REMINDER: Where to find our list of West Seattle restaurant/beverage businesses open for takeout/delivery; city adds pickup parking

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(Makeshift short-term drive-up pickup spaces in The Junction)

1:14 PM: ICYMI on Monday, we have a list of West Seattle restaurants, coffee shops, and other beverage/food businesses that are offering pickup/delivery – see it here, find it linked to one of our home-page spotlight boxes, or find it linked in our site navigation menu; choose RESTAURANT LIST. The info is from business proprietors and readers, plus some research we’ve done (including driving around to read notes on doors/windows), so if yours is missing, just get us the info – 206-293-6302 text/voice, or (ideal) westseattleblog@gmail.com. And everyone keep in mind that this is all subject to change as businesses decide day to day what makes sense; please send us updates, too.

4:27 PM: What you see in the photo above is a Junction initiative – but the city says it’s following suit; here’s today’s announcement.

HTB March 17, 2020 (2:38 pm)

What is the story with Talricos’s Pizza? Windows papered over this AM

WSB March 17, 2020 (2:48 pm)

I haven’t heard from them, and the Junction Assoc.hadn’t heard anything when I asked.

AKanias March 17, 2020 (3:17 pm)

For those workers laid off yesterday, many I spoke to were front of house from restaurants in the area, maybe it’s not ideal, but Amazon is now hiring 100k workers to keep up with increased delivery demands.note -I do not work for Amazon, just a concerned West Seattle resident.https://blog.aboutamazon.com/operations/amazon-opening-100000-new-roles

22blades March 17, 2020 (5:16 pm)

I used the Pick-Up Zone at the Junction. Very handy, organized & safe. Thanks to the Junction for the initiative. I hope drivers are careful driving around all the lifestyle changes on the street; approaching load zones & crazy U-Turns.

KM March 18, 2020 (10:31 am)

“Crazy u-turns” is always a popular brand of West Seattle driving. Almost struck by a car driver pulling one while I was mid-way through the crosswalk the other day–and it wasn’t the first time!

TWST March 17, 2020 (5:19 pm)

Just a suggestion share, that while we’re out picking up essentials, we remember to express our appreciation and well wishes to those who are out there working, providing services and things like take out food and groceries, etc. And of course all the medical professionals. I hope their employers are doing everything possible to take good care of and support them. Perhaps their hours can be reduced and other measures can be put in place to help these employees stay well. Things like providing sanitizer, gloves, face masks etc. Stay well and thank you!

WesCAddle March 17, 2020 (6:12 pm)

Wouldn’t it be cool if they could set up an outdoor place to eat your picked up food? Maybe a open air large canopy (with tables spaced apart appropriately) at Junction Plaza Park?

wolfgang March 17, 2020 (6:40 pm)

No the point of this is you’re supposed to limit your exposure, not occupy an area and infect its surface for 30+ minutes with your family and friends before heading off to explore some more
- songstorm March 17, 2020 (8:20 pm)
  
  That type of behavior is what led France to implementing a total lockdown. They started where we are now – closing some businesses and limiting to takeout and delivery. People got their coffee to go, then stood on the sidewalk chatting with their friends or all congregated to have lunch in the park. Now, they will be fined if they leave their house without the proper form.

Fred March 17, 2020 (9:08 pm)

Healthy people with no symptoms should be wearing masks.The masks are not effective at protecting you, but they do reduce infection rate should you be infected and have no symptoms. China has been tremendous success story reducing infection rate by using social distancing and forcing everyone to wear masks.

Alta March 17, 2020 (11:16 pm)

Fred- people should NOT be wearing masks. I work at Harborview Medical Center and we are close to running out of masks for essential heath care staff. Please do not buy up all the supply of masks!
- miws March 18, 2020 (8:33 am)
  
  ALTA, Thank you for all that you, and others in your field do. An important job normally, but even more so now. —Mike; Harborview Client.
Wolfgang March 18, 2020 (7:48 am)

I wouldn’t trust anything you’re hearing out of China right now, their lies and coverups are what lead to this exploding like it has.

anonyme March 18, 2020 (7:18 am)

Masks are a controversial issue. Far as I can tell, the problem is one of supply, not effectiveness. Medical professionals should have priority, but that doesn’t mean that others will not benefit from wearing masks. Production needs to be significantly increased, but now the workforce is an issue.

Janelle March 18, 2020 (8:02 am)

Google search for ‘diy protective face mask,’ people are looking to creative solutions. Here’s one example of how to make a diy mask:

https://www.bkreader.com/2020/03/07/heres-a-diy-way-to-make-your-own-protective-face-mask/

For those who are crafty and temporarily out of work and at home, maybe this could be a business opportunity. ;) People who sew could make masks out of fun fabrics, with a couple layers of fabric to help filter particles, with little tie straps on the side. Won’t be as effective as medical grade masks but might help reduce risk some, and provide people with a sense of taking some action.

Janelle March 18, 2020 (9:06 am)

… Okay, so I just got crafty and made my own DIY ‘mask’ in less than 5 minutes. I used a T-shirt, cut off some inches from the bottom, wrapped that fabric around my neck twice (like a cowl scarf), pulled both layers up over my nose, pulled the fabric taut over my ears, took scissors and snipped a small hole near the top of the fabric where it met my ears, slightly tore and expanded the hole just so the holes cover both ears.

This created a simple face mask with two layers of cotton fabric and doubles as a T-shirt cowl neck scarf. It also creates a crop top out of an old tshirt. Obviously you need a tshirt that’s the right size for this to work. I lucked out using an xl slim fit tshirt, was just the right size. Who knows how effective this is, but at least provides some protection in a pinch, like at the grocery store.

Was fun getting crafty anyway:)
- KM March 18, 2020 (10:34 am)
  
  That’s cool Janelle! I realized our regular “housework” masks are N95 (what we use for staining wood, anything with fine particles), so I also suggest people check their tool boxes and sheds if they are interested in using masks, they might already have one!
  - Janelle March 18, 2020 (11:09 am)
    
    Thanks KM :)
    
    That’s a great suggestion, I bet many people have masks tucked away somewhere for work projects and haven’t considered wearing them yet…
    
    I think although it might feel weird or silly at first, these are the times, and wearing some kind of mask (without buying up all the masks on the shelves) would be prudent – for self protection and to help stop the spread.