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There's been a rumor flying around the last couple weeks that Via Tribunali was going to vacate their space in the Crocodile. We've just confirmed that the news is true.
It's not as dire of a situation as it sounds. The pizza oven is staying, the bar isn't going anywhere either. The space will be absorbed into the Crocodile. Word has it that the wall seperating the two spaces will be coming down to make for more space in the Croc. I know that could be a welcome change for some people.
And, if your tears are just about to break, don't fret little pizza lover, Via Tribunali has other locations in Seattle where you can get your fix.
Driving to work today (oops, I mean biking) and I started to ponder what the sheets of water streaming over my windshield really meant. Was this the time to start looking forward to football and Thanksgiving? Should I start shifting gears from sun drenched weekends wandering around town to the euphoria of gorging on holiday treats and pumpkin spiced lattes? Not yet, my friends, not yet.
Although, that crisp autumn air doesn't seem so bad anymore.
Are you wondering what to do this weekend in Belltown? Have you ever wanted to break the rules and go into the OSP 30 minutes after sunset (when it closes)....well here's your chance to do it without getting arrested! Tonight , Remix at SAM 8pm-midnight. Art, Dancing, live Music. What else do you need?! Check it out Here.
I've personally been very impressed with the Summer at SAM events that have been rockin our neighborhood this summer, grateful for the community mingling space that it's provided for Belltowners and am excited that it's been so successful. Because of these events, I view SAM's OSP as an asset to our Belltown community and not just an artsy park where people do their two mile run and take their dogs to pee. It's been wonderful to see genuine community happening , especially at the Thursday Farmer's Market.
Here's the schedule for a few more opportunities to meet your neighbors and enjoy our park together this weekend....
Fri. Aug. 27
- A Better Promise opening Event: 8pm
- REMIX: 8pm-Midnight
Sat. Aug. 28
- Free Yoga in the Park: 10-11am, rain or shine.
- Drawing in the Park: 10am-5pm, drawing materials provided.
- Public Tour: noon-1pm, learn more about the art at the park.
Have a great weekend everyone!
This is a Belltown public service announcement.
There is a lovely retail space on 1st avenue neighboring Black Bottle that has been up for lease. It looks lonely, like a cute puppy at the pound.
It'd be perfect for a stand up coffee bar concept like this;
A latte at Bluebird. "A coffee shop should be a place to meet your friends and hold conversations and cultivate ideas instead of — I'm going to get in trouble for saying this, so I have to be careful — instead of sticking your head in a laptop," said Mark Connell, who owns Bluebird with his wife, Jessica.
Credit: Ruth Fremson/The New York Times
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Bedlam Coffee is one of our favorite haunts in Belltown. We love the guys who run the shop, and we love what they do for the community. Remember that whole Founder's Day thing? Bedlam's owners were one of the driving forces of making that happen. Do you like how the artwalk has been expanding every month? Again, those crazy Bedlam guys.
So, if you're down for supporting a local business who seriously cares about the neighborhood they do business in, take a minute and vote them best of. One small click for man... one giant... ok nevermind.
Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle Police Department, in collaboration with the Downtown Seattle Association and the American Institute of Architects, will be hosting a two-hour seminar on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design....
Good times... good times...
Last night we joined a full house of the owners friends and family for a sneak peek at the new Belltown Pub. (loc: 1st & Battery) It was a fun experience seeing the staff pumped up for the new challenge of running a restaurant here in Belltown.
The new Belltown Pub owners believe that there's room in Belltown for an informal pub. They're trying to stay away from the crowded space of fine dining micro plates and lasers in your face, fist pumping clubs. The goal is to have a spot that locals can come to unwind, hang out with friends, and potentially even hear themselves talk; a worthy cause gentlemen.
Most Belltowners will remember the space as Belltown Bistro. I was a big fan of the bistro, not for the overpriced unmemorable food, but purely because of the chill atmosphere. It was a great place to enjoy a decent meal and more importantly, concentrate on a good conversation. So, I think I'm probably an unfair judge of the new Belltown Pub interior. An extreme analogy is like walking into your childhood home - it's never going to be what you remembered in fondness. (stretching, but you get the idea)
The Pros: The menu is extensive and cheap. Beers on tap will not disappoint. Shit you not, burgers are around ten bucks. There's a good assortment of appetizers to choose from that are all under the magic 15 threshold. It's standard pub fare here; mac n cheese balls, crab cakes, fries. Entrees aren't going to break your wallet either. Most were right around or under 15. The food was filling and decent. Remember this isn't fine dining. So, if you want your palate to dance with gluttonous excitement, venture to the many other options that Belltown enjoys. If you're looking for some tasty bar food, you're all set.
Cons? It's brand new guys, so cut them some slack before you start lambasting the wait times or service on yelp. Give new restaurants at least a month to break in their britches. If you go the first week, just understand that the kinks are being worked out. Go with people you like talking to and you'll be happy.
The hope? That this endeavor is wildly successful. The neighborhood could use some more bars and pubs that are just organic places to hang out with a community of friends. I know, we have Buckleys, Spitfire, and a bunch of others, but this will be a great new option to try out. Welcome to the neighborhood guys!
Every couple months or so I get curious about the Belltown Real Estate market and do some digging around on redfin.com. If you haven't heard of redfin, it's time to crawl out of the cave and get with the program! Redfin's search capabilities are elegantly useful and their agents will line your pockets with much less of your cash than the typical brokerage.
Here's the Belltown Real Estate round-up;
Most Expensive Belltown Condo - $3,000,000 - Welcome to the rare opportunity to acquire Seattle's most Iconic Loft Residence. Atop the highly acclaimed Silver LEED certified Mosler Lofts.
Favorite Agent narrative? "Let this illustrious space define your portfolio."
Most Affordable Belltown Condo - $104,950 - Urban in-city living at an affordable price. Stylish 3rd floor Belltown condo with well designed floor plan.
It's probably not a good sign when the listing agent's pictures of the interior are the literal size of a postage stamp. So, the cheapest condo is also the most mysterious condo.
In terms of the numbers, Redfin also puts together some Seattle real estate statistics that are of interest. Check out their main Seattle real estate blog if you'd like to dig into some of the stats.
Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with them in any way and I'm not receiving cash money in my pocket for singing their praises. I just think it's a kick ass site people should know about.
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This article is awesome. Although I am a republican, have people over at least 2 nights per week for dinner, am still getting used to the recycle thing (I grew up in Las Vegas where recycle was not a word that I used frequently) and I'd sure as shit say something if a dog crapped on my foot....
Neighborhood Farmer's Market = Real Neighborhood. At least in Seattle, that is.
On Thursday afternoons, tents filled with produce, honey, and other goodies, line the walkway...
You have a lot of great options this evening. 3:30 - 7:30 marks the Olympic Sculpture Park's Farmer's Market. There will be over 30 local farmers and vendors, and also chef demonstrations.
The other option is the Belltown Artwalk. Belltown's artwalk has been growing in popularity and participation. This would be a good session to scope out and enjoy. Our pic for this artwalk is WhiskeyBar
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We just recieved word that Richard Nordstrom will be stepping down as the President of the BCC. Richard has, to put it succinctly, worked his ass off on behalf of Belltown. I'm personally sad to see him move on to greener pastures as his management consulting business appears to have picked...
You can catch all 2 minutes of it right here. Thanks Beau.
This weekend! We are so excited about this awesome event that so many neighborhood folks have been working their asses off on! Have fun out there this weekend!
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I'm a big fan of Seattle street art. That's why it's unfortunate when someone without any skills besides prolific repetition swoops in to ruin it. Posting it here, because you should be on the lookout between the hours of 2-8AM for a miscreant in need of a friend.
I spoke with some of the original artists. This will be fixed.
Thanks to tipper Robby D for grabbing these photos. I decided to cut out the tags and add commentary myself
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August 11, 2010 (SEATTLE, WA)— The deadline is approaching for applications to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Tree Fund, a program that provides free trees for neighborhoods. The Tree Fund is a simple way for residents to beautify their neighborhood and help the environment, while connecting with their neighbors. Applications for the Tree Fund are due on Monday, August 16 at 5 p.m.
Groups of neighbors from at least five households living on a street or block can request from 10 to 40 trees per project. In addition, every participating household can have a fruit tree for their own yard. Information on how to organize your neighborhood, the selections of trees, as well as the application form, can be found at www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/treefund.htm .
I was curious how Seattle compared to other cities in terms of Police Per Capita. The results were surprising.
I attended last night's public safety meeting and all I got were a lot of handouts. I left the meeting in kind of a funk. I guess I'm still there. I didn't hear long term solutions from any of the elected officials that I believe will bring a lasting change to the neighborhood. I'll break down what was said;
- Increased police presence will continue though the end of the year. Then they'll need to move to the U-District.
- Officers will walk...
If you had plans this weekend, time to make some calls and scap em ;)
This event is always sold out - so I thought i'd give you guys a heads up. Just how long will Tom be able to ride the Bacon wave? Only time will tell.
...BACONOPOLIS! A Guide to Better Bacon with Ari Weinzweig
Come join Tom Douglas Restaurants at the Palace Ballroom for BACONOPOLIS!: A Guide to Better Bacon with Ari Weinzweig, author of the new book "Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon".
Much like the two Baconopolis events that preceeded it, we'll be featuring bacon prepared in a multitude of ways to satiate your bacon-loving needs! This time around, we'll be featuing two cornerstones of the world of bacon: Bavarian Meats smoky delicious bacon made here in Seattle, WA as well as the book "Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon". The author of the book, Ari Weizweig will be at Baconopolis to speak tot hew onders and magic of bacon as well as sign copies of his book. All of our savory bacon tastes will be taken from recipes from his book.
This is a great opportunity to not only meet the author, but also to indulge your bacony-y desires!
Date: Wednesday August 25th
Times: 6-8pm
Location: The Palace Ballroom
Cost: $25 per person- tax included. No alcohol included in the ticket price, however a cash bar will be available.
What: We are hosting Singled Out for a Cure to raise awareness and funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma research. We will be at Spitfire auctioning off 16 individuals (8 women, 8 men) to the highest bidder. The auctionees will be paired with a date package. These items will...
On August 14, 2010, The Crocodile will host an energetic night of popular Bollywood and international music to celebrate India’s 64th year as a sovereign nation.
The public...