Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Original Cupcake Royale: Madrona

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Casey Losh

Now a days, a cupcake shop is not hard to find.  Google “Cupcake Seattle” and you will see a map covered with little balloons pointing to various cupcake stores: Trophy Cupcakes, The Yellow Leaf Cupcake, Wink Cupcakes, and of course … Continue reading →

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Madrona Elementary – But Which One?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Casey Losh

I came across an article saying Madrona Elementary was going to work with the City of SeaTac to find safe ways to walk to school.  I thought that is weird….but then the hamsters started running in my head and I … Continue reading →

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Madrona’s Glassybaby Seconds Sale – Tomorrow!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Casey Losh

Tomorrow, January 22nd starting at 10 am, Seattle’s Glassybaby is hosting their semi-annual “seconds sale” at their headquarters in Madrona (located just east of 34th on Union).  The sale that starts at 10 am and ends at 6 pm features … Continue reading →

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Madrona Drivers Beware: Sinkhole on 32nd and Harrison

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Casey Losh

Seattle Pothole?  I think not;  I have seen potholes on the Seattle streets and this is much more: a sinkhole.  If you have been driving to or from Madrona or Denny Blaine the last month or so, I know you … Continue reading →

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Dulces Update

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Sarah Hill

We previously blogged about Madrona-based Dulces coming to Capitol Hill.  Initially thought to be moving in to Joule, the restaurant will now be moving in next to Oola, at the corner of 14th and Union.  Read more here.

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Proposed Change to Madrona K-8 District

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Casey Losh

UPDATE – The proposal has been withdrawn.  Read the email on Central District News from Kay Smith-Blum, Board of Directors, Seattle Public Schools. There is a proposal in front of the Seattle Public Schools to take away from Stevens’ district … Continue reading →

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Madrona: What to do MLK Weekend?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Casey Losh

There are a ton of Martin Luther King events this MLK holiday weekend.  Check out the link to Seattle Times for more details, but following are a sample of events that are going on this weekend.  On Saturday early afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Madrona Break In

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Casey Losh

I was forwarded an email today that went through several chains before me, but it looks like the original email was sent just yesterday (Thursday,  Jan. 13th).  The email is from a Madrona resident near 29th and Denny regarding someone … Continue reading →

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Madrona Restaurants: Naam and their predecessor Coupage

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Casey Losh

Naam is a great Thai restaurant in Madrona just a couple doors north of 34th and Union (obviously in Seattle).  From all accounts (they have terrific scores on popular restaurant feedback websites) they have excellent Thai food and you can … Continue reading →

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Madrona’s Snow Flurry 2011

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Casey Losh

The snow probably was not there for more than 24 hours, but it came down this past Tuesday night and covered the Seattle and Madrona streets quickly.  By the mid-morning or early afternoon on Wednesday there was little to no … Continue reading →

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