BIZNOTES: Two almost-open updates on Alki

Quick notes on two eagerly awaited Alki Beach openings:

WEST SEATTLE ARCADE: Six months after we first told you about the plan for West Seattle Arcade in the former Top Pot-and-other-food-biz space at 2758 Alki SW, it’s about to open. We happened to see the proprietors at a grocery store (couldn’t miss the WEST SEATTLE ARCADE T-shirt) and they told us they’re hoping to open as soon as this Monday (July 17th) – that’s also mentioned in discussion here.

FUTURE PRIMITIVE BREWING: Two months after we first told you White Center’s acclaimed Future Primitive Brewing was expanding to 2536 Alki SW, they’re promising a sneak peek to participants in their fundraising fun run this Saturday, the Shark Jump 5K, starting from the new location at 9:30 am. Proceeds go to the White Center Food Bank (which also serves south West Seattle). Here’s how to register!

Flo B July 13, 2023 (4:32 pm)

WSB. Speaking of businesses…any updates on the other for lease spaces on Alki Ave and any updates on the Quality Cleaners building at California and Admiral?

WSB July 13, 2023 (5:01 pm)

We have a very long list of spaces we’re checking on all around WS. The former Alki Cleaner space had a proposal for a “pet store” but there’s been no activity in the file since an initial mention in May, and the for-lease sign remains up, so that may not be viable – we’ve seen several things fall through in various places lately.
- Lynda B July 13, 2023 (8:07 pm)
  
  I’m also curious about the old Midas spot on Fauntleroy. It’s painted white now.
  - WSB July 13, 2023 (9:32 pm)
    
    Been working on that one too. The permit application says convert into retail space. Not a hint of what kind of retail. We keep going by in hopes of finding someone there to ask, which is our second main method of figuring out new businesses…

Alki guy July 14, 2023 (11:31 am)

Interesting., I thought that West Seattle brewery got kicked out of that space because it was getting developed. Glad it’s staying a beach bar. They should sell slices from the old SLICES recipe.

WSB July 14, 2023 (11:58 am)

No, we explained that in a previous story. Short version, originally there was a plan to renovate that space and Ampersand and add a few residential units above. Then the property changed hands.

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