While Cupid is readying his arrows, Washington is gearing up to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic dinners for lovebirds and unique events–from weekend-long music ventures to crafting valentines with your favorite local drag queens.
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Sweetest Chocolate Shops
Few things in life are as sweet as freshly-made, rich chocolate. Washington is home to a lot of great chocolatiers and one-of-a-kind sweet shops to help you satisfy your craving—and get an authentic taste of the state while you’re at it.
Restaurant of The Week: Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails
Up above the city streets and intertwined with the beautiful Seattle skyline is Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails, a must-visit rooftop bar and restaurant located on the fifth floor of the Motif Seattle hotel.
Kid’s Birthday Party Spots in Seattle
Whether your little one is an artist, an animal lover or an aviator, Seattle is bursting with ways to celebrate them on their birthday, even if large-scale partying is put on hold.
Fabulous People: Mary C. Ransdell
Mary C. Ransdell is the executive and artistic director of The Seattle Series, which presents classical music by celebrating world-class musicians. “What a privilege it is for us—the board, volunteers, attendees—to hear and see such skill, passion, and energy in an intimate setting.”
5 Must-See Seattle Attractions
Whether you’ve made a resolution to play tourist in your own backyard in 2022 or you are hosting a friend who is visiting the Emerald City for the first time, here are five of Seattle’s most cherished attractions to pay a visit in the new year.
Fabulous People: Eric Anderson
Eric Anderson is the chef and owner of Samara, located in the Sunset Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Samara is a comfortable, intimate wood-fueled bistro offering a seasonal menu that celebrates local vegetables, sustainable seafood and heritage breed animals.
February Marks Seattle Museum Month
Offering stellar savings for art lovers, Seattle Museum Month returns this February. Those staying in participating Downtown Seattle hotels from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 will be treated to an array of discounts from more than 30 area museums, like half-off (or free!) admission and more.
Restaurant of the Week: 2120
Nestled next door to the iconic Amazon Spheres and just a few blocks from the historic Space Needle awaits Seattle’s 2120 restaurant.
Best Bagels in Seattle
Whether you prefer your bagels to be not-so-plain or on the traditional side, Seattle is a bagel town boasting hot spots that offer everything from bold rainbow bagels to high-end bites. In honor of National Bagel Day, here are some of our favorite places to snag the breakfast staple in Seattle.