Slog - Comments on Dept. of Unsubstantiated Rumors, 15th Avenue East Edition http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven Three different people this past weekend said that Linda—of everybody's old favorite faux-Western bar Linda's Tavern on Pine, everybody's new favorite faux-Western bar King's Hardware in Ballard, and '70s playboy-lounge Viceroy in Belltown—is opening a place on 15th. It's unclear where, however, and no new or transferred liquor license application can be found. Speculation about the location tends toward the Cypress site (but would the proprietors, who also run Nectar, give up so quickly?) and the Rainbow Grocery space (the shelves have been suspiciously empty off and on in recent weeks). If the new place ("Linda's King's"?) has good brunch,... Copyright 2008 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:43:56 -0800 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:38:58 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by elswinger I haven't lived on the Hill in 10 years so I am so out of touch what 15th is like now. Good to know Horizon is still there. A large portion of the books I own I bought there.

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668092 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668092 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:03:10 -0800 Comment by Ari Spool The problem with 15th is that you have to walk UP to get there, as opposed to DOWN to go to Barnes & Noble.

Am I right, folks?

]]> Ari Spool http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668107 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668107 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:20:24 -0800 Comment by ed dippy inside gossip - gay bar on 12th

]]> ed dippy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668113 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668113 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:23:12 -0800 Comment by Fnarf I probably bought close to a thousand books at Horizon back in the late 70s, early 80s. When I returned to Seattle after a long absence I was disturbed to find that they pretty much have the same stock now that they did then. A cleanout is probably in order. Great shop, though.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668128 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668128 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:43:06 -0800 Comment by j The Cypress location is cursed but seems a likely target. Ari, Route 10 is the party bus.

]]> j http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668138 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668138 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:57:49 -0800 Comment by Tiz Sure you have to walk up to get there, but the benefit is you get to walk down to get back. Always easier to walk down after a night out.

]]> Tiz http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668188 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668188 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:35:34 -0800 Comment by COMTE Especially if you're going to be carrying a bag full of books.

]]> COMTE http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668208 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668208 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:55:14 -0800 Comment by defman23 I've only seen the last two incarnations, but this latest is the better of the two (obviously). Unlike Kozak's which had a steady decline in quality, Cypress'food and service has improved with each visit. There is still something about that space that is uninviting, but their decor efforts have improved that (slightly) too. Decent place to grab a casual, inexpensive meal.

@3 - where/what is the gay bar on 12th?

]]> defman23 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668267 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668267 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:12:40 -0800 Comment by ed dippy I think the post started with speculation about where THE LINDA who owns three bars might open her next, number four.

My post - gossipy tidbits among a circle of people I know that is is to be - a gay bar on 12th. And I do not work at the Stranger.....center of gossip certitude.

]]> ed dippy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668370 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668370 Chow Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:58:13 -0800 Comment by ear down 22 doors is for sale? not sure if there's a connection . . .

]]> ear down http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668634 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668634 Chow Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:23:05 -0800 Comment by Betsey Bethany, Erich Ginder makes an awesome hoof lamp, FYI. http://www.erichginder.com/wilderness.html.

I love that Viceroy lamp, too.

]]> Betsey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668754 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668754 Chow Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:39:51 -0800 Comment by Andrew I used to live on 15th Ave East and Horizon Books seems to always have a 50% off sale on everything. And it's a great book store to boot! So get in there and BUY BUY BUY!!!

But 15th Ave needs something just not sure of what it needs though to pull it out of it's strange funk.

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668757 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668757 Chow Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:48:33 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways 15th Street needs:
A 4 plex movie theatre
A great, cozy Euro/bistro (no, 22 Doors and Liberty do NOT count)
A liquor store, cause i'm too lazy to walk down to 12th....
A bitchin' art gallery/bar

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668904 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c668904 Chow Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:21:30 -0800 Comment by josh I thought of King's as more faux-upper midwestern lodge aesthetic. I wonder if the 15th Avenue plan is related to the impending condoification of Pine?

]]> josh http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c673216 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c673216 Chow Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:13:08 -0800 Comment by Matski That Cypress space has turned over a ton. Let's count the places that have been there since I moved into the hood a mere 3.5 years ago:

* Maguire's (Irish Pub)
* Frou frou fish taco place (name of which escapes me)
* Kozak's Polish BBQ
* Cypress
* ???

Rainbow and Horizon look like they're on their last legs. There may also be ground floor retail in the new condos going on up 15th and John (where Kidd Valley used to be).

For perspective, I should also point out that when I first moved in, the house behind mine was a shooting gallery (aka, smack dealer's pad) and I routinely found needles and used condoms in our parking area.

]]> Matski http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c683184 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c683184 Chow Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:37:37 -0800 Comment by happy neighbor i was at cypress last night where owner jed smithson informed me it would be their last day being open and that linda has indeed purchased the joint. to be named SMITH'S, it will be 1920's vibe dinner club.

]]> happy neighbor http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c684359 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/03/dept_of_unsubstantiated_rumors_15th_aven#c684359 Chow Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:38:58 -0800