Relax, I'm not asking you to do anything kinky with a roller derby girl (besides, she might just beat the crap out of you if you tried); but if you drop by Wine World this Friday evening, you can sample "My Derby Wife Wines" produced by Wine Girl Wines and inspired by the Rat City Roller Girls. Check out these great names: Sara Problem Malbec Cosmic Rains Cabernet Scarlet Leather Merlot, and Sheeza Brickhouse Cab. Franc What's more, Rat City Roller…
Earlier in the month, we told you about the Food Network's donut challenge, in which Mighty-O reigned supreme. Tomorrow night, Mighty-O is inviting the public to watch a re-broadcast of the show, and celebrate Sara Beth Russert's sweet victory! Come to Mighty-O (2110 N. 55th St.) tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 4/27), from 5:30 to 7:30pm, where there will be plenty of coffee, donuts, cheers, whistles, and high fives to be had!
Sometimes it feels like we're stuck, running over the same decisions over and over, wrestling with the same problems. And then, something pops free and bam!: progress. The Festering Pit at Stone Way and 40th has woken from its slumber and is blossoming into a modern, urban residential / retail complex. And soon, too, we believe, the garbage pit down on 35th will be transformed into a modern, urban...garbage pit. Ready for a glimpse of the future? Join the Bob Quinn…
Moss update: after the post on Wallyhood about moss, there were two more mossy articles – one in the Seattle Times, and one in the NY Times. However, we can proudly say that Wallingford residents had their fingers on the pulse (also Ciscoe, who mentioned moss in his column on the same day) because our moss articles came out first! Marina writes: Could you write a beginner's guide to growing herbs (ideally on a porch) here? Are some herbs better than…
A few neighborhood restaurants will be participating in next Thursday's "Dining Out For Life" to fight AIDS--when a percentage of all proceeds benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance and the fight against illness and hunger in our community. Dine out on Thursday, April 28 at one of these participating Wallingford restaurants: Blue Star Cafe & Pub (Dinner) Djan's Thai Restaurant (Dinner) Kabul Afghan Cuisine (Dinner) Rusty Pelican Cafe (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Tutta Bella (Lunch and Dinner) Click here for a list of…
If you've ever been to the Wallingford Playfield on a Saturday in Autumn, then you've no doubt seen the frenetic sea of orange jerseys belonging to the Woodland Soccer Club. Autumn may seem far off, but on May 1, it'll be time to register your kiddos for the Club's 2011 Fall Recreational Soccer. There are approximately 1100 kids who play for the Woodland Soccer Club, which is open to all boys and girls ages 5 and up, with the majority of…
A truck overturned this morning on Wallingford Avenue at 44th at approximately 9:20am when it collided with an SUV. No reports yet on specific injuries, but medics were on site and the incident required "heavy rescue." We'll try to give more details as we receive them. Hope everyone's o.k.