Jonah at Seattlecrime.com tells us that he heard from a reliable source that Goldie's is under new management, and the liquor board has yet to authorize a license for the new owners. They appear to be closed for now, but we're wondering when and if they'll re-open in the future...
The Eastlake Ave blog reports that the Red Robin restaurant just over the University bridge will be closing its doors for good on March 21st. This is the original Red Robin, and long-time residents may recall a time when the Red Robin's red eyes seemed a good fit for its less-than-family-friendly atmosphere. Full details, including a short history of the Red Robin, over at the Eastlake Ave. blog.
We just heard word through the "bartender grapevine" that Goldie's (2121 N 45th St) shut their doors for good last night. There's some speculation going around as to what might have occurred, but we're still searching for the facts. According to tipsters, there are no lights on or customers inside the bar tonight. Who has the scoop?
Hot on the heels of the new auto shop opening where Walt's used to be and a bike company going in where the Essential Bakery was, we learn that the empty space where Tweedy and Popp used to be (before moving to Wallingford Center) has a new tenant. We don't know who yet, just this note by iyqtoo from our comments section of our Walt's post: The former Tweedy & Popp space was leased too! Just last night we were mourning…
On Saturday, March 6, the Burke Museum celebrates its 25th annual “Dino Day” with this year’s theme focusing on a “journey through time.” Dinosaur experts will be on hand to answer questions, and this is the day when the Burke pulls out all the best stuff from their fossil collection. If you’re a member of the Burke, Dino Days is a free exhibit, and you’ll receive priority entrance at 9 a.m. Doors open to the public at 10:00 a.m. until 5:00…
Portland-based author Elizabeth Grossman will be speaking at the Good Shepherd Center this coming Monday, March 8th about her book, Chasing Molecules. From her web site: Grossman is an eloquent scientific muckraker, outing the truth about commonly used hazardous chemicals that are leaching out of everything from plastic bottles to children's toys and infiltrating the biosphere and our bodies to deleterious effect...Grossman profiles the worst offenders, including bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, but she also portrays the good guys who are…
Good news on the Mutt Mitt front. I've just found out that our request has been approved and a work order was submitted this week for the return of our Mutt Mitt dispenser. In the next week or two, it will be installed at the NW entrance of Wallingford Playfield at 43rd and Woodlawn. For now, the Parks Department will regularly check the dispenser and re-stock as necessary. I've agreed to follow up with them in a few months to see…