May 16, 2010

This story has been updated since originally posted. File this one under “good problems to have”: On Saturday Trophy Cupcakes sold out of their buttercream-topped confections. Why? Between Friday and Sunday night, Trophy Cupcakes sold 8613 Groupon deals whereby the purchaser gets a dozen cupcakes for $15. That’s a Groupon record for Seattle — and

Trophy Cupcakes sets record with sweet deal

May 14, 2010

Doesn’t a beer sound great on a warm sunny afternoon? This week that brew can be a little more special — Seattle Beer Week kicked off yesterday, and breweries and bars all around town are joining in the celebration. Wallingford’s specialty beer shop Bottleworks (1710 N 45th St.) celebrates — nay, reveres — the hoppy beverage

Seattle Beer Week has begun

May 14, 2010

The new state-run liquor store across the street from Dick’s (2nd Ave. NE and N. 45th Street) will open in two weeks as planned, just before Memorial Day weekend. We’ve heard from neighbors in that area that some are concerned they’ll see an increase in vagrants in search of cheap booze and an increase in

New liquor store: convenience or concern?

May 13, 2010

With temperatures forecast for the 70s the next few days, it’s an ideal time to get out. A few activities to consider: Plan your summer paddling excursions at Waterway 18 (at 2199 N. Northlake Way; park across the street), which was recently restored by the Seattle Parks Foundation, which worked with Friends of Waterway 18 and

Warm weather: waterway, cooking, walking, sales

May 12, 2010

If you live or work near the North Recycling and Disposal Station (NRDS) and have concerns about traffic in the area, show up at a community meeting tomorrow night to let Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) hear your experiences. Bill Benzer, who’s project manager for the SRDS rebuild slated to start in 2012, told us

Talk transfer station traffic troubles