Holiday open houses at shops ‘old’ and new: Husky Deli, Eco Beauty

(WSB photos by Ellen Cedergreen)
Kicking off a West Seattle weekend full of open houses, bazaars, and other holiday events – one celebration at a business rich in history, one celebration for a business that’s brand new. First one: Husky Deli, the West Seattle Junction icon. As WSB contributing photographer Ellen Cedergreen describes it, “Husky was packed in waves. Very high spirits, lots of West Seattle pride.”

Above, Husky proprietor Jack Miller; next, one of the vendors who were part of tonight’s open house, West Seattle beekeeper Krista Conner, who says she can barely keep her “West Seattle Honey” in stock at Husky:

Husky offered a discount on purchases made during the open house. And despite the chilly night, the ice-cream counter was as popular as ever:

Ice cream, of course, is what really put Husky on the map when the business was started 78 years ago. If you haven’t heard its full history, check out Lori Hinton‘s “West Seattle 101chapter about Husky Deli, republished here on WSB. Meantime, while Husky bustled with open-house visitors, about a mile south on California SW, a brand-new business celebrated its debut:

Eco Beauty is a new Aveda salon and spa at 6040 California SW. A holiday open house marked its grand opening tonight. With the theme “Nature nurturing you,” owner Christine Darragh (above left) is showing support for environmental concerns; and raised money tonight for Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, whose Betsy Moyer (above right) joined her at the open house.

4 Replies to "Holiday open houses at shops 'old' and new: Husky Deli, Eco Beauty "

  • ad December 4, 2010 (1:34 am)

    Eco Beauty – Welcome! You’ve worked so hard over the past days!! I didn’t realize you were opening tonight. I saw you moving everything in and getting prepared. The neighborhood is very excited to have you!

  • Mookie December 4, 2010 (2:55 am)

    Local honey is the only way to go. Way to go, Krista, and way to go Husky Deli!

  • ellenater December 4, 2010 (10:24 am)

    Agreed. And Krista’s honey is AMAZING. She has light and dark and they are both yummy.. I bought a jar for myself for Christmas last night. :)

  • ZippyDogs December 4, 2010 (10:59 am)

    Congratulations to Husky Deli and welcome to Eco Beauty. West Seattle small businesses rock. Support small businesses. WOOF!

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