Tradewinds, the little shop nestled under the stairs in Wallingford Center that sells imports from India and environs is closing December 31st, according to the Wallingford eNews. Until then, they're having a 30 - 50% off clearance sale. We wonder whether other shops will struggle on through the holidays, then give up the ghost?
Public Service Announcement: tonight is the last night to see the Argosy Christmas Ship™ before the ship docks for the season. See our initial post here, or detals about tonight's final Christmas sailing below. See you at Gasworks tonight, everyone! The Argosy Christmas Ship™ will stop just offshore at Gasworks Park for its final concert, sung by the Seattle Girls’ Choir – Prime Voci. The performance is scheduled for 9:45pm-10:05pm. Afterwards, don't forget to swing by 39th and Woodlawn to see Wallingford's own live…
We'd hoped to tell you more about the builders of this bit of electroluminawesomeness, but nobody was home on our two recent visits. We know from neighbors that they're named Patty and Joe and that they've been at it for decades, but more, we can't say. In addition to the lights, there's an animatronic Mrs. Claus waving, a choir of moving, singing angels, music and a very visible of who's been nice. No sign of the naughty. Check it out at…
This just in: the emblematic W A L L I N G F O R D sign that rests on top of the QFC at the top of Wallingford Ave is back! It ain't Iwo Jima, but it's a beautiful site. Wallingford, we've got our mojo back! We also hear that the Starbucks-powered coffee shop that QFC is opening on their second floor is now open for business, though only in the evenings so far. (Thanks to Dan for the tip…
I’ve probably passed by Bizarro Italian Café a hundred times, but last weekend was the first time I actually noticed the 23-year-old restaurant, located on Stone Way and 46th. From just the entryway, my boyfriend and I were able to take in the entirety of the lively, intimate interior: chefs whipped through the kitchen, tending to an array of saucepans; mouthwatering scents burst into the dining area as the cooks passed piping hot pastas, blanketed in rich cream sauces, through the…
During the December 9 School Board Meeting, John Stanford International School (JSIS) was one of ten Seattle Public Schools to receive the "Great Schools" award. The award, co-sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa of Washington state and the Center of Educational Effectiveness, recognizes the top 5% highest improving schools over a 5 year period in the combined areas of reading and math. Principal Kelly Aramaki was on hand to receive the award and a banner for the school. Mr. Aramaki was thrilled to receive the award, as was…
Honestly, we don't like to harp on crime too much in these pages. It gives the impression that Wallingford is crime-ridden, which it's not really, no more so than any other neighborhood in Seattle: it's just crime-reporting-ridden). So no, mom, we don't really need a burglar alarm, but it's always nice to hear from you! It also feels like pandering. Our readership always goes up whenever we run a story on crime. Next thing you know, we'll be running "6 Wallingford…