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Lights out for Babalu

Margaret Margaret March 13, 2013 16 Comments

Babalu Space for LeaseBabalu patrons came out for one last hurrah on Saturday, February 23, and to wish owner Michael Prineas well wishes for “healing and recovery”. We’re not sure what’s wrong but we did spot him recently, using a walker.

The nightclub is now closed with a “For Lease” sign hanging in the window. The Sotheby’s “For Sale” banner also remains on top of the building.

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16 Comments

  1. Caroline
    March 13, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    It will be interesting to see what goes in next. When I moved to Wallingford in 1991 it was a great little bead shop. Then it was a Seattle Best Coffee, and either before or after that a non-chain coffeehouse.

  2. chris
    March 13, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Bummer; although I never went (not really my scene) I thought it was sort of cool having a nightclub on 45th.

  3. Andrew
    March 13, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    I never went either, but I loved the diversity it brought to the neighborhood from a business perspective and a demographic one. It will be interesting to see how quickly they find another tenant.

  4. okok
    March 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I appreciated the diversity and wish Id known it was going to close.. they had great salsa which now is in pittsville the u district

  5. Eric Maurer
    March 13, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    How about a good burger place, steakhouse or Italian restaurant. Please, we don’t need another fancy, high priced, hipster, vegan, Thai fusion, or Indian joint… we have enough of that. How about a place that serves great mac and cheese, a full bar and great burgers?

  6. Katie
    March 13, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Well if they’re taking requests, how about a delicious bakery? La Boul’ is sadly lacking in quality (in my opinion) and we need the northern version of crumble and flake! Or a Tall Grass?

  7. Jen
    March 14, 2013 at 8:31 am

    I think that the person who owns the Madrona Ale House should open a place there. That place is great — good pub food, but family friendly in the early evening.

  8. Sean
    March 14, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I foresee a futuristic, high concept bank + hair salon moving in. Just what we need!

  9. neighbor
    March 14, 2013 at 11:15 am

    i think another thai food joint would be good.

    lol @ #3

  10. Ffej
    March 14, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    More history (or at least, what I remember, which isn’t the same thing):

    Before this location was an SBC, back in the 80s, it was a jewelry store for some time. Don’t know when it became a bead store (I guess I never noticed that.)

  11. LongtimeIntheHood
    March 14, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Instead of wishing for a bakery or mac & cheesery, or Thai joint, or whatever – open it.

  12. Andrew
    March 14, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    I think Archie McPhees should open a second location there.

  13. Andy
    March 14, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Must I point out the obvious? Pot / bongs / throwing stars shop.

    Seriously, with the demise of Tully’s on Meridian, it would be nice to have a decent coffee shop there.

  14. shari
    March 15, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    How about a new microbrewery so we can keep up with Ballard.

  15. yesyes
    March 15, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    I am still requesting a health oriented deli w/ organic juice bar.. and a place to practice yoga and/or tai chi or other movement arts

  16. Joe Donato
    March 18, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I kinda want a chipotle to open there…..if we are taking votes.

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