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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Emma Morem | emma.morem@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Live a Little

Caitlin Agnew, Lisa Schreiner, Elizabeth Podlesnik, Karla Ilicic CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Kara Mercer, Life N Light, Elizabeth Podlesnik

FOOD AND WINE REMIND US TO LIVE A LITTLE; DON’T YOU AGREE? After all, they’re not only nourishing (and delicious), but they also bring people together— whether it’s a special anniversary dinner, a much-needed lunch break with coworkers, a friend’s birthday party or even a casual weeknight meal with family. Often considered two of life’s great pleasures, food and wine can truly spark the fun in life.

October is our “food and wine” issue, and narrowing down featured content is always the toughest part. However, experiencing the stories as we create them is by far the easiest and most fun. This month, we sat down with the Smeraldos, the owners of Carmine’s Bellevue as well as two other iconic Seattle restaurants. Learn more about their history and what motivates them to carry on their father’s legacy. Check out page 36 to find out what makes up an incredible wine tasting experience at Matthews Winery. And on page 42, try out a new healthy fall recipe from nutritionist Karla Ilicic.

And last but not least, on page 26, check out our “Return to Napa Valley” fea-

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mentioned in this feature—we hope you consider some of our recommendations

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before you plan your next trip!

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Whether you are at home, out and about locally or traveling, we hope food and wine

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

add fun to whatever you’re doing, wherever you are. Live a little, and enjoy.

Cheers!

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FEATURES 23 Keeping Up with the Smeraldos Meet the Italian Family Keeping their Late Father’s Legacy Alive

26 Return to Napa Valley Legendary Wine and World-Class Dining Still Reign in Northern California

34 Inside Out with Matthews Winery Local Winery Brings New Dynamic to the Wine Tasting Experience

40 Fall in Love with Fall Recipes Get Creative in the Kitchen with these

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

23 Local’s Choice 34 Hot Spot 40 Culinary Creations 44 Lifestyle Calendar 48 Our Contributors

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GOOD TIMES

Auction of Washington Wines Raises More Than $4.5 Million Auction of Washington Wines (AWW) celebrated its 32nd annual weekend of charitable wine events Aug. 15-17, raising more than $4.5 million. More than 200 winemakers, vintners and growers celebrated, poured wine and auctioned wine products to help achieve this goal. Proceeds benefited Seattle Children’s and Washington State University’s (WSU) viticulture and enology program.

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GOOD TIMES

Charles Smith's 20th Anniversary Reception and Party The award-winning winemaker Charles Smith celebrated 20 years since his entry into the winemaking business. Charles hosted a party featuring a live performance from country-rock group Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real. He had a selection of Seattle’s top food trucks, and the party took place at Jet City, the largest urban winery on the west coast.

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GOOD TIMES

Fifth Annual Seattle Polo Party The Fifth Annual Seattle Polo Party, presented by Rolls-Royce Motorcars Bellevue, Seattle Polo Party, curated the best of equestrian polo, luxury, fashion, music and more into an all-day affair. Guests were encouraged to dress in their garden bests—seersucker suits, summer dresses and fanciful hats as they enjoyed live professional polo. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SALINAS HOLCOMB

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT MATTHEWS WINERY During the month of October, visit Matthews Winery every Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. for Friday Night Live.

OCT. 4—Rain City Time Machine and Silver Spork food truck OCT. 11—Dance Party 4U and Qurious Tedious food truck OCT. 18—Jet City and Finn the food truck OCT. 25—Hall Pass and The Peach & The Pig food truck MatthewsWinery.com/Events

ASIAN CONTEMPORARY BAR AND RESTAURANT ‘BUDDHAZEN’ COMING TO AVENUE BELLEVUE

Seattle artist Maria Phillips takes our relationship with plastic to task in her first solo museum exhibition. Hidden in Plain Sight was inspired by Phillips’ experiences during a five-month residency

Avenue Bellevue, the luxury condo, hotel and

at Recology Cleanscapes’ material recovery facility

retail development planned for the heart of down-

in Seattle. The exhibition features jewelry pieces,

town Bellevue, recently announced it will be home

small-scale works and an immersive installation

to an Asian contemporary bar/restaurant called

created using recycled materials and single-use

"BUDDHAzen." Developed by the same team

consumer goods. Hidden in Plain Sight is on view

behind iconic restaurants like Buddakan and Asia

at Bellevue Arts Museum through March 8, 2020.

de Cuba, BUDDHAzen diners can expect stylish

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MARIA PHILLIPS: HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT AT BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM

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décor, imaginative cocktails, inventive menus and

Cleanscapes AIR Program Exhibition. Photo: "Ripple"

a sophisticated nightlife experience—complete

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Dinner will be paired with wines from Brook and Bull Cellars and Vital Wines. Reservations are available at SevenRooms.com.

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MEET THE ITALIAN FAMILY KEEPING THEIR LATE FATHER’S LEGACY ALIVE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ELIZABETH PODLESNIK

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THE KARDASHIANS AREN’T THE ONLY FAMILY WE NEED TO BE KEEPING UP WITH THESE DAYS. Meet the

When asked what they love most about carrying on their family’s business, CJ takes the stand.

Smeraldos, an Italian family who holds the value of breaking

“It's very much a whatever-it-takes attitude," he says. "This

bread as an imperative part of their business’s success. Since

is such a rewarding business on so many fronts. We watched

their late father, an Italian immigrant, opened the doors to

our father go through periods of love and hate with it like

the family's first restaurant, Il Terrazzo Carmine back in 1984,

any passion and career that you're so involved with. While

CJ, his brother Philip and their mother have now opened

it is easy to be so in love with what we do, it's still a job. At

two more. Intermezzo is a modern craft cocktail bar, and

the end of the day, to be able to create something from the

Carmines, upscale and elegant like their sister, is on the east

ground up and stand back and look at it, in any avenue of

side of town in Bellevue’s historic neighborhood.

work, there is no greater award or opportunity. I don't think

Often described as a benevolent dictator, Carmine Sr. was old school when it came to discipline and running his restaurant. Never wanting to show favoritism, Smeraldo treated

there's anything you can love more than that.”

When it comes to hiring their staff, the family focuses on big personalities that remind them of their own.

his sons like the rest of his staff. The two brothers started

“One of the biggest strengths for our family has come

working at their family’s restaurant when they were in high

from managing over a hundred different personalities,"

school. From peeling potatoes to busing tables and washing

CJ says. "We hire people that we truly would want to see

dishes, they took on every task.

in our own family. We are not meek individuals. When you

"Working over the summers was an important part of the way that we were raised,” CJ says. "As a restaurant owner, my father was away from home a lot, so having us work there was an opportunity to spend more time together.”

hire right, the product comes alive, and you become more authentic. We want it to feel like family in here.”

The trio of restaurants brings unique differences to the table that set them slightly apart from one another. Il

The two brothers enjoyed watching their father in his

Terrazzo maintains a traditional fine dining experience with

orbit. The experience gave them a fresh perspective on what

white table cloths and intricate china. Intermezzo offers a

running a restaurant entailed, and more importantly, a new

more accessible, updated establishment with a menu that

appreciation for all the hard work that he did.

appeals to a younger crowd and features craft cocktails,

After the legendary Carmine Sr. passed away in 2012 of a

smaller plates and lower price points. Carmine’s, now almost

devastating stroke, his wife took over as the matriarch of the

3 years old, mimics the first restaurant with similar menu

business and kept the doors open to one of Seattle’s most

options but has additions like handmade pasta, woodfired

iconic and beloved establishments. The family values a clean

pizza and a more rustic aesthetic.

and pristine business and is well known for their level of quality in service, food and ambiance. Several years ago, the torch of leadership was passed on to the two brothers, but their mother still remains a strong asset to the company.

“When you're younger, you look to your mother for guidance, as someone to lean on," Philip says. "It’s been eight years since the tragedy of my father, and she leans on us now –the dynamic has sort of shifted and it feels good to be able to repay her."

Carmine and Philip, two years apart, get along really well.

“WE WANT TO STAY THE SAME BECAUSE PEOPLE LIKE WHO WE ARE, BUT YOU HAVE TO CHANGE TO STAY THE SAME.” —CJ At this time, there are no plans for another restaurant, and the family remains cautiously optimistic about their businesses.

“We are on the same team and support each other,”

“The bigger you grow, the harder it is to maintain your

Philip says. "When one of us is weak, the other one has

quality," Philip says. "Stuff will inevitably start falling

got to be strong. I love our customers, but their loyalty lies

through the cracks. We are detailed oriented and rely on

with how good their next meal is. Family love is uncondi-

a family's personal touch. When the butter gets spread too

tional. Family always comes first.”

thin over the toast, you lose a lot of the essence and the

With college degrees in business and economics, CJ

taste of what makes things so special in the first place."

and Philip are self-taught in all aspects of the restaurant

Every day that they come to work and do another good

business from cooking to bartending and waiting tables.

job is another step toward establishing themselves further

Placing themselves in different positions helps them to

into the city’s community, and at the end of the day, that’s

better understand their customers and staffs needs.

what they are all about.

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y e ll a V a p a N LEGENDARY WINE AND WORLD-CLASS DINING STILL REIGN IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ARTICLE CAITLIN AGNEW | PHOTOGRAPHY KARA MERCER

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Deemed as a wine lover's paradise, Napa Valley, JUST 30 MILES LONG AND FIVE MILES WIDE, IS MADE UP OF THE PERFECT TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE AND SOIL TO HARVEST RENOWNED CHARDONNAY AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON WINES. With great wine also comes fine dining, deluxe lodging, popular events and modern culture. It’s no wonder tourists flock to Napa Valley, last year welcoming a total of 3.85 million visitors. Not bad for a wine community that has barely been on the radar for 40 years! How did the Valley’s popularity rise so quickly? Knowing a little slice of history before you go will spark intrigue and help bring your Napa experience to life.

In the wine world, there is “before the Paris tasting” and “after the Paris tasting.” At the “Judgment of Paris” in the spring of 1976, nine top wine judges gathered in Paris to blindly taste 10 white and 10

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red wines. Knowing that some wines were from France and some from California, the French judges were confident that the French wines would win. To their surprise, California’s wines triumphed.

And 40 years later, that tasting still matters. Prior to the judgment, French wines ruled the world, and there were about 67 wineries in Napa Valley. Postjudgment, the tasting results shot Napa Valley into the limelight, where today there are nearly 500 wineries. Indeed, the “Judgment of Paris” was the turning point for not only California’s wine country but for the wine industry as a whole.

While Napa’s notable reputation has taken root ever since “The Judgment,” life changed dramatically in the fall of 2017 as the wine country wildfires destroyed some wineries and damaged others, burning 144,000 acres in three counties and destroying more than 650 Napa County homes. The rebuilding has been a slow process; however, the community’s message is clear. Visitors are invited back to celebrate the strength of the region. While the wine country fires were devastating for locals, most visitors to Napa are hard-pressed to see signs of the impact. No hotels in Napa County burned down, and the majority of the Valley’s wineries resumed operations within days after the fires. The core of Napa Valley—where most of the hotels and wine tasting rooms are clustered—remained almost entirely untouched by damage.

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Napa Valley Lodge

Vitners Collective Scribe Winery

Bouchon Bakery

Picturesque Napa Valley is home to multiple small towns, each with its own special charm. With nearly 500 wineries, each with its own unique style, setting and history, the valley offers something for everyone, and narrowing down options is tough to do in one visit. For this reason, Bellevue Lifestyle’s visit led us to explore and focus on the town of Yountville and Downtown Napa.

Downtown Napa has seen a surge of growth and has plans to continue on the trajectory to become Napa Valley’s “beating heart” with an influx of new hotels, restaurants and tasting rooms.

Just 10 miles north, located in the heart of Napa Valley, sits the town of Yountville, considered Napa Valley’s culinary capital. Yountville is a food and wine lover’s dream, boasting the three-star, Michelin-rated restaurant, The French Laundry, and scores of other fine dining and luxury resorts and hotels. Yountville is also known for its culture scene, which includes museums, an art walk and a performing arts theater featuring international performers year-round.

Napa Valley truly deserves multiple trips to experience the variety it has to offer. If it’s your first time visiting, don’t be afraid of visiting hotspots that may be a bit more touristy; remember that there’s a reason for its popularity. Here are a few notable stops to help narrow down your search.

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Drink:

Tip: It’s always a good idea to schedule winery appointments well in advance of your visit.

DARIOUSH: The gorgeous architecture and grounds of Darioush match the elite quality of their wine. Their artisan cheese and wine pairing experience is fantastic.

Napa Valley

DEL DOTTO VINEYARDS: Three different locations offer more than 100 different cabs. Be sure to book a cave tour.

DOMAINE CHANDON: If bubbles are your thing, you can’t do much better than bubbles on the patio at Domaine Chandon.

FAR NIENTE: Take your time this stunningly gorgeous estate. Far Niente is consistently recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

JAM CELLARS: They have approachable wines to enjoy any day of the week. Experience fun rock ‘n’ roll vibes at their downtown tasting room.

ROBERT MONDAVI: With rich family history, awardwinning wine and beautiful grounds, don’t miss the Fumé Blanc, which remains signature and one of Robert Mondavi Winery’s most popular wines.

SCRIBE: Just outside of Napa, located in Sonoma, this charming winery is worth a visit on your way in or out of town. They produce vibrant, terroir-driven wine and serve it amidst a true California-vibe setting.

SHAFER VINEYARDS: Located in the notable Stags Leap District with picturesque rolling hill views, this James Beard award-winning, family-owned winery is worth a visit.

SIGNORELLO ESTATE: Old vineyards meet contemporary experience. The fires damaged the tasting room but allowed the chance to rebuild something even more beautiful.

VINTNERS COLLECTIVE: The downtown tasting room for boutique Napa Valley producers is the perfect spot to taste multiple wines you can’t find anywhere else.

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Stay: Tip: Book your hotel around the wineries you plan on visiting.

ARCHER HOTEL: Located in the heart of downtown Napa, this boutique hotel has elegant rooms, a rooftop bar, spa and ledge pool. It features a destination restaurant by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer.

CARNEROS RESORT: A quintessential wine country experience, Carneros Resort offers luxe accommodations and amenities surrounded by picturesque views of rolling vineyards. Choose to lodge in a gorgeous cottage or gated luxury homes. There are three full-service restaurants, a luxury spa, two pools and a fitness center. Plan for a day to skip the wine tasting activities and just relax at this spectacular resort.

NAPA VALLEY LODGE: Located in the heart of Yountville, Napa Valley Lodge is just steps away from the wine country’s finest restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Convenience can’t be beat; it is walking distance or a quick Uber ride to most hotspots. After a day of wine tasting, relax near the pool or unwind by the outdoor fire at night. There are comfortable and clean accommodations and incredibly kind, hospitable staff.

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Carneros Resort

RH Yountville

Eat:

Tip: Book up to months in advance for top restaurants.

BOUCHON BAKERY: Chef Thomas Keller cre-

OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET: Located in down-

ated this classic French bakery-style shop fea-

town Napa, Oxbow is the local gathering place

turing a wide selection of artisanal bread and

for great food and wine. The 40,000-square-

classic desserts.

foot marketplace includes a scenic outdoor deck and features a diverse tenant mixture of local food

FARM: Located at Carneros Resort, FARM is an

vendors, artisan cafes and an organic produce

elegant, fine-dining experience and a destination

outlet for local farms.

unto itself with simple, fresh, organic and sustainably raised ingredients.

RH YOUNTVILLE: This Restoration Hardware has first-of-its-kind food, wine, art and design

KENZO: Kenzo is an incredibly special and elegant

experience. Enjoy a delicious meal and explore a

Japanese dining experience paired perfectly with

boutique design gallery showcasing artistic instal-

wines from the Kenzo Estate.

lations of RH Interiors and RH Modern Collections.

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HOT SPOT

+ Matthews Winery is a 20-minute drive from Bellevue

TIPS FOR VISITORS The tasting room is open seven days a week and offers complimentary wireless internet.

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ARTICLE LISA SCHREINER | PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

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The winery also has a bed and breakfast on the grounds that is available for guest rental.

LOCAL WINERY BRINGS NEW DYNAMIC TO THE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE

WITH MORE THAN 130 TASTING ROOMS IN WOODINVILLE, IT CAN BE CHALLENGING FOR A WINERY TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD. For Matthews Winery, this has never been a problem. From the inside out, Matthews Winery has been a leader amongst its peers with their innovative approach to TASTING ROOM HOURS

wine, food and the relationship between both.

+ Sunday-Thursday, 12-5 p.m.

In 2008, the Otis family acquired Matthews Winery, and a lot as changed

+ Friday, 12-9:30 p.m.

since then. They looked at the Napa region and realized a farm and wine con-

+ Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

cept zippered together was the future. A farm was created and cultivated, and it now produces fresh produce and flowers—leading to the farm-to-table wine dinners that take place on the property year-round.

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“OUR ABILITY TO WELCOME GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE THE LIFESTYLE OF FARM TO TABLE WITH THE WINE EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE AND SETS OUR WINERY APART.” —BRYAN OTIS

Tastings are $15 and include four tastings; cost is refundable with any bottle purchase.

TIPS FOR VISITORS While Matthews offers a variety of wines, Bordeaux is the main influence and inspiration.

TIPS FOR VISITORS Matthews offers the best of both indoor and outdoor experiences with an on-site organic farm that produces fresh produce and flowers.

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TIPS FOR VISITORS The

Seating is plentiful at Matthews, with seating

wine-tasting

experience

has

also

changed. The tasting room has had a bright and

inside the tasting room as well as on the

fresh update and is one of the factors that sets

patio, in the garden and on the lawn.

Matthews Winery apart from its neighbors. Guest are provided with a completely unique experience with the option of tasting inside the winery, as well as the option of roaming the grounds—the garden, the patio and the organic farm.

Creating an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming is of utmost importance to the winery.

“It is our sincere hope that when you walk through the door, you are automatically struck with a great feeling,” says Bryan Otis, partowner of Matthews Winery.

The staff is passionate and well-educated, and their aim is to ensure all guests have a positive experience, regardless of their knowledge of wine.

“We want to make sure that we are carrying the vibe of Matthews into our interaction with guests and delivering the experience that people desire and we understand that comes from the inside out,” explains Leah Bobson, marketing manager for Matthews Winery.

While the staples are always available at Matthews, wines are continually rotating as new wines are introduced every two to three weeks.

A few are available outside of the winery, but 75% of the wines Matthews produces are only available in the tasting room.

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STUFFED ACORN SQUASH WITH CRISPY CHICKPE AS, GOAT CHEESE AND Z A'ATAR This recipe is one of my absolute favorites all throughout the fall and winter season. Seriously though—I make it at least once a week! I love playing around with it and modifying it according to what I'm craving that week. Sometimes I like to use feta cheese instead of goat, add some crispy lentils into the mix, chop up some sundried tomatoes, and of course, use a variety of mushrooms. You can also add some other spices and turn it into a completely different dish (like curry, oregano and thyme or smoked salt and tarragon)!

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In the meantime, rinse and drain the chickpeas. Put them in a paper towel and slightly roll them over your surface to make it easier to take the skins off. You don’t have to clean every single one of them, but the more you do, the better. Chickpea skins can be hard to digest, so taking them off prevents bloating and cramps.

Heat up a teaspoon of coconut oil in a pan. Add the onions and saute them for 3 minutes, or until they start to caramelize. Add 1 teaspoon of za’atar and mix it through before adding the carrots and mushrooms. Lower the heat and keep on sauteing and letting the juices coat the veggies. When the veggies are close to done, remove the pan from the heat. Take out the acorn squash and stuff it with the veggie mixture. Add chickpeas on top and let the rest fall all over your dish as they’ll crisp up nicely. Sprinkle the other teaspoon of za’atar and add a bit more salt and black pepper. After 10 minutes, crumble some goat cheese on top and leave in the oven to melt. Once the cheese has melted, your acorn squash is done! Add a handful of sprouts on top and serve immediately!

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Attend one of the premier technol-

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artisan goods and tasty cuisine.

ogy conferences in the U.S., the

1,700-plus eager hop heads and

GeekWire Summit, Oct. 7-9. The

20-plus local breweries. Enter into

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event features on-stage Q-and-As,

raffles for your chance to win prizes

insightful talks, cocktail parties and

from your favorite breweries in the city

CITY LIGHTS KAYAK TOUR ON LAKE WASHINGTON

interactive product demos, as well

and donate to a number of Seattle-

as the hotly-contested finals of the

area nonprofit partners who make

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On this guided kayak tour, watch

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the night settle over the lake as

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the city lights brighten the skyline.

Tour guides will lead the way along the shores of Lake Washington where you'll enjoy exclusive views from the water, as day fades into night. All equipment is provided by REI. REI.com/Events

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Join Matthews Winery for their sea-

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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26 PUMPKIN BASH AND TRICK-OR-TREATING AT WOODLAND PARK ZOO Woodland Park Zoo

Pumpkins for the animals, trick-ortreating and more are in store for visitors at Woodland Park Zoo’s Pumpkin Bash. Discover a repertoire of animal behavior as hippos, bears, Malayan tigers, lemurs and other animals crunch, smash or stomp on pumpkins!

Children 12 years and under, in costume, will be admitted for free. Free entry is for one child per paid adult.

26 SECOND ANNUAL MONSTER DASH 5K RUN/WALK AND LIL' FRANKENSTEIN 1K SHOES-n-FEET

The Second Annual Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk and Lil' Frankenstein 1K is a fun, family-friendly, timed Halloween-themed running event.

Participants

are

encouraged

to

wear costumes, and there will be a costume contest. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Seattle Humane, located in the Eastgate area of Bellevue. SeattleHumane.org

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OCTOBER

26 FITBIT LOCAL YOGA AND BOOTCAMP TruFusion Bellevue

Join Fitbit Local Ambassadors Kevin Ng and Katie Kelly for an all-levels bootcamp followed by a revitalizing yoga sesh. You'll sweat it out as you burpee, crunch and stretch at TruFusion Bellevue. Stick around after the workout as one lucky attendee will win a Fitbit device. Everyone is welcome, and owning a Fitbit product is not necessary to participate.

26 DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE AT CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE WINERY Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Jump down the rabbit hole to join Alice and her freaky friends for an extravagant Halloween adventure you won’t forget! Be greeted by Queen of Hearts herself while you enjoy frightfully delectable appetizers prepared by the famous Chateau Kitchen.

Their world-class wines and hors d'oeuvres will delight your senses.

Enjoy desserts, dancing and a costume contest. Ste-Michelle.com

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

CON T R IBU T ORS

THE TALENT BEHIND THE OCTOBER ISSUE

KARA MERCER Kara Mercer is a commercial and editorial photographer and art director based in Seattle. Known for her use of light and her eye for creative direction, Kara believes every image should stand strongly on its own while also contributing a unique yet complementary voice when serving as part of a collection.

Instagram: @_KaraMercer | Website: KaraMercer.com

LIFE N LIGHT They do more than take pictures. They offer an experience that will leave you with new confidence in yourself and the world around you. Life N Light pushes artistic boundaries to create images that are raw, real and timeless. They capture the real you.

Instagram: @LifeNLight | Website: LifeNLightPhoto.com

KARLA TAFRA Karla is a certified nutritionist, yoga teacher and an overall wellness coach who helps people find a great relationship with food and achieve a balanced lifestyle through superfoods, herbs and gut-healing nutrients which build a healthy and happy microbiome. Her client list includes professional athletes, people with celiac disease, SIBO, Crohn, Hashimoto, diabetes and everyone in the corporate world.

Instagram: @KarlaTafra | Website: KarlaTafra.com

ELIZABETH PODLESNIK Elizabeth is a lifestyle and editorial photographer based in Seattle. With a background in fashion, she is consistently drawn to an artistic yet timeless style. Inspiration is drawn from a variety of elements found through travel, architecture, old photographs and daily life–the then and now. Elizabeth is available for travel worldwide.

Instagram: @ElizabethPodlesnik | Website: ElizabethPodlesnik.com

LISA SCHREINER Lisa is a mother to two boys under age 2 and a Cavalier King Charles puppy. She is married to a college soccer coach and hails from Edmonds, Washington. Lisa enjoys travel, sunshine, laughter, bringing friends together, music, food, wine and a good margarita. She is also a sports enthusiast and a civic-minded Bellevue resident. Lisa is a freelance writer who is a bilingual grammar fanatic.

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