Burglary leaves local organic cafe in need of help

The organic and dairy-free cafe, Thrive, was burglarized overnight on Monday, July 2.

UPDATE: Benefits and fundraisers for victims of Cafe Racer shootings

Vigil at Cafe Racer on Roosevelt Way, May 30, 2012 - Photo: Steve Sorbo

A list of benefit shows, fundraisers, and other events being organized to raise money for the victims and families of the shootings at Cafe Racer.

Alaska USA Credit Union leaving Safeway at end of March

From an anonymous tipster comes news that the Alaska USA Credit Union will soon be leaving it’s current location inside Safeway at NE 75th Street and Roosevelt Way NE.

Animal Talk Rescue adult cat adoption event starts today

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Make the holidays a little brighter for an adult cat in need of a home. Animal Talk Rescue is offering 40% off adult adoption fees for cats 4 years and older from November 14 through 23. Cats will also go to their new homes with $40 of free kitty supplies.

Wayward Coffeehouse re-opens in Roosevelt

Wayward Coffeehouse in Roosevelt

The Wayward Coffeehouse is now open in our corner of the ‘verse at NE 65th Street and Roosevelt Way NE. Stop in and say “hello!”

Eight Bells Winery needs volunteers for fall crush

Eight Bells Winery in Roosevelt, Seattle, Washington

Eight Bells Winery, located in the south end of Roosevelt, is looking for volunteers for their fall “crush.” Volunteers get a free bottle of wine for every four hours worked.

Greenwood’s Wayward Coffeehouse to reopen in Roosevelt

The very popular Wayward Coffeehouse in Greenwood was damaged last November when a neighboring business caught fire. Since then, the owners have searched for a suitable new location in the same neighborhood with little success. According to an email they sent out, they’ve finally found a new place to put down roots, and we’re thrilled [...]

Roosevelt’s Bengal Tiger Restaurant moves across the street, remains delicious

Roosevelt Resident Mary Jewett and Muhammed Uddin, owner and chef at the Bengal Tiger.

The official grand opening isn’t until August 26, but that didn’t stop a steady stream of Roosevelt neighbors from attending the preview of the Bengal Tiger Restaurant in its new location last Tuesday night.

Capitol Music Center takes the beat down the street, to a new location

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With the purchase by Sound Transit of, among other Roosevelt properties, the QFC parcel (6600 Roosevelt Way NE) and the building that Capitol Music Center (CMC) is housed in (1032 NE 65th St), it was only a matter of time before it was time to bid these businesses adieu. QFC will close sometime in 2012. [...]

Krittika’s Noodles on 65th to become “Bangkok Street”

Musicians perform outside of Krittika's Noodles on NE 65th in Roosevelt. The restaurant will be changing its name to 'Bangkok Street' in the near future.

Krittika’s on 65th Street is under new management and will be changing its name to “Bangkok Street” in the near future. The staff at the restaurant told us that there will be slight tweaks to the menu to provide a “Thai street food” experience.