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View not the only reason to enjoy BeachHouse

A reader responds to Ronald Holden's May 2016 Food Matters column

I agree with local restaurant writer Ronald Holden’s last paragraph in his somewhat less than enthusiastic review of the BeachHouse restaurant in the May, 2016, Madison Park Times edition. Yes, “the real strong suit of the restaurant is its location overlooking the lake” is in itself a valid reason to enjoy the BeachHouse… but not the only one.

The more things change...

A sobering reminder that you only get one chance at a first impression, from the new editor of the Madison Park Times.

You don’t know me yet but I’m the new editor of the Madison Park Times. Vera Chan-Pool was in charge of this fine publication for a long time and I’m sure she left some large shoes to fill. I haven’t found them yet, but the smell around my desk is… I don’t want to go into it, I just know they’re there, OK?

Valley residents pack PCC Market building presentation

Architect presents three designs for mixed use building; Save Madison Valley members angered by limited time for audience questions and feedback

The president of the architectural firm hired to design a multi-use building on the site of City People’s Garden Store says he wants to be “a better neighbor” to the residents and business owners of Madison Valley.

Who are we celebrating when SIFF celebrates Woody Allen?

Reel Grrls questions opening night screening of controversial director's 'Cafe Society'

On March 19, Seattle told the tale of two Thursday and two SIFFs. It told the tale of two Woody Allens, too.

'Addams Family' musical coming to Garfield High

Show to play May 25-27 and June 1-4

Garfield High School drama will get creepy and kooky later this month as they present "The Addams Family" for their spring musical.

Blackberry removal work party in Madison Park on Mother's Day

The work party will take place at the intersection of East Highland Drive and 42nd Avenue East, two blocks north of the Seattle Tennis Club.

Mayor kicks off HALA implementation

Mayor Ed Murray hosted Livability Night Out last week, starting a conversation with residents, businesses, developers and city department heads concerning the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) for the city.

EDITORIAL | New city director is not a quick-fix

Here in Seattle, we want everything now. While that might not have always been the case, this constantly expanding metropolis now dictates we be in a constant state of impatience.

Losing an icon

Madison Valley residents, business owners mourn impending loss of City People’s Garden Store

The announcement that a PCC Natural Market will anchor a multi-use development in the heart of Madison Valley has done little to console neighbors and local businesses owners over the loss of an iconic member of the community. 

SR 520 bridge open, but still more work to be done

You might think that with all the hoopla over the opening of the state Route 520 floating bridge, things would finally calm down around the Montlake interchange and the Washington Park Arboretum.

FOOD MATTERS | BeachHouse not so beachy-keen

It seemed everyone in Madison Park (not to mention interlopers from other neighborhoods) was spilling out of the cafés along East Madison Street.

REVISITING THE PARK | It’s all about the food

Madison Park has always maintained thriving food and bar businesses. In the years prior to 1980, the libations were limited to beer and wine; food offerings were the odd bar bite. 

GUEST COLUMN | Grassroots movement making valuable changes in city

When my first campaign for Seattle City Council began, the establishment said that the grassroots movement behind me would have little impact.

OUTSIDE CITY HALL | Safety Alliance not ‘of the neighborhood’

It was not the nonprofit housing developers or the “new urbanists” now linking arms with for-profit developers and backing the mayor’s so-called affordable housing strategy, but resident activists who first called for developer-impact fees, inclusionary housing requirements and a “no-net-loss” affordable housing requirement.