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Read more about the article Guy Fieri to Feature Kamonegi on the Food Network

Guy Fieri to Feature Kamonegi on the Food Network

[Editor’s note: Through an error on our part, the episode featuring Kamonegi actually aired on October 2, not October 9 as stated below. You can watch a recap of the story here. Wallyhood regrets the error.] There is an extremely polarizing and well-known man of a certain orange-ish hue, with blonde hair of possibly extraterrestrial origin. The man’s name is Guy Fieri. Wait, who were YOU thinking of? Guy Fieri, in case you somehow missed him on your TV in recent…

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Read more about the article A First Look Inside Max’s Burgers, Coming Soon to 45th & Corliss

A First Look Inside Max’s Burgers, Coming Soon to 45th & Corliss

The following article was submitted by Krystal Garfield and Sunita Richardson. Bringing retro diner charm, playful dog-inspired details, pinball, patio seating, and a deeply local spirit to the former Kabul space in Wallingford. By Sunita Richardson & Krystal Garfield On the corner of 45th and Corliss, where commuters pass through, families grab a bite on the go, and college students drift in looking for something quick and satisfying, a familiar Wallingford storefront is preparing for a lively new beginning. The space…

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Read more about the article A Quiet Change of Hands at Murphy’s

A Quiet Change of Hands at Murphy’s

If you were at Murphy’s this spring, something changed. Almost no one announced it. Sometime in the rush toward St. Patrick’s Day, between the kegs and the crowds, the pub quietly changed hands. At first, the signs were subtle. Social posts that felt louder, bolder, and less like the tone of a traditional Irish pub. A shift in voice. Then, more visibly, oversized TVs, air conditioning, and a marble bar top on the patio, with a look that leans more sports…

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Read more about the article Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup on May 28th

Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup on May 28th

The day of the Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup is fast approaching! This will be your opportunity to connect with the folks who help run this blog: the Wallyhood writers and editors. Let us know what you like, and even what you don’t like. Want to get involved? Learn how! And don’t forget to hobnob with your neighbors while you’re there. Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28th Time: 7–9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former…

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Read more about the article Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup: Save the Date

Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup: Save the Date

It’s been more than a year since we had a meeting with you all, our readers and neighbors. So we’re overdue! More details will follow, but for now, here are the essentials to put in your calendar: Event: Wallyhood Neighborhood Meetup Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 7-9 pm Place: The Rebel, 309 NE 45th Street. This is the former site of Kate’s Pub, about a block up the hill from I-5. This will be your opportunity to meet the folks who…

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Read more about the article Stone Way Rising: The evo corner

Stone Way Rising: The evo corner

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…

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Read more about the article Kostas Opa in Wallingford Now Open; Blue Star Closing

Kostas Opa in Wallingford Now Open; Blue Star Closing

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…

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