New Guide to Washington Beer

The Beering of Ballard

A surfeit of industrial space near a large population that likes to drink local has created a legit brewery district.

04/15/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

Wait, What?

Will Ballard Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day?

A dispute over proposed homeless facilities in Ballard is raising questions about what it means to be a good neighbor.

02/05/2015 By Hanna Brooks Olsen

Review

Biscuits and Coffee at Morsel and Bean

A newer outpost of Morsel on the Ave, which inherited its biscuit mandate from the much-mourned Nook, feeds Ballard.

12/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Warm Welcomes

Five New Seattle Stores

From urban apparel to vintage furniture, boho wares and slick shoes, here are the latest shops to call Seattle home.

11/24/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Slideshow

First Look: Tray Kitchen Opens in Ballard

With dim sum-style service...but not dim sum-style food.

10/31/2014

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Transit and Environmental Advances

Today's picks for civic nerds

09/26/2014 By Kristen Farnam

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Pastries for All Diets, Wings and Waffles for Non Diets

A gluten-free bakery on Capitol Hill, a vegan sweet shop in Phinney Ridge, big Ballard bar news, and a den of wings and waffles opens in Rainier Beach.

09/26/2014 By Kristen Farnam

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Politics and Parks

Today's picks for civic nerds

09/12/2014 By Kristen Farnam

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Burgers, Cones, and Trays

Oh, and some GIANT unexpected news.

08/22/2014 By Kristen Farnam

Elements of Style

Our Bodies, Our Dress Codes

Here’s how one budding feminist is confronting gender inequality and ambiguous style guidelines.

08/18/2014 By Laura Cassidy

Restaurant Review

Brimmer and Heeltap's Unlikely Harmony

There’s a mismatched sensibility to this welcoming Ballard newcomer. But when chef Mike Whisenhunt’s in the kitchen, who cares?

08/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Shopportunity

Solestruck Popup at Digs Ballard

Portland's Solestruck and Seattle's own Grey City Shoes sets up for a month-long footwear popup at Digs furniture showroom in Ballard.

02/24/2014 By Amanda Zurita

Article

Stoneburner Sets the Stage

Curtain’s up on the latest production from Seattle’s reigning restaurant showmen.

10/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Kris Orlowski

The singer-songwriter discusses Noise for the Needy and his plans for a new record.

06/18/2013 By Seth Sommerfeld

Hotels

Hotel Ballard Opens, So Let's All Vacation in Ballard

Welcome a luxury property above a gym and right across from King's Hardware.

05/10/2013 By Allison Williams

Article

10 Seattle Neighborhoods Annotated

Local real estate is showing robust signs of postrecession life—and so are neighborhoods.

04/17/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Light Bulbs, Light Rail, and Successful Students

Today’s picks for civic nerds.

03/12/2013 By Anna Chatilo

Retail Spotlight

Meet the Shopkeeper: Monster Art and Clothing

Owner Tara Smith and her team of little monsters embrace the city's weirdness with a curated collection of locally made art and clothing.

03/11/2013 By Julie Hamasaki

The C is for Crank

Why RapidRide Isn't Rapid

A few more reasons RapidRide service to Ballard isn't so rapid.

11/28/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Seattle Times Overlooks a Key Factor in Ballard Rental Market—Renters

The Seattle Times opposes "overbuilding" in Ballard because, it argues, prices for tenants might drop, hurting landlords.

11/26/2012 By Erica C. Barnett