With last winter’s snow melting away and sunny days making their annual return, Pike Place Market has extended its patio for public seating daily from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. to help its guests soak up some rays.
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Seattle in Bloom Hotel Promotion
Everyone could use a little more flower power in their day so, throughout August, overnight guests at Downtown Seattle hotels will receive a complimentary bouquet of Pike Place Market’s flowers via Visit Seattle’s new “Seattle in Bloom” promotion.
Nonprofit of the Month: Free2Luv
Ten-year-old Free2Luv is a national award-winning youth development nonprofit, with a mission is to “transform the bullied to brave, celebrate individuality and save lives through the arts.” Here, Tonya Sandis, founder and CEO, discusses EXPRESS IT!, the nonprofit’s pledge and its one-of-a-kind merch.
Best Happy Hours in Seattle
While Seattle might have more of a reputation for its rich coffee scene, the city is also home to some of the freshest spirits, craft cocktails and beer offerings in the Pacific Northwest. Here are some of Seattle’s best happy hours to visit and indulge in for an authentic taste of the Emerald City.
Cliff Has Your Back Program
Just in time for the new school year, Bellevue-based Ascend Hospitality Group partnered with former Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril and the Cliff Avril Family Foundation to launch the Cliff Has Your Back program. This collab provides underprivileged children with a custom-designed backpack, filled with supplies.
Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House Releases First Four Wines
Pouring from Walla Walla’s only exclusive sparkling winery, Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House has released its first four wines.
Summer Vacation: Portland Road Trip
Portland is always keeping it weird – in the most wonderful ways possible. And given it is under two hours from Seattle – even less from several more southern Washington cities – it makes the perfect weekend getaway road trip.
Fabulous People: George-Anne Robertson
George-Anne Robertson is the sparkling winemaker at Yellowhawk Resort, a 84-acre retreat in Walla Walla. The resort features a sparkling winery and tasting room with farm-to-table dining, event space and lodging on an elevated hilltop setting.
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair Returns for Summer 2021
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair is back for the summer and has gone virtual to ensure the safety of its participants. The event will be held from July 21 through August 4.
Restaurant of the Week: Tendrils
Located inside the beautiful SageCliffe Resort & Spa in Quincy is Tendrils restaurant, an indoor and outdoor farm-to-table concept led by the talented Executive Chef Dezmon Campos. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, there is something for everyone on its vast menu.