Stoup Brewing Opens In Ballard; So Does Bauhaus

BALLARD— It's official. Stoup Brewing in Ballard passed inspection and will open to the public on Wednesday, October 23 at 4 pm. Tap room hours are: Wed-Thurs, 4 to 8 pm; Friday, 4 to 9 pm; Saturday, noon to 9 pm and Sunday, noon to 8 pm. They're also putting out the "last call" for STOUPerstars (founding members). Memberships are available through end of October. [EaterWire]

WEST SEATTLE— Hotwire Online Coffeehouse is getting ready to install a Helio Bar that will mimic natural sunlight. Proprietor Lora Swift tells the West Seattle Blog that it's basically " a place to get phototherapy during the dark days of winter." The lights will be installed November 3. [WSB]

BALLARD— Say hello to Bauhaus Ballard. The Capitol Hill offshoot (on NW Market St. and 20th Ave NW) officially opened this morning. The manager tells MyBallard that the cafe is almost identical to their original counterpart (with a slightly more modern slant), but will offer several vegan and gluten-free pastries. Not only that, but Twice Sold Tales is partnering with the cafe to sell used books. [MyBallard]