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Seattle Beer Week: Your North Seattle Picks

Posted on April 25, 2013 | Leave a comment

Seattle Beer Week is soon to be upon us again.  The fifth year running, this year’s Beer Week falls on May 9th through the 19th and as usual, is sure to include something for everyone.  Although I do like to expand my horizons out of the neighborhood a little for this one, here are my North Seattle event picks!

  • On May 10th, head to Brouwers in Fremont for the Underberg Back in Black Stout Fest – 40+ stouts on tap.  Event runs all day
  • On May 11th, it’s time to head to Hale’s Ales for Brewgrass – a collaboration of beer & music with 10 local breweries and 3 bands, benefiting NW Harvest.  Starts at 5pm and you can buy your tickets here.
  • On May 12th, it’s Mother’s Day. So treat your mother to one of her favorite movies – Psycho.  DJ Nicfit plays this film at Naked City’s screening room to a live soundtrack, and I can say from experience it’s amazing.  Starts at 8pm in Greenwood.
  • May 13th, check out the Sierra Nevada dinner at the Burgundian in Tangletown.   5 beers paired with 5 dishes (exact beers & dishes tbd).  This starts at 6pm.
  • On May 14th, check out Beer & Burger Battle back at Brouwer’s in Fremont.  It runs all day long, and pits six brewers against each other to design the best burger.
  • On May 15th, don’t miss the annual Latona Pub Cask Fest in Green Lake.  A huge selection of cask beers, starting at 6pm.
  • On May 16th, try out pFriem Family Brewing at Art of the Table in Wallingford.  Everyone is buzzing about this brewery, and the restaurant is pairing up 7 courses to match.  The reception starts at 6:30, dinner served at 7.  Call the restaurant at (206) 282-0942 for a reservation.  Dinner is $95/person + tax/tip.
  • After taking a few nights off to repair your liver, celebrate the last day of Beer Week with The Dray in Phinney Ridge.  The Dray has a celebration of its own that day – their 5th Birthday!  There will be special brews from Firestone Walker, and tacos from The Yard.

Make sure you don’t miss one or two other events in the rest of the city either, as there’s plenty to do!  You can check out the full schedule here. 

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Running, in your underwear. In the winter.

Posted on January 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

I’m not going to make a habit of it, that’s for sure – but I’ve signed up for this year’s Cupid’s Undie Run and I recommend you do too.  If you’ve ever looked at those fun runs around Green Lake and thought “Yea, but I can’t quite do a 5k” – this is the run for you  - its only a little 0ver a mile, starting that The Ballroom in Fremont.

There might be a catch – it’s a great, short run for people that aren’t great runners.  BUT, it’s run in your underwear. In February.   The race takes place on Saturday, February 9th with doors opening at 12 p.m and the race itself at 2 p.m.   Post-run festivities will also be held at The Ballroom.

Hesitant?  Its for a good cause.  No, a great cause.  Cupid’s Undie Run benefits the Children’s Tumor Foundation, which is dedicated to educating and researching treatments for neurofibromatosis.  In fact, if you don’t want to run, I wouldn’t mind you making a small donation to them here: http://hopecur.com/sarahheath .  If you’d like to run, you can sign up here.

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It’s the end of the world…but don’t forget, it’s the Winter Solstice too.

Posted on December 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

If the world is going to end, go out with a full belly – that’s what I always say.  And celebrate the day, which also happens to be the Winter Solstice.  The Fremont Arts Council presents their 24th annual Feast of the Winter Solstice this Thursday, December 21st at 1416 NW 51st Street in Ballard.

The event begins at 6pm and as always, is a potluck dinner so bring a dish and your beverage of choice.   See artwork and costumes and come prepared to dance with three different bands gracing the evening.  Tickets to the event are $25 and can be purchase through Brown Paper Tickets, and children under 16 don’t need a ticket to attend.  You can also RSVP on the event’s Facebook page. 

In addition to bringing some food and drink, participants are encouraged to bring their own fun and funky dinnerware, and to “dress to impress.”  The event acts as a way to celebrate the past year and prepare for the next – despite rumors  of fire and brimstone Thursday night, I think this will be a great way to party!

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Seattle Restaurant Week Returns – here’s your north Seattle hookup

Posted on October 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

I know it feels like it just happened, but Seattle Restaurant Week returns October 14th – 18th and 21st – 25th.  For those of you new to Seattle, this is one of the greatest weeks for those of us that aren’t millionaires - the week when many restaurants present a 3-course dinner for just $28 (and some also provide a 3-course lunch for $15).

And there’s no shortage of options for north Seattle dining this time around, either.  Here’s where you can go to get your fine dining fix, along with my recommendations:

In BALLARD, you can visit the Golden Beetle, Volterra, Staple & Fancy Mercantile, Belle Clemantine, Bastille, Maggie Bluffs, and Anthony’s Homeport. My choice?  Ray’s Cafe.  Ray’s is about to remodel their downstairs restaurant, but the cafe is offering up some excellent Restaurant Week menu selections, including a pumpkin creme brulee for dessert.

In FREMONT, swing into the 35th Street Bistro, Chiso Sushi, or Hunger 2.0. Or one of my favorites, Via Tribunali, where you can start with some caprese arrostito.

In GREEN LAKE, which I’m quite partial to, dine at Nell’s, or try some of the best sushi in Seattle at Kisaku.  You can also dine next door at Eva.

In PHINNEY-GREENWOOD, you can go vegetarian at Carmelitas, or Mediterranean  at The Olive and Grape.  Or visit my pick: The Stumbling Goat, where you can choose between an entree of pan seared trout, pork tenderloin, duck risotto, or grass fed hangar steak.

Finally, in WALLINGFORD, don’t forget to stop by one of my absolute faves: Cantinetta – one of their entree options is a seasonal butternut squash ravioli.  Or, you can dine at Tilth or Art of the Table.

If you just feel the need to get out of north Seattle, which I won’t hold against you, you can view the full list of participating restaurants here.

 

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Geocaching Block Party – Next Saturday in Fremont

Posted on August 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Do you enjoy geocaching?  Do you not quite know yet what it is or how it works? Geocaching is a rapidly growing outdoor activity that involves finding “caches” using a handheld GPS device.  In some cases, you’re just looking for the end result.  In most, you take an item from the cache, and leave one behind for the next lucky soul to find.

Next Saturday, August 18th, is the Geocaching Block Party in Fremont.  The fun kicks off at 11am, where you then get four hours to search around the center of the universe for the hidden cases. If you already have a handheld GPS, you can register for a membership on www.geocaching.com.  If not, no problem – there will be devices on hand for lending out.  Then, this coming week, log onto this site here to get your geocaching details for the event.

Apart from the geocaching fun, you can also play games, win prizes, and participate in other activities.

The event kicks off at the intersection of Fremont Ave N & N 34th Streets.  Happy hunting!

 

 

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This Weekend: Get Red, White and Dead at the Annual Zombie Walk

Posted on July 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

There’s no better way to celebrate this country’s independence than by…taking it over as a zombie?  With all the talk of flesh-eaters in the news, you’d think zombies were a reality…but have no fear, when you see them in Fremont this weekend I promise it will just be a little paint (that might even wash off, if this rain keeps up).

The 4th Annual Zombie Walk in Fremont takes place Saturday, July 7th beginning at 12pm with a number of zombie festivities throughout the day.  Besides the zombie walk itself (starting at 7pm), the undead can enjoy a drink in a quarantine-themed beer garden and a performance by the Seattle Thrillers.

There will also be prizes for the best costume.  The theme of this year’s event: Zombieland, the deadliest place on earth.  Zombie Disney characters are highly encouraged.

Over 7,000 people are expected to participate. You can purchase your zombie pass to participate here for just $3.75.  Festivities center around the Fremont Outdoor Movie space at 3501 Phinney Ave N.

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Cinco de Mayo in North Seattle, 2012

Posted on May 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

Have you ever actually listened to the lyrics of “My Girl” and wondered exactly what they were thinking?  ”When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May.”  Except, May is usually still fairly cold, and pretty rainy – just look outside right now.  The Temptations must have never been to the Pacific Northwest.

Temperature aside, May is here, and for those who celebrate it, Cinco de Mayo actually falls on a Saturday this year (meaning you can avoid calling in sick to work the next day).  If you’re celebrating the 5th of May, North Seattle Sarah has you covered with some of the best parties in town.

First off, Tacos Guaymas is having their annual Cinco Party in Green Lake.  If you haven’t checked this out, it’s a pretty packed outdoor event and probably the largest Cinco de Mayo party in north Seattle.  Live DJ, Sauza Girls, and a mariachi band are just a few of the fun things you can expect at Tacos Guaymas, with several thousand people anticipated to attend each year.

Down in Fremont, celebrate the evening with live music at Nectar.  The Yogoman Burning Band plays at 8pm, and tickets are $7.

At COA Mexican Eatery (7919 Roosevelt Way NE), enjoy $5 AHA Toro Margaritas, plus $2 street tacos and a $100 giveaway.  They’ll also have pinatas and a bouncy house from 12pm to 3pm.

Other venues that typically run specials for Cinco de Mayo include The Matador in Ballard and El Chupacabra in Phinney Ridge.  Remember to please stay safe on Cinco-de-Drinko and either hoof it locally or call a cab – those margaritas can be mighty strong.  Enjoy!

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Dine Out for Life – Next Thursday, April 26th – Where to go in North Seattle

Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

With the amount of restaurants participating in this year’s Dine out for Life, it’s really hard NOT to participate.  On Thursday, April 26th, local restaurants will donate up to 30% of their food and beverage sales will go towards the Lifelong AIDS Alliance.  The Lifelong AIDS Alliance provides practical support services and advocates for those affected by HIV and AIDS.

The event is nationwide and occurs in 60 cities – but we have so many options right here in north Seattle.  Here’s a comprehensive list of where you can go locally to help the Lifelong AIDS Alliance – over 20 great local spots in Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Fremont, Ballard, Laurelhurst, Sand Point, Wallingford and Green Lake!

  • 74th Street Alehouse (30%)
  • Alexa’s Garden Cafe (30%)
  • BalMar (30%)
  • Bill the Butcher – Laurelhurst (20%)
  • The Blue Glass (30%)
  • Blue Moon Burgers – Fremont (30%)
  • Blue Star Cafe & Pub (30%)
  • Djan’s Dining (30%)
  • King’s Hardware (30%)
  • Kylie’s Chicago Pizza (30%)
  • Masala of India (30%)
  • Naked City Brewery & Taphouse (30%)
  • Nell’s Restaurant (30%)
  • Olive and Grape (30%)
  • Pasta Bella (30%)
  • Ray’s Boathouse (30%)
  • Razzis Pizzeria (30%)
  • Sand Point Grill (30%)
  • Santa Fe Cafe (30%)
  • Stumbling Goat Bistro (30%)
  • Tutta Bella (20%)
  • Via Tribunali (30%)
  • Volterra (30%)
  • Wild Mountain Cafe (30%)

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St Patrick’s Day in North Seattle – being Irish around town

Posted on March 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

If you’re like me, you’ll be out this weekend celebrating the fact that you’re not Irish (I can’t help it, it’s a Brit thing).  If you’re everyone else, you’ll be out pretending you are Irish.  Either way, don’t forget to wear your green on Saturday so you don’t get pinched.

Looking for some St Paddy’s experiences around town?  Don’t worry, North Seattle Sarah has you covered.

Conor Byrne, at 5140 Ballard Avenue, is having a traditional St Patrick’s celebration.  They’ve teamed up with street food truck Skillet who will be serving up Irish breakfast outside the pub from 9 a.m. until approxminately 1 p.m. (or when they run out).  They’ll also have live music all day. After 2 p.m., there’s a $10 cover charge at the pub, but it’s well worth it as the Seattle Firefighters Pipes and Drums perform at 5 p.m.

Murphy’s Irish Pub at 1928 N 45th Street in Wallingford is also celebrating (naturally).  They’ll be open at 10 a.m. Saturday and have live music going on all day.  Besides the standard Guiness, they’ll also have some great Washington beers like Iron Horse Brewery’s Irish Death.  There will be raffles and drink specials going on throughout the day.

The Dubliner at 3517 Fremont Ave N in Fremont will be opening at 11 a.m., with live music starting at 3 p.m.  There’s a $5 cover for the day.

If you’re not looking for a drink but rather just a sweet green treat, stop into Mighty-O Donuts for special green donuts.  They’ll be serving them up on Friday and Saturday.

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Green Lake & North Seattle Real Estate Roundup – the Stats February 2012

Posted on March 1, 2012 | 1 Comment

Has another month gone by already?  Even with an extra day, February was a blur of working seven days a week with tons of first time buyers taking advantage of low interest rates and what many assume to be bottomed-out prices (I have fingers crossed that they’re right).  So alas, it is time once again to look back at the last month of Green Lake and North Seattle real estate and see where we stand.

Green Lake faired a little slowly in February, with six single family homes closing and one condominium.  Completely by coincidence, three of the six closings were homes all within just a few blocks of each other on Wallingford Ave N.  Of the closed homes, the average price was $544,392 and the average size was 2,410 square feet, giving us about $226/ft.

Currently within the Green Lake boundaries (as always, 80th to 50th, Aurora to I-5, compiled by NWMLS data), there are 9 active single family listings ranging in price from $375,000 to $1,189,000.  Amazingly, there are another 13 pending (plus three pending short sales), which indicates that March is going to be an extremely strong month for closings.  Of the nine active listings, four were added in February and the remainder stayed on from previous months.  With only nine active houses and 13 pending, we’re seeing that we don’t actually have enough inventory in the area.  This will help keep pricing solid and continue the trend we’ve been seeing of multiple offers and quick sales.

In all of north Seattle, we saw 118 sold houses plus another 31 condos during the month of February.   There are currently 300 active listings in north Seattle that are houses, with 125 of those being added during February – plus 165 active condominiums, with 61 of those added in February.  This is reflecting a fairly strong absorption rate of about 2.5 months supply of housing. 

So, what can you get in north Seattle for your money these days?  Here’s a look at a couple recent listings that are awaiting buyers in the neighborhood.

In Fremont, $439,500 will get you this three bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome on Albion Place N.  It’s 1,868 square feet and fairly new (built in 2007), and features a balcony with a view of Lake Union and Mt Rainier.

Head a little further north to Maple Leaf, and you’ll find this 1,970 square foot house with three bedrooms price at $469,950.

And in Wallingford, this larger four-bedroom home with 2.5 baths is priced at $599,000.  It has 10′ ceilings and a view patio off the master bedroom.

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