Last June, the Seattle Public Schools board voted unanimously to install at least one automatic external defibrillator (AED) in each of the 93 schools all over the city, and to develop an emergency plan that calls for training responders in CPR and the use of an AED. An AED program in the schools would protect not only the lives of children, but of teachers, administration, and any other adults who are on site at the school. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can…
Two reasons we love Bandolero (2253 N 56th St): Sixty-two varieties of tequila Twelve places to sit where you can't see a television
You may remember last month we posted a call for volunteers to walk around the neighborhood and identify some of the trees. Mike Ruby, who's been heading up the project has been pretty pleased with the response so far, but needs a little more help. Mike sent me the following e-mail last night: We got the last list from SDOT (Seattle Dept of Transportation) yesterday and are ready to work on the area north of 50th. We have four areas, mostly…
Get ready for some good eatin' at a great price as Seattle Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday October 17, and runs through Thursday, October 28 (excluding Friday and Saturday). Over 100 Seattle restuarants, including neighborhood favorites Joule, Eva, Tilth, Kisaku, and Ivar’s Salmon House are participating. Here's a list of three-course dinner options at Wallingford's restaurants, though take note that the items are subject to change. Joule: Appetizers: Mackerel Escabeche, Roasted Asian Pear Bisque, or Braised Beef Tongue Entrees: Korean Chili Sausage, Hawaiian Prawns, or Kabocha…
If there's one thing you'll learn from reading the comments and stories here on Wallyhood, it's that Wallingford folks feel strongly about architecture. That's why it's such a pleasure to welcome Michelle Quesada as our newest Wallyhood sponsor. Michelle has lived in Wallingford for over twenty years, first in Tangletown (which, yes, we insist is Wallingford, Green Lake expansionism notwithstanding) and now down on 43rd, raising three children along the way (if you hear a rock band practicing in a garage…
Last year, a neighbor's teenage son from up the street made the coolest Mario Jack-o'-lantern I'd ever seen; and the more I looked around while trick or treating with the kids, the more super awesomely cool pumpkin carvings I saw. We've definitely got some talented folk here in Wallingford. And now we'd like to put your pumpkin carving skills to the test with our first annual Wallyhood Pumpkin Carving Contest. Our good friends over at Archie McPhee have put together some…
Last week, Paul Dorpat issued a challenge: he had several pictures taken down near Gas Works in Wallingford from near the the turn of the century (no, not this turn of the century, last turn of the century), and wanted to see if readers could figure out exactly where they were taken. The prizes: copies of Paul's book and jars of honey from Wallyhood's own backyard bee hives. We've had some great and well thought out suggestions (including, as we had…