West Seattle, Washington
08 Wednesday
Permits have shown for a while that the ex-Alki Café space was likely being taken over by the proprietors of Driftwood next door. Today, they’re finally ready to announce their plan for it: A “coffeehouse and bakeshop” called Seaglass. Here are the details they provided:
Driftwood, the acclaimed Alki Beach restaurant founded by Dan and Jackie Mallahan, is expanding its imprint in West Seattle with the addition of a neighborhood bakeshop and coffee house: Seaglass. The new project will be led by Seattle coffee entrepreneur Seth Allen alongside Chef and Pastry Chef Gerald Hawkins Jr., blending curated specialty coffee with bold, ingredient-driven pastry in a warm and intentional community space.
Seth Allen, founder of Numa Coffee, has established himself as a leader in Seattle’s specialty coffee scene, building a brand known for its community-driven hospitality and collaborations with celebrated roasters including Passenger, Dak, KWC, Moxie, Rush Rush, Calendar, Little Wolf, and Valor. Numa has partnered with brands such as Filson, Driftwood, Amazon Galaxy Studios, Snapchat, Nordstrom, Sézane, Arc’teryx, and Seattle Bouldering Project.
Chef Gerald Hawkins Jr. brings more than a decade of experience spanning the Carolinas, from small-town bakeries to acclaimed restaurants such as Leah & Louise in Charlotte, a four-time James Beard Award nominee. Born in Durham and raised in Norlina, North Carolina, Hawkins draws inspiration from family traditions, Southern foodways, and local agriculture. His eclectic pastry style reflects both nostalgia and modern culinary techniques, with an emphasis on sustainability, creativity, and storytelling through ingredients.
Together, Allen and Hawkins will bring a new energy to Alki, creating a neighborhood and destination bakeshop that celebrates both Pacific Northwest ingredients and Gerald’s Southern roots. Guests can expect inventive pastries, breads, and seasonal offerings paired with world-class coffee—designed to be both approachable and exceptional.
“Driftwood has always been about telling the story of time and place through food,” said Dan Mallahan, Chef and Co-Founder of Driftwood. “This next chapter with Seth and Gerald allows us to expand that vision—bringing together coffee, pastry, and community in a space that feels like home for West Seattle.”
The bakeshop is slated to open in Spring 2026 on Alki Beach, at the old Alki Beach Cafe Space, adding to Driftwood’s commitment to building meaningful connections through food, drink, and hospitality.
The Mallahans opened Driftwood almost three years ago.
Thanks to the texter who sent that photo! We saw the sign for Café Verde (7354 35th SW) too, while passing by on our way home from a nighttime meeting, and already had an inquiry out to the proprietors by the time we started getting tips. We first reported on Café Verde’s West Seattle plan a year and a half ago; co-proprietor K.C. explained then that he and spouse Tatiana, West Seattle residents, have been roasting coffee in Auburn but planned to move that operation to the Sunrise Heights space and serve up drinks too. Asked for an update via email, K.C. told WSB last night:
We hope to open the coffee shop by November. We are in the final stages of installing the roasting equipment, inspections and calibrations. Our goal remains the same, to serve delicious fresh-roasted coffee by the bag and by the cup. This space will allow us to do both.
In our April 2024 story, we quoted K.C. as elaborating, “You wouldn’t buy specialty bread baked a month ago … we don’t think you should have to drink coffee roasted a month ago.” They have history at this – they once operated a combination roastery/coffee shop in Peru.
Tomorrow’s the night – the Taste of West Seattle, raising much-needed money for the West Seattle Food Bank and giving you the chance to sample dozens of local restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and cafés’ specialties! We just checked in with WSFB’s Robbin Peterson for the final word in the final hours of advance ticket sales:
Pre-sale tickets are still available for the Taste of West Seattle — but only until midnight tonight! A limited number may be available at the door, but with nearly sold-out attendance, the safest way to secure your spot is to grab tickets now.
This year’s Taste is more than a food festival —it’s a West Seattle neighborhood celebration. Local restaurants, breweries, and bakeries are stepping up to share the best of our community. Here’s the map showing who will be where at The Hall at Fauntleroy:
On top of incredible bites and sips, guests can Have Fun & Do Good with community-powered games:
Plinko for Prizes
and
Raffle baskets loaded with gift cards from favorite West Seattle businesses and restaurants.
All proceeds benefit the West Seattle Food Bank’s programs — from groceries and home delivery to rent and utility assistance—keeping our neighbors and neighborhoods strong.
VIP entry is at 5:30 pm, general entry at 6 pm. You can also see the list of participating venues on this page, where you can get your advance ticket(s) until late tonight. WSB is a community co-sponsor this year; we’ll see you there!
The Junction is extra-busy tonight – fall Wine Walk night! We visited the spots where two WSB sponsors are pouring:
Heather Pilder Olson and Kathy Billington from Welcome Road Winery (3804 California SW) are pouring at Cherry Consignment. Their options tonight include their 2022 L’Oiseau, which won double gold at the Washington Wine Awards, their new release 2023 Claire (100% Malbec), and their new vintage 2024 Rosé. If you didn’t catch up with them tonight, their shop is open 3-7 tomorrow.
Nearby, at Hotwire Coffee, also on the north edge of The Junction:
Ben Viscon from Viscon Cellars (5910 California SW) is pouring in the cozy courtyard. He’s offering “The Inception Sauvignon Blanc, “Undone” Rosé, and “Heart Box Red” Merlot. And you can catch up with him tomorrow too, 1-6 pm.
Wine Walk is a fundraiser for the West Seattle Junction Association, which presents a full slate of events as well as managing services for Junction merchants; more than 30 winery-merchant pairings are part of it tonight. Next big event of the season is the Harvest Festival on October 26, with trick-or-treating, a costume parade, and more.
Your next chance to sip and stroll during one of the West Seattle Junction’s popular Wine Walks is now 12 days away, and some tickets remain – here’s the reminder from the Junction Association:
We are less than 2 weeks away from Wine Walk!
West Seattle Fall Wine Walk is back on Friday, September 19, 5–9 PM. More than 30 wineries in just over 30 locations in the Junction.
For $37, you get:
✔ 14 tasting tickets (1 oz pours)
✔ A reusable Wine Walk tote (for all those bottles you have to take home)
✔ A keepsake wine glass (because memories deserve glassware)Bonus: Bottles are TAX FREE during Wine Walk, so stocking up is basically a smart financial move.
Check-in spots:
– Property Management (4554 California Ave SW)
– John L. Scott Real Estate (4445 California Ave SW)Tickets ALWAYS sell out, so grab yours HERE and join the ultimate West Seattle fall hangout.
This Thursday, Hotwire Coffee (4410 California SW) celebrates its 23rd anniversary, and as is often the case with business anniversaries, customers get the gift(s). Hotwire will offer 23 percent off everything on its menu that day, and plans to serve a limited-edition “23 Latte” to celebrate (with touches of brown sugar, Madagascar vanilla, and cinnamon). Proprietor Jeffrey Silva says the shop will be open 6:30 am to 5 pm that day (September 4).
Before we get to what’s happening today/tonight, in case you haven’t seen this upcoming wine-tasting event in our calendar, here’s what’s happening this Saturday:
For 21 years, the Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College has been a cornerstone of technical wine education, cultivating talent, fostering entrepreneurship, and empowering students to turn their passion into a profession. As NWWA marks this milestone, they will celebrate what truly defines their legacy: the students who bring the Academy to life.
Northwest Wine Academy’s First Annual Alumni Celebration
Saturday, August 9th, 2 pm to 5 pm
Northwest Wine Academy Tasting Room at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW
(Please use Entry 1 to access the Northwest Wine Academy – “NWA” on the campus map)Join us as we welcome back Northwest Wine Academy alumni to celebrate their success. This special event showcases businesses founded and run by former students while raising vital funds to support the Academy. All proceeds will go directly toward program supplies that enhance hands-on learning.
Tickets are $50 and include wine tastings from participating alumni wineries, selections from NWWA’s own label, a commemorative wine glass, and cheese and charcuterie pairings.
Tickets: clover.com/online-ordering/nw-wine-academy-seattle
Participants include: Cloudlift Cellars, Gorman Winery, Lobo Hills Winery, Phelps Creek Vineyards, Pine Lake Cellars, SAMA Cellars, Sparkman Cellars, T2 Cellars, Truth Teller Winery, Uva Furem Winery, Vinos Penguinos, William Grassie Wine Estates. Presented in partnership with Seattle Urban Wineries
About The South Seattle College Wine Technology Program at Northwest Wine Academy
SSC Spring Refresh Visuals
Founded in 2004, the Northwest Wine Academy is Western Washington’s first and only teaching winery of its kind. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of wine professionals through hands-on education and real-world experience. We offer certificate programs and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Wine Production as well as Marketing & Sales of Food and Wine, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in the wine, food service, and hospitality industries.
If you’ve passed by Indofusion (4719 California SW) in The Junction and noticed the doors appear open … the restaurant is partly open now, full opening planned later this week. We last checked in on the new restaurant/bar in April (it’s owned by the Virk family, which also operates Maharaja Cuisine of India a bit further north). The kitchen is operating right now and serving food for takeout (Toast) and delivery (Uber Eats now, GrubHub and DoorDash “soon”). But you can’t dine in, yet. They’ll open the doors so “folks can come in, look around, and check out the place” starting around 2 pm Wednesday (August 6). Then they’ll fully open starting at 10:30 am Friday (August 8). Hours for starters, as of Friday, will begin at 10:30 am seven days a week, closing at 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, midnight Sundays through Thursdays. Dine-in (or drink=in) is 21+ only. You can check out the menu online through the aforementioned services; we also took photos of the paper menu currently posted out front – see them here and here.
One week from today, we’ll be in the heart of the second day of West Seattle Summer Fest, the peninsula’s biggest party of the year, and it’ll likely be warm. This year, the festival’s zero-waste aspirations will bring back something that hasn’t been offered in years – free filtered water. The official festival map shows where:
You can support the water stations by buying a West Seattle-branded drinking container made by Seattle’s own MiiR, who’s providing the refill spots – two types of containers available; order yours now and pick it up at the festival! Summer Fest hours are 1-8 pm Friday, July 11, 10 am-8 pm Saturday, July 12, and 10 am-5 pm Sunday, July 13, with main-stage music until 11 pm Friday and Saturday. Preview the music, food/drink, vendor lineups, and more on the Summer Fest website.
2:45 PM: Almost exactly a year after Starbucks closed its Alki store, the corporation will close its West Seattle Junction store, according to employees. A reader emailed us last night to say Junction employees had just gotten the news; then today we heard from numerous readers (and two more just as we wrote this!) that they were getting the word directly from store staff. So we went there to ask – since corporate HQ is closed for the holiday – and staffers confirmed it to us too (in person but on condition of anonymity). They said the store will close at the start of August, and that they’ve all been told they won’t be laid off, they’ll be able to transfer to other stores. The Starbucks share of the West Seattle coffee scene is shrinking – besides this and last August’s Alki closure, the Starbucks-licensed stands in Jefferson Square and Roxbury Safeways closed recently too. Starbucks will still have five standalone stores in the area – Admiral, Avalon (drive-thru), Morgan Junction, Westwood Village, and White Center (drive-thru). If the early-August timeline holds for the Junction Starbucks, it will close 10 years after it opened as the first tenant in that space in the then-new two-building mixed-use development. Junction 47 has a vacant space next to Starbucks, the former Haymaker Restaurant, though the online listing for that suggests a tenant is “pending” (we’re checking with the broker).
3:55 PM: Broker Jason Miller, first vice president with Kidder Mathews, says a lease is already pending for the Starbucks space too.
MONDAY NOTE: We’ve inquired multiple times and are still waiting for Starbucks’ official response.
4:27 PM MONDAY: A Starbucks spokesperson just sent this statement:
As part of Starbucks standard course of business, we continually evaluate our business to ensure a healthy store portfolio. After careful consideration, we’ve determined it is best to close the store at 4233 SW Alaska Street. Our last day at this location will be August 1. All Starbucks partners (employees) working at that store will have the opportunity to transfer to one of our nearby locations. We look forward to serving our customers at our other locations in our hometown of Seattle.
Ten months after Starbucks closed on Alki (where Alki Coffee Co. and Ben & Jerry’s are now), another Starbucks in West Seattle has shut down. Thanks to Cindi for the photo and tip; shopping at Jefferson Square Safeway today, she noticed that sign, saying the in-store coffee stand was closing permanently as of last Saturday. Starbucks fans of course have other nearby options, like the QFC across SW Alaska and the standalone Starbucks a block west (not to mention local indie options like Sound & Fog just a block east). As far as we can tell from checking the company website, this is the only shutdown within city limits in our area – we’ll doublecheck that with the company tomorrow.
ADDED 9:31 PM: We don’t know how long this one’s been closed, but we just checked Roxbury Safeway and it’s now Starbucks-less too.
More than 50 wineries and West Seattle merchants are pairing up for the spring Wine Walk presented by the West Seattle Junction Association, which sends word that it still has tickets available, with two weeks until it’s time to uncork. The Wine Walk is 5-9 pm Friday, May 16. Your $37 ticket gets you 14 one-ounce tastings, a Wine Walk bottle tote bag, and a keepsake wine glass. You’ll get the chance to fill your tote with participating wineries’ bottles along the way (and there’s a free Bottle Valet service so you won’t get bogged down too soon). Check-in spots this time are Row House (4203 SW Oregon) and John L. Scott (4445 California SW). Get your ticket ASAP before they sell out – go here! (That link is also where you’ll find the list of participating merchants and wineries – the latter include WSB sponsors Viscon Cellars, Welcome Road Winery, and Spruce Hill Winery!)
Three food biznotes tonight:
(Hajime Sato at Mashiko in 2009 WSB photo by Christopher Boffoli)
MASHIKO FOUNDER HEADING BACK WESTWARD: Thanks for the tips! The original chef and owner of Mashiko in The Junction says he is heading back to the Pacific Northwest after closing Sozai, the Detroit-area restaurant he opened in 2021. Just where Hajime Sato will land is not yet public, but reaction to his announcement on social media had dozens of commenters hoping it would be near them. The fact that he’s won a James Beard Award in the interim is likely adding to the interest in his next venture.
Three employees purchased Mashiko when Sato left for the Midwest in 2019. With a focus on sustainable seafood at Mashiko for the final 10 years of the 25 he ran the restaurant here, it wasn’t a stretch for Sato to continue those values when opening Sozai. The positive feedback in the suburban city of Clawson was immediate, and in the years that followed, Sato was honored with a number of awards, including the James Beard Award last year for Best Chef Great Lakes, which includes a 5-state area. He had been a James Beard finalist the previous year. Sato’s post on social media says:
After an extended time of reflection, it is clear that the best thing for my family is for us to return to the Pacific Northwest.
It will be extremely difficult to leave Sozai behind. I put everything I had into building something special for my customers and to further my work as a sustainable seafood advocate. Thank you to everyone who has shared wonderful times with me at Sozai. I will cherish those memories. My sincerest hope is that you will continue to try new things!
We have inquiries out about where in this region he’s headed and will update with any new information we get. (8:46 PM: He messaged us back to say he has no further comment right now.)
SAKE DINNER AT UPWELL: A couple blocks south of Mashiko, a one-of-a-kind dining and drinking experience is two nights away – Upwell Wine and Coffee sent us the announcement that they’re teaming with Maison V for a multi-course sake dinner this Wednesday (April 30), three seatings, $185 per person (gratuity included), with curated food and sake pairings courtesy of Upwell’s Chef Rosanne and Maison V’s team. Interested? Get your seat at the table by going here.
NEW PIZZA: Yes, West Seattle is getting a new pizza option. Thanks to Ian for the tip on this, after he saw the sign in the window at KBM Commissary Kitchen, 5604 Delridge Way SW (home to other popular pick-up eateries). Pizza Ritual, whih promises “naturally leavened wood-fired pizza,” says it’ll be serving up its pies a day or two week starting next month.
Friday’s the night that you can sip, stroll, and help the West Seattle Junction Association raise money to raise the bar on West Seattle Summer Fest music. And the weather looks fairly promising for the first-ever Rock Walk, described by WSJA as “a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.” If you didn’t already buy tickets, online sales are closed BUT WSJA tells us you can still get in on it – buy your ticket at one of the check-in locations:
Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SW
Rock Walk (and last-minute in-person ticketing) starts at 5 pm Friday. (Summer Fest is just three months away, BTW, July 11-13!).
Just four months until the year’s biggest party, West Seattle Summer Fest, fills The Junction with three days of music, shopping, food, and fun. But in just one month, you can help launch a new fun(draiser) to support the festival’s music – the first-ever Rock Walk is one month away, on April 11, and you can get your ticket(s) now! Here’s the announcement from the West Seattle Junction Association:
As costs continue to rise and summer weekends fill up with community festivals, we want to ensure West Seattle Summer Fest stays on your calendar as a must-attend event. That’s why we’re bringing you Rock Walk — a night of different tastes from wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries – with all proceeds supporting live music at Summer Fest.
What is Rock Walk?
Located in the heart of West Seattle Junction, Rock Walk is a dynamic tasting event featuring wine, cider, beer, and spirits.-30 businesses will serve as sip stops
-32 beverage providers (yes, two locations will have double the options!)
-12 tasting choices per person
-Exclusive perks: Your ticket includes a tasting glass, a tote bag for bottle purchases, a map of all locations, and—of course—our undying gratitude for supporting live music at Summer Fest!Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, April 11th
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Check-in Locations:
Jet City Labs – 4547 California Ave SW
John L. Scott Realty – 4445 California Ave SWGet Your Tickets Now!
Secure yours here: Rock Walk TicketsWhy Join Rock Walk?
Gather your friends and enjoy a strolling sip experience through West Seattle Junction. You’ll discover new favorite beverages, explore local businesses, and—best of all—help us bring an enhanced music lineup to Summer Fest 2025!
Go to The Junction’s website to see the Rock Walk pairings of beverage providers and pouring locations!
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
Feaven Berhe knows everything won’t be perfect when she soft-opens her North Delridge coffee shop Hagosa’s House this Friday.
But she is excited to start getting the community feedback that will propel her toward that ideal.
“Learning as we go,” she smiles, as we chat in the space formerly known as Pearls, in the 4800 Delridge Way SW building owned for more than a decade and a half by her dad Solomon Tesfu (in the photo above with Feaven) and mom Genet Berhane. To transform it into Hagosa’s House, they’ve brightened the interior in a big way.
As we first reported last week, family is at the heart of Hagosa’s House, which Feaven named for her grandmother.
Her parents are Eritrean immigrants, and their influence will pervade the new café too. Unique features will include Eritrean-style coffee ceremonies, which include roasting the beans just before the coffee is prepared. It’s another way to bring people together, Feaven says, and a way to enjoy the coffee aroma even before it’s brewed. This art on the café’s north wall depicts a coffee ceremony:
Speaking of roasting, Boon Boona will be the coffee source for Hagosa’s House. Feaven says her intentionality guides as much of what she’s offering as possible – with local providers like Harried and Hungry in Georgetown for the sandwiches and salads they’ll offer, and Macrina for the pastries. Again, this is where she plans to start simple and “see what people like.”
And Feaven is excited to be launching this new phase of her life in West Seattle, where she grew up – she even went to elementary school at Sanislo, just up the hill. Her previous career focus was as a “data person” – now she gets to turn the focus on her own enterprise.
Future plans include offering beer and wine – a liquor license will be sought in a few months – and events, maybe poetry and music. “We’re hoping to be here for the community,” Feaven emphasizes. “I love people” – and she’s ready to open a place where they’ll gather to enjoy each other’s company – and “good coffee.”
Hagosa’s House will be open 7 am to 7 pm daily – to start with – at least until and unless the community’s response and feedback suggest otherwise. “Is perfection achievable?” Feaven muses. “We’ll get as close as we can!”
By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor
A transformation from tool shop to “enchanted forest” (and more) is almost complete at 9444 Delridge Way SW.
That’s where Brandon Eller and Krista Eller – aka Mr. B and Mrs. B – will open Mr. B’s Mead Center one week from today, on Friday, February 28, an expansion of Mr. B’s Meadery in Fremont.
At Mr. B’s Mead Center, they are the new owners of the former Center Tool Rental site, re-envisioning it as not only an all-ages “safe community space” but also the production center for their mead; they’ve just moved production from SODO.
Not familiar with mead? Short description: “Honey wine.” But that doesn’t mean it’s “cloyingly sweet,” Krista says, cautioning prospective new customers against assumptions. Look at all the different descriptions on their “soft open” menu:
They’ve been selling most of their mead out of their other venue in Fremont, now in its fourth year, with a few wholesale customers. But unlike some brewpubs, the production facilities aren’t the visual centerpiece of this space.
Their woodsy, quirky decor is. Krista’s been doing much of the woodwork.
Some of it is repurposed, like this tree table you might recall from the shuttered Lodge in the West Seattle Junction.
The “enchanted forest” even features live trees. How did this all sprout in a former tool shop? Brandon explains that he grew up “in the south end,” and he and Krista live in this area. “I just kind of stumbled onto this place,” whose owner Doug was looking to sell and retire. He’s seen the transformation, they add, attending a friends-and-family test run a few nights ago.
He looked around, wide-eyed, they explain, and you likely will too. Even the restroom space has memorable decor – a hallmark of their other location, they explain:
And this won’t just be a place to drink (regular pours, by the way, are 5-6 ounces, and they’ll have a carbonated mead on tap too, with a honey soda also among the offerings). They’re planning events – a limited amount of live music, maybe Brandon’s own band Elephant Crows (“classic rock”). Live art too – Brandon mentions a “liquid light show.”
Wondering about food? Mostly just “snacks – things we can buy” to serve. Charcuterie, for example.
As with most new venues, the plan will keep evolving as they watch how the community responds (the decor won’t be static, either, they promise); starting hours will be 4-11 pm Thursdays and Fridays, 1-11 pm Saturdays, 1-8 pm Sundays. Next Friday’s grand-opening celebration will kick off with a 3:30 pm ribboncutting.
P.S. Scroll down the Mr. B’s Mead Center webpage for a huge helping of history about the site and far more details about their plans.
That sign announces what’s next for the former Pearls at Delridge/Edmunds – Hagosa’s House. We got a reader tip about this pre-sign and have been trying to reach the proprietor, without luck so far, so here’s what its website says about the plan:
Hagosa’s House is a family-owned neighborhood cafe offering coffee and small bites, designed to feel like home. Named after my grandmother, Hagosa, the cafe honors her legacy and celebrates Eritrean heritage. As a Black- and woman-owned business, we are rooted in the community, starting small, growing every day, and dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming space for all.
The website suggests Hagosa’s House will open by month’s end. We still hope to reach the proprietor
BACKSTORY: Last time we mentioned the site’s past identity as Pearls was in May of last year, when a handwritten sign on the door said Pearls was closed for remodeling.
(WSB photo, tonight)
Thanks for the tips. That’s how we found the front window of Locust Cider‘s Alki taproom at 2820 Alki SW, after going there tonight to verify reports it had abruptly closed. No note or explanatory sign, but the company website says “ALKI BEACH PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Thank you for 5 great years on the beach! Visit us at our downtown Seattle taprooms at Post Alley or Market Place.” (The company elaborated on social media (and via its email list) that it’s closed seven taprooms in all – Alki, First Hill, Redmond, Olympia, Vancouver, and Walla Walla in Washington, and Fort Worth, Texas” – while seven remain open. The company statement adds that “while this decision is necessary to ensure the future health of our company, it’s also incredibly painful.” We first reported five and a half years ago that Locust planned to take over the space where Alki Urban Market had closed almost two years earlier. That adds another space in transition on Alki Avenue – next to this space, Gary’s Place is about to open; a block east, the former Starbucks is set to become Alki Coffee Co./Ben and Jerry’s next year; and the former Alki Cleaners is getting ready to open as West Seattle’s second Happy Lemon tea shop.
(Photos by Dave Gershgorn for WSB)
If you’re at the Turkey Bowl, you might as well dress like a bird. That’s one of the sights our photographer saw at last night’s Beer Church Turkey Bowl at West Seattle Bowl. For more than 20 years, this event has brought together brewers, brewpub operators, and other members of the beer community to raise money and collect food for the West Seattle Food Bank.
(Organizers- top row from left: Chris Burns, Kendall Jones, Kim Jones, Shayna Burns, Shannon Burns, Tom Burns. Bottom row from left: Wyatt Brinkman, Ellie Burns, Mary Burns, Thomas Burns)
The holiday tradition also included raffles and a silent auction:
And more bowling:
(Dylon Tubb bowling)
Organizers Kendall Jones and Kim Sharpe Jones are known for the Washington Beer Blog, for which Kendall is the main contributor.
The new tenant for the former Alki Starbucks space has uncloaked. Jonathan Stebbins says he’s opening Alki Coffee Co. there – and a Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream scoop shop, too. He’s hoping to open in April – in time for the next beach season – and doing lots of remodeling right now. The new proprietor (a West Seattle resident) says, “My hope is to create a welcoming space that serves the neighborhood and honors the sense of community that makes West Seattle so special.” Roughly 2/3 coffee, 1/3 ice cream is how the space will be split, he tells WSB. Starbucks closed in the space back in August, after a quarter-century. Also of note – West Seattle had a Ben and Jerry’s in The Junction more than 20 years ago, under different ownership; Stebbins is a franchisee on the Eastside, where he has a Zeeks Pizza location too. More details on the Alki Coffee plan when we get them!
P.S. We asked the all-important question for an independent coffee shop – who’s your roaster? Answer: “We are partnering with Local Goods Orcas Roast. We will be working with Rob Kirby over there to create a couple blends specific to Alki Coffee Co.”
By Jason Grotelueschen
Reporting for West Seattle Blog
As you’ll notice in the top-left of the photo above, behind the pumpkin patch there is another new addition to the Ounces area: smash-burger vendor Burbs Burgers, which as we reported last month has relaunched and expanded into West Seattle, and it’s now open for business in the portion of the property where food trucks had previously set up:
West Seattleite Bersain Gutierrez is the new owner of Burbs, and told us that business has been solid since they opened as part of Ounces’ Oktoberfest event earlier this month, and said that they plan to be open on same days/times that Ounces is open (6 days per week).
Gutierrez said their most popular signature items are the “Special B” smash burger on a pretzel bun, and the “Burbs Dog” loaded hot dog:
Burbs’ posted menu:
Business hours for Ounces are:
Mon: Closed
Tues: 4-9pm
Wed: 4-9pm
Thu: 4-9pm
Fri: 3-10pm
Sat: 2-9pm
Sun: 12-7pm
Just as 5 pm arrived, a long line of West Seattle Wine Walk ticketholders filled the sidewalk on the west side of California SW north of SW Alaska, waiting to check in at Jet City Labs (one of two Wine Walk check-in spots tonight). Once their tasting tickets were in hand, they had more than two dozen venues to visit, almost all businesses with guest wineries. Spruce Hill Winery from SODO (WSB sponsor) was in the house at Rush Hour:
Jo and Ava were pouring Spruce Hill’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 Granache, and 2021 Rainforest Red. Down the street at CAPERS, Viscon Cellars (also a WSB sponsor) poured tonight:
Viscon’s wines tonight were “Perseverance” Viognier, “Porch” Rosé, and “The Weekday” Cabernet Sauvignon. We also revisited Emerald Water Anglers, learning its new location at California/Alaska is fully open – tonight EWA (also a WSB sponsor) hosted Wandering Wolf Cellars:
The Wine Walk – which sold out of all 1,000 tickets – is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Junction Association. Watch for word of next year’s first Wine Walk (and other events)!
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