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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Best of the Best

December 2022 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@citylifestyle.com EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR

Taylor Robinson | taylor.robinson@citylifestyle.com

I’m proud to present the “Best of Kirkland 2022” edition. Due to many requests, this year we made room for more winners and added more categories. This last issue of the year celebrates the very BEST of our city. As always, voting was open to the public, and the nominations that came in are 100% from our readers and community. Ranking as one of the top cities to live, it’s no small feat to be crowned the “Best of Kirkland.” Add in the challenges of the last few years – it’s amazing these businesses are not only surviving but thriving.

As a business owner myself, I admire the hard work, creativity, persistence, optimism, integrity, i.e. chutzpah, that all these businesses encompass. Seriously, it’s no small undertaking. And that’s exactly why we do this issue. If you think a category or business was missed, send us your feedback…there’s always next year!

Thank you to everyone who participated and showed their support throughout 2022. Let’s make next year even better.

Happy holidays and wishing you a very happy and healthy new year.

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Kirkland Market Recap

Mark von der Burg First Founding Broker | Compass Seattle mark@vdbcompass.com 425.882.8821 vdbcompass.com

October 2022 Compared to October 2021*

For Sale, Pended, Sold 86.7% More Homes For Sale 36.8% Fewer Homes Pended 7.1% More Homes Sold

Average Price 3.6% Increase in Price per Square Foot

Months of Inventory 69.4% More Inventory on Market**

Sold Price vs List Price Homes in October 2022 Sold for 4.9% Less Compared in October 2021

Kirkland had a Strong Seller’s market in October 2021, with historic low inventory and high demand. By comparison, the October 2022 market is adjusting with more homes for sale and fewer buyers. For those looking to sell or purchase, there are still opportunities. *Zip Codes 98033. Single Family Homes priced $2 mil+. **Based on Closed Sales.

VDB is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

DECEMBER 2022

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Lifestyle Letter

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Business Monthly

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Local Experiences

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Mayor of Kirkland, Penny Sweet, Shares Her “Best of 2022”

34 Best of Kirkland 2022 Readers Choice Winners Revealed!

44 The Nice List 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

50 The City Lifestyle Giving Campaign

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To VDB Clients, Providers & Colleagues,

Mark von der Burg First Founding Broker | Compass Seattle mark@vdbcompass.com 425.882.8821 vdbcompass.com

We send our very best for a Joyous Holiday Season, With sincere gratitude for your continued trust in us.

We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

VDB is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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1: A swirl of color in the Kirkland Urban Plaza. 2: Traditional Hispanic clothing, toys and accessories were available for purchase from local vendors.3: Seattle Giant Letters supplied the festive and Instagram-able HOLA welcome signage. 4: The talented dancers from Bailadores de Bronce. 5: Pairs dancing in unison. 6: Attendees had the opportunity to decorate their own tiny piñata. 7: Bailadores de Bronce entertained the crowd with distinctive and traditional styles of dance from Mexico.

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1: 'What She Said' Women in Fashion event at W Bellevue in partnership with Gossip & Glamour and Bellevue Fashion Week. 2: Guests enjoyed drinks & light bites, a decadent dessert bar by Trophy Cupcakes, and immersive photo opportunities provided by The Bellevue Collection.

3: Founder of Gossip & Glamour, Sydney Mintle, addresses the crowd during the dynamic panel discussion featuring trailblazing women in fashion. 4: Fashion publicist Sydney, jewelry designer Valerie Madison, Elisa Yip of Sskein, fashion consultant Lauren Pistoia, Brittany Sierra of The Sustainable Fashion Forum. 5: Nexus of 25th and June Nail Elixir, shows off her pop-up shop at the curated marketplace that featured local women-owned brands. 6: A portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold was donated to Ada Developers Academy, a Seattle-founded non-profit. 7: Kirkland Lifestyle team poses for a picture with event host, Sydney Mintle. Photography by Vivian Hsu Photography

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Experience the Holiday Magic at Frostival + The Kirkland Winter Market

Kirkland Ranked 3rd Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Money Magazine

IBT’s The Nutcracker Brings A Holiday Ballet Back To The Eastside

Kirkland Urban is spreading holiday cheer with Frostival every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Shop, play, and eat your way around the snow-dusted Kirkland Urban Plaza, while enjoying the holiday installations, dazzling light structures, photos with Santa, music and festive treats. In conjunction with Frostival, The Kirkland Downtown Association's seasonal winter market will feature artisanal crafts and delights that are perfect for holiday gifts. Make sure to stop by before the season ends!

"Money Magazine named Kirkland third on its 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2022 list. The annual list ranks cities across the nation based on criteria looking at economic activity, quality of life, diversity, and where the best futures lie. “Thank you to our wonderful residents and businesses who together contribute to Kirkland’s vibrant and belonging community" said Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold" as stated in the City of Kirkland press release. To read the full article visit https://money.com/ best-places-to-live/.

This December 9th-23rd, the International Ballet Theatre’s annual production of The Nutcracker returns to The Meydenbauer Theater in Bellevue. A decades-old Christmas tradition, this timeless ballet has become a family event to remember.

Staged with traditional choreography, exotic Arabian dancers, and a fierce battle with soldiers and mice, let our cast dazzle you with a spectacle of the ages. Join Clara and her handsome prince on their journey to the land of sweets. To purchase tickets visit ibtbellevue.org.

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12ks of Christmas!

Get your reindeer dance on and join us for the 12k’s of Christmas, December 11, 2022. There will be a 5k and 12k route that will start and end in the parking lot of Marina Park. This is a perfect event for families to celebrate the holidays. The energy of this race is amazing and a great start to the holiday season! Visit src12ksofchristmas. com for more information.

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Starting Friday, November 25th, this fundraiser supports year around camping for the 45 scouts, including snow camping and Klondike derby. You can expect top-quality customer service by the scouts, a large range of tree choices, Wreaths from Girl Scout Troop 52818, complimentary warm apple cider and candy canes. Held at the Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club, through December

LUTRON® AND BUDGET BLINDS® 21st, open from 5-8 Tuesday through Friday and weekends 9-8. To learn more about scouting, talk to a scout at the sale.

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Light Up Kirkland: An Evening at Juanita Beach Park Celebrate winter in Kirkland on Saturday, December 10 at Juanita Beach Park as festive light displays transform the park into a winter wonderland. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while walking around the park, followed by a bonfire on the beach and live music from local students. Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship™ will also make a stop and provide more musical entertainment from the water. This event is free. For questions, please call 425-587-3336.

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DECEMBER 2022

local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Experience the tastes, sounds and sights of what our area has to offer this season. We curated a list of ways to celebrate the holidays and usher in the new year in our city. Enjoy!

Winter Celebrations SANTA LETTER : The KDA stations a mailbox downtown for kids to drop off letters to Santa. The best part? Santa replies! SE corner of Lake Street and Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA GOOGLE LIGHTS: A gift to the community right along the Cross Kirkland Corridor, Google and SRM Development have created a wonderland of thousands of colored lights for a nightly celebration. 747 6th St. S. Bldg C, Kirkland, WA SNOWFLAKE LANE: Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats nightly at 7 pm. 227 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA AR GOSY CR UISES CHR ISTMAS SHIP™ FESTIVAL: The Spirit of Seattle™ is a traditional ship-to-shore holiday celebration, decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights and sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA SALISH LODGE AND SPA: “Teas The Season” for this beloved annual tradition! This fanciful holiday event includes a variety of Salish signature teas, delicate tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. 6501 Railroad Ave Se Snoqualmie, WA

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Coming Together Again ARTICLE BY PENNY SWEET

Mayor of Kirkland, Penny Sweet, Shares Her "Best Of 2022"

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Penny Sweet

Reflecting on 2022 as we embark on its 4th quarter, I can’t help but smile.

The last few years have presented many challenges for all of us. We’ve had to navigate the different iterations and surprises of the pandemic along with continued stress and uncertainty in whatever ways we could make work. For over two years we were in a kind of limbo and totally disconnected from so much that we know and love.

Finally, this year I think we’ve turned a corner. 2022 is allowing us to come together again. We’ve been able to reconnect with friends and family. Hugs and handshakes are coming back. We’ve come together for big events and intimate gatherings. It is this coming together again throughout 2022 that puts a smile on my face.

And what a year it has been.

We kicked off 2022 with a surge of joyful adrenaline at the Polar Bear Plunge in January. We dove into the new year and Lake Washington with abandon at the return of this beloved tradition, now hosted by the City of Kirkland.

We enjoyed nights out under the stars at the Wheels and Reels drive-in movie series from February through April. The City’s giant LED movie screen beamed beloved films at Juanita Beach Park while we stayed cozy in our cars.

In May, our taste buds were transported at Taste of the World. This multi-cultural experience celebrated our diverse heritage with multiple food trucks with world flavors, an international bazaar, and live cultural music and dance.

We danced our way into June in the pouring rain at Kirkland Urban’s Wear Your Pride festival. Acrobatic performances captivated us, a drag queen show

entertained us, and lively roller-skating performances impressed us. A live DJ kept the energy going for this larger-than-life, bright, and celebratory event.

The next day, we celebrated and honored Black joy and liberation at the Eastside Honoring Juneteenth event at Juanita Beach Park. We learned more about the history of Juneteenth, heard from speakers and booth resources, and celebrated the day’s significance with a DJ and performances.

A few weeks later, we gathered en masse at the joyful return of the Celebrate Kirkland Fourth of July parade and festivities. The grand procession again wound its way through downtown and featured local shops, dance groups, cultural groups, and much more. Folks from throughout Kirkland – and beyond – came out in droves to celebrate our county’s independence at this anchor of Kirkland’s annual events.

The next week, we gathered to celebrate the expansion of Feriton Spur Park on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, in the heart of Google’s 6th Street campus. We savored the live music and food trucks and laughed over pickleball and lawn games. The evening also marked the grand opening of Chainline Brewing’s café and tap room housed inside a historic Pacific Northwest Railway Caboose.

As July stretched into August, we lounged on blankets and lawn chairs at the Summer Outdoor Movie series at Juanita Beach Park and Heritage Park. We dined on delicious food truck fare and snacked on yummy popcorn while enjoying free double features on the City’s immense LED screen.

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“I am grateful, with 2023 just around the corner, that we have found our way back to each other and will continue to take every opportunity to celebrate that.”

Series, and Oktoberfest were just a few of the fun events that brought us out for connection and revelry amidst the sun and long days.

2022 also saw a major milestone for O.O. Denny Park.

The Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance hosted the park’s Centennial celebration as part of the annual Denny Fest event. We danced and sang along to live music and enjoyed engaging booths and conversations on Labor Day Weekend.

Even our furry family members found the fun! Countless canine companions enjoyed a day of soggy serenity at this year’s See Spot Splash event – a splashful end of summer at the Peter Kirk Pool.

As we fully fell into Fall, we enjoyed a bushel of family fun at the Harvest Festival. Thousands came out to this year’s event, which included activities and attractions for young and old. The Kid’s Korral featured faux cow milking, bull roping, ring toss, horseshoes, pumpkin bowling, crafts, and pony rides.

And the more competitive among us dove into the pie-eating and corn-shucking contests for both adults and children.

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Yet our connections weren’t only festivities and celebrations. They were also supportive of our community’s well-being. In October, King County Promotores Network organized an impactful Health and Wellness Fair for our community, sponsored by the City, Public Health – Seattle & King County and the Lake Washington School District. As we come back together after years apart, it’s critical that we continue to support the health of our community.

Although there are many more events, milestones, and celebrations from 2022 that I could emphasize, I want to close by saying this: We see the true heart of Kirkland in the ways we are connected. Partnerships within our community, between businesses and organizations, between community members young and old – these connections demonstrate what makes Kirkland the city we all love.

I am grateful, with 2023 just around the corner, that we have found our way back to each other and will continue to take every opportunity to celebrate that. Money Magazine may call us the 3rd best city in the country, but I think we’re number one!

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I decided to participate in 20/20 LifeStyles to address some health challenges I’d struggled with for a while.

I had high cholesterol, was borderline diabetic and was considered borderline obese based on my BMI. Also, I’d been on anti-depressants for about eight years and cholesterol meds for a long time and I wanted to get off them.

One of the things that really appealed to me about 20/20 is that it’s focused on all aspects of weight loss. It’s not just about seeing a lower number on the scale. I met with a licensed counselor and doctors, in addition to my personal trainer and registered dietitian.

Also, all the testing and blood work was very impressive.

If I had to pick one aspect of the program that was my favorite, I’d probably go with the nutrition appointments.

My dietitian gave me a really good base to work with moving forward. I learned to cook some tasty dishes, including the turkey burgers and the spicy fish, which I really like—and my family does, too. They already did pretty good with their eating and exercise habits – but they’ve started to eat more of the food I make. It’s nice to share that together.

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A really cool part of the program is the genetic testing.

It helps guide the workouts the trainers create for you, as well as the nutrition program the dietitians create for you.

I found that I have a high tolerance for caffeine, which was surprising—and welcome news!

I think the biggest change for me is simply that I’m down to a weight that I haven’t been since I was in my 20s. Even when I was in great shape in my 30’s, I wasn’t as lean as I am now. I’ve met my weight loss goal, and with one month left to go, I’m shaving off another 5 pounds of fat. The good news is that my clothes fit better.

Actually, they no longer fit!

I had to buy all new pants, shirts and shorts!

My energy level has gotten so much better, and my mood and overall outlook on life is better. I’m exercising regularly now, too. Running, taking walks and working out is all part of my everyday life.

If I could share three tips I learned from the program that helped me reach my goals, they’d be: (1) Start tracking what you eat.

(2) Work out at least 3 or 4 times a week, and make sure to include strength work.

(3) Set a specific time every day for exercises. It’ll help you build a habit you can keep long-term.

My experience with 20/20 LifeStyles was incredible, and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to get serious about improving their health.

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The best thing in Kirkland for 2022 is being together again.

Fully present with each other and celebrating that sense of community connection. Events and festivals came back, bringing smiles to the faces of thousands of people. Workplaces came back together, allowing for in-person collaboration.

Schools reopened for in-person instruction, bringing the beautiful sounds of children playing at recess and expressing their joy for life and living in the present moment.

2022 is the comeback year for Kirkland. As the original epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, our community has had to overcome a lot.

I’m so proud of how our business community has shown incredible resilience and tenacity over the past couple of years, particularly in the rebirth of togetherness that we have seen this year. Not all businesses were able to survive, but those who did, are coming out the other side and breathing a sigh of relief. The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Chamber Foundation

also celebrated coming back together in some big ways: hosting a large annual gala, expanding our diversity, equity, and inclusion programming, and starting our much-anticipated scholarship fund.

Our theme for the diversity, equity, and inclusion program for 2022 is “workforce re-entry.”

Many individuals who have been incarcerated at some point in their lives find difficulty in coming out of prison into a world of hope for a steady career due to their record of imprisonment.

Giving people second chances, with hope for a stable future, helps prevent recidivism, brings more talent into the workforce, and provides a chance at a better life for those who have already paid for mistakes in their past. We were proud to host a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium featuring a panel of subject matter experts to shine a light on the complexities of issues involved in the criminal justice system, and the barriers faced by those who wish to come away from the experience with the ability to find a legal stream

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of income and employers who will give them a chance.

As a follow-up to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium, a scholarship fund was put into place in partnership with Lake Washington Institute of Technology to allow two formerly justice-involved individuals to enter into a program at the school to lead to a viable career. We are so proud of this work, putting our programs into action, and seeing the reward of changing lives. For us, this is the best thing in 2022, living our mission and seeing the results.

Moving into 2023, my hope is that we will see new businesses come to Kirkland, bringing their hopes, dreams, and ideas into our city. Our growing community needs more opportunities to shop locally, keeping our dollars here. Residents of Kirkland are loyal to our local businesses, which has been vital to their success throughout the pandemic.

Local, family-owned businesses employ the families and friends of those in need which in turn helps give them the resources to take on their personal challenges. They create a local tax base that makes it possible for the arts and schools to thrive.

They are also often called upon to lend support local causes in the form of monetary gifts, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. Having so many of these locally owned businesses in Kirkland makes us special and helps to create that sense of pride in the community.

My challenge to the community for 2023 is to commit to more local shopping. We vote with our dollars for the community that we want around us. Let’s vote to keep Kirkland charming, vibrant, supportive, and prosperous.

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Beyond the Apps: How Seattle Can Tackle the Mental Health Crisis with Integrated Team-based Care

By Michael Boroff, PsyD

Siloed care delivery by primary care providers and mental health specialists leaves vulnerable patients untreated. Mental health integration is essential to remedying the mental health crisis in the Seattle area and nationwide.

Addressing access for the whole patient.

As of 2020 in the U.S., 52.9 million people, or 1 in 5 adults, experienced mental illness. During the pandemic, 4 in 10 adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder. Unfortunately, in our current paradigm– in which mental and physical health are viewed separately, there’s a shortage of services that address mental health issues as part of a comprehensive care plan, which holds us back from making sustainable progress.

We’ve swung the pendulum on stigma and people are raising their hands for care, but now what? Employers are still grappling with a sea of apps and the best path for integrating care delivery. While society has embraced broader acceptance of digitally-enabled care models, are they really going to “solve” the mental health crisis– particularly when they work in isolation?

More and more, one hears the term “whole-person care” being used. While there is some debate about what that is, in mental health, it’s a technology application that is supported with integrated care along a continuum, not an app in a silo. Certainly there are use cases for apps, but without an integrated primary care provider, there’s no single care partner to guide patients on their mental and physical wellness journey. Fragmented, siloed care actually restricts the visibility of caring providers and further contributes to the stigma associated with mental health challenges.

Treating mental and physical health as one.

The American Medical Association asserts that the solution is found in behavioral health integration (BHI), which incorporates both mental and physical healthcare into delivery of services, in part, through digital enablement. In tandem with traditional interaction between providers and patients, technology that leverages digital tools for functions like screening and intake, telehealth services, and clinical decision support will help engage more people in mental health treatment and aid providers in its adoption and delivery. That’s good news for the entire Seattle community.

Further, the AMA and other leading medical associations established the BHI Collaborative, a group that seeks to empower physicians to expand access to mental health services through primary care settings and take a holistic, integrated approach that focuses on the well-being of the whole person.

The AMA has brought to light a very serious issue that many employers are already aware of: the current paradigm – which silos physical and mental health care – is not working. So why do employers here in Seattle– and across the country– continue to settle for less? It’s about to change.

Turning the research into actionable care delivery.

Patient-centered primary health is a straightforward path for patients to see their primary care clinicians and mental health providers in a truly integrated fashion. More and more, employers are embracing an integrated model that engages patients and facilitates adoption by providers throughout the entire patient journey– a journey from access to results.

Backed by data that supports a new model of care.

The data proves the premise: a recent poll found that two out of every five adults suffered from moderate to severe mental health issues during the pandemic also found adults reported difficulty sleeping (36%) or eating (32%), increases in alcohol consumption or substance use (12%), and worsening chronic conditions (12%). Isolation, job loss, health concerns, and excessive worry during this unprecedented time has had a major impact on well-being. A lack of treatment for mental health conditions costs the U.S. more than $100 billion annually.

When desiring help, patients often turn to primary care providers, who report that 70% of all visits include a behavioral health component. In fact, nearly two thirds of people experiencing depression and other common mental health conditions are treated exclusively in primary care settings. Unfortunately, these providers may not be trained in optimal treatment methods, underscoring the need for collaboration with and among mental health clinicians.

Crossover recently evaluated the effectiveness of its integrated approach in responding to the mental health crisis. When comparing the clinical outcomes of more than 3,000 Crossover patients to patients in the community, study results showed Crossover to be significantly more effective than the community in improving overall mental health outcomes.

The data from our study and throughout this post reaffirms that an approach to interdisciplinary care works – and the urgent call for inclusion of mental health within primary care models rings loudly. Mental wellness cannot merely be managed by isolated transactions or singular care episodes. Instead, personalized care of each patient, backed by established doctor/patient relationships, has the power to improve overall quality of life. Isn’t that the result every patient in Seattle, and across the country, deserves?

About the Author Michael Boroff, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and the Mental Health Program Manager for Crossover Health. He oversees the mental health program across the country and works within Crossover’s integrated, team-based care model, to establish trusted relationships with his patients and their extended care teams to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.

About Crossover Health Crossover Health is a leader in delivering valuebased hybrid virtual + in-person care. With a focus on wellbeing and prevention that extends beyond traditional sick care, Crossover is building trusted relationships with employee communities in the Seattle area, both virtually and in-person. crossoverhealth.com

Look for our state-of-the-art Care Centers Crossover@Bellevue 188 106th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Crossover@Westlake 1101 Dexter Ave N., Ste 105 Seattle, WA 98109

To learn more about how Crossover is changing employee healthcare in Seattle, scan above.

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BEST HOME BUILDER

JAYMARC HOMES JAYMARCHOMES.COM | 425.226.9100 JayMarc Homes is a luxury full-service homebuilder in the Greater Seattle Area.

Their in-house expertise and resources guide you through every part of the process: feasibility, financing, architecture, interior design, permitting, project management, field management, and customer care. 15-20 custom homes are actively under construction, allowing you to tour homes at several different phases, seeing the quality of craftsmanship and exceptional design firsthand. The JayMarc Custom Home program was created especially for you to ensure a great experience while giving you access to their professional team and a meticulously handcrafted collection of high-end finishes and selections to complete the look of your new home.

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EAKMAN CONSTRUCTION EAKMANCONSTRUCTION.COM 206.972.2275 Eakman Construction brings fresh methods on how to approach construction.

Setting out to “change the way people think about construction companies”, Eakman Construction has put together processes to organize, predict and execute a project from idea to final product. Each customer gets a highly communicative and custom experience for both large-scale remodels and ground-up builds.

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J3 ARCHITECTS J3ARCHITECTSLLC.COM J3 Architects is an established residential architecture firm located in Kirkland, WA, specializing in remodels, additions and new single family homes. Neil Jorgensen started J3 Architects in 2006 after receiving his Washington State license and has been in the industry for over 30 years. J3 Architects has been nominated homebuilderdigest. com as one the top residential architects in Kenmore, Woodinville and Redmond. Neil’s design process is unique to most in the industry. Through design meetings at his office in Kirkland, he sits with his clients and designs your dream home collaborative process. This is by far the most efficient way to work through designs by getting instant feedback from the client.

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SPRING GREENWORKS SPRINGGREENWORKS.COM 206.769.8392 Be it a low-maintenance garden, an entertainment space or a complete renovation, your vision is Spring Greenworks' priority.

Owner Robin Parsons approaches design by listening to your goals and dreams. She is passionate about creating outdoor spaces that reflect the interests and lifestyles of her clients while integrating an environmentally mindful design. Her goal with every project is to create a space that combines timeless and thoughtful solutions.

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NICOLE HOPPER INTERIORS NICOLEHOPPERINTERIORS.COM Nicole Hopper Interiors is passionate about building relationships and creating thoughtful spaces for intentional living through the power of Interior Design both locally and internationally. Nicole Hopper creates cohesive, intentional spaces that promote well-being and connect with people by designing spaces that play into the habits and rituals of your daily life. Nicole provides unique experiences for each client, working to bring fun and ease to the project with exceptional customer service. Combining elements of style that work in harmony to infuse beauty, comfort, function, and ease.

Nicole is a graduate of Heritage Design School Seattle and a resident of Kirkland along with her husband Brian of 20 years and their two teenage children.

BEST HOME DECOR

IVY GIFT & HOME IV YGIFTANDHOME.COM 425.739.6133 IVY specializes in furniture, lighting, art, accessories and gifts. When we opened the store 8 years ago we wanted anyone to be able to come in off the street and be able to buy something big or small from a candle, to hand soap, a pillow or furnish an entire room.

We are proud to have grown into a full-service design company that begins the design process with the builder picking out materials and provides everything down to the towels and bedding to create a home. Thank you for the continued support Kirkland.

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Brian Hopper’s market knowledge and client care are at the core of his business.

Holding over 18 years of experience, he understands the industry's complexities and leverages his connections to ensure every need is met, regardless of location. As the #1 agent by sales volume at Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Kirkland in 2020 and 2021, Brian is proud of the success he garners for clients.

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BRIGHT HORIZONS KIRKLAND

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JOLENE MESSMER CALIBERHOMELOANS.COM 425.445.1945 2023 is about building your Homeownership dreams. Building equity and generational wealth are more important now than ever.

Our Team's mission is to support you in reaching those milestones. The Messmer Team will be there to guide you down the right path of home financing so you can set the groundwork for your future. Looking forward to being your dedicated lending partner and resource that will elevate your mortgage experience and partner with you to win big for each client.

AEGIS KIRKLAND WATERFRONT

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VILLAGGIO

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ZOKA COFFEE

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DERU

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LADY YUM

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BEACH HOUSE CAFÉ BEACHHOUSERESTAURANTS.COM 425.968.5587 BEST JUICE BAR

EMERALD CITY SMOOTHIE KIRKLAND

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B E S T C AT E R E R

LISA DUPAR CATERING LISADUPARCATERING.COM 425.881.3250 Lisa Dupar Catering is known for creating true culinary experiences. We are a chefowned, woman-led company built on Lisa’s Southern roots, classic training, and modern techniques. Every day, we bring fresh and flavorful food, fine drinks, and unmatched service to create inspiring events in inspired settings. It’s how we nourish community— through food and hospitality.

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CAFE JUANITA CAFEJUANITA .COM 425.823.1505 Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award-winning Northern Italian cuisine complimented by sommelier Alexandra Stang's impressive wine list and pairings, guided by their superlative service team. The tasting menu is offered in four iterations; Omnivore, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. The restaurant is tucked into Juanita Creek with a sleek interior and territorial views.

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THE MELODY LYNNE VINEYARD THEMELODYLYNNEVINEYARD.ORG 425.941.4830 BEST SHOPPING

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POWER 360 206.508.5842

Inspired by her dream to build and enable a community that focuses on health and wellness, Courtney and her family opened PowerHour360 in Kirkland Urban.

Courtney’s natural passion for fitness and desire to help others achieve their goals has led to the gym’s rapid growth and success. With an uncompromising smile and sparkling personality, she is devoted to creating a healthier community.

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PURPOSE BOUTIQUE

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SWEET SERENITY

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T. ANTHONY JEWELERS TANTHONYJEWELERS.COM | 206.910.2670 B E S T T R E N DY J E W E L RY

RION JEWELRY

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LAKE STREET NAILS BAR LAKESTREETNAILSBAR.COM | 425.968.5078 B E S T H A I R S A LO N

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INVICTUS FITNESS INVICTUSFITNESSSEATTLE.COM 425.499.2818 Located in the heart of the Everest Park neighborhood, Invictus Fitness is a community-based gym rooted in functional fitness, family, and well-being. Invictus Fitness offers a variety of group classes throughout the day, private training, corporate events, weightlifting, and yoga.

With ongoing training and education, their staff of 11 certified coaches work tirelessly to help their community achieve their individualized health & wellness goals.

425.822.6040 B E S T DAY S PA

YUAN SPA

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PRO CLUB

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BEST ORTHODONTIST

NEAL SMILES ORTHODONTICS, KIRKLAND NEALSMILES.COM 425.823.1234 Dr. Neal is a graduate of Louisiana State University for both undergraduate and dental school. She ultimately received a specialty in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from the Louisiana State University Medical Center. Dr. Neal graduated at the top of her class, receiving multiple awards for her academic achievement, including the Chancellor’s Award for most outstanding student. She continues to be involved with many dental and orthodontic organizations and study clubs. She is an elite invisalign provider and has had many cases featured as one of the best in the country through the Invisalign Gallery program.

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GLOW MEDISPA GLOWSPASEATTLE.COM 425.522.4477 Glow Medispa is a premier medical spa destination serving Kirkland since 2019.

Dr. Otto and her team are dedicated to providing expert skin care advice, artful injectables, and first-in-class technology in a supportive and relaxed environment.

Glow Medispa's comprehensive menu of safe, scientifically proven, effective treatments come with minimal downtime and natural results. They are there to help you refresh and restore your natural beauty.

B E S T N AT U R O PAT H

DR. MICHELLE LEARY VIDA INTEGRATED HEALTH KIRKLAND THINKVIDA .COM 206.315.7998 Dr. Michelle Leary is the Director of Functional Medicine at Vida Integrated Health and leads a team of Residents, Doctors, Nurses, and Nutritionists. Dr. Leary is passionate about Functional Medicine and specializes in sexual health and metabolic medicine for both men and women. She is a compassionate, intellectual, and dedicated provider to her patients. In addition to her clinical role, she is the owner and creator of PowerSexBeauty.com. A lifestyle blog targeted for female empowerment of their bodies and embracing sensuality, clean beauty, and cellular health.

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STROTHER DERMATOLOGY STROTHERDERMATOLOGY.COM | 425.899.4144 BEST PHYSICAL THE R APY

BEST DENTIST

RYAN FOX DDS RYANFOXDDS.COM | 425.821.9169 At Fox Dental, we treat you like family. Our focus is on patient education and equipping you with all the information necessary to make the best treatment choices for your individualized care. Our team’s goal is to be the dental office you can trust caring for your family and friends! Dr. Fox prides himself in being a patient-focused dentist seeking to deliver comfortable, high-quality, and natural-looking esthetic restorations.

Everything we do at Fox Dental is done to make your dental experience exceptional!

VIDA INTEGRATED HEALTH KIRKLAND THINKVIDA .COM | 206.315.7998 B E S T P E D I AT R I C I A N

ALLEGRO PEDIATRICS ALLEGROPEDIATRICS.COM | 425.814.5170 B E S T C H I R O P R AC TO R

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EVERGREEN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

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JUANITA BAY VETERINARIAN HOSPITAL JUANITABAY VET.COM | 425.823.8411 B E S T P E T S TO R E

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DR. DANIEL LIEBERTZ LIEBERTZ PLASTIC SURGERY AT YARROW BAY YARROWBAYPLASTICSURGERY.COM 425.822.0300 Liebertz Plastic Surgery at Yarrow Bay has served the Seattle area for over fifteen years. Previously known as Yarrow Bay Plastic Surgery, the practice aligned its focus towards solely treating cosmetic and reconstructive concerns of the face. With unrivaled expertise in everything from quick-recovery facelifts to rhinoplasty to fillers and Botox, Dr. Daniel Liebertz will personalize your treatment while considering your unique goals and expectations.

BEST PET GROOMING

PICKLES PLAYLAND

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RYAN JAMES FINE ARTS RYANJAMESFINEARTS.COM | 425.814.9500 B E S T LU X U RY AU TO M OT I V E

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Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does.

To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.)

Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amount up to $3,000 each.)

With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed.

“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue.

“We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.”

City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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“This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

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To submit a nomination, follow @citylifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link.

All entries will be read, and because this is not a raffle, there is no need to nominate someone more than once.

The amount given to each recipient will be based on need.

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DECEMBER 2022

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

DECEMBER 1ST

Issaquah Reindeer Festival

WE ARE HONORED TO BE VOTED KIRKLAND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE'S "BEST MEDSPA"

C O UGA R MO UNTA I N ZO O 1 0 :30 A M Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays with family and friends!

Take part in the most unique annual holiday celebration in the Northwest, offering excitement and fun for everyone! Santa is here December 1st-23rd, from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Come take a photo with the Big Guy and his sleigh! Reserve your spot at cougarmountainzoo.org/ issaquah-reindeer-festival/.

DECEMBER 1ST

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink

INTRODUCING...

DOWNTOWN B E L L E V UE Celebrate winter in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra. Make magical memories at the Eastside's largest seasonal ice skating experience located at picturesque Bellevue Downtown Park just south of Bellevue Square. The ice rink is home to many unique promotions, skate lessons and theme nights. Enjoy free parking close by.

Visit now through January 8th, 2023.

DECEMBER 3 R D

Celebrate Woodinville Winterfest

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WO O DI NV I L L E , WA | 3:0 0 P M Celebrate Woodinville this Winter with your friends and families! Our mission is to bring our neighbors together for family-oriented events, encourage a sense of community and promote Woodinville businesses to visitors throughout the Puget Sound region. For details visit celebrate woodinville.com/winterfest .

2022 N EIGHBOR HO OD SALE S SURROUNDING DOWNTOWN KIRKLAND

West of Market

Houghton

Rosehill

$2,900,000 Represented Seller

$4,150,000 Off-Market Sale

$2,104,000 Represented Seller

HOLMES POINT Thank you to our Sellers and Buyers in 2022!

Here are some of our favorite sales this past year.

It has been a roller coaster ride for both Buyers and Sellers, but the market shift is healthy, still making it a great time to make a move.

Champagne Point

Champagne Point

$3,650,000 Off-Market Sale

$1,600,000 Represented Seller

Contact us to strategize for 2023!

JUANITA/FINN HILL

Finn Hill

Kenmore

Downtown Juanita

$1,650,000 Represented Seller

$1,125,000 Represented Seller

$630,000 Represented Seller

Ferrera Team Catherine & McKenna Ferrera 206.579.1077 catherine@ferrerateam.com mckenna@ferrerateam.com

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BRIDLE TRAILS

Lakeview Terrace $4.498MM

MARKET EXPERTISE. PRESTIGE SERVICE. PERSONAL CONNECTIONS. $3.9MM

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