Just when you thought that there was every type of food truck imaginable, you hear of a new one. This time, it's all about the cheese. Cheese Wizards, owned by Tom and Bo Saxbe, are purveyors of all the gloppy goodness in a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich; and during the month of October, they'll be at Wine World & Spirits (400 NE 45th St.) on Wednesdays (from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, during "Meet the Brewer" night) and Saturdays (from 2:00pm to 5:00pm).…
Wallyhood sponsor John Madrid is a Managing Broker with John L. Scott Real Estate - University Village and is a 2005-2012 Seattle Magazine "Five Star" Agent. His clients include both home buyers and sellers. He can be reached at 206-498-1880, [email protected] or www.live206.com. Every month, John will provide us with updates on the housing market in the neighborhood. Here's his update for September: For the 9th consecutive month the median sale price for single-family homes sold in Northwest Seattle, including Wallingford, met or exceeded the…
Get your green (as in re-used) costume on! Or drop off one that doesn't fit any more. Saturday from noon to 2 pm at Whole Foods at Roosevelt Square (1026 NE 64th St) celebrate a green Halloween by participating in National Costume Swap Day. From now until noon Saturday you can also drop off your gently used and clean costumes. You will receive a ticket which will allow you to return and receive a new (to you) costume. Here are some…
If you have a child attending a local school, or you're involved with non-profit groups like the Wallingford Community Senior Center, there's a good chance you're familiar with Chinook Book. If you aren't, then here's the skinny: Chinook Book is choc full 'o coupons and offers from sustainable, local businesses in Seattle, so purchasers can save money on dining out locally or goods and services offered by local, participating merchants. What's more, the non-profit organizations that sell Chinook Book earn 50%…
The Seattle Times reports that Tully's Coffee has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to close 9 company-run stores this Sunday, including the Wallingford location (2100 N. 45th St.). CEO Scott Pearson told the Times, “We’re at a point where we need to position Tully’s for the future." “We need to be able to keep this company operating, and this is the best option for us.” Thanks to Paul who sent us the tip, adding, "Sucks, because the 45th/Meridian location was a very…
Update, 10/10 at 8:32pm: More good news! "Muffy" the cat has been reunited with her family. Here's what Jenny told us: Wow...life is funny sometimes...I had 10 posters I was going to post in the neighborhood. When I was posting, and only on my second one, I freakishly ran into the owners! I was starting the second one, when a very nice man and woman approached me and asked me if I was posting about a lost cat, and I said,…
Sharon Ehrig, also known as Wallingford's Woodlawn Santa, phoned to let us know she won't be able to don the red suit and wave from her porch during this year's holiday season: "Because of my husband's needs this year and our health, I'm not doing Santa, much to my dismay," she told me. "I'll decorate the porch a little bit, but I'll definitely be downsizing this year, which is really a blow for me." In years past (16, to be exact!) Sharon…