- The owner of West Seattle‘s famed Phoenicia on Alki restaurant dies unexpectedly. The restaurant will be closed until further notice.
- The South Lake Union Streetcar is getting a new plaza at its Southern terminus. The official name will be the “McGraw Square Street Car Plaza” but SLUT Square also has a nice ring to it.
- Seattle Housing Authority breaks ground today on Tamarack Place, just North of the Columbia City Light Rail Station. The project received over $7 million in federal stimulus funds.
- Kirkland‘s Melissa D’Arabian won Season 5 of The Next Food Network Star. She will now start her own show called Ten Dollar Dinners.
- Efforts are underway for a street mural on Stone Ave, just East of Aurora. Artists needed.
- Seattle Magazine came out with its 2009 Neighborhood Rankings. Top 10:
- Queen Anne
- View Ridge
- Alki/Admiral
- Phinney Ridge
- Magnolia
- Delridge
- Madison Valley
- Broadmoor
- Capitol Hill
- Roosevelt
No, wait… median home prices, number of bedrooms and baths…yep, they’re rating for home buyers and not for awesomeness. No wonder we’re in ninth.
Phoenecia on Alki has been reopened by our family… with a new neighborhood bistro / wine bar feel, and a focus on small plates, artisanal pizza, and special chalkboard entrees. We invite you to come visit!