The area had previously been a 'donut hole' between the neighborhood belonging to the Ravenna-Bryant association and those of Wedgwood and View Ridge.

On the 4th of July, an annual block party takes place along the two streets west of the elementary school.

The west end is home to the original Kidd Valley burger restaurant.

The Duchess Bar on 55th west of 30th Avenue NE is a popular place for patrons to watch University of Washington football games, which are played just south of the neighborhood at Husky Stadium.

Across the street is Queen Mary's, a teahouse, and Pair, restaurant specializing in dishes that may be shared.