As a number of readers have noticed, Bill the Butcher has hung a sign in the window: Due to circumstances beyond our control we are closed until further notice. Thank you for your support, your patronage and welcoming us to your neighborhood. We hope to see you soon. I put in an inquiry to Bill the Butcher's PR agent for more information, but haven't heard back, but apparently all the Bill the Butcher shops, not just Wallingford's branch, are similarly shuttered.…
Fremont Brewery (3409 Woodland Park Avenue N, which is half a block from Wallingford) is hold a grand opening party for their expanded space on Saturday, noon - 3 pm. Fremont Brewing Company has expanded its tasting room, the Urban Beer Garden, and will host a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, October 11. Festivities will begin with a ribbon cutting at noon and include free swag for the first 50 customers, a special tap list, food by Uneeda Burger, music by…
Kalifa Nkeiruka of the Meridian School in the Good Shepherd Center writes: As stated in our mission, The Meridian School is dedicated to promoting commitment to community. As a community of active citizens, our students are committed to caring for others and their place. Throughout the year Meridian students are involved in a variety of service learning projects and outreach efforts. On September 19th Meridian School held a Service Learning Day! 183 students and over 30 parent volunteers teamed up with their buddy classes…
Folks, how do you feel about SEDUs? Anyone, anyone, anyone? Yes, you there in the back, you have a question? Ah yes, what's a SEDU? Excellent question. A SEDU is a Small Efficiency Dwelling Unit (distant cousin of the DADU, or Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit). These are very small apartments, little more than an efficiency kitchen, a bathroom and room enough for a bed and perhaps a desk. Thanks to companies like Footprint, owner of the micro-apartment building at Meridian and…
Montlake is having a neighborhood yard sale day, with over 60 yard sales this Saturday, October 4th. Click the map for more info. We need that in Wallingford. Springtime?
There's been a break in a major robbery ring based out of University District and hitting a variety of North Seattle neighborhoods (presumably including Wallingford). Perhaps our long torment is over? According to SPD Blotter: Detectives got their first major break in the case on September 11th when Seattle police and Department of Corrections officers went to a University District townhouse near NE 50th Street and 11th Avenue NE to arrest a 26-year-old woman wanted on a felony warrant. After officers…
Wallyhood is happy to welcome a new sponsor, one close to home: Dr. Deborah Epstein is a naturopathic doctor practicing right here in Wallingford. While she practices holistically, people often initially begin care for one of her specialties – helping patients get relief from: IBS/Irritable Bowel Syndrome PMS/Period Cramps, and/or Menopausal Hot Flashes. …without drugs. Dr. Epstein’s foundational approach begins with nutrition and lifestyle upgrades, to help correct the underlying imbalances that can be unwittingly created by living in the modern…