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Pub Trivia at Blue Star

Wendy Morales over at Blue Star Cafe & Pub (4512 Stone Way N) dropped us a note to let us know that they'll be holding Pub Trivia every Monday night---beginning tonight---from 8-10 pm.  But, this isn't just your ordinary trivia night, my friends.  The event is held by Geeks Who Drink, and from what I've read, these guys put together highly entertaining trivia contests that include audio and visual questions.  According to their website: Geeks Who Drink uses different media (soundbites,…

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New Years Eve in Wallingford

Have you made your plans yet for New Years Eve?  We've got the lowdown on what's open throughout the day, and which restaurants will offer special New Years Eve menus and seatings.  Please make sure to call ahead for reservations.  Times for the quick, casual places are subject to change so you may want to double-check before heading out. Closing Early Varsity Inn: 7am-3pm Essential Baking: 6am-6pm Closing Before Midnight Julia's: 7am-10pm Jhanjay: 11am-10pm Bizarro: 5pm-10pm Chutneys: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 4:30pm-10pm Tutta…

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Martinis of May

(Wallyhood welcomes a new writer to our virtual pages, Cindy Yee) When the kind folks at Wallyhood invited me to join their ranks and contribute a post here and there, I did a little soul searching to figure out exactly what I could offer. I’m no wiz when it comes to neighborhood politics. I don’t have an in with the local schools and parks. And I don’t know a dang thing about nature, gardening, beekeeping or the like. Ah, but you…

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Wallingford Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, marking the end of outdoor festivals, movies, and block parties. It’s a time when we honor thy mighty Bumbershoot and prep the outdoor grill for that last barbecue. While many plan to get the heck out of Dodge for that last long weekend until…Thanksgiving (Ugh, really? Is the next one that far away?), we’ve got some suggestions for those who plan to stick around: Thursday, 9/2 (Still a weeknight, but worth mentioning): 8 PM –…

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BBQ at Leny’s

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Seventeen years we've lived in Wallingford, and the first time we stepped through the door at Leny's Tavern was (oh, the shame) this past Tuesday. We were not disappointed: a fine selection of beer (available in pints or, for the unusually thirsty, liters), two pool tables, an excited buzz of activity, decent lighting and an exceptionally appealing bar menu. And the people? Well, let us tell you about the people. They're so kind they're holding a barbeque this Saturday, July 24th…

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Buh-bye, Babalu?

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It was way back in March, 2009 that we first noted the ongoing problems Babalu has been having with the liquor control board (What did you do, Babalu?). You may remember that they ran afoul of the WSLCB by violating the spirit, if not the letter of the law requiring food be served alongside alcohol by serving $99 TV dinners. It seems Johnny Law has finally caught up with the star-crossed Mambo Room. The SeattleCrime blog reports that WLSCB records state…

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Weekend Wonders in Wallingford

Tax Season has officially come to a close!  Huzzah!  Now, get out and do something fun this weekend.  Here are some of the cool things happening in Wallingford: Friday Grab yer partner and dosey doe to Hamilton Middle School's Hoedown and Bluegrass Concert, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lincoln H.S. gym.  Pizza, Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks and beverages will be available for sale.  Proceeds benefit the music program at Hamilton.  Tickets are $25 for a family, or $10 per person. Soak up…

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