The Best Huevos Rancheros in West Seattle

September 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment

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Update September 2008:  Blackbird Bistro is closed for business.

This is what my husband told me about Blackbird Bistro located on California in West Seattle.    They serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:30 a.m. and dishing it up until 3:00 p.m.    Being a fan of Huevos…I had to see for myself!

I was actually surprised to see that they are indeed open at 8:30 and on a Saturday.  What a bonus!   

They have a nice brunch menu…however we were set Img_5821on the Huevuos Rancheros.

My husband was right.  They are pretty delish.   The tortillas are not fried in grease.   They must be grilled or baked crisp in the oven.   The beans had a mole flavor–everything just tasted very fresh.   

The service was nice, too.   Our coffee cups were never empty!

So if you’re looking for a place in West Seattle to have breakfast…check out Blackbird Bistro.

Blackbird Bistro at 2329 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116   

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Reviews

Bob’s been hanging out today

September 5, 2007 by Leave a Comment

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Filed Under: Wildlife

Did you see the lightening?

September 4, 2007 by Leave a Comment

I tried capturing photos (which is pretty tricky)…the storm appeared to be over Gig Harbor and Vashon Island from our viewpoint.Dsc_0061    Check out West Seattle Blog for some excellent photos submitted by one of their readers.

Filed Under: Weather

Bald Eagle along Alki

September 4, 2007 by 1 Comment

A new BDB reader sent these amazing photos to share:

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"I was Googling "West Seattle" and found the Beach Drive Blog. I really enjoyed all the pics in the area and just had to share this one. My son lives on Alki Dr. (He’s a West Seattle native.) I was just there the week of Aug. 13 – 21st for his wedding. We were sitting on the front deck at his house and my husband noticed the Eagle perched on the light post in front of his house. Of course, I grabbed my camera immediately. Then the eagle flew down on to the beach a started having lunch. It was such an awesome site! We live in northern Virgina near DC and do not see this kind of wildlife, especially in the city. I took many pics of him munching out but he would not look up. Then my husband starting making whistling noises which was when I took this pic. Well, the camera is gone, (it was stolen out of my luggage) but thank goodness I uploaded the 250 wedding and vacation pics onto my daughter-in- law’s laptop before I left."

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Thanks so much for sharing your photos!   

Filed Under: Wildlife

Sunrise…Sunset

September 2, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Actually, here’s last night sunset. Dsc_0131

And a peak of a sunrise this morning.

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Garage Sales

September 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment

This was going on today…not sure if the sale is continuing through the weekend.  You could alway cruise by the 5500 block of BImg_5808each Drive and check it out.  Tell them the BDB sent you!

Filed Under: Garage Sales

Something fun to do tomorrow…it’s your last chance of the year

September 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Walker1The Walker Rock Garden is amazing and a wonderful way to spend a few moments of your afternoon.    Typically it’s open on Mother’s Day and then re-opens on Father’s Day thru Labor Day…Sunday’s only from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This Sunday will be your last chance until Mother’s Day.   It’s worth the visit!

The Walker Rock Garden is located at 5407 37th Ave. S.W. , Seattle, Wa 98136.  206-935-3036

Filed Under: In the Garden, Just for fun

The Brown House by Emma Schmitz Park

September 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment

Brown_house_2It appears that this house will soon be two.    BDB first reported on it back in April as the beginning of a "before and after" home series on tear downs. 

If you have a house in your neighborhood on Beach Drive that is tagged as a tear down, snap a photo and email it to me.    I think it’s important to document "what once was".

This poor house has been abandoned (at least we hope no one was living there) for so long.   I think the last big storm blew out the window in the back which now has broken glass and propped up mattresses to keep critters out. 

Hat Tip to West Seattle Blog for their Land Use Updates.

Enter "beach dr" to see other properties along Beach Drive that are hoping to change their land use designation.

Filed Under: Beach Drive Homes

Welcome Home John

August 31, 2007 by Leave a Comment

I can’t imagine what it would look like as the USS John C. Stennis is escorted along Bainbridge Island.

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Filed Under: Puget Sound

Did you hear the fireworks?

August 30, 2007 by Leave a Comment

This afternoon, three loud blast happened around Emma Schmitz Park.   Guess I’m not the only one who heard it.Dsc_0117_3  What would possess someone to light off fireworks (check out the white pipe at their feet) in the middle of the afternoon at the end of August? 

Filed Under: Parks, Safety
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