Wallingford, Seattle

Edible Plant Sale Photo Album

Despite chilly, blustery, damp weather gardeners turned out in record numbers this weekend for Seattle Tilth's Annual Edible Plant Sale. "Wristband entry", new this year, was in force where buyers were assigned a time to enter to even out the load.  Arrive early if you don't want to wait! Long lines formed but there were plenty of other distractions. Donuts! Talks! Crafts! The lucky ones who had been able to get their plants finally emerged from the picnic shelter ready to…

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Wallyhood Flavor Gelato Contest Winners

The Wallyhood Newsroom has been abuzz all afternoon, as we prepare to announce the winner of our Fainting Goat Gelato/Wallyhood Flavor contest!  But before we do, let's talk about our Readers Choice award and the week-long dead heat between Squirrel Swirl and Chocolate Chipotle Chai.  Great to know our neighbors love a good spicy flavor and our neighborhood's vermin woodland creatures. In the end, though, readers picked Chocolate Chipotle Chai between the two.  Our congratulations goes to Nicole for her innovative…

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May we thank…

Every once in a while, we like to thank the many fine businesses that help keep the lights on over here at Wallyhood, our sponsors. We've got one new one to add to the list this month, Smash Wine Bar and Bistro, which, in addition to serving organic produce, natural meats, a happy hour everyday and all day on Sunday, over 30 wines by the glass as well as full bar and beer, distinguishes itself by having one of the few…

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Bike to Work Month

Bike to Work Month is a time to park your car and put away your bus pass in favor of a nobler vehicle -- the bicycle! During the month of May, you can compete with Bike to Work Teams around the region, and be counted as one of the many thousands of bike commuters around Seattle. There are a couple of ways you can participate: Join the Group Health Commute Challenge – Commit to riding 5 round trips between May 1 –…

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Spring Into May, Wallingford-style

This weekend marks the start of May. April showers bring May flowers, so hope for some sun and get out in the 'hood. Here's what's on tap for the weekend. And don't forget that Seattle Restaurant Week ends tonight. Several Wallingford restaurants including Avila, Joule, and Tilth are participating so check it out. Three course dinners for $25. Three course lunches for $15. Talk about a deal! Friday, April 30th Rachel Matthews at GSC- Jack Straw Productions presents Rachel Matthews, new chamber music performed by…

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Neighborhood Wading Pools Face Possible Closure

On Tuesday, King 5 reported the possible closure of two community centers and three swimming pools this summer, along with several of the wading pools citywide.  Faced with budget reductions, former superintendent Tim Gallagher told King 5 "24 of the 27 public wading pools may close in June." Wallyhood contacted the Aquatics Office of Seattle Parks and Rec this morning, and spoke with Kerrie Stoops, acting coordinator for Mounger Pool in Magnolia to find out if our beloved Wallingford wading pool…

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Return of the Bull

You can end your speculatin' about what is going to happen to Goldie's (which you may remember closed back in March) Kara C. of the Wallingford Chamber e-mailed us with the udpate: Goldie's has been bought by Bernie, very nice Irishman who owns a pub in the U-Dist and one in Cap Hill.  He popped in here a couple hrs ago to say hi & buy a card.  He started gutting it today, says it's a real mess inside, but plans…

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