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July 1, 2011
The space vacated in winter by La Bera Cafe still appears vacant, but there at least seems to be some activity at 1000 N.E. Northgate Way, where a new sign now hangs for what will be called The Fine Diner International Cuisine. Let’s hope this also is a sign for a bountiful summer of new restaurants in the …
June 30, 2011
The Seattle Public Library just launched a new service to provide personalized reading lists for patrons, called “Next 5 Books.” From the press release: To get your list, go to http://www.spl.org/yournext5. Fill out a brief form on what you like to read, including favorite genres, preferred format (book on CD, e-book, large print, etc.) and …
June 30, 2011
The Outdoor Market at Aljoya Thornton Place reopens this afternoon with a new name - and food tasting! Last month it was the Farmers Market. After readers commented that it wasn’t, technically, a Farmers Market Ajoya, 450 N.E. 100th St., decided to change it. Dear Readers, the event is primarily an opportunity for the residents …
June 29, 2011
Test footage from “Stop Requested,” being filmed throughout Seattle. You can just go ahead and call our neighborhood Little Hollywood. In May, an upcoming film starring Kristen Bell called “Safety Not Guaranteed” was partially filmed in Maple Leaf at Wild Root Salon, 8814 Roosevelt Way N.E. Now Maple Leaf resident Alberto Lacao tells us that another film, called “Stop …
June 29, 2011
The owner of Pandora’s Adult Cabaret told community councils on Tuesday that he intends to open the strip club after the July 4 holidays. Both the Maple Leaf and the Wedgwood community councils have gone on record as saying the club, at 8914 Lake City Way N.E., is improperly permitted. But Joe Walker told the …