by Chris Maykut | Jul 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Barking Dog Alehouse, 705 NW 70th St., has changed owners. Dan Anderson and Tom Matzelle took over a couple of weeks ago. Selas 23 Salon & Spa recently opened at 8540 Greenwood Ave. N. And Luna Azul, which serves Latin cuisine, recently opened next to...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a reminder that Seattle’s Department of Construction & Inspections is hosting a public meeting about the proposed Phinney Flats project at 6726 Greenwood Ave. N., from 6:30-8 p.m. on Monday at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., in...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 22, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are a few highlights of events happening in and near Greenwood and Phinney Ridge this weekend. Check our Events calendar for more. NW District Coordinator Thomas Whittemore is holding “office hours” at the Green Bean Coffeehouse, 8525 Greenwood Ave. N. from 9-11...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 21, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The 66th annual Greenwood Seafair Parade begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, and will bring thousands of people to Greenwood Avenue and 85th Street to see more than 100 entries, including floats, drill teams, unicyclists and classic cars. It is the oldest...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 21, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Cookie Counter is now open at 7415 Greenwood Ave. N., serving vegan ice cream scoops and sundaes, floats and shakes, plus cookies, brownies, and pie, with many gluten free options. The weekend menu includes cinnamon rolls, hand pies, muffins and scones. And they...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 19, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Preserve and Gather (Neighborhood cafe) 358 NW 85th St. Seattle, WA 98117 (206) 403-1149 Yelp: “I’ve gotten the ricotta and honey toast (my usual), jam and butter toast, and assorted pastries. Warning (though a good kind): If you get a slice of their cake...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 18, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien is hosting a District 6 public forum on Safe & Healthy Communities from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5710 22nd Ave. NW. Full agenda includes introduction by Councilmember Mike...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 18, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The 7th annual Spoke & Food fundraiser is from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, at 19 restaurants throughout the city, including three in our neighborhood. Just bike to one of the locations and they will donate 20 percent of your bill to the Hunger Intervention...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 18, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
North Central/Ballard Little League All Stars recently won the state championship and are in California this week for the West Regional tournament. Many of the players live in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. These boys have been playing little league baseball with North...
by Chris Maykut | Jul 15, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: SPD arrested the suspect Friday afternoon. Earlier: If you heard the helicopters overhead this afternoon, Seattle Police are searching for a shooting suspect. From the SPD Blotter: Officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired near 5th Avenue NE and NE...