There may be frost on roofs, but the sun is shining bright, so there's no reason in the world not to shrug on a warm coat and walk on up to downtown Wallingford this weekend, there's just heaps going on. We already told you about the artist house sales, the lighting of the Wallingford signs, Santa photos benefitting the Boys and Girls Club, and the "Shop for a Cause" fundraiser for the Wallingford Senior Center, but Kara Ceriello of the Wallingford…
Can you believe that six Wallingford businesses won in Seattle Magazine's Readers' Choice Best of 2010? Without further ado . . . here they are!: Jen, Co-Owner, Izilla Toys What is the secret to your success? - "Trusting our instincts to buy the toys that are really truly engaging, and endeavoring to be part of our communities." What is your favorite thing about Wallingford? - "I like that it is so walkable, so much like an urban village. I feel like…
We can't believe this. We told you about the Bizarre Bazaar. We told you about Art Walk. We told you about not one, but two artist sales. And still, you say to us "I don't know what to give for the holidays"? OK, we will help, but this is the last time! OmCulture (2210 N. Pacific) is holding a Clothing and Gift Exchange this Sunday, Dec 5th 11 am - 5 pm: Beat the blues this winter with a fun gift…
So here's the story we got from a neighbor up by Milano Pizza / Slave to the Needle about Wednesday night's "shooting": Some idiot was showing off his gun in Milano Pizza, took out the clip, then pulled the trigger without realizing that there was already a bullet chambered. Oops. Gun went off, bullet went through a wall, almost hit someone in the tattoo parlor. The idiot fled, ditched his gun Lake Union, then later turned himself in to the cops,…
Wallyhood reader David snapped this picture for us yesterday, showing the new brown paper covering the windows of the space formerly occupied by Meridian Market (2201 N 56th St). "I'm hoping this means something new is in the works," David wrote. Indeed, it does! Looks like the space will soon have a new tenant. EveryBlock Seattle shows a new liquor license application for a grocery store, called the 56th Street Market, to sell beer and wine. Thanks for the tip, David!
There's no rain in the forecast (yet) for this weekend and temperatures should hover around 40 degrees----perfect weather to throw on a coat and hat, and take a stroll to the many events happening around the neighborhood. Friday, December 3 Santa photos at Mud Puddle Club Photography in Wallingford Center, 4 PM to 8 PM. Bring the kids and the pets in to meet Santa Claus, and let him know what's on your wish list this year and that you have indeed…
Did you see the searchlights in the sky last night? That was Wine World's (not-so-secret) secret grand opening party. But tonight, they're hosting their official grand opening celebration, from 6-9 PM, and everyone's invited. The grand opening will provide folks with an opportunity to explore Wine World's 23,000 square foot space, equipped with two 30 foot tasting bars and a 4,000 square foot room for special events. Live music will be provided by local jazz ensemble Ambience, and while valet parking…