Buongiorno! A way to say a hello in Italian. Yassas! Another warm greeting, except from Greece this time. Both of these greetings are from countries existing in the Mediterranean. Both countries have their own unique, delicious cuisine. Yet, many would many people would not expect to have a combination of both cuisines. Well, in Ballard, Washington, there happens to be a restaurant that serves both.
The name of the restaurant, Soprano's, is distinctively Italian. The view from the doorway gives off the vibe of an Italian restaurant. The walls are painted a Tuscan yellow with pictures that add an extra accent. Of course, there is the cliche autographed picture of Frank Sinatra to add the Italian-American touch. Yet, the real surprise is the menu. Within the menu, there so many pasta dishes it will make your head spin. Although there are no greek dishes on the pasta menu, there are a few dishes in the appetizers and pizzas portion that have a greek accent. I was fortunate enough to try the Dolmades and Tzatziki. Dolmades are grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices. Tzatziki is a greek yogurt with cucumbers, fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Together, these dishes were delectable.
Once I finished my appetizers, I ordered my main course. I ordered the chicken parmesan. With the main course, I recieved a side salad. By the time the main course got to the table, I had already had a complete meal with the appetizer and side salad. I could hardly believe the amount of food I recieved with my main course. There were two chicken breasts with spaghetti underneath a layer of melted cheese. My dinner alone could feed three people. The chicken parmesan was delicious. About halfway through my main course, I was full. When the bill came I was fairly surprised with how inexpensive everything was. My bill before tip came out to be $13.50.
I asked my waiter, Mimi, how long the restaurant had been open. "For about 4 years or so," she said. "We love to see the college students come in, because they are never hungry when they leave." The restaurant is located at 7729 24th Ave NW. It is only few blocks north of NW Market Street which runs right though downtown Ballard. Most of the main courses at Soprano's cost around $10 dollars. The restaurant is open everyday 10a.m. to 10p.m. Their phone number is 206-789-4446. Multibene!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Week of February 10th through February 17th
Well, President's Day weekend is coming up and I am ecstatic. It has been quite the difficult and busy week for me. I looking forward to having monday all to myself. There is also quite a bit going on in the next few days. This week should be very hospitable. Although friday is supposed to have some scattered showers, Saturday and Sunday are supposed to be sunny with highs of 53 degrees and 58 degrees. Spring is almost upon us. Keep are fingers cross that these temperatures keep rising.
There are some events at the library for the children over the next fews days. On Sunday, the 17th of February, Toby Barlow will be at the Ballard Library reading from his most recent book entitled "Sharp Teeth." The plot of the book follows three packs of wild roaming around the urban wilderness of East Los Angeles. This event starts at 3p.m and he will stay afterwards to autograph copies of his book. This event is free to the general public. In other news, Registration for Ballard High School Youth Soccer camp has just started. This camp is open to all boys and girls between the 1st and 6th grade. The camp takes place between June 23-26 from 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. The event itself will be held at Whitman Middle School. Sign up early to ensure a spot for your child. There is more information available at the website below.
For adults, there are few things going on over the next few days. Tomorrow, 14th of February, the paintings of Sami Painter and Roland Pantze will be on display at the Nordic Heritage Museum. This event is open to general public. I am not completely sure whether this event is free or not. For more information, contact the museum at 789-5707. The museum is located 3014 N.W. 67th Avenue. The main event last from 6 to 8:30p.m. The artwork itself will be on display until April 20th. Tomorrow, the Ballard Zoo is showcasing its carousel for those lovers who are looking for a little fun on Valentine's Day. There will be Hors d'oeuvres and there will be a special appearance by an animal friend. This event cost 60 dollars per person. For more information, call the Woodland Zoo at 548-2662. Make reservation quickly because space is limited.
For those who have a little Irish in them, there is just the thing for you this weekend. On Saturday, February the 16th, The Seattle Irish Pipers Club hosts the West Coast Irish Piper convention. This select group of Gaelic Pipers will be a unique cultural experience for the whole family to enjoy. The events is taking place St. Benedict School at 4811 Wallingford Ave. N. There will also be worshops on pipes, the fiddle, the flute, the tin whistle, singing, and dancing. The cost is 15 dollars and 8 dollars for children under the age of 11. Have a great weekend!
There are some events at the library for the children over the next fews days. On Sunday, the 17th of February, Toby Barlow will be at the Ballard Library reading from his most recent book entitled "Sharp Teeth." The plot of the book follows three packs of wild roaming around the urban wilderness of East Los Angeles. This event starts at 3p.m and he will stay afterwards to autograph copies of his book. This event is free to the general public. In other news, Registration for Ballard High School Youth Soccer camp has just started. This camp is open to all boys and girls between the 1st and 6th grade. The camp takes place between June 23-26 from 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. The event itself will be held at Whitman Middle School. Sign up early to ensure a spot for your child. There is more information available at the website below.
For adults, there are few things going on over the next few days. Tomorrow, 14th of February, the paintings of Sami Painter and Roland Pantze will be on display at the Nordic Heritage Museum. This event is open to general public. I am not completely sure whether this event is free or not. For more information, contact the museum at 789-5707. The museum is located 3014 N.W. 67th Avenue. The main event last from 6 to 8:30p.m. The artwork itself will be on display until April 20th. Tomorrow, the Ballard Zoo is showcasing its carousel for those lovers who are looking for a little fun on Valentine's Day. There will be Hors d'oeuvres and there will be a special appearance by an animal friend. This event cost 60 dollars per person. For more information, call the Woodland Zoo at 548-2662. Make reservation quickly because space is limited.
For those who have a little Irish in them, there is just the thing for you this weekend. On Saturday, February the 16th, The Seattle Irish Pipers Club hosts the West Coast Irish Piper convention. This select group of Gaelic Pipers will be a unique cultural experience for the whole family to enjoy. The events is taking place St. Benedict School at 4811 Wallingford Ave. N. There will also be worshops on pipes, the fiddle, the flute, the tin whistle, singing, and dancing. The cost is 15 dollars and 8 dollars for children under the age of 11. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Week of February 3th, 2008 through February 9th, 2008
Many people do not know who I am, so I shall enlighten those with a brief history of my life. My name is Chris Dickhute. I am student at Seattle University. I am majoring in journalism with a minor in economics. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska. In the past year, I have learned a great deal about Seattle, Washington. One particular suburb have been interested in has been Ballard, Washington. This suburb reminds me very much of smaller towns in the midwest. Although it is nestled in the heart of Seattle, Ballard has the feeling of a very tight nit community. When I first visited Ballard, I thought the locks were amazing. Watching the salmon swim through the lock was pretty amazing. Even now as a college student, I go to Ballard for the amenities that I can not find in capital hill and and the other areas surrounding Seattle University.
In light of my appreciation for Ballard, I wish to do a weekly blog on the events taking place in Ballard during the weekends. I for one like to have busy weekends, they make weekdays and the school work much easier to bear. Here are the week some of the weekday and weekend events that have come to my attention. On Wednesday, February 6th, Kirby Larson will be hosting an event at the Ballard Public Library for her book, "Hattie Big Sky." This book has won the Newbery Honor Award for young adults. This events runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. This is the perfect event for the entire family. On the same note, Author Antionette Portis will be reading for young children out her book named "Not a stick" on February 7th. This event last from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both of these events are free to the general publicThe address for both of these events is 5614 22nd Ave. NW, Ballard, WA 98102.
During the weekend, there are a few social events for the whole family. On Saturday, February 9th, Ballard High School is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner. In addition, the various music programs (choirs, bands, and the orchestra) will be performing. The cost for admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and younger. This events runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., music will start at 6:00 p.m. On March 8 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Ballard High School Alumni Music Benefit Concert. All Ballard High School Alumni are invited to come and accompany students for a night of "Music to Remember." For more information, you can visit the Music Boosters Website, there will be a link provided below. Both of these events are taking place at 1418 NW 65th Street, Ballard, Washington 98102. For those boys between the ages of 6 and 9, the Northwest Boychoir will hold open auditions at the University Heights Community Center. For more information, you can call 524-3234. There is also a website provided below.
In light of my appreciation for Ballard, I wish to do a weekly blog on the events taking place in Ballard during the weekends. I for one like to have busy weekends, they make weekdays and the school work much easier to bear. Here are the week some of the weekday and weekend events that have come to my attention. On Wednesday, February 6th, Kirby Larson will be hosting an event at the Ballard Public Library for her book, "Hattie Big Sky." This book has won the Newbery Honor Award for young adults. This events runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. This is the perfect event for the entire family. On the same note, Author Antionette Portis will be reading for young children out her book named "Not a stick" on February 7th. This event last from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both of these events are free to the general publicThe address for both of these events is 5614 22nd Ave. NW, Ballard, WA 98102.
During the weekend, there are a few social events for the whole family. On Saturday, February 9th, Ballard High School is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner. In addition, the various music programs (choirs, bands, and the orchestra) will be performing. The cost for admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and younger. This events runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., music will start at 6:00 p.m. On March 8 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Ballard High School Alumni Music Benefit Concert. All Ballard High School Alumni are invited to come and accompany students for a night of "Music to Remember." For more information, you can visit the Music Boosters Website, there will be a link provided below. Both of these events are taking place at 1418 NW 65th Street, Ballard, Washington 98102. For those boys between the ages of 6 and 9, the Northwest Boychoir will hold open auditions at the University Heights Community Center. For more information, you can call 524-3234. There is also a website provided below.
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