Monthly Archives: February 2010

Flying Apron Bakery Cookbook

(In a rare turn, we're treated this week to a local cookbook review from the wonderful Mrs. Wallyhood.) I’m not a writer, I usually leave that up to Mr. Wallyhood. I’m not a professional chef, either, though I have had a few stints in kitchens. And I’m certainly not a book reviewer. But a health issue a few years ago did force me onto a gluten-free (and soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, you-name-it-free) diet. I tasted its challenges, its limitations, feeling left out,…

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Hamilton Construction Update

Here's the latest news from the folks managing the Hamilton International Middle School remodel.  The aerial shot to the left was taken on December 24. As of the end of December 2009, the skylight has been installed in the east historic gym and finish work is underway on the 3rd and 2nd floor of the historic building, including final drywall, paint, ceiling tiles, wood trim and ceramic tile. Steel frame installation for the grand stairs at the commons has begun, and…

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Farmers Market Update

Nothing concrete to report on where, when and whether the Wallingford Farmers Market will return next year, but some comments from those involved. First, we checked in with Zach Lyons, the Communications Director for the Seattle Farmers Market Association (and brother of well-known folk musician Dana Lyons, of "Cows with Guns" fame). Here's what he had to say: We are currently negotiating for a site for the 2010 Wallingford Farmers Market, but as of this moment, nothing is set in stone.…

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Top Happy Hours in Wallingford

Go Time is assembling a list of the best happy hours in each neighborhood and in Seattle as voted by its users. As of this writing, Ivar's has the top spot in Wallingford (and #7 in Seattle) followed by Kate's (#26 in Seattle) and Changes (not in the Seattle top 100). Check out the list of the Best Happy Hours in Wallingford, and vote for your own. Business owners can add a badge to their web site encouraging their customers to…

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Relighting Wallingford

QFC let us know that tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 2nd at 5:00 pm, they will be ceremonially relighting the iconic Wallingford sign that has returned to the top of their store with the near completion of their remodel. They'll also be hosting a BBQ on Tuesday as well, from 2 pm - 6 pm, with proceeds going to the American Red Cross's relief efforts in Haiti.

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Hard Times Hit Library (Again)

Been to the library lately?  There's an ominous new sign on the door: Yep, 15 branches of the Seattle Public Library, including our humble yet beloved Wallingford branch, have been forced to reduce hours starting Wednesday Feb. 3rd due to $1.7 million in budget cuts.  So books can now only be had on: Monday, Tuesday 1-8 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11-6 CLOSED Friday and Sunday Sigh.  You need to trek on over to Greenwood, Northeast or Ballard the rest of the…

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