Wallingford, Seattle

Niggles to Jiggles

The City Attorney's office has asked the King County Superior Court to shut down Jiggles, the strip club on Roosevelt in the University District that opened in the spot where Giggles used to be (see Strip Club Coming the U District). Zoning law requires that "adult entertainment" facilities be located at least 800' from schools, child care center, community centers, public parks or areas where children may congregate. According to the complaint (and confirmed by anyone who knows how to read a map),…

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Wallingford Weekend

Here's a list of some fun things happening in Wallingford this weekend: All weekend long: Sutra Yoga and Restaurant (1605 N. 45th St.) is offering an In-city Detox Retreat.  Spaces are still available as of this publishing.  $165 all inclusive.  See their website for full details.  This weekend-long retreat includes yoga, meditation, and nutrition classes plus food tastings on Sunday and a light breakfast on Saturday.  Register online by clicking here, or calling Sutra: 206-729-YOGA (9642). Fri, January 28 5pm –…

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Aerial Wallingford, 1929

The Seattlest has a visual puzzle this week, courtesy of our old friend RoKet and the Seattle Municipal Archives: a photo of Wallingford taken sometime around 1929, but from where? The angle suggests from a height, but an airplane doesn't seem likely. Go on over, read what RoKet has to say, then speculate on where you think it was taken from. (Photo from the Seattle Municipal Archives)

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Wallingford to get a bike boulevard

Wallingford will soon get a bike boulevard, thanks to the efforts of Cathy Tuttle, founder of Spokespeople--an organization dedicated to safe bicycling in Seattle.   A bike boulevard is a designated street on which bicycles have priority over motor vehicles, and bikes are free to use the middle of the street while the use of installed "traffic calming" techniques (signage, traffic circles, stop signs at intersections) force drivers to slow down, and be aware of bicyclists.  Bike boulevards are the foundation…

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Changes Turns 22

Wallingford's only gay bar, Changes, is celebrating 22 years in Wallingford Friday. And Saturday.  And Sunday.  And MONDAY too! And we're all invited! Changes is one of the longest running gay bars in all of Seattle.  The bar opened in 1989, under the name The Rat Hole.  Since then,  Changes has outlasted many competitors.  And, true to type (gay bar type, that is) Changes is always committed to sponsoring local gay sports programs. This weekend's anniversary celebration is a big "thank…

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Joule’s Winter Supper Series

It's back -- Joule's Winter Supper Series is underway with a different theme each Sunday. This coming Sunday is Hungary and Goulash, which I am all over after a recent trip to Budapest. I've been on the hunt for the perfect Goulash here in Seattle ever since, so Raichel and Seif--you've got a lot to live up to. No pressure or anything. Just sayin'. Call Joule (206-632-1913) to make your reservation for any one of these Sunday themed suppers, from 3-9pm:…

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56th Street Market Opens Wednesday

Tomorrow morning, 56th Street Market (2201 N. 56th St.) will open its doors for business at 10:00 am.  Reader Jimmy A. let us know that he spoke with PJ, one of the owners of the store, who said that while their normal business hours will begin at 7:00 am, they just need a little bit more time to prepare for tomorrow.  Stop by at 10:00 am to welcome them to the neighborhood!.  Here's a pic from Jimmy: Thanks for letting us…

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