbin Lewars

“So, I’ve been blogging for over a year now,” a new client told me.

“Great!” I said.

“And I’m going to cut and paste them all together to make a book. A memoir of sorts.”

“Oh no,” I groaned.

“It…MORE

Neighborhood Appreciation Day is on Saturday, Feb. 9, and the Ballard community is coming out in full force to celebrate their neighbors. Here is a list of participants and events below. You can learn more about Neighborhood Appreciation Day (…MORE