B-TOWN BIZ: ‘Wines!’ will Put a Cork in it, to Close by End of April

Charles R. Tyson, owner of Burien business ‘Wines!’ located on the corner of 6th SW and SW 152nd Street, told The B-Town Blog Friday morning (April 5) that they have decided to put a cork in... [Read more]

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Advertiser B-Town Thrifts & Novelties Holding Grand Opening this Weekend!

Please welcome our latest Advertiser, B-Town Thrifts & Novelties – “not your average thrift shop” – located at 919 SW 150th Street near Olde Burien, and holding a Grand Opening event... [Read more]

Upscale Grocery Store to be Built at Normandy Park Towne Center

Our sister site The Normandy Park Blog is reporting that a new, upscale grocery store – the Normandy Park Market – will be built at the Normandy Park Towne Center, located at 19900 1st Ave South. The... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Super Supplements to Open in Old Blockbuster Location

Super Supplements will be opening in August in the old Blockbuster location in the Five Corners shopping center near the corner of SW 160th and First Ave South. They’re currently hiring Sales Associates... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Saar’s Marketplace is Closing

The Saar’s Marketplace grocery store, located at 14905 4th Ave SW in Burien, is closing. Numerous signs have been posted, many extolling special “Store Closing” discounts. Known for... [Read more]

Burien Liquor Store Rights Sold to Canadian Businessman for $340,100

The Washington State Liquor Control Board has auctioned the rights to apply for a spirits retail liquor license at 167 state-run liquor stores statewide, including five in South King County, with the Burien... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: ‘Balloons And Cupcakes’ Hoping To Open 2nd Week Of June

Recently we reported that Infusion Tea & Coffee (and its short-lived replacement Juxtapose Cafe), had closed, and that the space would serve as the new home to ‘Balloons And Cupcakes,’... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: New Ross Dress For Less To Open In Burien ‘Sometime In July’

Last December, we first reported that a new Ross “Dress For Less” department store will be opening at the space formerly occupied by Office Depot at 15716 1st Ave South, and now we have confirmation... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Normandy Park Store ‘Benson’s Best Bites’ Bites The Dust

Benson’s Best Bites, a specialty food store located in Normandy Park’s Manhattan Village shopping complex (near QFC), has closed. Open since October 2008, and owned by Ezra and Loie Benson…

B-TOWN BIZ: ‘Cascadia Herb n’Tea’ Opens Next To Seahurst Post Office

Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer If you happen to catch a whiff of some sweet, potent-smelling herbs or teas next time you’re near the Seahurst Post Office, don’t worry, you’re not... [Read more]

Bernie & Boys, A North Burien Fixture, Will Be Closing After 16 Years

by Ralph Nichols Tom Salle’s repeated comment to customers at his meat counter says it all. So does a message posted on printer paper around the store. Bernie and Boys, a local fixture in Burien and... [Read more]

New Ross Dress For Less To Open In Former Office Depot Spot

According to the packet for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting (Dec. 13th), a new Ross “Dress For Less” department store will be opening soon at the space formerly occupied by Office... [Read more]

Toys “R” Us Opening Express Store On 1st Ave South This Saturday

by Ralph Nichols Tired of navigating traffic on Southcenter Parkway as you drive to shop for holiday gifts at Toys “R” Us® in Tukwila? Of course you are. But now there’s good news for Highline residents... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Bumbershoot Books Opens On SW 152nd Street

Let’s give a big B-Town welcome to one of the newest businesses to open on SW 152nd St. That’s Bumbershoot Books owned and operated by Jessica Gendreau. Jessica finally got all the kids off... [Read more]

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Advertiser Lavina Mays To Host Grand Opening Event This Weekend

B-Town Blog advertiser Lavina Mays Garden, Gift and Home Decor is having their Grand Opening Event this Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31 from 9am to 6pm. There will be drawings daily for gifts and... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: Burien Books Open For Business In Olde Burien

A local institution has completed its move and the doors at Burien Books are now open in Olde Burien. As of Tuesday, July 13, Burien readers can drop in at the new location on 152nd Street, right next... [Read more]

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Lavina Mays to Open in Burien/Normandy Park on July 13

The pricing is done, the staging is nearly complete, and we’re all about to enjoy the opening of a new store in the Burien/Normandy Park area. It’s called Lavina Mays (La-vine-a M-a-z-e). ... [Read more]

B-TOWN BIZ: New Garden And Gift Store Opening In Burien

by Janet Grella There’s a new Garden, Gifts and Home Decor store opening in the Burien/Normandy Park area in mid-July. It’s called Lavina Mays. The owners are Normandy Park residents Alan McGuire... [Read more]

Tales For Sale: Longtime Local Business Burien Books Is On The Market

Story by Rachel M. Lusby Photos by Jim Branson Longtime local business, Burien Books, is up for sale. Burien Books was owned and operated by Virginia Pearce for 50 years. Pearce passed away recently... [Read more]

Artist Nikki McClure Will Be Signing Her 2010 Calendar Sunday At Eat Local

New Burien business Eat Local will be hosting artist Nikki McClure this Sunday, Dec. 13th from Noon-1pm, when she will be signing her 2010 calendar. According to owner Greg Connor: Nikki does very few... [Read more]

Burien Goodwill Holding “Customer Appreciation Day” Saturday

Burien’s Goodwill store will be celebrating its new look with a “Customer Appreciation Day” this Saturday, Dec. 12th from 8am on. Visitors to the store, located at 1031 SW 128th Street... [Read more]

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: The Yard Sale + Scat The Cat!

The B-Town Blog welcomes its latest Advertiser: The Yard Sale, located at 14017 First Avenue South #101 in Burien! You don’t have to wait until summer anymore to find those hidden treasures by... [Read more]

Clerk Doubts Gun Is Real, Finds Out The Hard Way That It Is

KJing County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Friday, Aug. 21st, a clerk in a Circle K store in nearby Auburn didn’t believe a young robber was carrying a real gun, so she did what any... [Read more]

EXCLUSIVE: Soon You’ll Be Able To “Eat Local” Organic, Handmade Foods In Burien

by Janet Grella Photos by Michael Brunk EXCLUSIVE: Eat Local owner Greg Conner has selected Burien for his stores’ second location in the greater Seattle area – he’s opening his 3500-square... [Read more]