Mike’s Chili Parlor

So we’ve lived in Ballard for years, always driving by Mike’s Chili Parlor commenting on how we really need to go. We finally went a few weeks ago and we can’t get enough of this place! The reasons for patronizing the little brick structure are numerous and more importantly, sentimental. You may ask how a [...]

The Sloop

I enjoy a good dive bar. There’s something perfectly pleasant about spending a few hours on a Sunday afternoon playing Scrabble and drinking beers with friends at a local dive. The Sloop is a great representative of the species.
The reason to go to the Sloop is the Slooper-sized beers. 33.8 ounces (1 [...]

The Barking Dog

We went to The Barking Dog Alehouse for a quick dinner tonight. It is a great little pub, a bit off the beaten path in Ballard. We’ve been there several times and always leave saying we should go there more often.
The beer selection is excellent, with a wide range of beers on tap. [...]

Zayda Buddy

We tried out the new bar/restaurant Zayda Buddy in Ballard last night with a couple of friends. It serves “authentic” Midwestern food. Not being a Midwesterner, I can’t really comment on the authenticity, but they do serve Michelob.
We started off with drinks. I had the Ting Ting, which is a cucumber/gin concoction. [...]