Wallingford, Seattle

ÜbrLocal Üpdate

Last month, we posted about Übrlocal, which launched in April with the goal of connecting YOU with as much locally produced food as possible. Liz Smith, one of Übrlocal's founders, wrote to tell us about a couple of new developments. 1) In partnership with Seattle Tilth we are offering shares of their 17 week CSA for pickup at the Wallingford Farmers' Market or home delivery for $3.99/wk anywhere in Seattle. More information about the CSA and the Seattle Tilth Farm Works program can be found here. 2)…

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Poetry and Fire Hydrants

Suich writes: "Check out the bright red fire hydrant at the NE corner of 1st NE and NE 42nd...and newly planted grass!  I love this idea!" So we drove to the spot Thursday evening (My foot is in a cast, so don't judge on the drive part) to check it out and snap a pic: On our way home, my husband pointed out the Poem Bench on Eastern at 40th St. A little faded, but still very quaint. I pulled a poem from one of…

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Wallingford Farmers Market Opens Wednesday

The 2013 Wallingford Farmers Market season kicks-off this Wednesday (May 29) at Meridian Park, from 3:30PM to 7:00PM. (with chef hours from 3-3:30PM). Seems to me, despite some initial skepticism, that the Meridian Park location has been a good fit for the market, as the park provides more space for more vendors, and serves as a destination for shoppers, picnickers, and families alike. In fact, the new location was one of the reasons why  Washington State Farmers Market Association named Wallingford the…

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Cheese Wizards Say ‘So Long’ To Wine World

Cheese Wizards have announced that they won't be serving up at Wine World & Spirits any longer. The mobile purveyors of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches had been doing business outside of Wine World since October, but the lack of visibility from pedestrians and cars on 45th, along with the Wednesday "Happy Hour" and Saturday midday time slots made the location impractical for them. Tom Saxbe, co-owner of Cheese Wizards tells us, "We've started a couple new lunch services in Ballard at Trupanion Pet…

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Artist Reception This Saturday

If you're enjoying the long weekend in the neighborhood, you might want to swing by CMA Gallery (4501 Interlake Ave. N #2) on Saturday (May 25) from 2:00pm to 4:00PM. CMA will be hosting a reception for resident artist and oil painter Kathi J. Erikson, whose works of art include landscapes and still life. From CMA: Kathi is a Seattle native and spent many childhood hours coloring in coloring books and playing music. She took herfirst drawing class over ten years ago and developed a passion…

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Hamilton Sr. Jazz Band sweeps awards at jazz festival

Last weekend, Hamilton International Middle School's Senior Jazz Band grabbed First Place in the Middle School Division at the 2013 Bellevue High School Jazz Festival. The school's 25-member Senior Jazz Band, under the direction of Dan Rowe, beat out 16 other middle school jazz bands and trombonist Michael D. received an outstanding soloist award. Festival adjudicators also named Hamilton the "Best of the Best" among the 50 bands that competed (32 of which were actually high school bands). This is the…

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Outdoor Dining

Silver Tray (2101 N 45th St) has delivered on their promise of outdoor dining in Wallingford. Lucky writes: The patio have done and open for a week since Mother's day. Now, Silver Tray has outdoor seating. Hooray, just in time for the summertime. Lucky adorably adds "Special thank you for all customers who help me to correct spelling on dinner menu.  Thank you for all of you who say, 'Do not be discouraged with misspellings on the menu. You guy so awesome.' I…

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