Business, News, Real Estate

Glazer’s Camera Will Survive Hot SLU Real Estate Market

The Wolff Company, itself a third-generation, family-owned firm, has announced that “Glazer’s will occupy the new mixed-use development’s exciting two-story commercial corner on 8th same location where the store exists today.” Glazer’s is signing a long-term agreement that will allow them to move their rental and lighting and supplies locations in under one roof there at 8th and Republican. Continue reading Glazer’s Camera Will Survive Hot SLU Real Estate Market

Bar, Drinks, Food, Restaurant

Olmeca Altos Takes Tequila to the Next Level

The new spirit is 100-percent blue agave tequila from the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico, created by Master Distiller Jesus Hernandez with the input of several tequila-loving bartenders from around the world. Continue reading Olmeca Altos Takes Tequila to the Next Level

Environment, News, Politics, Real Estate

City Council Gets an Earful of Support for SLU Rezone to 400′

The majority voiced support for Mayor Mike McGinn’s proposal to rezone parts of South Lake Union to allow for towers up to 400 feet tall or about 40 stories. At that height, buildings could obstruct some views of Puget Sound, the Space Needle, and Lake Union from Capitol Hill. Continue reading City Council Gets an Earful of Support for SLU Rezone to 400′

News, Transportation

Captain Krezner’s Mini-Ferry Trips From UW to SLU are Back

Captain Krezner, he who helms the mighty M/V Mocha, says he’s back for another year of transporting not so many people at a time (up to 14 passengers plus two bikes) across the not so vast expanse of Lake Union. The new sailing season begins Friday, May 25, 2012. Continue reading Captain Krezner’s Mini-Ferry Trips From UW to SLU are Back

Business, News, Transportation

Letter to Jeff Bezos: Let’s Talk Gondolas

I’m not an engineer, Jeff. But I think I share your interest in disruptive technology. And when it comes to the constraints, or guiding forces, of this particular situation, I am betting that you, like me, will come to the conclusion that the solution here is gondolas. Continue reading Letter to Jeff Bezos: Let’s Talk Gondolas

News, Transportation

Discover Seattle’s UW-to-SLU Mosquito Ferry

Run by the same people who bring you the Sunday Ice Cream Cruise ($11 adults) out of Lake Union Park, the new ferry is a great addition to our city’s transit options.

Currently Seattle Mini-Ferry runs passengers back and forth from their UW dock at the foot of Brooklyn St. (near the Agua Verde kayak launch), on the hour, and the pier at South Lake Union Park, on the half hour. Continue reading Discover Seattle’s UW-to-SLU Mosquito Ferry