there's a little nugget of gold hiding in ballard. i stumbled upon it last week. this one-block stretch on 14th & 70th, between a bunch of houses, is filled with potential treasures: Honore Artisan Bakery, A Caprice Kitchen, an art studio that offers classes (i didn't catch the name) and a bar called Tarasco's (they have karaoke Saturdays). All of these places seem to have something of value to offer you, even if it is as simple as a croissant au jambon or a cup of coffee. 
