Ballard may just have a new mascot: he’s the hip lutefisk, and he’s here to direct you to the trendiest bars, shops, and cafes our ‘hood has to offer.
The gelatinous Nordic delicacy-turned-icon is the brainchild of Seattleite Guide and Y-Design, created by Max Olson from Y-Design. The Seattleite Guide offers an interactive map of Ballard’s hot spots, mostly including shops and restaurants along Ballard Ave NW. They have maps for other Seattle neighborhoods too, but Ballard has the best mascot (by a long shot).
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