Real Estate is the best investment on earth! It provides the highest returns and greatest value with the least amount of risk. Allow my 23 years of experience to represent you, your dreams and your Real Estate needs.
Tyson LeMay REALTOR®
206.794.4929 tysonlemay@cbbain.com
Born and raised in the Seattle area, the beautiful Northwest is part of who I am. The hallmarks of customer service are trust and integrity, which I have made my top priority in all my dealings. know what it takes to work as a team with my clients to accomplish a task and get the job done.
Wayne Stephens Broker
206.947.8828 waynestephens@cbbain.com
An Air Force Veteran with over 25 years at Allstate and PEMCO insurance companies managing claims and technology solutions, and with 10 years as a small business owner, I will bring my business acumen, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and regard for ethics to every transaction.
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Susan Mudarri Broker, ASP Certified
206.335.0767
susanmudarri@cbbain.com
As a Seattle native growing up on QA Hill and raising a family in Kirkland, my knowledge of Seattle and Eastside neighborhoods is invaluable to my clients. Put my knowledge and experience to work for you, when buying or selling your next home.
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Beth Toomey Global Luxury Director
206.949.6325 bethtoomey@cbbain.com
As a Seattle native, I know and appreciate the special neighborhoods in the Greater Seattle area. As the recipient of Seattle Magazine’s “Best in Customer Service 20082016,” award; let me share my proven track record to help with your real estate needs. Diligent, enthusiastic and results oriented- I am here to help!
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Ken Graff REALTOR®, Global Luxury Specialist
206.498.7818 kengraff@cbbain.com
Ken Graff, a member of Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Elite, is your best option whether buying or selling a home. He will skillfully advise and negotiate for you to help you realize the best possible results. Expert guidance and superior service are the foundation of Ken’s success.
KenGraffHomes.com
Terry Payseno Real Estate Broker
206.643.3415 terrypayseno@cbbain.com
have found that the passion of Seattleites for their city and state is unsurpassed. I have lived in Seattle since 2008 and am intimately knowledgeable of our amazing neighborhoods, a great restaurant for dinner, or your beautiful dream home. look forward to working with you.
terrypayseno.coldwellbankerbain.com
Laurie Way Managing Broker
206.216.3440 LaurieWay@CBBain.com
* Global Luxury Specialist
* Waterfront and View Properties
* Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
* Single-family and Condominium homes
* Over 21 years of experience in the Puget Sound and Islands Let me help you navigate your WAY home!
www.RealEstateWays.com
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A New Year and a New ANNUAL MANUAL
Welcome to this year’s Annual Manual. In this year’s Annual we have revised content, added new pictures and offered up new takes to the many neighborhoods throughout Seattle. We invite you to revisit your neighborhood; as well as, the many others you walk, ride or drive through every day.
Embrace those aspects that you hold dear and discover those you have yet to happen upon. The Annual is in no way a complete recounting by neighborhood but offers a good taste of what they offer residents of old and to the many newcomers that have yet to see and explore it all.
Please enjoy the Annual and throughout this year please support the many business and neighborhood venues that make Seattle such a wonderful place to live and visit.
If there are things we left out, please let us know so we can ensure what makes your neighborhood yours is reviewed for inclusion in next year’s edition.
STAFF
Director of Sales & Marketing
Tammy Knaggs
Retail Advertising (206) 461-1322
Classified Advertising (206) 461-1332
Advertising Representatives
Kibby Brackman
Matt Wilemski
Art Director
Mark Falconer
Production Designers
Emigdia Castro
Physical Address
Publishing Co. 636 South Alaska St. Seattle, WA 98108
Mailing Address PO Box 80156 Seattle, WA 98108
General Manager Robert Munford
NEIGHBORHOODS
SPORTS & REC SPORTS & RECREATION
For a region with a national reputation for dreary weather, it may come as a surprise that, on average, Seattle receives less rain in an average year than locales like Atlanta, Houston, New York, and Washington D.C.
So, what is one to do with all the surprisingly fair weather? Get outside, of course! And without heading out into the mountains or the forests — which conveniently enough are just a few hours outside of the city limits — the best way to do that is to take in one of Seattle’s numerous parks.
While it’s hard to go wrong with any of them, Discovery Park in particular stands out, spanning more than 500 acres of the Magnolia neighborhood, with plenty of trails to navigate along with sweeping views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Somewhere a bit more recognizable (ever see ’10 Things I Hate About You’?) is Gasworks Park, another locale ideal for walking, running, or biking, but this time complete with a view of the skyline.
Also worth mentioning is the 27-mile long Burke-Gilman Trail, which transports pedestrians and bikers from Seattle (and the University of Washington campus) all the way to the Eastside. Just be sure to take heed of any calls of, “on your left!”
Looking for somewhere a bit more laid back? Golden Gardens Park has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Northwest. Once used as a naval station, the land that now houses Magnuson Park contains everything from sports fields to the city’s biggest playground, with plenty of open space to explore as well.
The approximately 3-mile loop of Green Lake can also be leisurely, with plenty of spots to stop along the way to take a seat, and watch the kayakers, paddle boarders, and rowers pass by on the water.
If fandom is more your speed, Seattle also boasts a bevy of professional franchises.
On Sunday afternoons during the fall and into the winter, the city grinds to a standstill for three hours of Seahawks football.
Quarterback Russell Wilson leads the charge on offense for the 2014 Super Bowl champions, with the help of receiver Doug Baldwin and tight end Jimmy Graham, while the defense makes waves with the likes of Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Bobby Wagner. Just remember: Being loud at Centurylink Field isn’t just recommended. It’s a requirement.
With back-to-back No. 1 picks Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart, along with Japanese star Ramu Tokashiki, the Storm have a dynamic young core to pair with longtime guard Sue Bird as the team attempts to get back to the WNBA championship heights it reached in 2004 and 2010.
Of course, the Seahawks also share the stadium with Sounders FC, the class of Major League Soccer and 2016 champions. Both players and fans are expected to give their “Full 90” as the team chases another title. But with Uruguayan international Nicolas Lodeiro and U.S. National Teamers Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris in the fold, the future looks bright.
Since joining the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013, Reign FC has burst onto the scene with a pair of championship game appearances in their first three seasons. U.S. Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe and Welsh midfielder Jess Fishlock have wowed the crowds at Memorial Stadium with their slick footwork and penchant for finding the back of the net.
The Mariners sport a playoff drought spanning almost two decades, but have flirted with contention each of the past several seasons led by second baseman Robinson Cano, shortstop Jean Segura, third baseman Kyle Seager, and rotation stalwarts Felix Hernandez and James Paxton. Win or lose, Safeco Field stands out as one of the premiere venues in all of baseball.
500 30th Ave. S. (206) 726-4926 www.centralareasrcenter .org
GREENWOOD SENIOR CENTER
525 N 85th St. (206) 297-0875 www.phinneycenter.org
INTERNATIONAL DROP-IN CENTER
7301 Beacon Ave. S. (206) 587-3735 www.idicseniorcenter.org
PIKE MARKET
SENIOR CENTER 85th Pike St. #200 (206) 728-2773 www.pikemarketsenior center.org
SALVATION ARMY
WHITE CENTER CORPS & COMMUNITY CENTER 9050 16th Ave. S.W. (206) 767-3150 www.salvationarmy.org
SENIOR CENTER OF WEST SEATTLE 4217 S.W. Oregon St. (206) 932-4044 www.sc-ws.org
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SHORELINE LAKE FOREST
PARK SENIOR CENTER 18560 1st Ave. N.E. (206) 365-1536 www.shorelinelfp seniorcenter.org
SOUTH PARK SENIOR CENTER 8201 10th Ave. S. Suite 4 (425) 749-0391
SOUTHEAST SEATTLE SENIOR CENTER 4655 S. Holly St. (206) 722-0317 www.sessc.org
WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. #140 (206) 461-7825 www.wallingfordseniors .org
SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION
Seattle Parks and Recreation Lifelong Recreation offers a wide range of fitness and social programs for people age 50 and older that change each season.
8061 Densmore Ave. N. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (206) 684-4951
Visit www.seattle.gov/ parks/seniors/index.htm We help people age where they’re most comfortable. At home. Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of people receive the care and companionship they need in their own homes. See if we’re the right choice for you.
RESOURCES
SENIOR SERVICES
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (206) 363-5500 www.alz.org
KING COUNTY CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK (206) 436-2975 www.kccaregivers.org
COMMUNITY DINNERS (206) 364-5200 www.communitydinners .com
No matter where you are at any given moment in Seattle, you’re just minutes away from one of the city’s numerous museums, theatres, or other cultural attractions.
There’s a robust theater scene, anchored by the 5th Avenue Theatre and its mix of local productions and those bound for Broadway, along with the Paramount Theatre, which hosts shows that have already appeared on the “great white way” as part of the Broadway at the Paramount series. In recent years, the Seattle Repertory Theatre has also become a springboard for major productions, hosting the critically acclaimed “Come from Away,” before it moved to Broadway, and earned a Tony-nomination for Best Musical.
There’s no shortage of live music venues in the city, ranging from gigantic (both Safeco and Centurylink Fields host headliners each summer, while KeyArena is a year-round venue), to classic (the Moore Theatre and the aforementioned Paramount). Speaking of classic, McCaw Hall serves as home to the Seattle Opera, while Benaroya Hall hosts the Seattle Symphony.
More of a museum buff? You’re in luck, as the region’s bevy of museums run the gamut of collections.
The Seattle Art Museum is the standard bearer, internationally recognized for its permanent collection of Asian, African, and Native American art, in addition to its rotating exhibits. Meanwhile, on the University of Washington campus, the Henry Art Museum is known for, in its words, “pushing the boundaries of contemporary art and culture,” while the Burke Museum is the oldest natural history museum west of the Mississippi River. The Central District’s Northwest African American Museum, and the Wing Luke Museum in the International District both capture the rich heritage of those communities in the Pacific Northwest.
The Museum of History and Industry in South Lake Union chronicles the past of the Seattle area, while MoPop (formerly the Experience Music Project) at Seattle Center has something for music lovers, pop culture fanatics, and science fiction fans alike. Last but not least, for a city growing exponentially because of the tech sector, SODO’s Living Computer Museum is a must-see.
MUSEUMS
THE BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
4331 Memorial Way / On the UW campus at 17th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 45th St. (206) 543-5590 www.burkemuseum.org
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM/ SEATTLE ASIAN ART MUSEUM
1300 First Ave. (206) 654-3100
www.seattleartmuseum .org
DAY BREAK STAR CULTURAL CENTER
5011 Bernie Whitebear Way / Discovery Park (206) 285-4425
www.unitedindians.org
LIVING COMPUTER MUSEUM 2245 1st Ave. S. (206) 342-2020
www.
livingcomputermuseum.org
OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK 2901 Western Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 654-3100
www.seattleartmuseum.org
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT 9404 E. Marginal Way S. (206) 764-5700
www.museumofflight.org
NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM 2300 S. Massachusetts St. (206) 518-6000 www.naamnw.org
WING LUKE MUSEUM OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
719 S. King St. (206) 623-5124 www.wingluke.org
NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
3014 NW 67th St. (206) 789-5707 www.nordicmuseum.org
HENRY ART GALLERY
On the UW campus at 15th Ave. N.E. and 41st St. (206) 543-2280 www.henryart.org
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. N. (206) 324-1126 www.mohai.org
FRYE ART MUSEUM 704 Terry Ave. (206) 622-9250 www.fryemuseum.org
SEATTLE CENTER
305 Harrison St. (206) 684-7200
www.seattlecenter.com
MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE
325 5th Ave. N. (206) 770-2700 www.mopop.org
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER 200 2nd Ave. N. (206) 443-2001 www.pacificsciencecenter .org
THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS 1010 Valley St. (206) 382-2628
www.cwb.org
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 305 Harrison St. Seattle Center (206) 441-1768 www.thechildrensmuseum .org
CULTURE
THEATERS
5TH AVENUE THEATRE
1308 5th Ave. (206) 625-1900
www.5thavenue.org
ACT THEATRE
700 Union St. / WA State Convention Center (206) 292-7676
www.acttheatre.org
ARTSWEST
4711 California Ave. S.W. (206) 938-0963 www.artswest.org
BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE
305 Harrison St. / Seattle Center (206) 216-0833 www.book-it.org
BROADWAY BOUND
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
5031 University Way N.E. #203 (206) 526-5437 www.broadwaybound.org
CENTER THEATRE AT SEATTLE CENTER
305 Harrison St. (206) 684-7200 www.seattlecenter.com
FREEHOLD THEATRE 2222 2nd Ave. Suite 200 (206) 323-7499
www.freeholdtheatre.org
GREEN STAGE (206) 748-1551 www.greenstage.org
INTIMAN THEATRE
201 Mercer St. (206) 441-7148 www.intiman.org
LIVING VOICES
600 N. 36th St. #221 (206) 328-0798 www.livingvoices.org
MEANY HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
University of Washington campus 4140 George Washington Lane (206) 543-4880
www.meanycenter.org
MOORE THEATRE 1932 2nd Ave. (206) 682-1414
www.stgpresents.org
NEPTUNE THEATRE
1303 N.E. 45th St. (206) 682-1414 www.stgpresents.org
NORTHWEST PUPPET CENTER 9123 15th Ave. N.E. (206) 523-2579 www.nwpuppet.org
ON THE BOARDS
100 W. Roy St. (206) 217-9886 www.ontheboards.org
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
911 Pine St. (206) 682-1414 www.stgpresents.org
PLAYBACK THEATER NORTHWEST
3820 Meridian Ave. N. (206) 726-1415 www.playbacktheater.org
THE REPERTORY ACTORS THEATRE 1122 E. Pike St. (206) 364-3283 www.reacttheatre.org
THISTLE THEATRE 6344 NE 74th St. Suite #103 (206) 524-3388 www.thistletheatre.org
SEATTLE THEATRESPORTS IMPROV COMEDY
Post Alley / Market Theater in Pike Place Market (206) 587-2414 www.unexpectedproductions. org
CONCERT HALL
BENAROYA (HOME OF SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA)
200 University St. Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 215-4800
Administration (206) 215-4747
Tickets: www.seattlesymphony.org/ benaroya
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
It doesn’t take much for a Seattle commute to go haywire.
On at least three occasions in the last three years, truck accidents — twice involving spilled seafood — on major thoroughfares have made a mess, literally and figuratively during rush hour, causing widespread gridlock and frustration.
Of course, widespread gridlock and frustration haven’t been limited to freak incidents. In reality, they’re the norm, and Seattle consistently sits atop the lists ranking the worst traffic in the nation.
That said, it helps to know what your options are, and there are plenty of them aside from driving a single-occupancy vehicle.
Some options, like link light rail, avoid the traffic altogether, and consistently move riders from Sea-Tac Airport to downtown Seattle in approximately a half hour, and between downtown and the University of Washington in less than 15.
Others, like buses operated by King County Metro and Sound Transit, or rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft take care of the driving for you.
Don’t feel like getting out from behind the wheel, but don’t want the hassles that come with car ownership? There’s a solution for that as well.
One thing worth having regardless of your transportation needs: An ORCA card. The “One Regional Transit Card for All,” can be ordered online at www.orcacard.com for $5, and then loaded with a regional pass, or day pass, or filled via the electronic-purse to pay fares on King County Metro and the Water Taxi, Sound Transit, Washington State Ferries, the Seattle Streetcar, among other local transit agencies.
SOUND TRANSIT
While Metro handles local routes within the city limits, in addition to other buses throughout the county, Sound Transit offers service between major cities and job centers in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, with its express buses, Sounder trains, and link light rail.
The 28 bus routes make limited stops, and many operate seven days a week to shuttle commuters. The Sounder commuter train, meanwhile, operates only on weekday mornings and afternoons (in addition to select major weekend events), between Lakewood and Seattle, and Everett and Seattle, at a rate ranging from $3.25 to $5.75 for adults depending on the distance.
Light rail trains currently run between Angle Lake (just south of Sea-Tac Airport) and the University of Washington, through Tukwila, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, SODO, the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel, and Capitol Hill. Further northward expansion to Northgate is slated to open in 2021, with more work currently in the planning and design stages.
Visit www.soundtransit.org for more information.
CAR SHARE (ZIPCAR,
CAR2GO, REACHNOW)
Don’t own a car? Several companies operate in Seattle that can help with those times you wish you did, without all of the worry of maintenance, car tab fees, and a permanent parking spot.
Zipcar charges a $25 one-time application fee, and either a $70 yearly or $7 monthly membership fee depending on the plan you choose. Driving rates for both plans start at $7.50 per hour. Unlike its competitors, drivers must both pick up and drop off their vehicle at its dedicated “home location.”
Both car2go and ReachNow vehicles operate within an essentially identical, “home area,” of the Seattle city limits, from which they can be accessed and parked. For both companies, riders can use a smartphone app to locate the nearest vehicle, and reserve it.
car2go charges $0.35 per minute, $15 per hour, or $59 per day for the Smart Fortwo, and $0.45 per minute, $19 per hour, or $79 per day for the Mercedes-Benz GLA or CLA. ReachNow rates for its fleet of BMWs and MINI vehicles range from $0.41 per minute while driving and $0.30 per minute parked, $20 for one hour, $50 for up to three hours, and $80 for up to 24.
To learn more about Zipcar, visit www.zipcar.com/seattle For more on car2go, go to www.car2go.com/US/en/seattle/ More information on ReachNow can be found at www.reachnow.com/en/seattle-wa/
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES
An estimated 60,000-plus people per day ride one of the 10 automobile and passenger ferries operated by Washington State Ferries. Routes to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton depart from Colman Dock on the Seattle waterfront, while trips run to Vashon Island and Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula from Fauntleroy in West Seattle.
Beyond getting people from point A to point B, the ferries also provide sweeping views of downtown, the Cascades, and the Olympics.
Go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ to learn more.
KING COUNTY WATER TAXI
Two routes operate from Downtown Seattle, to West Seattle and Vashon Island respectively. The former takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes, the latter a little more than 20 each way.
However, the passenger-only fast ferry will cost you: the West Seattle route costs $4.50 with ORCA, $5.25 in cash, while the Vashon route (which runs weekdays only) is $5.25 with ORCA, $6.25 in cash.
Visit www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/watertaxi.aspx to learn more.
SEATTLE CENTER MONORAIL
Good: It takes just two minutes to go from Seattle Center to Westlake Center at 5th and Pine, and trains leave every 10 minutes. Bad: That’s the extent of the line, and cash is currently the only way to pay the $2.25 fare.
The relic of the 1962 World’s Fair carries more than 2 million passengers each year, and can move up to 6,000 passengers per hour between the two directions when operating at full capacity.
Visit www.seattlemonorail.com to learn more.
SEATTLE STREETCAR
Another piecemeal element of the local public transit landscape, streetcar lines run between South Lake Union and the Denny Triangle, and from First Hill to the International District. The South Lake Union Streetcar runs every 10-15 minutes throughout the day, while the First Hill line runs 10-12 minutes between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with longer wait times between 5 and 6 a.m., and from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fares are $2.25 for adults, $1.50 for youth (ages 6 to 18), and children five and under ride free.
While the two lines are currently not connected, planning work continues on the Center City Connector, which would join the two with at third line running down 1st Avenue downtown.
Visit www.seattlestreetcar.org to learn more.
BIKE SHARE (SPIN, LIMEBIKE, OFO)
Seattle has been at the forefront of the latest evolution of bike share, with a pilot program allowing private companies to bring their free-floating model to the market.
As opposed to the previous system, riders don’t have to worry about picking up or leaving a bike a designated station, and can instead park at their destination, leaving it for the next user. Users access the bikes via a smartphone app, both to locate the nearest one, and to unlock it, by scanning the bike’s QR code. Rates range from $1 for 30 minutes for orange Spin and green LimeBike bikes, and $1 for one hour of usage with yellow Ofo bikes.
Visit www.spin.pm to learn more about Spin, www.limebike.com to learn more about LimeBike, and www.ofo.so to learn more about Ofo.
KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT
Metro operates more than 200 bus routes across the Puget Sound, including six RapidRide lines — all operating along major corridors with service every 10 minutes during morning and evening rush hour, and 15 minutes the rest of the day.
Fares vary by the time of day and the distance traveled — anywhere from $2.50 to $3.25 — while discounted rates are available for youth (ages 6 to 18), seniors, and those with a disability.
Visit metro.kingcounty.gov for more information.
Seattle is easy to navigate with a wide variety of smart transportation options.
HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is a Seattle-based cancer hospital that brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine – one extraordinary group whose sole purpose is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for patients.
Based in Seattle, SCCA has six clinical care sites, including a medical oncology clinic at Evergreen Health in Kirkland, Washington; medical and radiation oncology clinics at UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital & Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, as well as network affiliations with hospitals in five states (AK, WA, ID, MT and HI).
SCCA’s vision is to lead the world in translating scientific discovery into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of cancer. It boasts a four-fold purpose, including :
• Providing state-of-the-art, patient- & familycentered, care
• Supporting the conduct of cancer clinical research & education
• Enhancing access to improved cancer interventions
• Advancing the standard of cancer care, regionally & beyond.
In August of this year, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, together with the University of Washington Medical Center was ranked number five in the nation for Adult Cancer Care for 2017-2018 as part of U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Hospitals” rankings. For more than a decade, SCCA/UWMC consistently has maintained a top standing among the top hospitals for adult cancer care in the U.S.
“This distinguished ranking reflects the commitment of every member of the SCCA team to deliver the best possible care to every patient every day,” said Norm Hubbard, SCCA executive vice president.
Earlier this year, more than 60 Seattle Cancer Care Alliance doctors, physician assistants and ARNP’s were also recognized by Seattle Met in its annual Top Doctors list. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has also been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare on two of its national lists: “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” and “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.”
With a singular focus on cancer, SCCA offers the greatest possibility of successful cancer treatment by:
• Providing state-of-the-art therapies and research.
• Joining the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine — a unique collective of experts driven by the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients.
• Providing a multi-disciplinary cancer care approach, including diagnostic, surgical, medical, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy.
In addition to serving the local community with resources and locations to treat cancer, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance participates in various community events throughout the year that align with our organizational mission and goals. Anyone can participate by:
• Making a donation
• Becoming a volunteer, or
• Volunteering at one of our community events
To learn more, visit www.SeattleCCA.org
IN CITY SIPS
IN CITY SIPS
BREWERIES
Seattle has established itself as one of the top-ten beer cities in the country, and makes strides toward catching its Oregonian neighbor to the south with every passing year. Some fill cavernous warehouses with gigantic brewing equipment, others are literally brewing out of the owner’s garage. Some focus on the atmosphere and providing a unique experience while others are all about the beer, baby. Here are a few of the most interesting and lesser-known breweries in the city.
HOLY MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY
1421 Elliott Ave. W. Mike Murphy and Colin Lefensty struck gold along busy Elliott Avenue with their barrel-focused brewery in a stark, sleek industrial space. Mixed-fermentation yeasts and oak barrels are the coat of arms at this spot.
MACHINE HOUSE BREWERY
5840 Airport Way S. #121. Head to this Georgetown spot in an old factory to go back to a simpler time when the Beatles took America by storm and the England National Team had a shot of winning the World Cup. Beers are classic British styles, served at cellar temperature and English footy is likely to be on the telly.
FLYING BIKE COOPERATIVE BREWERY
8570 Greenwood Ave. N. Established under co-op principles, this brewery takes members’ ideas and makes them a reality. Dog-friendly, Flying Bike creates award-winning beer and has a neighborly relationship with the also-excellent Naked City Brewing next door.
LANTERN BREWING
938 N. 95th St. Belgian beers are the name of the game at Lantern Brewing, which has odd hours just off Aurora Avenue. Get a flight to sample bier de gardes, saisons and Flemish reds.
OLD STOVE BREWING
1525 1st Ave. #16. There is no place in town which appreciates the history of brewing in America as much as the owners of Old Stove. This Pike Place Market-located brewery plays a loop of old beer commercials and collects cans from as far back as the early 20th century. The beer is pretty great too.
BLUEBIRD ICE CREAM AND BREWERY
7400 Greenwood Ave. N. What? Oh yes, you read that right. Bring the kiddos for some ice cream while you sip on some suds at this half brewery/half ice cream parlor.
BURDICK BREWERY
8520 14th Ave. S. Now you have a reason to go to South Park, where this tiny brewery slings up tasty summer ales, a killer IPA and some damn fine whiskey-influenced brews. The new location is worth the visit.
CLOUDBURST BREWING
2116 Western Ave. Shout out to Steve Luke (formerly of Elysian) for opening this Belltown brewery making some of the best, and most topically-named beers in town. Parking is a bear, but swing by to enjoy any of the 12 taps.
URBAN FAMILY BREWING COMPANY
4441 26th Ave. W. While this brewery started in Ballard in 2012, it hopped across the water to Interbay and continues to make some of the most interesting beers in Seattle. It’s also holding down the sour beer camp here in town.
OPTIMISM BREWING COMPANY
1158 Broadway. No, this place isn’t under the radar. It inhabits a massive space at one of Capitol Hill’s busiest junctions. But the unique way it sells its beers (instead of styles like IPA or Brown ale, Optimism describes the flavor profile) means that folks who drink only Rainier or maybe don’t like beer at all can find something to match their tastes.
CAPITOL HILL has a watering hole for every occasion, and their numbers continue to grow.
LIBERTY BAR on 15th Avenue East gets people away from the Pike/Pine party scene for a nice cocktail that can be paired with a few sushi rolls. Or grab a nice bottle of wine at Revolver Bar or Poco Wine + Spirits.
For people who don’t want to miss the big game, BILL’S OFF BROADWAY is a popular local haunt loved so much that it was welcomed back after the building it had occupied for years was redeveloped. If it’s a loud and proud soccer match you’re looking for, FOGÓN COCINA gets in the spirit, and provides tasty Mexican food with its strong margaritas.
Gluten got you down? CAPITOL CIDER has more than 200 bottled ciders and 20 constantly rotating taps. Cider is even worked into the food menu.
There’s also no lack of places to get that morning mimosa or bloody Mary. For something off the beaten path, longtime Capitol Hill speakeasy KNEE HIGH STOCKING CO. has added Filipino-American dinner and brunch to its offerings. Add a crab rangoon to that bloody Mary.
LARGEST PARKS LARGEST PARKS IN THE CITY
MAGNUSON PARK
Pieces of Seattle’s military past and ecofriendly future! Boating, swimming, walks, kite flying, to name a few. Sports fields, natural areas, and a historic campus.
7400 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, WA
SEWARD PARK
Seward Park offers unique experiences. The beach on Andrews’ Bay, playground, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheatre, the old growth forest.
5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S. Seattle, WA
CARKEEK PARK
The park includes all of Piper’s Creek plus the adjoining side hills and some side streams, plus a beach area. Park trails can be accessed from several points, and there is an access road that leads to a parking area near the beach.
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Seattle, WA
WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. The 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. The Japanese Garden is located at the south end of the Arboretum.
2300 Arboretum Drive E. Seattle, WA
LINCOLN PARK
The park was put together piecemeal over the years as West Seattle developed: a playground, seawalls, trails, fireplaces, and horseshoe pits, and the heated, saltwater Colman Pool.
8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W. Seattle, WA
WOODLAND PARK
Woodland Park is an exciting, multipurpose park and recreation space just southwest of Green Lake and north of the Fremont district. Picnic space, a formal rose garden, open spaces, a play area for children, walkway paths, several play fields, tennis courts, lawn bowling, horseshoe pits, a skate park, and a large, wooded dog offleash area.
Aurora Ave. N. and N. 59th St. Seattle, WA
GREEN LAKE PARK
Green Lake is one of Seattle’s most beloved parks. Its expanse of water and green space serves as a natural preserve for hundreds of species of trees and plants, as well as numerous birds and waterfowl. The newly reconstructed 2.8-mile path around the lake provides a perfect recreational spot for runners, bikers, skaters and walkers.
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N. Seattle, WA
CAMP LONG
68-acre enclave on the crest of West Seattle featuring old growth forest, wildlife, a variety of hiking trails, rock climbing, ropes courses, and camping.
5200 35th Ave. S.W. Seattle, WA
WESTCREST PARK
It has a view platform with a great panoramic view of the city skyline, flat open meadow, with a short walking path, and a dog off-leash area.
9000 8th Ave. S.W. Seattle, WA
DISCOVERY PARK:
Grassy bluffs, wooded trails, bike trails, beach walk and a lighthouse
3801 W Government Way Seattle, WA
BALLARD
There’s a connection to the past in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, as unlikely as it may seem when glitzy box houses shoot up overnight and glassy apartment complexes loom over the former fishing village.
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, opened in 1917, hold a tenuous grasp on the days of exploration and adventure that marked early 20th Century Seattle.
On July 4, 1917, the SS Roosevelt steamed its way through the Government Locks, christening the massive civil engineering undertaking and officially connecting Lake Union and Lake Washington to Puget Sound. Crowds of the young but booming lined the shores of from Leschi Park to the Montlake Cut down to the Ballard Locks. A newspaper of the time estimated that half of the city’s population came out to watch a procession of ships head through the locks.
Since then, perhaps no place save South Lake Union has changed so much, and much of that change in the last decade.
Ten years ago, the Ballard of old had but a Safeway and a QFC set back-to-back. An unassuming library quietly served the community, a Denny’s stood in the futuristic Googie architectural style and the neighboring Sunset Bowl provided bowlers with hours of fun. Single-family Craftsman homes lined every avenue, not a single faux-futurist box house in sight.
Today those places exist only as memories stored in greyer heads. Old Ballard was leisurely; new Ballard is far faster. New Ballard is home to tasty microbrews, authentic restaurants and savory donut shops (gotta love Mighty-O). The QFC has been modernized and has been joined by Trader Joe’s. A luxurious library is across the street from both a skate park and a children’s spray park. The Majestic Bay, a triplex cinema built in 1914 and renovated at the turn of the millennium, is the perfect spot for a night of silver screen dreams.
The neighborhood is also home to Swedish Ballard, a hospital with a host of amenities, including a maternity ward, oncology center, surgical services and diabetes education program. The Craftsmans have given way to behemoth condominiums and apartment complexes.
In some ways the Ballards of old and new have learned to coexist. The centenarian locks are still one of Seattle’s most visited tourist attractions and allow thousands of ships to pass through every year.
The tang of sea salt and creosote are carried alongside the cry of gulls in the air. St. Alphonsus holds mass just up the street from Mod Pizza. Beachgoers of all stripes marry, play volleyball and sun bathe at Golden Gardens on gorgeous summer days.
Ballard still remains home to SeafoodFest in July, Viking Days in August and the 17th of May Nordic Heritage Parade. If events like that can introduce lutefisk and Norwegian charm to the sleeve-tattooed 25-year-olds pulling six figures from Amazon, Ballard’s spirit might survive yet.
PORKCHOP & CO.
5451 Leary Ave. NW. This New American café serves up delectable breakfasts and killer sandwiches. Owner and Chef Paul Osher comes from a kosher butcher background and the man has made meat his forte at the higher-end Porkchop & Co.
SEÑOR MOOSE CAFÉ
5242 Leary Ave. NW. Inspired by the moles of the Mexican state of Oaxaca and the homey “fonda” food of Michoacan and Jalisco states, the huge plates of food don’t get much more authentic. The award-winning margaritas and salsa flight with tortilla chips aren’t doing any harm either.
MEAN SANDWICH
1510 NW Leary Way. Unusual flavors are paired at this new location to make colorful, exciting sandwiches located nearly under the Ballard bridge. The namesake sandwich, the Mean Sandwich, has a thick slice of corned beef paired with pickled red cabbage, bright yellow mustard and mint and maple syrup to give off a little sweetness.
THE MONKEY BRIDGE
1723 NW Market St. This cozy little South Vietnamese spot slings the usual pho, bahn mi and spring rolls, but really shines with its bun bo hue – a spicy noodle soup – and its signature Monkey Bridge Noodle, which comes with fish balls, quail eggs, prawns and Vietnamese barbecue pork.
DOWNTOWN
Int’l District | Pioneer Square | Belltown | South Lake Union
Downtown Seattle is where visitors and residents alike can see the city’s history rising above them through century-old structures, which adds to the bustling central neighborhood’s charm.
People heading into downtown on light rail will inevitably end up at Westlake Center, where they can hop the monorail to Seattle Center and check out the Space Needle. Or, they can stay in the city center and get in some shopping. At night they can take in a show at 5th Avenue, The Paramount or The Moore theaters.
Pioneer Square is the oldest neighborhood, providing fine-art galleries and cafés, while also serving as a major employment hub Downtown.
Occidental Park is a brick promenade that will definitely alert people that they’ve arrived in Pioneer Square.
It’s a great neighborhood to grab a bite in before heading over to CenturyLink or Safeco fields for a Seahawks, Mariners or Sounders game.
Belltown to the west is cluttered with restaurants, clubs, high-end condominiums, and is just a skip away from Elliott Bay.
People can catch a remastered classic film at the Cinerama or walk down to the waterfront, tracing it south to Pike Place Market.
South of that is the International District, which can further be broken down into Chinatown, Japantown and Little Saigon.
The ID is a great place to get some dim sum, ramen or pho, and also is home to some fast-paced Asian markets. For a larger, more casual shopping experience, there’s Uwajimaya. Find some animé and Japanese art inside at Kinokunya.
With the First Hill Streetcar, people can start in Chinatown and move east to Little Saigon.
BELLTOWN
ZIP: 98121
BOUNDARIES:
North: Denny Way
South: Virginia Street
East: Fifth Avenue
West: Elliott Bay
PIONEER SQUARE
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
West: Alaskan Way S.
South: King Street
East: Fifth Avenue
North: Yesler Street, or a couple of blocks beyond Yesler Street
DOWNTOWN
ZIP: 98122
BOUNDARIES:
North: Denny Way (includes Belltown by some definitions) East: I-5
South: Yesler Way West: Elliott Bay
Int’l District
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
West: Fifth Avenue South
East: Boren and Rainier Avenue South
South: South Dearborn St.
North: South Main St.
SOUTH LAKE UNION
South Lake Union has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, with Amazon setting its tone as a great place in Seattle for large businesses and those just starting out.
From sleepy industrial neighborhood to bustling entrepreneurial hangout, South Lake Union has seen a major transformation over the last decade.
There’s plenty of public transportation, or try the new bike-share rides, so you don’t have to worry about rush hour on Mercer Street.
Check out SLU’s shops, restaurants and new condos, or take a 13-minute streetcar ride from Downtown to Lake Union Park — maybe rent a kayak, or learn a thing or two at The Museum of History & Industry.
ZIP: 98109
BOUNDARIES:
South: Denny Way
East: I-5
West: State Route 99
North: Galer Street, Lake Union and East Newton Place
CAPITOL HILL FIRST HILL CENTRAL DISTRICT
Capitol Hill has been experiencing several years of rapid growth, with new buildings going up and some select old ones being preserved for generations to come.
On the heels of a major upgrade in transportation options — the addition of the Capitol Hill light rail station — Broadway will soon see one of the largest transit-oriented development project’s in the city’s history.
The neighborhood has been around since the 1880s and overlooks Lake Washington from the east and Lake Union and Downtown to the west.
With quirky nightlife, music and art venues, affordable and upscale restaurants, and a push to remain Seattle’s “gayborhood,” there’s something for everyone in Capitol Hill.
Walk far enough south and you may not realize you’ve entered First Hill, which caters to an older crowd, but is also
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ZIP: 98112, 98122, 98102
BOUNDARIES:
North: East Roanoke Street
South: Most pick Pike Street as the dividing line between Capitol Hill and First Hill, with First Hill running south to Yesler Way
West: Interstate 5 East: 23rd
becoming more and more attractive for young families. Both benefit from a bevy of hospitals and care providers, including Swedish Medical Center and Virginia Mason.
The densest neighborhood in Seattle, First Hill expects 22 developments to come online in the next four years.
East of Capitol Hill and First Hill is the Central District, which continues to experience redevelopment at a quick pace.
Evident when you tour the neighborhood is how the AfricanAmerican community shaped it and is working to keep it. You’ll know you’ve reached your destination when you see the PanAfrican flag crosswalks installed by the city.
Come find great music, dance, theater and poetry at Washington Hall and the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center.
Between these three neighborhoods, a family could spend an entire week exploring the ins and outs and only scratch the surface.
GREENWOOD PHINNEY RIDGE GREEN LAKE
Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and Green Lake are like a set of triplets — as
Phinney Ridge is truly that — a ridge no wider than Phinney Avenue North which descends to Green Lake to the east and Greenwood to the west and north. Each neighborhood has much to offer in a very accessible way.
Probably the area’s greatest asset is Woodland Park. The park is underrated as a respite from the urban hustle, perhaps due to its proximity to the more popular Green Lake Park. But in Woodland you can escape under the quiet of the tall maples, cedars and firs as if you were somewhere along Mount Rainier’s Continued on page 26
Selection
ZIP: 98117, 98103, 98133
BOUNDARIES:
Greenwood: East: Aurora Ave. N.
since
North: N. 105th St. - Holman Road N.W.
West: Eighth Ave. N.W.
South: N. 80th St.
Phinney:
North: N. 80th St.
East: Aurora Ave. N.
South:N. 50th and Market streets - N.W. Market St.
West: Eighth Ave. N.W.
Green Lake: East: Interstate 5
North:N. 85th St.
West: Aurora Ave. N.
South: Woodland Park
Recommended Dining:
FLINTCREEK CATTLE CO.
8421 Greenwood Ave. N. This New American steakhouse is heavy on the meats, which can be exotic and are always prepared to perfection in the open kitchen. The happy hour burger will have your head spinning and the cocktail program is among the best in the city.
BONGOS
6501 Aurora Ave. N. You know all about Paseo and Un Bien. The Caribbean sandwich joints are famous both for their excellent food and a feud between the owners. Avoid taking sides by heading to Green Lake’s Bongos, which serves up messy roast pork sandwiches and delectable yucca fries and meaty plates. Also you can sit with your toes in the sand in the faux-beach atmosphere.
THE WOODLANDS PIZZA
8314 Aurora Ave. N. Come for the breakfast burritos and pastries in the morning, stay for the wood-fired pizza for dinner. The affordable pizzas and 18 taps make this is neighborhood watering hole you won’t want to miss.
Wonderland Trail. A pleasant side effect of the park’s solitude is that there’s always a table available for picnics. If you want to play tennis, go lawn bowling, baseball or skateboard, you can. Does Fido need to stretch his legs? There’s a dog park for that. If you want to see Malaysian tigers up close, the Woodland Park Zoo is right next door.
Of course, Green Lake is one of the most popular recreation spots for locals. The lake retains much of its history. The Bathhouse still hosts theater, and the southerly Aqua Theater’s stadium seats still packs in fans of competitive boating.
Back up the ridge there’s more than 20 blocks of shops both new and old. Greenwood Hardware has been around since 1948. There, Marty Spiegel — known to many locals as the “Honorary Mayor of Greenwood” — will answer all of your questions.
The ridge also plays host to the Greenwood Car Show, which gets bigger and bigger each year.
In addition to the funky restaurants and shops around the intersection of Greenwood Avenue North and North 85th Street (if you’re into squirrel taxidermy, check out The Cozy Nut pub at 123 N. 85th St.), the neighborhood plays host to an annual Seafair Parade in late July. People line the streets with lawn chairs and coolers and await the slaloming motorcycle cops, kids on unicycles, drill teams and the boom of the Seafair Pirates’ cannon fire. A block up from the parade’s end at Sixth Avenue Northwest is Greenwood’s new gem: Chuck’s Hop Shop. Converted a few years ago from a sleazy mini-mart, this place now lets you enjoy some of the best beers in the world while your kid can eat scooped ice cream, your dog can chill out under you and the aroma of one of the various food trucks fills your nostrils.
WALLINGFORD & FREMONT
Recommended Dining:
REVEL
The Fremont neighborhood remains a haven for letting your freak flag fly, and is most well-known for its annual Solstice Fair held every June, where hundreds of Seattleites don a layer of paint and their birthday suits to celebrate the summer solstice.
Men and women of all shapes and sizes festoon their bodies in a rainbow of colors before sitting (gently) on their bicycles and riding the parade route along Leary Way Northwest before the arrival of the goofy (and recently secured) official floats.
That’s par for the course for what is sometimes referred to as “The People’s Republic of Fremont,” a name gained from the neighborhood’s reputation in the 1970s as a home to
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403 N. 36th St. Korean dishes prepared with a French touch by Rachel Yang, one of Seattle’s true genius chefs. Try the beef short rib dumplings to start. You won’t be sorry.
AGRODOLCE
709 N. 35th St. This Sicilian/southern Italian restaurant, hidden just off the main thoroughfares, creates classic and delicious dishes with an incredible wine and cocktail program. Antipasti and a Negroni may not be traditional Italian dinnertime fare, but it hits the spot.
ROUX
4201 Fremont Ave. N. Cajun food has never looked this good. Matt Lewis (of “Where Ya At Matt?” foodtruck fame) has locked down tastes of Louisiana here at the surprisingly romantic Roux. Simple fare made to perfection, such as shrimp and grits, blackened catfish and fried chicken round out a short but complete dinner menu.
45TH STOP N SHOP & POKE BAR
2323 N 45th St. The Hawaiian wonderfood poke remains as popular as ever in 2017, and this might be the best place in Seattle to get it. And it’s in a convenience store. I know what you are thinking, but the bowls of poke (spicy ahi and salmon with all the accoutrements atop a warm bed of rice is something hard to beat) are affordable, filling and trendy. So it’s worth the wait in a line weaving through Advil and Gatorade.
ZIP: 98103
BOUNDARIES:
The Fremont-Wallingford boundary west of Stone Way is a talking point. These are the consensus borders: Fremont:
South: The Fremont “Cut,” or Lake Washington Ship Canal
East: Stone Way North North: North 50th Street
West: Eighth Avenue
Wallingford:
South: Lake Union
East: I-5
North: North 50th Street
West: Stone Way North
counterculture revolutionaries and artists - a reputation which persists today.
Look no further than the larger-than-life statue of Vladimir Lenin, founder of the Soviet Union, who overlooks Leary Way at the heart of Fremont. The controversial statue is seen as a monument to communism by some, an artistic statement by others and simply a quirky Fremont site by most.
Fremont is also home to the prettiest and busiest doubleleaf bascule bridge in town. It opens on average more than 30 times a day to let boaters in the Fremont Cut make their way into and out of Lake Union or to Puget Sound. There are also an assortment of funky shops and restaurants, a Spanish-style library, a famous troll under the Aurora Bridge who grips the shell of an actual Volkswagen Beetle, waterfront promenades, marine
repair facilities and a few fantastic bars and breweries (Fremont Brewing is a city favorite, while the cavernous Brouwer’s Cafe serves Belgian fare with the city’s best tap list). It’s also home to Gasworks Park, one of the best seats from which to watch fireworks on Fourth of July.
Just up the hill is the bustling, tidy neighborhood of Wallingford. Here, explorers can find the city’s best Japanese food and a nautical-themed bar with great happy hour prices. It’s also possible to find (a little) respite. There’s much to see here, particularly along Wallingford Avenue North.
You can find some of the best views of Downtown, Queen Anne Hill and some sort of needle to space which appears on all the postcards. The neighborhood is home to fine restaurants, oddball shops (Archie McPhee’s, anyone?) and some killer music venues (if you haven’t taken in a show at the Sea Monster Lounge, do so now and thank us later). The original Molly Moon’s ice cream is here, and it still boasts long lines for the sweet stuff.
One of Wallingford’s greatest features though, is the Guild 45th Theatre. It opened in 1919, added a second screen in 1983 and still operates today. It’s both nostalgic and legit as it shows first-run movies and is a great way to end a night out.
WEST SEATTLE
West Seattle.. It isn’t a bridge too far
West Seattle is the birth place of Seattle landed upon in the fall of 1851 by the Denny Party. Alki Point in West Seattle was the original settlement in what was to become the city of Seattle. Part of the city of West Seattle from 1902 to 1907, Alki was annexed to Seattle along with the rest of West Seattle in 1907. From Alki Beach one can see views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the west and to the east The Cascades loom dark behind the relief of Seattle’s downtown growth.
The West Seattle neighborhoods, which were annexed by Seattle at the turn of the 20th century, has arguably the best beach in town, Alki Beach is where visitors and locals alike like to walk, bike and swim taking in great views out across the waters. The neighborhood areas of West Seattle include: Alki”, “the Junction”, “Delridge”, “South Park”, “White Center” and “Fauntleroy”
There are numerous reasons to visit and explore West Seattle from its rich historical beginnings to all those things anyone new or old in Seattle have a reason to be here for. From Alki Beach one of the most popular areas to visit when in West Seattle. Regardless of your activity level, there are an endless number of things to do to keep you busy and engaged in the beauty of Alki Beach. For the athletic types, taking a jog along the water, rollerblading, or playing volleyball are always fun options, and if you want to relax, you can sunbathe and enjoy food from nearby eateries on picnic tables or restaurants that provide amazing views.
To these other West Seattle options to consider for your visit:
• Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center 4705 West Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA, (206) 431-1582
• Alki Point Lighthouse
3200 Point Place SW, Seattle, WA, (206) 841-3519
• King County Water Taxi Seacrest Park 1660 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, (206) 477-3979
• West Seattle Murals
California Ave. SW & SW Edmonds
• Lincoln Park
8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136-2439
ZIP: 98116, 98106, 98146, 98136, 98126
BOUNDARIES:
West: Puget Sound
North: Elliott Bay
East: Duwamish River
South: Arbor Heights
NORTHEAST SEATTLE
Lake City | U-District |
NE SeattleAmong Seattle neighborhoods, the northeast is a bit of an island — most readily reached by car and one of the notoriously least walkable sections of the city thanks to a significant lack of sidewalks.
But it would be a mistake to write off Northeast Seattle, which has some real treasures for residents.
The north end’s shopping hub is Northgate Mall, with local anchor tenant Nordstrom. Nearby is the towering visage of Thornton Place, a residential and retail complex that features a multi-story Regal stadium theater, a plaza with tables and chairs, a water fountain popular with visiting children, and adjoining restaurants and condominiums.
Wander west and you’ll find Bitter Lake Park (where kids play soccer rain or shine) or the hidden entryways to Haller Lake.
Head east and you’ll find tight-knit Lake City. Douglas Park provides a locale for a nice stroll or, if it’s August, you can catch the Pioneer Days Parade.
Venture south and you’ll approach Maple Leaf with, its nook shops on Roosevelt and the sprawling Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. The park affords views of the city and Mount Rainier.
Further south and you’ll hit Ravenna. There, you can stop inside Bagel Oasis, one of the only authentic bagel shops in the city. You can also find Third Place Books and its adjoining café, Vios, as well as the basement bar, Third Place Pub. If you need a killer guitar, there’s the long-standing Trading Musician. You could use it to play tunes while chilling in the west end of Cowen Park — or you could just play volleyball on one of Cowen’s courts.
BOUNDARIES:
North: Northeast 145th St.
East: Lake Washington
South: Northeast 95th and 98th Streets
West: 15th Ave, N.E.
Further westward brings the curious observer to Roosevelt, where the beautifully remodeled high school stands sentinel amid shops, dive bars, soccer pubs (Atlantic Crossing), restaurants and boutiques. Roosevelt is also the throughway to the U-District where the university seems to be driving constant construction. Green bike lanes, busy Northeast 45th Street flush with cars and hustling college students, the “Ave” humming with pubs and shops and the University BookStore; the University of Washington continues to grow with new dormitories and a completely revamped sports complex. And the once sleepy University Village shopping plaza has evolved into a major arena of upscale shops and restaurants. Where else can you get internationally renowned dim sum, a platinum wedding band, the latest iPhone and a cup of frozen yogurt before treating your severe case of sticker shock at an onsite hospital?
But if its old-school shopping and browsing that’s needed, then try the University District Farmers Market which, unlike most markets in the city, runs year round and offers way more than just local fruit and vegetables.
By common usage, the University District is bounded on the west by Interstate 5; on the east by 25th Avenue NE; on the south by the Lake Washington Ship Canal; and on the north by NE Ravenna Boulevard. It also includes, east of these boundaries, a small district on the north shore of Union Bay, bounded on the north by NE 45th Street and on the east by 35th Avenue NE. This extension consists mainly of the “east campus” and extensive parking lots of the University.
MADISON PARK MADISON VALLEY MADRONA LESCHI
Seattle’s quiet “Gold Coast” stays off the radar of most visitors to the city. It’s where the city’s affluent lead quiet lifestyles by the shore of Lake Washington.
Of course, that all changes when Seafair’s in session. Then the lake becomes prime real estate for watching hydroplane races, or the airborne acrobatics of the Blue Angels.
Southeast-Central Seattle was once a sleepy and blue collar bedroom community, but the latter half of the 20th century saw considerable wealth migrate into Madison Park, Madison Valley, Madrona and Leschi.
Madison Valley is home to the Washington Park Arboretum, which contains 230 acres of lush greenery and trails in the middle of the city. It’s a place you can go boating, go for a swim, have a picnic and enjoy unrestricted views of Mount Rainier. On a winter night, you can relax and watch the annual Argosy Christmas Ships Festival light up glassy Lake Washington.
Madison Park Beach is a popular destination east of the Broadmoor Golf Club, where one can just chill on the lawn or leap into the lake to cool off. The area is also home to Viretta Park where grunge icon Kurt Cobain is memorialized with a wood and metal bench, nicknamed “Kurt’s Bench.”
Madrona’s moniker is “The Peaceable Kingdom,” reflecting its past diversity as a haven for Chinese immigrants and black shipbuilders who arrived in the area during World War Two
ZIP: 98112, 98122, 98144
BOUNDARIES:
North: Foster Island in Washington Park Arboretum, Lake Washington
South: Leschi’s boundaries run south to about S. Norman St.
West: 23rd Ave. E. through Madison Valley, then Martin Luther King Jr. Way through Leschi
East: Lake Washington
but also with wealthier white residents. The nature of the neighborhood has been gentrifying in recent years, but it remains (for Seattle) relatively diverse.
Leschi has a past harkening back to Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe, who was executed for his role in the Battle of Seattle in 1856. Today, the neighborhood reflects little of that bloodshed, instead known for quiet streets, natural parks and stellar views of Lake Washington and the mountains.
Madisoners celebrate the neighborhoods’ French heritage every July with the Bastille Day Festival. Yet the establishment of the modern Madison area was the doing of the former Illinois entrepreneur, Judge John J. McGilvra who established the area after the Duwamish people. McGilvra bought 420 acres in Madison Park in the 1860s, paying just $5 an acre. He cut a straight path to the land from central Seattle, a path recognized today as Madison Street. McGilvra sold his land in lots and helped establish a trolley line, the Madison Street Cable Railway Co.
For the most part, these neighborhoods are relaxed — the type of place a tatted up 20-something would definitely stand out. But each year these otherwise quiet places get loud when Lake Washington Boulevard becomes part of the Seattle Marathon route. Each year, residents set up tables of water or stand and cheer passing runners and walkers.
THE BUSH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
LOVE THE WATER BUT WANT LESS HOUSE?
Parkshore is a 62+ lifestyle community located on the shores of Lake Washington that gives you both.
At Parkshore, you can simplify your lifestyle, live life on the water—and still enjoy lake and mountain views, plus outstanding sunsets! Our current $30 million master plan design and renovation means there’s even more to love and less to worry about. Enjoy delicious dining in multiple venues, an active social life, and the freedom to lock up and travel whenever you wish. Because of Parkshore’s ever-growing wait list, now is the time to plan ahead. Plus, being a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with a full spectrum of health services means your future is covered. Entrance fees start at $350,000.
Located in Madison Park village, Parkshore will offer amazing features and amenities.
• Swimming Pool & Spa
• Art Studio with a Lake View
• New Gardens with Grilling Areas
• 360 Grille on the 15th Floor
• Theatre & Lecture Room
• Health & Wellness Center
• Café & Bistro
• Delicious, Healthy Cuisine
• Salon & Spa Services Onsite
To learn more about Parkshore today, call (206) 384-4887 to schedule a visit.
SEATTLE FUN SEATTLEFACTS FUN FACTS
n The Denny Party, a group of American pioneers – who left Cherry Grove, Illinois on April 10, 1851 in a westward-bound wagon party is credited with founding Seattle because they settled at Alki Point on November 13, 1851.
n The Boeing Company, founded in the Seattle area by William Boeing, was originally a boat company. Mr. Boeing was fascinated with flying and airplanes.
n During World War II, Seattle was the point of departure for many soldiers sent to the Pacific. Many of these soldiers quartered at Golden Gardens Park.
n In 1959, Edward E. Carlson, then president of Western International Hotels, sketched a vision of the Space Needle on a napkin as a focal point for the futuristic World’s Fair in Seattle, whose theme was the 21st Century.
n In 1966, at age 11, Bill Gates won a dinner at the Space Needle restaurant offered by his pastor. Gates won the prize by memorizing the Sermon on the Mount –chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the Gospel of Matthew – and reciting it flawlessly. Seattle is home to the world’s first gas station, opened on East Marginal Way in 1907.
n Seattle was the first city in the US to play a Beatles song on the radio.
n The largest man-made island in the U.S. is Seattle’s Harbor Island.
n Kim Basinger, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Julia Roberts all turned down the role of Annie in Sleepless in Seattle before Meg Ryan got the part.
n Seattle’s annual Hempfest is the largest “Legalize It” festival in the country, and is a favorite among Seattle cops due to the general friendly, no-violence atmosphere.
Bertha Landes, elected 1926, was the first female mayor of Seattle, and of any U.S. city.
Since Bertha, all of Seattle’s mayors have been men, but that will change in January, 2018 when a woman will once again be mayor.
n The entire central business district burned down in 1889, in what’s today known as The Great Seattle Fire. It started with a woodworker who mishandled hot glue, and resulted in 116 acres reduced to ash.
n Long before the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, Seattle’s first millionaire was a sawmill operator named Henry Yesler. A native of Hagerstown, Maryland, Yesler came to Seattle shortly after it was settled and built what became the country’s first steampowered sawmill.
n There are more dogs living in Seattle than children, according to Census data.
n A real-life superhero named Phoenix Jones roams the streets of Seattle.
n It’s well known as the incubator for rock bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden, but it’s also where Kenny G. and Sir Mix-A-Lot got their starts. And don’t forget Macklemore. And Heart. And Kenny Loggins.
SOUTH SEATTLE
Georgetown | Beacon Hill | Rainier Valley | Columbia City
South Seattle remains one of Seattle’s most diverse districts, racially and economically.
The vibrant neighborhoods south of Interstate 90 are an alsoran when it comes to visitors, which is a mistake.
Columbia City has grown up around its Landmark District on South Rainier Avenue, and it stays one of Seattle’s most electric neighborhoods. See a show at the Royal Room or the Columbia City Theatre, listen to live street music spilling out onto sidewalks the entire length of the neighborhood. Grab a pint at the Columbia City Alehouse, a bottle of wine from Vino Verité or a cocktail from neighborhood institution Lottie’s Lounge. No matter your poison (Full Tilt is based here and Molly Moon’s just opened an outpost for you sweet-toothed teetotallers), Columbia City encourages you to indulge and to take in local acts.
The industrial air of Georgetown - one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods - has changed it from a black smear on the underside of the city to a trendy, exciting neighborhood. Transport yourself to 1950s Manchester by visiting Machine House Brewing, complete with defunct smokestack outside. Shoot darts and enjoy a cellar-temperature beer (that means it’s likely warmer than you are used to) and watch some footy.
Rainier Valley houses nearly a quarter of Seattle’s black population, and has a significant Asian population as well, making it one of the most diverse areas in the state. It stretches along Rainier Avenue and features some of the city’s best African restaurants and taco trucks. Rents here remain cheap and besides Rainier Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, it remains mostly residential and light industrial.
Beacon Hill is an oddity for Seattle in that it offers amazing views of Downtown, Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula (on clear days) and rents remain some of the lowest in the city. Almost entirely residential, the hill does have a few cultural spots, bars and eateries - and a light rail station, which never hurts.
Each of these neighborhoods (along with Seward Park, Rainier Beach and Mount Baker) are grouped together typically, but have a lifeblood of their own down in the South End.
Recommended Dining:
LA MEDUSA
4857 Rainier Ave. S, A Medittereanean restaurant owned by longtime employees who bought the place when the proprietors retired. The chalkboard menu features Sicilianinfluenced appetizers and pastas.
FONDA LA CATRINA
5905 Airport Way S. This lively, south-of-the-border spot in Georgetown offers contemporary Mexican dishes alongside a broad selection of tequilas.
SISTERS AND BROTHERS
1128 S. Albro Pl. Seattleites fear no more, you can now get Nashville hot chicken in town. This divey spot next to Charles Smith Wines Jet City serves up crispy buttermilk fried chicken in scorching southern spices. Pro tip: Don’t get the “insane” level unless you’re REALLY sure you can handle it.
OAK
3019 Beacon Ave. S. This trendy spot crushes it with cocktails and is known for its build-your-own burgers and daily specials like the vegan Beacon Hill dog (field roast sausage, jalapenos and vegan cream cheese).
South Seattle
ZIP: 98118, 98108, 98144, 98134, 98178, 98168
BOUNDARIES:
North: Dearborn St.
East: Lake Washington
West: I-5, plus Georgetown, which lies to the west of I-5 South: The city line
Georgetown
ZIP: 98108
BOUNDARIES:
Georgetown is bordered on the north by the mainlines of the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad, on the west by the Duwamish River, on the east by Interstate 5 and on the south by Boeing Field. Despite being surrounded on all sides by industry and major transportation corridors, Georgetown is becoming an oasis of residences and businesses.
QUEEN ANNE MAGNOLIA INTERBAY
A trip to Queen Anne or Magnolia is much like a trip to a small town. Each has a bustling main thoroughfare of retail, a bevy of dining options and a number of coffeeshops, good neighborhood schools, a community center, a weekly farmers market, a bookstore, and plenty of parks and green space.
With few exceptions, all the necessities of day-to-day life are within close range.
Indeed, these two neighborhoods that most would offhandedly describe as merely residential have a lot in common, but each provide a different flair that warrant a visit.
Queen Anne has increasingly become a dining destination, with newcomers like Eden Hill (run by Chef Maximillian Petty) joining the more established options like Ethan Stowell’s How to Cook a Wolf, and longtime favorites like the Paragon Bar & Grill and the 5 Spot. But for every local restaurant there’s seemingly at least one small, locally-owned shop or service also worth a stop. Blue Highway Games runs the gamut with board and card game options for all ages, Queen Anne Frame & Avenue Arts seamlessly integrates its picture framing business with a gift shop, and both Three Birds Home and Gifts and Queen Anne Dispatch stand as their own unique outlets. Queen Anne Book Company brings a bevy of authors through their doors each year for readings and special events, as a worthwhile way to spend an evening.
And for all of the overarching perks of Queen Anne, much of the same goes for Magnolia (with its own twist). While Queen Anne has the Avenue, Magnolia has the Village, where for every meal option like El Ranchon, Rogo’s, and the new Petit Pierre Bakery (a French outlet run by a pair of former Parisians), there’s a quaint shopping outlet. This includes the Magnolia Garden Center, The Brik Boutique, and Modele’s Home Furnishings.
Also worth a mention is the nautical flair of Fishermen’s Terminal. As the home of the North Pacific Fishing Fleet, vessels move in and out as passersby stroll the stretch of retail and restaurants at the dock. It all comes together in a quintessentially Seattle display with the Fishermen’s Fall Festival, which celebrates the return of the fleet with a day of live music, demonstrations, fresh seafood, and community.
Fishermen’s Terminal also straddles the area between Magnolia and Queen Anne known as Interbay. Despite its reputation as an industrial expanse down 15th Avenue West, Interbay has become a destination all its own, with the Interbay Golf Course the main attraction for many, and the Interbay P-Patch a somewhat hidden gem despite being one of the city’s largest community gardens.
Speaking of green space, Kerry Park provides the iconic postcard view of the skyline from the top of Queen Anne,
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while the expansive Discovery Park in Magnolia provides a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The city’s largest public park is also considered one of the best to view wildlife, with hundreds of species of bird known to call it home.
No conversation about these three neighborhoods is complete without mentioning the area just down the hill from Queen Anne: Uptown, another increasingly burgeoning area. Of course, the biggest attraction at the base of the hill is one that’s been there for over a half-century.
That brings us to Seattle Center.
Nearly 60 years after it hosted the World’s Fair, the campus has experienced a revitalization of sorts in recent years, with the opening of Chihuly Garden & Glass and addition of radio station KEXP — and plenty of live music — to the site to accompany other attractions like the Pacific Science Center, the Experience Music Project and, of course, the Space Needle. Most weekends throughout the summer, the Center is bustling with events like the Bite of Seattle and Bumbershoot.
