This Wednesday is the first Wednesday of the month, meaning it's Wallingford Art Walk starting around 6 pm. As per the yooj, there will be live music in front of Wallingford Center from 6:30 - 7:30 (this week, courtesy of the Easy Street Band), a shuttle leaves at 6:45 pm to take you to some of the further away locations (like Oasis), and, of course, there's lots of art at lots of businesses. We know, for example, that the Seattle Plein…
By now we imagine you've made your BBQ or bail, party or panic decision for Fourth of July. Recap for latecomers: with Elliott Bay fireworks canceled, our dear little Wallingford is expecting an extra 10,000 - 15,000 people to come through (on top of the 40,000 or so we usually get). To accommodate the crowds, the Wallingford Chamber tells us they've arranged for local businesses to sponsor extra porta-potties to distribute along Wallingford Ave (although the exact names of said businesses…
Egged on by Twitter and the promise of free eats, the Wallyhoods ambled across the neighborhood to Cantinetta tonight to see their "block party" for ourselves. And party is was! Sounds like Trevor and the Cantinetta staff decided to pay a thank you to the neighborhood for tolerating the increased traffic and parking hassle the restaurant has brought, and put on a little shindig just for the locals. A long buffet served prosciutto, salami, fresh mozzeralla balls, cheeses, tapanade and olives,…
Nancy Merrill, the Lorax of Wallingford, sends out this reminder: It hasn't rained measurably of late and planting strip trees and garden shrubs and trees are suffering. Weekly applied water from when we set the clock forward until we set it back in November is really vital most years. We delayed a bit this year because of the unusual spring rain, but it is now dry and warm. Trees are starting to leave the building. Nancy, an SDOT Volunteer Tree Steward,…
Just saw this come across Twitter regarding Cantinetta, the cute new Italian place at 3650 Wallingford Ave: Wallingford's darling little Cantinetta is throwing its own block party tonight: free wine & food 5-8pm We called to confirm, but no answer yet.
Surf's up, yo! This Wednesday, July 1st is opening day for the wading pool in Wallingford Playfield (Wallingford Ave and 43rd St N). According to the Seattle Parks Dept web site, the pool will be open daily July 1st - Sept 7th, noon - 7 pm. The pool is drained at the end of the day, so get there early for the big breaks and freshest water. (Thanks Ryan for the reminder!)
We noticed that Selena's Guadalajara (1715 N 45th St) was getting a signage upgrade this weekend. Perhaps Moon Temple, with its sign peeling away, will see the example and step up its frontage. While we're on the topic of Selena's, we know that they have salsa dancing every Saturday night. If any of our readers can provide a review, we'd happily publish.