There’s a brand new scout program starting in Magnolia for girls. A year ago the Boy Scouts of America changed their name to Scouts BSA and started allowing girls to join their Cub Scouts programs. A little over a month ago BSA started allowing the formation of all girl troops.

Our Magnolia neighborhood has a very rich history of scouting, with the BSA Troop 80 about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. A number of young ladies have already joined the troop, and hopefully many others will be interested in joining and becoming founding members of this new troop.

Click here for more information or to support this new scout troop!

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Monthly meeting tomorrow

Take a few minutes to meet some business folks from Magnolia and exchange your thoughts. The monthly Magnolia Chamber of Commerce get-together is at Washington Federal Bank (3219 West McGraw Street) tomorrow, Tuesday, February 26, at 6:15 p.m. Hear about their plans for spring or simply chat.

Bonus: Meet a special speaker, Frank Gaul, who will talk about emergency preparedness.

Same proprietor now owns two Village establishments.
By reporter Steven Smalley

“I’m really excited,” says the new owner of Magnolia’s Restaurant and Lounge, Corino Bonjrada of Mondello Ristorante Italiano on 33rd Avenue in the Village.

In an exclusive interview with Magnolia Voice, Corino unveils his plan for the new location.

“I always loved the old Szmania’s restaurant,” he explains. “When it became Magnolia’s Restaurant and Lounge we supported them. I really loved them a lot. I was sorry to see it go away.”

Because a car accident seriously injured his family – several of whom had important positions within the operation – Raj Mandapati was forced to place Magnolia’s Restaurant and Lounge on the market for sale. Magnolia Voice wishes them all the best for a speedy recovery.

Corino’s new restaurant will continue the tradition of fresh Northwest ingredients with an added international twist. Don’t look for Italian dishes. The new place, renamed Pink Salt, will have South American menu options gleaned from time spent in Peru. Fans of Mondello’s should fear not, the old restaurant will carry on serving their delicious Mediterranean cuisine with Corino at the helm of both places.

“I just came back from Peru. It has one of the best cuisines in the world right now,” says Corino. “I’ll will have two different restaurants open in the village. Mondello Restaurant will keep going strong.”

Corino tells Magnolia Voice his blueprint for Pink Salt includes Saturday and Sunday brunch, Happy Hour, and updates in the structure and decor of the establishment.

“We want to be a friendly, neighborhood place,” he says.

Pink Salt is slated to open in 1 1/2 – 2 months depending upon licensing and construction timelines.

Look for pricing to be comparable to Mondello’s.

Pink Salt is located at 3321 West McGraw Street in The Village.

Update from Seattle Public Utilities
By reporter Steve Smalley

UPDATE: “Monday and Tuesday customers’ collection: Wednesday, Feb. 13 
Garbage will be collected for Monday and Tuesday residential customers on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Recycling will also be collected from Monday area customers in Northwest and Southwest Seattle on Wednesday. Customers may put out double the usual amount of garbage at no additional charge. If you are able, please assist our haulers by shoveling snow/slush to allow access to your garbage containers or relocating your containers to a more accessible area.

Recycling and food/yard waste not collected from Monday and Tuesday customers tomorrow will be collected next week (Feb. 18 and 19). Customers may put out double the usual amount of recycling and food/yard waste at no additional charge. “

To get your own phone app, search Seattle Public Utilities app and download it for free.