Food trucks have been woven into the fabric of Seattle culture over the past several years. And so it stands to reason that food truck “pods” should start popping up around town. Ballard will be the first recipient: Steve Katsandres, former owner of Bad Albert’s Tap and Grill, will work with his partners to transform a vacant lot at 1502 N.W. 50th St. into a beer garden and food-truck park called Ballard Bites and Brews by this upcoming April. The venue will also feature drive-thru espresso and a stage for live music.

Momofuku alumnus Christopher Yang’s Chinese Laundry @ Bellini pop-up is scheduled for Monday, March 2. He promises “flavor bombs” in the form of General Tso’s sweetbreads, lion’s-head meatball, and scorched rice. This is the third in a three-part series, so it’s your last chance to go home a winner. But at $35 all-in for a five-course meal, you are already a winner—if you get tickets, which are limited.

Ballard Avenue haunt Percy’s and Co.’s “Shuck It!” happy hour includes local crustaceans from Taylor Shellfish for only $1 apiece from 4 to 8 p.m. Bonus: The team also serves $6 shots of Jameson with half-priced bottles of wine from 4 to 6 p.m. E

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