by Shin Yu Pai
When mixologist and former Fleet Foxes bassist Bryn Lumsden decided to open his own bar in Seattle, he turned to Ballard artists Andy and Julie Taylor of The Woodwork to build the interior. “Andy and Julie had a better idea…MORE
Ballard - Features
Ballard restaurants rally to aid fire stricken families in Eastern Washington
Wed, 08/06/14
Led by Band of Brothers NW In Coordination with Successful Restaurants Matador, Ballard Annex Oyster House and Kickin’ Boot Whiskey Kitchen to Provide 100-percent of August 7th Sales to Families Affected by Massive Eastern Washington Wildfires…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Ballard tweeter
Wed, 08/06/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
At our last holiday dinner before my mother-in-law’s death two years ago she surprised us by saying she might like to twit.
“You mean ‘tweet’?” her youngest son asked.
“Yes,” she replied, “If I was a…MORE
Tattoo Expo attracts inked expressionists from Ballard
Wed, 08/06/14
Ink-addicts are sure to swoon at an opportunity to show off and celebrate their permanent peregrinations of expression at the Seattle Tattoo Expo.
The expo is set to celebrate its 13th annual event August 15 to 17 at the Fisher Pavilion…MORE
Bento Sushi offers cheap delicious eats after 10 years
Wed, 08/06/14
Seattle holds high standards for sushi. In this city you can encounter places that offer the purist experience at $250 a head or patrons can venture a hole in the wall dive offering “crispy” and “spicy” rolls deluging with sauce.
Bento…MORE
Night Out is Tuesday night; Where are the parties?
Tue, 08/05/14
The annual Night Out, an event intended to build community through neighbor familiarity and thus cut down on crime is set for Tuesday night Aug. 5 in neighborhoods all across Seattle. It's also a chance to help people become more familiar with…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Food on the road part 2
Tue, 08/05/14
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD Nutrition and fitness manager, Northwest Kidney Centers
“Take along” food beats take-out food for car trips because it not only saves you time and money, it tastes better. Spending a little time before a trip to…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Out of Cadence
Wed, 07/30/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
Last Wednesday night I carried a stack of newspapers up from the basement; the last 52 weeks of the Ballard News-Tribune/Westside Weekly. I was considering updates on past columns. What struck me instead was a sense of…MORE
The Psychic View - 'Alien’ Thoughts
Wed, 07/30/14
By Marjorie Young
An interesting thing happened as I prepared to write this month’s column. I ran the topic of ‘life out there’ by several friends. Their reaction took me by surprise. One responded with a cry of, “Ugh…Aliens! Can’t you…MORE
Ballard bar still rocks after 110 years
Tue, 07/29/14
The long dark mahogany bar amid century old brick walls, pints of Guiness and portraits of James Joyce make Conor Byrne (5140 Ballard Avenue NW) a haven for thirsty folks that have been touched by the Irish charm. Tucked away deep in the belly…MORE
