Wallingford, Seattle

It’s Essentially Just as Good

Ever walked by Wallingford’s Essential Baking Company only to find someone reaching over the dumpsters in the parking lot, gripping a pair of tangled legs and feet? These urban acrobats are infamously known as dumpster divers. They flock from all over Seattle, most of them working professionals or students. Some arrive by bike, bus, on foot—some drive up in the occasional Jag or Lexus. Certain seasoned divers bring equipment, like headlamps for late-night dives. Most just do the lean-over technique, but…

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“Shop Local” party at Paper Delights

The folks at Paper Delights (2205 N. 45th St.) are getting in the local holiday spirit this Thursday, Dec 10, from 6 - 9 pm with a "Shop Local" party: Join us for an inside peek at the creative works of some of our talented local artists! Find unique hostess gifts and stocking stuffers as you sip champagne! Ja from illee will have a stock of her highly sought-after letterpress/silkscreened calendars, cards and invitations Tiana will share an amazing variety of…

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Notes from the Playground – Monkey Bars & Slippery Slopes

For those who were interested in "the case of the missing monkey bars" at Wallingford Playfield, Mandy sent in this update from Seattle Parks and Recreation. Plus, a bonus update on the "slippery slope" that we featured earlier in the fall. We'll try to keep in touch with the Parks Department and provide additional updates as winter turns to spring. Thanks for this info Mandy! In response to Mandy's email, Seattle Parks and Recreation says... The climbing arch was removed because, during a regular…

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Seattle Public Theater Presents The Santaland Diaries

In a time when all things Christmas strive to make the things cheerful and bright, a short, one-man satire, The Santaland Diaries dispels the myth that everything is magical during the holiday season. Written by David Sedaris, The Santaland Diaries chronicles one man’s journey from the desperate ranks of the unemployed to a full-time elf working in “Santaland” at Macy’s Herald Square in New York.   Sedaris’s classic short story was adapted for the theater by Joe Mantello and is currently running…

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Gypsy Cafe and Pub: New Menu

In June, I reported that the ol' Gypsy Trader/Gypsy Java had new owners, and that in the future there would be a new menu.  And now there is.  Plus, another new name:  The Gypsy Cafe and Pub. Co-owner Ben Steele contacted Wallyhood last week to tell us about some of the changes: "We bulked up the menu by adding Boar's Head meats, some new sandwiches and other items and designed a new handout menu. We are now open until midnight on Friday…

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