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…
Happy New Year, everyone! I am pleased to report that after many months of closure, Kostas Opa Greek Restaurant, located at 1924 N 45th Street, is now back open for breakfast and lunch from 8 am–3 pm every day. I stopped by and met Kosta, the owner, and hostess Penny, who explained that they are doing a soft opening for the time being to reintroduce the restaurant to the neighborhood. They allowed me to take several pictures of the inside of…
A new bakery will soon be coming to town in the old Sweet Shop Space on 45th Street next to Mr. Gyros between Thackery Pl NE and Latona Ave NE. La Liath Bakery has been up and running for seven years, but it will soon be opening its first brick-and-mortar shop in the Wallingford neighborhood. Lá Liath is a British Isles bakery, focused on items popular in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales and they are planning on having an array of…
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…
Ever since I have lived in Wallingford, the restaurant Joule has been a hit, and so I assumed it had always been that way. I've been reading My Rice Bowl, Rachel Yang's new book, which I eagerly purchased on the day of its release in late September. Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi are chefs/owners at Joule, Revel and Trove. I love their restaurants. According to the book, Joule wasn't a huge success initially. They opened in November 2007 on N 45th…
I was a fan of the classy restaurant Yoroshiku 4649 when it occupied only 1913 N 45th Street. Over the summer, they expanded to occupy the space next door (1911), where Tea House Kuan Yin was. They are now called just Yoroshiku, and that’s not the only thing that is different. The decor has substantially changed. The entrance has moved to the newer side, which is a bar, while the older side is more like a restaurant. The bar side has…
Brunch in Seattle? Hour-long waits; cold coffee; over-priced food; the cacophony of unruly children being ignored by hungover parents. There's nothing like it! Thankfully, there is nothing like this at the Seamonster Lounge's Jazz Brunch. Instead, my wife and I were treated to smooth music and friendly, prompt service. We didn't see a single child there (although they are allowed in the space up to 9pm). Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. The time of music varies depending on Seahawks…