Usually, we make a big set of recommendations of things going on throughout the neighborhood over the weekend. This weekend, we're just providing the bookmarks: City Cellars (1710 N. 45th St) has their regular Friday wine tasting from 5 - 7 pm, this week features California Petite Syrah. Sutra Yoga (1605 N. 45th St) has a special, 2.5 hour "detox flow vinyasa class" on Sunday from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. It's "designed to rid the organs of accumulated toxins, reducing physical…
Last weekend, as I perused the Wallyhood forums, I read about Golden Olive--the quaint, Greek restaurant that's tucked away on 45th, next to City Cellars. After being closed for nearly two months for a remodel, Golden Olive re-opened last Thursday. Between the enthusiasm in the forums, a tip from reader Paul B., and Mr. Wallyhood's review back in August '09, I was intrigued. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere made me feel as though I was sitting in my own dining room, surrounded by…
Last June, the Seattle Public Schools board voted unanimously to install at least one automatic external defibrillator (AED) in each of the 93 schools all over the city, and to develop an emergency plan that calls for training responders in CPR and the use of an AED. An AED program in the schools would protect not only the lives of children, but of teachers, administration, and any other adults who are on site at the school. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can…
Two reasons we love Bandolero (2253 N 56th St): Sixty-two varieties of tequila Twelve places to sit where you can't see a television
You may remember last month we posted a call for volunteers to walk around the neighborhood and identify some of the trees. Mike Ruby, who's been heading up the project has been pretty pleased with the response so far, but needs a little more help. Mike sent me the following e-mail last night: We got the last list from SDOT (Seattle Dept of Transportation) yesterday and are ready to work on the area north of 50th. We have four areas, mostly…
Get ready for some good eatin' at a great price as Seattle Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday October 17, and runs through Thursday, October 28 (excluding Friday and Saturday). Over 100 Seattle restuarants, including neighborhood favorites Joule, Eva, Tilth, Kisaku, and Ivar’s Salmon House are participating. Here's a list of three-course dinner options at Wallingford's restaurants, though take note that the items are subject to change. Joule: Appetizers: Mackerel Escabeche, Roasted Asian Pear Bisque, or Braised Beef Tongue Entrees: Korean Chili Sausage, Hawaiian Prawns, or Kabocha…
We had the great pleasure of attending TEDx Rainier this past weekend. You've probably heard of TED: a multi-day, single track conference in which great thinkers from around the world and from all disciplines (and, ideally, from many disciplines at once) give powerful, inspirational talks. If you haven't heard of it, visit the TED web site: the talks are all available for viewing on demand, and they are truly, stunningly fascinating. To attend TED, though, you must apply, and for those…