If you were at Murphy’s this spring, something changed. Almost no one announced it. Sometime in the rush toward St. Patrick’s Day, between the kegs and the crowds, the pub quietly changed hands. At first, the signs were subtle. Social posts that felt louder, bolder, and less like the tone of a traditional Irish pub. A shift in voice. Then, more visibly, oversized TVs, air conditioning, and a marble bar top on the patio, with a look that leans more sports…
Wallyhood hosted one of its irregular, aperiodic, and deeply entertaining neighborhood meetups at The Rebel (formerly Kate’s Pub). We had publicized this in a couple of postings recently, but frankly, we the editors were a little worried that it would be the five of us sitting in the back room with the pool table drinking pitchers of beer and eating wings and chips. Which would not be a bad thing, by any stretch, as the other four editors, at least, are…
The day of the Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup is fast approaching! This will be your opportunity to connect with the folks who help run this blog: the Wallyhood writers and editors. Let us know what you like, and even what you don’t like. Want to get involved? Learn how! And don’t forget to hobnob with your neighbors while you’re there. Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28th Time: 7–9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former…
It’s been more than a year since we had a meeting with you all, our readers and neighbors. So we’re overdue! More details will follow, but for now, here are the essentials to put in your calendar: Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 7-9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former site of Kate’s Pub, about a block up the hill from I-5. This will be your opportunity to meet the folks who…
Three months after the iconic Kate’s Pub shut its doors on October 31, the neighborhood staple is back to life. Donning a new look and fresh menu, The Rebel is keeping the legacy alive on 45th Street. In January, neighbors may have noticed a new coat of bright teal paint go up over the formerly yellow storefront at 309 NE 45th Street. Soon after, Kate’s owner Kate Barrett announced in a Facebook post that Stephanie Kosmas (a former Kate’s bartender) would…
After nearly five years at the Wallyhood-adjacent corner of NE 45th St and 8th Ave NE, Floating Bridge Brewing is going out of business, pouring their last pint at 10pm on Saturday, May 15. An April 25 Facebook post from brewery owners Dawn and Russ states that they “were unable to reach terms with the landlord that were viable for the business.” I stopped by Floating Bridge about once a month during the pandemic and would speak to Dawn and others…
The pandemic has cooped us up in quarantine for over a year. With the days getting longer, we are growing itchy for a well-crafted cocktail and snack consumed on a patio! Soon, the Octopus Bar will join Murphy’s, Julia’s and Westward in offering pandemic-friendly dining for Wallyhood dwellers. Coming in March: The Octopus will offer indoor and outdoor seating via newly constructed “STREATERIES” on both Bagley and 45th! Last year, the Octopus Bar bobbed just down the road to its new…