Vibrant Cities and its design team will come back before the West Design Review Board on Wednesday to seek final approval of its plans for an eight-story, 127-units apartment building at 513 First Ave. N. in Uptown.

Fed up with a lack of quick and easy take-out dinner options, Chad Koehnke decided to make complete meals with his own hands and open what he believes is a one-of-a-kind food truck in West Queen Anne. Rather than a large menu of this and that, Mediterranean Mixta offers three to four complete dinner options for people on the go, with single- and multiple-serving options.

Fardell Farms operator Alex Fardell was looking for cold storage in Seattle for his produce, which he sells wholesale to grocery stores and at farmers markets. His plans scaled up when the old Manhattan Express building became available in the spring, where he is now running a temporary market.

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce members came together last month to map out 2019 plans, which include adding fundraising events that connect businesses with the community.“We’re constantly trying to remind people that this is relevant, this is something that can help your business,” said executive director Jason Thibeaux of the chamber.

Alex Miller takes her Valley and Rose Flower Truck to several locations around Seattle, but she’s busiest when parked outside Evviva Pizza.
“This has been my best spot here in Queen Anne,” said the Magnolia resident between sales on Saturday, Sept. 29.

An eight-story, 226-unit apartment building proposed across from Seattle Center will go before the West Design Review Board for Early Design Guidance on Wednesday, Oct. 17.