We saw this critter creeping along the sidewalk on Saturday. Any idea what it is?
Sharrows on Beach Drive
July 22, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Thanks again to West Seattle Blog. They just posted information about the "sharrows" along Beach Drive, which BDB addressed last week. If you attend the Alki Community Council meetings, then this is old news for you. If not, click this link to get the scoop from WSB.
- Sharrows are designed to let drivers know bicyclist are on the road, too (duh).
- There will be times when we will not be allowed to park on Beach Drive while the City implements the Sharrow Lanes. We are suppose to have a 72 hour notice before they restrict our parking.
I’m sorry…a bit of a rant here, you would think our fine City officials would get the word out to those of us who were not present at the ACC meeting last Thursday.
Maybe the sharrows will get the adult bicyclist off the sidewalks and onto the roads, um, I mean sharrow….
Sights and sounds from the West Seattle Hi-Yu Parade
July 22, 2007 by 3 Comments
I just uploaded a video to share with you that we had from our vantage point from the parade.
We wound up planting ourselves on Charleston and California and it was kind of odd to be between two buildings that may be no more. I love these apartments. I don’t know if it’s the sloped roof line or the bricks. I can’t imagine anything as lovely to my eyes will be replacing them.
Every so often, I noticed employees of the Charleston Cafe peaking through the trees to catch a bit of the parade…I’m sure they were on breaks!
Last, but not least, check out this drill team (not sure if that’s what you call this talented group)…they are amazing!
At least it didn’t rain on our parade!
July 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment
This is pretty close to a perfect day for me…a "home town parade" with JP Patches and afterwards…we went to the Alki Hot Rod Show. There were a few times we thought the rain would sneak in but it held back until the show was finished (or did the show finish because of a few sprinkles?)…regardless, this is my definition of a very fun Saturday.
For more photos from the parade, you can click on the album on the left of the page or just click here.
For more photos from the Alki Hot Rod Show you can click on the album to the left or just click here.
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s Best in the City
July 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment
July’s issue of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine names a couple of West Seattle restaurants as "Best in the City". I am amazed that we have no shortage of fine restaurants in West Seattle…there’s really no reason to leave (except for work and I guess there is life beyond the West Seattle Bridge).
Seattle’s Best Wine Bar goes to Beato. My husband and I have gone to Beato twice now. We like to sit at the bar and chat with the bartender (seems like I should be calling him something else, wine server perhaps?). Both times we have selected their wine flights along with some food of course! You must try the maple smoked scallops. SMM likes Beato because it has "perfect chemistry". It’s a little on the pricey side and food portions are smaller…it is a treat and a nice "night out" when we happen to be kid-free for an evening. Beato is located at 3247 California Avenue SW, Seattle. 206-932-1333.
Seattle’s Best Cooking Class is the Culinary Communion. My neighbor "Cat Woman" purrs about her lessons with owners Gabriel Claycamp and Heidi Kenyon. She’s promised to write a post for BDB one day…so maybe she’ll enlighten us on her experiences with this cooking school in our back yards. 206-284-8687.
Seattle’s Best Chicken Soup is Eat’s Market Cafe. I’m dying to try their Reuben Sandwich. This is another spot on my list of places of try whenever I’m in Westwood Village. Eat’s Market Cafe is located at 2600 SW Barton St., Seattle. 206-933-1200
West Seattle’s Best Foam (Coffee) goes to Diva Espresso. I have to admit, I have not been to Diva yet…I admire the building whenever I drive by and will make a point to stop in now. SMM says they roast their coffee here in Seattle and that they have a "vintage bordello atmosphere". Diva Espresso is located at 4480 Fauntleroy Ave SW, Seattle. 206-937-5225.
West Seattle’s Bes Suds (Beer) goes to Elliott Bay Brewery Pub. BDB’s Steve’s Lunchbox recently reviewed Elliott Bay and this is also one of our family’s favorite lunch spots. I didn’t realize (until reading the article) that the burgers are organic on homemade buns and you could wash it down with their award winning beer. Elliott Bay Brewery Pub is located at 4720 California Avenue SW, Seattle. 206-932-0532.
You can check out the entire "Best of the City" which covers more than just restaurants and cooking by picking up your copy of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine which is on sale now.
Lost Dog Alert: Please find Mattie
July 20, 2007 by 1 Comment
UPDATE 7/25/2007: Great news! Mattie is back at home with her humans and Beach Drive Blog has a new reader. I love happy endings.
My Favorite Seasonal Pizza
July 18, 2007 by 1 Comment
I forgot how good this is! Last night, we had Pagliacci Pizza’s seasonal special: The Salmon Primo. Lightly smoked salmon with fresh dill, capers, mozzerella and ricotta cheeses on an olive oil base. Yummy! It is "seasonal" so it’s only available until the end of this month…maybe we’ll order pizza again tonight!
Painted Lady update
July 17, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Somehow I missed this post from the West Seattle Blog at the end of May. Apparently The Painted Lady (Satterlee house) may have three new homes on her front yard soon. The City of Seattle has issued a permit…check out WSB for more info.
Beach Drive Blog’s 200th Post
July 16, 2007 by 1 Comment
We cruised by our 200th post sometime last week! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our readers and subscribers. And of course, our a huge thank you to our authors.
If you’re a Beach Drive neighbor and would like to write for the blog…speak up! I think the more writers we have, the more rich and interesting the content will be. And, if you’re shy, you can always write under an alias or "pen name". It’s easy and fun…you’ll be hooked!
On the right side of this blog, under BDB How To’s is a list of helpful items to get you started being a blogger.
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