Burien Town Square Condo Sales Resume With 11 Sold Since October

by Ralph Nichols Condo sales have resumed at Burien Town Square. The sales, which began in October, are the first since ST Residential became owner of the seven-story condominium/retail complex with 124... [Read more]

ST Residential ‘Pleased’ With Town Square Condos, Looks Toward ‘Public Launch’

by Ralph Nichols Mark Twain famously once remarked, in response to an obviously erroneous news story, that “reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” More recently, an announcement that ST... [Read more]

UPDATE: New Ross Dress For Less Holding ‘Soft Opening’ FRIDAY At 9:30

UPDATE 7/14/11: After reading a Comment (thanks tiffani) about this, we called the new Burien Ross Dress for Less store (206-243-8881) and discovered that yes indeed, they will be holding a ‘soft... [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]

Major Highline-Area Shoplifting Ring Busted By Joint Local Police Task Force

by Ralph Nichols Kingpins and operatives in a major shoplifting ring responsible for stealing millions of dollars in merchandise from Burien, Normandy Park and White Center stores have been taken off the... [Read more]

Burien Town Plaza Shopping Center Sold By Wesbild To Merlone Geier

Burien Town Plaza, located just north of Burien Town Square and home to businesses like Bartells, Staples, Saar’s and Ace Hardware, was sold recently by Wesbild to private equity group Merlone Geier,... [Read more]

Normandy Park Towne Center Purchased By Tully’s Founder Tom O’Keefe

by Ralph Nichols Tukwila-based O’Keefe Companies, whose principal and managing director Tom T. O’Keefe is the founder and past chairman of Tully’s Coffee, has acquired Normandy Park Towne Center. O’Keefe... [Read more]

Will Change In Ownership Of Town Square Clear Way For Renewed Sales?

by Ralph Nichols The privately owned condominium/retail complex in Burien’s Town Square could finally begin filling up next year. Developer Urban Partners transferred title of its six-story building... [Read more]

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Advertiser Zizia Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With 20% Off

Anna Vornbrock of Advertiser Zizia told The B-Town Blog this week that: “I’d like to say thank you to my super awesome customers by extending 20% OFF all (non sale) merchandise from now through... [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]

Burien’s Farmers Market Starts Today At 11am – Come Visit Our Booth!

The Burien Farmers Market begins its season today (Thursday, May 6th) at the Town Square, with booths officially opening for business at 11am and continuing until 6pm. Of course, just as we have the last... [Read more]

Here’s Why Burien Town Square Sits Vacant Less Than A Year After Opening

by Ralph Nichols “Now Leasing Retail,” reads the message on a street-level storefront window in Burien’s still-new Town Square condominium/retail complex at SW 152nd St. and 6th Ave.... [Read more]

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Get A Free Mother’s Day Gift With Purchase At Advertiser Zizia May 8th

This just in from BTB Advertiser Zizia, who wants our Readers to know that they’re offering a Free Mothers Day Gift with purchase on Saturday, May 8th. Zizia is located at 827 SW 152nd in Olde Burien. Here’s... [Read more]

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PJ Salvage “Girl Party” Trunk Show Coming To Zizia Saturday, March 6th

Olde Burien merchant Zizia is hosting a PJ Salvage Trunk Show on Saturday March 6th from Noon – 5pm, themed as the ultimate “girl party,” with PJ Salvage Rep Missy G. Visitors can order... [Read more]

Our Ultimate Last-Minute Local Gift Guide! (Yule Thank Us…)

by Gina Bourdage You been to all of the big box stores, gotten Timmy his newest electronic fad that he just had to have. The sister-in-law is getting the hat and scarf set and your boss is getting the... [Read more]

WinterFest Coming To Downtown Burien Saturday, Dec. 5th

Burien’s annual WinterFest is coming to Olde and Downtown Burien on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10am to 5pm, with a bunch of FREE activities for the entire family, including carriage rides, photos with... [Read more]

Dan The Sausageman’s “Tin Cellars” Now Open

Our good friend Dan “The Sausageman” House has opened his new “Tin Cellars” wine, gift shop and bar. His new “Tin Theater” is scheduled to open in mid-January or February,... [Read more]