Mike's Chili Parlor


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Located at the northeast end of the Ballard Bridge, Mike's Chili Parlor has served as the Gateway To Ballard for decades. Mike's is definitely Old Ballard. It's not trendy, it's not a hipster hangout. It's just a chili joint. And the beer is cold, too.

Friday Cat: It's Dangerous on 34th


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It's tough being a cat on 34th Avenue NW. All day long people walk their dogs up 34th to go to the park. A cat just can't relax.

Self Portrait


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E-mails pour in asking, "So what do you look like?" Well, if you ever see this foot around Ballard next summer, you'll know who puts this site together.

Dead End (Or Is It?)


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A philosophical quandry to start your week with. There are some deep thinkers on NW 69th Street.

Colorado Reprise: Beer Wine Liquor Hardware


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Every carpenter in town has a flat thumb.

Friday Cat: I'm Not Sleeping


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I'm just resting my eyes.

Ballard Bros. Burgers


photo by Ballard Avenue

Another business with "Ballard" in its name. The Ballard Bros. have been slinging burgers at community festivals for years. Recently they decided to settle down at this space along 15th Avenue NW. And after your burger (or perhaps a cajun blackened salmon fillet sandwich) you can get your nails done at Jenny's.