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Bloom Bistro, a bagel shop and hangout with a small selection of groceries inside, opened on Friday at 6601 Carleton Ave South and continues a tradition of locally made goods and grocery essentials in the historic Carleton Avenue Grocery Building. Home to Carleton Grocery for more than 100 years, and later Deep Sea Sugar & Salt cake shop, the building is an important community hub and Bloom Bistro intends to carry that tradition forward. A previous iteration of Bloom Bistro was beloved for breakfast and brunch in White Center, but it closed during the pandemic, and the owners pivoted to operating pop-ups around the city including bagel breakfasts at Good Voyage in South Park. Bloom owner and visionary Marisa Figueroa told the Gazette that she and her wife spent part of the pandemic perfecting a bagel recipe. They baked on Saturday mornings and distributed extras to friends and neighbors, who soon formed a long waiting list. When asked what the special ingredient is in her very chewy, slightly sour bagels, Figueroa said simply, "Love." The Bloom crew starts baking at 4 am each day, and because the dough needs 12 hours to rest, once the day's bagels are sold out, they're gone. Besides the bagels, almost everything else at Bloom is also made by hand, including a variety of schmears (dairy and vegan) and turkey sausage for breakfast sandwiches. Figueroa's signature bagel is a rosemary and sea salt beauty that's fantastic with caramelized onion cream cheese, which costs $5. Customers will also find an assortment of ice cream, coffee, milk, and other essentials in a small pantry and cold cases that will expand over time. Dogs are welcome (treats at the counter!) and the vibe on opening day was cheerful excitement from neighbors who have been waiting since January for Bloom to open. "What an exciting morning," one exclaimed with genuine glee to a young child in her care. Bloom Bistro's spring hours: Wed-Fri 7-7; Sat 8-5; Sun 8-3. Please also note that Bloom Bistro is not accepting cash payments at this time (cards only).

Councilmember Rob Saka's office, District 1, is coordinating with the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) to sponsor a community outreach and information session on the draft Comprehensive Plan. Details below: Wednesday, May 1 6:00 - 7:30pm Georgetown Steam Plant (6605 13th Ave S) The session will be mainly informational, and will focus on the "growth strategy/zoning" portion of the Plan. It is intended for Georgetown residents and businesses to provide input and ask questions. Interested participants are encouraged to review the Plan documents in advance; comments can be emailed to OneSeattleCompPlan@seattle.gov. Anyone unable to attend in-person can participate in a virtual city-wide meeting on Thurs, May 2nd at 6pm.

Georgetown is abuzz at the news that we'll soon have a year-round, family owned costume retail and rental shop, plus a plethora of holiday, stage, and party decor, in our own backyard. Seattle classic Champion Party Supply is moving to Georgetown after nine years in Interbay. A banner on the local store's website announced the "end of May" move to 6516 5th Place South, just south of the Chevron on South Michigan. Owner Victoria Champion said the move follows a rent hike at their current location. At 84 years old, Champion Party Supply is the second oldest party store in the country. Started 1936 on Fourth Avenue downtown, Champion was first a sign and retail display business that expanded to include costumes and makeup, catering to performers in and around Pike Place Market. Next time you're at the Market, look for the the historic Champion Building on Pike Place, where Victoria's grandfather's legacy was launched. And prepare to welcome the latest iteration of the nothing-but-fun store to GTown next month!

Anniversary open house will be from 4-8 p.m. this Saturday, 5625 Airport Way S. For any Georgetown resident who walks or drives by the Georgetown Ballroom on Airport Way S and wonders what it looks like inside, here is your chance to check it out. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Georgetown Ballroom, 5625 Airport Way S, is hosting an open house from 4-8 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, and welcoming the community. The venue usually hosts private parties and weddings, but on Saturday, ballroom management is throwing open the doors for everyone. While Magnolia Rhapsody DJs spin tunes from the stage, staff will serve paella and drinks from the bar. They will also share information about the building’s history, which was built in 1924 and was first home to a movie theater and auto repair garage. Visitors can also see some of the artifacts found inside or in the interior courtyard, including pinball machines that can be added to your event, a 1946 jukebox, a staircase reclaimed from a mansion, a 1930s phone booth, a 1948 sports trailer, signs from a long-gone Seattle roadhouse, an antique Chinese lion head, the green bench from the movie Singles, the Chinatown sign from the original Chinatown Market and even a velvet painting of the Starship Enterprise. “Given the business we are in, we don’t often get a chance to welcome our neighbors. If anyone is curious about the ballroom, here is a chance to come by, grab a bite, and say hello,” said Danielle Crowson, Georgetown Ballroom’s Director of Operations.

The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center (4705 W Marginal Way SW) will be hosting a spring Native art market on Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th, from 10am to 5pm!

Bike Works is providing free to sliding scale bike repairs via the Bike Mobile, which will be visiting the Georgetown Playfield from 3-6pm on select Fridays this summer!

Shop 30 makers and artists selling handmade goods, home decor, metalworking, prints, soap, paintings, candles, and more. This event is free to attend; you only pay for the items you wish to purchase and the drinks you want to consume!

Did you know there are over 40,000 jobs in the Duwamish Valley, and at last count, only 93 are held by Duwamish Valley residents? Let's change that! You're invited to the Duwamish River Community Coalition's Duwamish Valley Job Fair!

For years, Georgetown residents have eagerly anticipated the Gazette's annual April Fools' edition, featuring fabricated and humorous takes on local events and happenings. However, in an effort to shift toward more serious journalism and to maintain the Gazette's credibility, the editorial board has made the difficult decision to end this tradition. While some may lament the loss of a lighthearted issue each April, the Gazette would like to remind everyone that being alive is no laughing matter, and that Georgetown is a serious neighborhood where no fun is to be had. Please find here a completely not made up April Gazette, featuring normal news for a completely normal neighborhood.

Look around the neighborhood right now for a seasonal treat: Miner's lettuce is a native groundcover that also happens to be edible and tasty. Also known as winter purslane, the plant has pairs of quarter-sized heart-shaped leaves that sprout up in shady areas in early spring. As more sun arrives, the lettuce adds green rosettes (actually two conjoined leaves) with tiny pink or white flowers in the center. The plant is named for its history as a staple during the California Gold Rush, when it helped prevent scurvy. Before that, the Cahuilla people of Southern California called it "palsingat." The entire above-ground plant is edible and it's high in vitamin C. The plant's leaves are best eaten raw in salads our sautéed like spinach. Here's a good-looking salad recipe if you need ideas of what to pair the greens with. Wash the lettuce first, of course.

Photo Credit: Kelly Thomas A police chase began in Burien on Monday evening and ended in Georgetown. Around 6:40 p.m. Monday, King County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a driver suspected of driving under the influence in the 15200 block of 1st Avenue S in Burien, according to the sheriff's office. The vehicle fled and made its way to Georgetown with several police vehicles from multiple agencies in pursuit with lights and sirens blaring through the neighborhood. Police stopped the vehicle on Corson Avenue near the Harbor Freight store by performing a Pursuit Immobilization Technique, or PIT Maneuver, according to the sheriff's office. They took the driver, a male, into custody. There were no injuries, but paramedics were called as a precaution for a possibly pregnant female passenger. The incident remained under investigation Tuesday afternoon. The identity and possible charges the driver may face were not available.

Join Dirt Corps, the Georgetown Youth Council and Seattle Tree Stewards at Gateway Park North (7551 8th Ave S) to help clean up the park, assist with plant management and get to know some of the fabulous folks bringing this park to life! Event runs from 10am - 1pm.