The following story comes to us from Aly at Fremont Neighbor. Photo by Alyson Teeter Welcome back! The previous installments felt too hefty so we’re going to cut this one to a half block of Stone Way. If the west side of the 3500 block felt like a greatest-hits mix of fish and chips, beer, and chocolate, the east side is where Stone Way’s modern era really shows itself. The buildings here are newer but the block’s story starts with old…
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…
February is a short month, so I believe we can justify stretching the season of love and appreciation beyond the 14th of February and share a Valentine message. Wallingford is fortunate to have a talented artist, Melinda Hannah, who loves to memorialize the heritage homes found in our neighborhood and across the city. “It’s all about the legacy of this great community,” she says. You may have met Melinda at the Wallingford Farmer’s Market (Wallyhood did a feature on her artwork…
A Wallyhood Waters series Tilth Alliance is a non-profit organization working within our community to build a more sustainable food system. Wallingford is lucky to be the home of Tilth’s original learning garden at the Good Shepherd Center. In collaboration with Seattle Public Utilities, Tilth is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Master Composter/Sustainability Stewardship training program. This program offers a deep dive into composting, soil health, stormwater management, and conservation. There is a mix of online and in-person training and…
A couple of years ago, we reported on the mysterious case of Valentine’s Day hearts set out along the planting strip of Bagley Avenue N. I didn’t see any last year, although perhaps I missed them. But this year, the mysterious somebody is back! When I walked up Corliss Avenue N (between N 40th and N 43rd Streets) on February 11, hearts aplenty adorned the planting strip. And there were some along Bagley, too. How long they will remain is unknown.…
Recently, my partner’s mom relocated to University House. When I walked over to see her on a recent Saturday afternoon—for the routine tech support that is needed by many retirees—my route took me through the center of Wallingford. I came across some of the new shops on Wallingford Avenue N, and the one beckoning me that sunny day (in January!!), between Dumpling the Noodle and Julia’s of Wallingford, was a tiny storefront in the Chronicle Building (4417 Wallingford Ave N, Suite…
Gas Works Park is the number one attraction in the Wallingford neighborhood, as well as one of the top tourist destinations in Seattle. The park is also popular among locals for walking, outdoor yoga, kids’ playgrounds, summer picnics, concerts, kite flying, and even sledding during the rare winter snow. The park also draws thousands of visitors for the 4th of July celebration and for watching the New Year’s fireworks going off from the Space Needle. The 19.1-acre park, located on the…