FEBRUARY 2020

MUSEUM MANIA Make the most of Seattle Museum Month at MoPOP’s newest exhibition, Body of Work: Tattoo Culture

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Plus more of February’s best events

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DEPARTMENTS THE GUIDE From the Editor 6 Shopping 22 8 Where/When 8 Attractions & Tours 28 Insider 13 Museums Stomping Grounds 14 & Galleries 31 Field Trip 17 Dining & Drinking 34 Maps 51 Entertainment 48 My Seattle 54

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FEBRUARY 2020 MoPOP’s newest exhibition, Body of Work: Tattoo Culture. Photo: Grant Hindsley MUSEUM MANIA Model: Amanda Halverson Make the most of Seattle Museum Month at MoPOP’s newest exhibition, Body of Work: Tattoo Culture

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Plus more of February’s best events

BELLTOWN BLITZ

Eat, drink, and be merry from day to night

18 FEATURE 18 Museum Mania Find yourself equal parts educated and entranced at Seattle’s storied museums. BY HALEY SHAPLEY NEW YEAR: CIDBI; MUSEUM: DENNIS WISE

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February 2020

Seattle Chocolate Publisher PAUL HEPPNER Editorial & Design HALEY SHAPLEY Editor in Chief SHAUN SWICK Art Director JENNY SUGDEN Production Manager ANA ALVIRA, STEVIE VAN BRONKHORST Production Artists and Graphic Designers Sales JULANN HILL Advertising Sales Director 206.443.0445 x 111 [email protected] CAROL YIP Sales Coordinator Hospitality Relations & Distribution SUSAN PETERSON Distribution & Circulation Manager AMELIA HEPPNER Client Relations Associate & Concierge Liaison 206.443.0445 x 113 [email protected] All You Need Is Love, WhereTraveler Seattle 425 North 85th Street | Seattle, WA 98103 and Chocolate 800.308.2898 | 206.443.0445 [email protected] Welcome to the new WhereTraveler Seattle magazine! This where-seattle.com is the first edition published under the locally owned Encore Media Group, and we’ve got an amazing team of Seattleites ©2020 Encore Media Group. All rights reserved. WhereTraveler Seattle is published monthly by Encore Media Group. ready to guide you toward all the best the city has to offer. Haley Shapley The Where Traveler name and logo are registered trademarks of I’ve been a contributor to the magazine for several years, Morris Visitor Publications. WhereTraveler Seattle makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it publishes, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to become its editor and highlight the amazing but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising aspects of the city I call home. from errors or omissions. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Love is in the air this month, but I don’t need Valentine’s Day as an excuse to enjoy chocolates. Here are a few of my favorite local chocolate purveyors: WhereTraveler Seattle is pleased to be a member of Visit Seattle, Downtown Seattle Association, and Concierge Guild of Seattle.

Fran’s Chocolates Seattle Chocolate Theo Chocolate When Fran Bigelow opened You can find Seattle Theo Chocolate’s flagship a patisserie in 1982, she Chocolate’s truffles and in Fremont has a generous was credited with sparking bars all over town, but number of samples the artisan chocolate it’s most fun to go to available, so you can try renaissance. I’m partial to their Tukwila factory for before you buy. There’s Encore Media Group SEATTLE CHOCOLATE; SHAPLEY: SOPHY HOLLAND her Gray Salt Caramels. a tour that explains how also a popular hour-long PAUL HEPPNER They come in a beautiful chocolate is made, takes factory tour that takes a President box with a satin ribbon, you on a walkway above deep dive into chocolate- MIKE HATHAWAY so I like to give them as the factory floor, and ends making, and some delicious Senior Vice President KAJSA PUCKETT a housewarming gift. with a tasting. Don’t miss limited-edition confections Vice President, (President Obama was their Jcoco line of culinary- that you can only get Sales & Marketing also known to gift these to inspired flavors; I’m here. For something SUSAN PETERSON Vice President, Production White House visitors when obsessed with the Cayenne different, try the Cinnamon GENAY GENEREUX he was in office.) Veracruz Orange. Horchata bar. Accounting & Office Manager

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FEB Welcome the Year of the Rat at this annual event in Chinatown- LUNAR International District’s Hing Hay Park, where you can expect to see cultural entertainment, such as traditional dragon and lion dances, 8 NEW martial arts, and Japanese taiko drumming; a kids’ costume parade and other family-friendly activities; and a $3 Food Walk that offers visitors delicious bites of the district. More than 20,000 people attend every year, YEAR celebrating the diversity of Seattle’s Asian community. Admission is free; the festivities begin at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. cidbia.org

8 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 Valentine’s Day Weekend

February 20–22

Seattle Wine and February 14–15 COMEDY OF LOVE: A VALENTINE’S DAY IMPROV Food Experience Laughter and love go hand in hand at this improv show, where performers will be infusing comedy into sponta- Back for a 12th year, this culinary showcase neous scenes of passion, romance, and heartbreak. includes three distinctive events. The first, unexpectedproductions.org Comfort, is all about those foods you crave: think fried chicken and French fries, burgers and beers, February 14–15 macaroni and cheese and more. The second, Pop! THE SEATTLE BLIND CAFE EXPERIENCE Experience a Valentine’s Day dinner entirely in the dark, Bubbles + Seafood, is a dress-to-impress affair, accompanied by performances from Rosh & The Blind filled with the finest Northwest catches and plenty Cafe Orchestra. of sparkling wine. The grand finale is the Grand theblindcafe.com/seattle Tasting—you’ll want to come hungry for this all- out extravaganza featuring some big-name chefs February 15–16 and filled with sensory experiences, educational WINE ON THE ROCK: WINE & CHOCOLATE opportunities, and, of course, lots and lots of Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island for this celebration of two of life’s great pleasures: wine and chocolate. Tickets tasting. Choose one or buy a weekend pass and include a tasting at five Island wineries, a wineglass, and a try it all (we hope you packed stretchy pants). four-bottle wine tote. seattlewineandfoodexperience.com bainbridgewineries.com

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Through February 16 and their overprotective father, A NIGHT LIKE THIS! they find a world chock-full of While noshing on frisée salad, beautiful balls and handsome caramelized carrot and sweet princes—but will they live hap- potato bisque, dry-aged flat pily ever after? iron steak, and chocolate 5thavenue.org truffon, take in this enchanting Through February 29 show at Teatro ZinZanni in STEEL MAGNOLIAS Woodinville. Hoops will spin, This heartwarming classic ballerinas will pirouette, singers being staged at Greenwood’s will sing, glitz and glamour will Taproot Theatre Company will reign supreme, and you will be transport you to Chinquapin, Through February 9 thoroughly entertained. Louisiana, where six women are zinzanni.com as delicate as magnolias but as KENT STOWELL’S Through February 23 tough as steel. CINDERELLA BLISS taproottheatre.org Making its world premiere at February 6 Ethereal and romantic, this retelling The 5th Avenue Theatre, the FIRST THURSDAY of a classic story is all sparkling stage new musical Bliss turns the tra- ART WALK ditional fairytale on its head in costumes, delightful set design, and Pioneer Square’s First telling the tale of four distinc- Thursday Art Walk began in dreamy dancing, choreographed tive, sheltered sisters who just 1981, making it the longest by Kent Stowell with a score from so happen to be princesses. established art walk in the

NEW YEAR: CIDBIA; CINDERELLA : ANGELA STERLING Sergei Prokofiev.pnb.org Escaping from the castle walls country. Hours vary by gallery,

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February 22 SEATTLE POLAR PLUNGE Special Olympics Washington promises that you’ll be “freezin’ for a reason” when you plunge into the chilly waters of West Seattle’s Alki Beach. If you’d prefer to stay dry, there’s a beer and food truck festival that runs at the same time, so you can grab a snack and a beverage while watching the brave souls run into the surf. specialolympicswashington.org

February 22 SEAFOOD FROM THE PNW Seattle Cake Con This two-hour class at Atrium Kitchen in Pike Place Market will acquaint you with fresh, but the event officially kicks off Seattle vocalists and musicians February 16–17 local ingredients like shellfish, at 5 p.m. performing the music from the SEATTLE CAKE CON king salmon, Alaskan halibut, pioneersquare.org musical at Benaroya Hall. Billed as an event for anyone scallops, and crab. seattlesymphony.org atriumkitchenpikeplace.com February 6–9 who loves dessert before din- SEATTLE RV SHOW February 9 ner, Cake Con brings together February 22–23 In the market for a home-away- CHOCOFEST the sweet-toothed community CATVIDEOFEST 2020 from-home on wheels? The Celebrate Valentine’s Day for tastings, guest chef demos, Is there anything better than Pacific Northwest’s biggest RV with Pike Brewing Company’s and classes. Whether you want watching cats be cats? This event features great deals and Chocofest, which features to take your baking and dec- two-day film festival at SIFF tons of information—more bites from local restaurants orating skills to the next level Cinema Uptown in Queen Anne than 60 seminars cover topics and chocolatiers alongside or just love to eat confections, curates only the best of feline delicious sips from area footage, culled from home from how to winterize water you’ll get a (sugar) rush from cidermakers, craft wineries, movies, internet posts, and heaters to visiting state parks this unique two-day event. and distilleries. Participants music videos. A portion of the to the basics of boondocking. seattlecakecon.com seattlervshow.com include Copperworks Distilling, proceeds will go toward cats in Finnriver Farm & Cidery, February 20–23 need at the Progressive Animal February 7–March 1 Via Tribunali, Joe Chocolate Welfare Society (PAWS). FROZEN WINTERGRASS MUSIC Company, and many more. FESTIVAL siff.net Just try not to sing along pikebrewing.com when Elsa hits the high notes Want to hear some traditional February 27 of “Let It Go” in this Disney February 9 acoustic music? Head on IGNITE SEATTLE movie turned musical, which MY BETTER HALF over to the Hyatt Regency in At this live storytelling event at celebrates the power of MARATHON Bellevue for a four-day extrav- Town Hall Seattle, each speaker sisterly love. Team up with your better half, aganza that attracts emerging gets five minutes and 20 slides frozenthemusical.com whoever that might be, to artists alongside some of the to share a story that entertains, complete this celebration of biggest names in bluegrass. In educates, and enlightens. February 8 running, romance, and rom- addition to concerts on four igniteseattle.com RISE UP: THE HAMILTON coms. There are four cate- TRIBUTE BAND gories—Bromance, Besties, stages, there are also music February 28 Can’t get enough of Lin-Manuel Lovers, and Lonely Hearts— education programs for kids UW HUSKIES VS. Miranda’s runaway Broadway and you can choose among a and adults, workshops, and WSU COUGARS hit? Then don’t throw away your half marathon, 10k, or 5k. impromptu jam sessions. The University of Washington shot to see an ensemble of top mybetterhalfmarathon.com wintergrass.com Huskies host their cross-state

10 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 rivals, the Washington State focuses on the ways that University Cougars, in this climate change affects every men’s basketball game at Hec corner of the globe. It’s geared Edmundson Pavilion. toward all ages and includes gohuskies.com hands-on activities. February 28–March 1 pacificsciencecenter.org NORDIC LIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL February 29 Explore the richness of Nordic PACIFIC NORTHWEST cinema at this 11th annual REGIONAL YO-YO event. This year’s lineup in- CHAMPIONSHIP cludes Finland’s Laugh or Die, Watch Seattle Center’s Armory Happy Ending from Denmark, transform into a world of com- and Harajuku from Norway. petitive yo-yo at this regional nordicmuseum.org/nlff contest, which attracts the February 28–March 1 best talent around. If you’re in- CLIMATE CHANGE spired to up your own spinning CURIOSITY EXPO skills, sign up for a beginner This month’s Curiosity Expo class in the Armory Lofts. Wintergrass at Pacific Science Center yoyocontest.com/pnwr

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The Birth of REI In 1935, Seattle-based Lloyd and Mary Anderson decided they needed an alternative for buying their outdoor gear. Back then, a top-notch ice axe went for $20 (about $375 in SHOP today’s dollars). It was a rip-off, marked up by local middlemen, THE GREAT OUTDOORS GEAR and the Andersons knew there had to be a better way. So they started ordering their Ever since the Klondike Gold Rush took on your head while adventuring, and their gear directly from Austrian the city by storm, Seattle has been known bags, clothing, and accessories at shops outfitters, using Mary’s German as a top-flight spot to outfit oneself for an downtown and in Ballard. reading skills to navigate the outdoor adventure. If you’re a camper, browse the cozy catalogs. (They got a very nice C.C. Filson capitalized on the needs of down jackets and sleeping bags at South ice axe for $3.50.) those stampeders by opening C.C. Filson’s Lake Union’s Feathered Friends, founded When friends and fellow Pioneer Alaska Clothing and Blanket in Seattle in 1972. Across the street, the adventurers heard word of this Manufacturers in 1897. Today, Filson’s is flagship location ofREI has pretty much ingenious plan, they wanted still providing rugged gear for outdoorsy every piece of gear you can imagine in its in on it, too. The Andersons people; you can visit the flagship store in 100,000 square feet, along with a climbing started collecting requests and the SoDo neighborhood and take a tour of pinnacle and biking trails. In SoDo, the making orders in batches. Then the factory on Tuesdays and Thursdays. company store of manufacturer Outdoor it dawned on them: This could In more-recent years, tons of other Research (founded in Seattle in 1981) be a business, buoyed by their local brands have popped up, including has tons of goodies for climbers, hikers, collective buying power. ExOfficio, known for its travel-friendly backpackers, and more. In 1938, Lloyd, Mary, and clothing (shop retail stores in Bellevue On a budget? Grab some secondhand 21 others officially formed a Square and reopening soon at Sea-Tac gear at great prices at Ballard’s co-op, Recreational Equipment International Airport), and Kavu, which Wonderland Gear Exchange and Incorporated, selling gear on founder Barry Barr started out of the Ascent Outdoors, Greenwood’s the shelf at a grocery store— back of his car in 1993. Check out the Turntables & Trails, and South Lake and thus REI was born. Each original product, a cap designed to stay Union’s Play It Again Sports. original member paid a lifetime joining fee of $1; today, that fee FOR BOLD ITEMS, SEE LISTINGS IN THE GUIDE ON PAGE 24 is $20. REI

where-seattle.com 13 STOMPING GROUNDS

Welcome to the Neighborhood Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, each one brimming with its own personality and character. In fact, many of these neighborhoods were cities in their own right once upon a time, which lends to the distinctive charms. Get to know them here.

Downtown The core of the city is jam-packed with name just a few—the ID is chock-full of things to see and do—you can shop the culinary highlights. Whether you’re looking department stores, go to dinner and a for sushi, dim sum, ramen, pho, or egg show, or wander along the waterfront. tarts, you’re sure to find something that And, of course, there’s that little satisfies. Fun fact: Bruce Lee opened his destination known as Pike Place Market, first martial-arts studio here. 2 an unmissable stop on any trip to Seattle. SoDo Pioneer Square Sports fans flock to SoDo (that stands Seattle’s original downtown brims for south of downtown), an industrial with history, from the Richardsonian neighborhood that’s best known as the Romanesque buildings to the purple home of T-Mobile Park (Seattle Mariners) music, and more. It’s also known as glass squares in the sidewalk that hint at and CenturyLink Field (Seattle Seahawks the city’s LGBTQ hub, which you’ll see another world below street level. While and Seattle Sounders). When you’re not reflected in rainbow-painted sidewalks. Pioneer Square has some of the city’s rooting for the home team, drop into one

oldest architecture, there’s a lot that’s new, of the pubs or tasting rooms in the area. South Lake Union 1: SHAUN SWICK; 2: VISIT SEATTLE; 4: ALABASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY; 3, CINERAMA: DAVID RUTLEDGE / FLICKR too—hip galleries, buzzed-about eateries, Once a light-industrial district, South Lake and locally owned shops. Capitol Hill Union has dramatically changed in recent Bar hopping, brunch eating, and boutique years, thanks to its role as the home of Chinatown-International shopping—if you’re looking for Seattle’s Amazon’s headquarters. Now this quickly District coolest neighborhood, you’ve found it evolving neighborhood with a techy vibe Influenced by a variety of Asian cultures— here. Densely populated Capitol Hill is is full of new eateries and lots of on-the- Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese, to a walkable hot spot for dining, drinking, water opportunities at Lake Union. Queen Anne This charming neighborhood has a little bit 1 of everything. Lower Queen Anne boasts the Seattle Center, where you’ll find some of the city’s most famous attractions, including the Space Needle, while Upper Queen Anne houses breathtaking views and beautiful homes (many in the Victorian-era Queen Anne style, hence the name). Ballard This historic fishing community is becoming more modern by the day, but

14 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 1/ Waterfront and the Great Wheel; 2/ Pioneer Square; 3/ Hiram M. Belltown Chittenden Locks in Ballard; 4/ Seattle Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Central Library Populated by young professionals living in shiny condos, Belltown has everything you need for a fun time, day and night.

EAT 3 Fuel yourself for the day ahead at CJ’s Eatery, a classic breakfast spot that has something for everyone, including more than a dozen styles of omelets. For lunch, Karaage Setsuna serves up a fusion of Hawaiian and Japanese cuisine; the star is the karaage, a type of fried chicken. In the evenings, dimly lit List offers tremendous value for its small plates if you time it right—get half off from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to midnight. (Try the black truffle gnocchi.)

DRINK You have to go to Some Random Bar just so you can say you went to some random bar—but fortunately, they happen to serve good, not-so-random drinks and food, like local beers on tap and crab nachos. If you want to bring a feeling of the tropics to a cold February day, take a seat on one of the colorful barstools at Navy Strength and let them make you a tiki-inspired cocktail. For great coffee and an environment conducive to catching up on email, settle in at the minimalistic Cedar & Spokes.

BE MERRY Catch a movie at beloved Cinerama, where the chocolate popcorn is just as much of 4 a draw as the films playing. For vintage fun of the pinball variety, dive bar Shorty’s is the pick. And if you want to experience a little piece of Seattle history, see a show at The Crocodile, which hosted all the grunge it still remains in touch with its Scandinavian roots. bands back in the day. See vessels make their way between Puget Sound and Lake Union at Ballard Locks, shop the trendy boutiques, and spend some time along the shoreline Cinerama at Golden Gardens. Fremont Everything you need to know about Fremont is encapsulated in its motto: “De Libertas Quirkas.” (Translation: “Freedom to Be Peculiar.”) You’ll see that peculiarity through landmarks like the Fremont Troll, who lives under the Aurora Bridge; a 53-foot-tall rocket that blows smoke; and a larger-than-life cast bronze sculpture of Vladimir Lenin.

where-seattle.com 15 Wallingford Georgetown A dash of vintage, a splash of trendy, a An industrial area that still retains its sprinkle of family-friendliness, and a dollop edge, Georgetown is gritty in only the ALKI: ALABASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY; WORKS: GAS MICHAEL CAMILLERI / FLICKR; LEAVENWORTH: ICICLE TV; NUTCRACKER: ADOBE STOCK of beautiful Craftsman architecture make coolest of ways. Abundant art, beer- up the ingredients of leafy Wallingford. slinging breweries and taverns, funky Probably the most photographed spot shops, and old architecture all add to the here is Gas Works Park, a unique park built blue collar–meets–bohemian sensibility on a former industrial site that provides that permeates one of the city’s oldest unparalleled views of Lake Union. neighborhoods. University District Columbia City Home to the University of Washington, There’s a familial, friendly feeling to the the U District features a laidback, youthful ultra-diverse neighborhood of Columbia vibe. Budget eateries, lively watering City in the southeast. Most of the holes, and funky boutiques line “The businesses are concentrated along a small Ave” (University Way), and there are stretch of Rainier Avenue South, which more great browsing opportunities at makes it highly walkable—and for those University Village, an upscale open-air without a car, there’s a convenient light rail From top: Alki Beach in West Seattle; Gas Works Park in shopping center. stop nearby. Wallingford West Seattle Eastside This tight-knit neighborhood, located Just to the east of Seattle on the on its own peninsula, is just across the other side of Lake Washington sits the bridge or a short water taxi ride from appropriately named Eastside, Seattle’s downtown, but it can feel like its own little eastern suburbs. High-end shopping in world. Its outdoor assets are among its Bellevue, ample wine-tasting opportunities best, including Schmitz Preserve Park and in Woodinville, and waterfront parks in the popular Alki Beach, and you’ll feel the Kirkland are just the beginning of what strong sense of identity in its indie shops these cities, which all sport their own and restaurants. special vibe, have to offer.

16 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 FIELD TRIP

Leavenworth Find alfresco adventures and indoor indulgences in this Bavarian-inspired village

Winter wonder on Front Street

Two-and-a-half hours eagles, kingfishers, and surrounding Okanogan- adrenaline junkies on ice- east of Seattle, a picture- orioles), while families love Wenatchee National Forest climbing expeditions, too. perfect winter wonderland to go ice skating, tubing, and delight snowmobilers and Those looking to indulge awaits. Tucked at the base sleigh riding together. Locals snowshoers. On Feb. 1, take in the romance of the season of Washington’s Cascade suggest hiking up Icicle Ridge a naturalist-led snowshoe can stop by local wineries Mountains, Leavenworth or along the Wenatchee tour with Wenatchee River and tasting rooms during features charming alpine River on the Tumwater Institute along beautiful Icicle Wine and Chocolate architecture and enough Pipeline Trail, which crosses a Creek at the Leavenworth Week (Feb. 9–17) or sign up natural beauty to brighten picturesque red iron bridge, Fish Hatchery. Then, of for Sip and Paint classes any February day. or taking a fat-tire bike onto course, there’s the region’s at Icicle Creek Winery and Outdoor enthusiasts will the Leavenworth Winter coveted skiing, both downhill Leavenworth Cider House. enjoy a variety of unique Sports Club trails (find rentals and Nordic. Leavenworth has J5 Coffee hosts a chocolate activities, from dog sledding at Arlberg Sports Haus). its own ski hill—complete with tasting party on Feb. 5, while to birding (think osprey, Snow conditions in the rope tows, terrain park, and Icicle Brewing Company tubing appropriate for all ages proves an ideal spot to and skill levels—but if you raise a glass all month long. crave more speed, this town (Live music happens here GREAT FIND serves as a prime home base on weekend nights.) Cozy for Mission Ridge and Stevens up with loved ones as you Nutcracker Museum Pass, with a daily shuttle sample the vibrant brewery’s Thousands of nutcrackers from more than traveling to and from Stevens. Bootjack IPA or Priebe Porter, 50 countries are on display at this one-of- Companies like Northwest preferably accompanied by a a-kind museum. nutcrackermuseum.com Mountain School guide warm Bavarian pretzel.

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The Burke Museum’s Paleo Gallery

18 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 Seattle may be famed for its outdoor adventure, but there’s no shortage of indoor attractions worth your time, too. Every February, guests staying at more than 50 participating hotels in Seattle receive admission to many museums around town for half price. Whatever you’re into—from art to animals to aviation—you’re bound to find the perfect place to learn something new.

Uniquely Seattle Capitol Hill—you can use Seattle Museum Looking for an experience you won’t find any- Month passes starting Feb. 12 to see the new where else? Visit South Lake Union’s Museum of galleries, organized by themes such as worship, History & Industry (MOHAI), which explores celebration, and identity. Its sister museum, the Puget Sound’s heritage in innovative ways— downtown’s Seattle Art Museum, is full of art like a musical that tells the story of the Great that spans the globe, from Aboriginal Australian Seattle Fire. Next door, the Center for Wooden paintings to African masks. Boats is a fun spot to learn about maritime his- On the University of Washington’s campus, tory, and you can even take one of the vessels for Henry Art Gallery showcases a mix of estab- a spin yourself. lished and emerging artists. On Thursday eve- Over at Seattle Center, MoPOP—devoted to nings, their Critical Issues Lecture Series brings all facets of pop culture—is hard to miss, with in different artists to discuss ideas and questions its architectural fusion of shiny textures, bright related to contemporary art. For an exploration colors, and unusual shapes. Opening this month, of recyclable materials, visit the Bellevue Arts Body of Work: Tattoo Culture takes a deep dive Museum, where artist Maria Phillips’ exhibition into the history of tattooing in North America, Hidden in Plain Sight features items rescued looking at various styles, before they inevitably found indigenous work, and pop their final resting place in a culture’s role in how tattoos Pinball! Computers! Combat landfill. are viewed. Through pho- armor! There’s so much For the Entire Family tographs, short films, and more to explore. To see a interactive experiences, see full list of Seattle Museum If you’re traveling with kids in how this fascinating art form Month participants, visit tow, the waterfront’s Seattle has evolved, and don’t miss seattlemuseummonth.com. Aquarium is a crowd-pleaser, the photo op in a vintage featuring the cutest northern tattoo chair. sea otters you could hope to A short walk away, Chihuly see, gently floating moon jel- Garden and Glass has been one of the top-rated lies, and tide pools that allow touching. For more attractions in the city since it opened in 2012. animal experiences, wander through Woodland Each of the eight galleries focused on a differ- Park Zoo in Phinney Ridge, founded more than ent aspect of world-renowned glassblower Dale 120 years ago. The zoo is organized by habitat, so Chihuly’s career is beautiful in its own way, you can see the gray wolves and snowy owls of but the pièce de résistance is the 40-foot-tall Northern Trail, the Chilean flamingoes and red Glasshouse. (Want to see more of Chihuly’s cre- pandas of Temperate Forest, and the orangutans ations? Head to Tacoma Art Museum and the and tapirs of Tropical Asia. Museum of Glass, both in Tacoma.) For curious kids, the Pacific Science Center in In Tukwila, the Museum of Flight has one Seattle Center is always a fun time—planetarium of the largest air and space collections in the presentations, laser shows, interactive experi- country; on display is the first presidential jet ments, and a tropical butterfly house keep people plane, the supersonic Concorde, and the third of all ages educated and entertained. The Burke 787 Dreamliner ever made. Museum on the University of Washington’s campus is another great find for any generation. Art Smart The natural history museum was renovated last After three years, the Seattle Asian Art Museum year and features dinosaur fossils, native art, and is reopening this month in Volunteer Park on play areas.

where-seattle.com 19 Clockwise from top left: Henry Art Gallery; MoPOP; Woodland Park Zoo; Gates Foundation Discovery Center (PREVIOUS PAGE) PAGE) DENNIS WISE; (THIS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: HENRY ART GALLERY; IAN WILLIAMSON; History Lesson local artist Hiawatha D., covering more than 100 FREE TO SEE

Who lives in Seattle and celebrates the power and years of car culture. Many of Seattle’s JEREMY DWYER-LINDGREN; GATES FOUNDATION; (OPPOSITE PAGE) ALABASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY how did they get here? beauty of black women To the west, hop on a museums don’t charge Explore this question from history makers. ferry from downtown’s an admission fee, a variety of angles at area For background on the waterfront and take a one- including: museums. The National Asian Pacific American hour sailing to Bremerton, Nordic Museum in Ballard experience, Wing where you’ll find the USS Bill & Melinda gives a wonderfully com- Turner Joy. This naval Gates Foundation Luke Museum in the Discovery Center prehensive primer on the International District is the destroyer, which was com- Interactive exhibits culture of Nordic countries, place to go. In addition to missioned in 1959 and saw on the world’s most along with exploring why indoor exhibits, the mu- action during the Vietnam pressing challenges residents from these north- seum offers walking tours War, is now a museum you ern climes made their way of the neighborhood—this can tour. Also on the Kitsap Frye Art Museum to the Pacific Northwest in month’s food tour focus is Peninsula, the Suquamish Contemporary art with large numbers. on delicious dumplings. Museum—located on rotating exhibits, located To learn about 300 the Port Madison Indian on First Hill years of history of African Day-Trip Destinations Reservation—takes visitors Klondike Gold Rush Americans in the region, Heading south from through the Suquamish National Historical Park visit the Northwest African Seattle, LeMay–America’s tribe’s past, present, and A historical perspective American Museum in the Car Museum in Tacoma future, explaining their on Seattle’s role in gold Central District. One of the celebrates the country’s love lives, values, and language rush fever current exhibitions, from affair with the automobile, (Lushootseed).

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Watson Kennedy Archie McPhee Clementines Chic and sophisticated, Watson You never know what you’ll Stop by this Pioneer Square Kennedy offers everything from discover at Archie McPhee, as boutique for women’s shoes, European housewares and antiques this Wallingford store specializes apparel, accessories, gifts, and more. to luxurious bath and beauty in the weird and wacky. It also They carry brands like Fortress of products to gorgeous gifts. 86 Pine houses a Rubber Chicken Museum. Inca and Intentionally Blank. 310 St and 1022 1st Ave, 206.443.6281, 1300 N 45th St, 206.297.0240, Occidental Ave S, 206.935.9400, watsonkennedy.com archiemcpheeseattle.com clementines.com

Apparel ENDLESS KNOT HORSESHOE Belltown’s Endless Knot has women’s The motto is “It’s a little bit country and BABY & COMPANY clothing and accessories at a variety a little bit rock ’n’ roll” at this boutique, A fashion outpost in the Northwest since of price points. You’ll find pieces from which specializes in “finery for fillies.” the 1970s, this boutique offers men’s Seattle favorite Prairie Underground as 5344 Ballard Ave NW, 206.547.9639, and women’s apparel, including designs well as a few others. Browse handmade horseshoeseattle.com from Harvey Faircloth, Yoshi Kondo, and jewelry and bags to complete a new Philippe Model. 1936 1st Ave, 206.448.4077, outfit. 2300 1st Ave, 206.448.0355, JOIE babyandco.us endlessknotseattle.com Find comfortable, casual and fashionable clothing inspired by Southern California BUKI BRAND FREEMAN at this boutique in University Village. In This luxury clothing store believes you addition to flowing tops, easy dresses This boutique in the Capitol Hill neigh- should look your best and be comfort- and cozy sweaters for women, find shoes borhood sells their own line of men’s able while doing it. With state-of-the-art and accessories to complete the look. FROM LEFT: WATSON KENNEDY; LUKE MCGUFF/FLICKR; CLEMENTINES and women’s raincoats as well as a fiber technology combined with luxurious University Village, 2610 NE Village Lane, variety of men’s apparel and acces- fabrics in women’s and men’s clothing, 206.939.4522, joie.com they have you covered from the office sories, all of it made in the United to dinner. 1826 6th Ave, 206.303.8007, States. 713 Broadway E, 206.327.9932, KUHLMAN bukibrand.com freemanseattle.com This Belltown boutique carries men’s and women’s clothing from brands like Armor DIVISION ROAD HAMMER + AWL Lux, Fred Perry and Pendleton. They also Stop by this shop for luxury heritage This men’s shop carries everything a provide custom tailoring. 2419 1st Ave, menswear from North American, Western stylish man may need, including leather 206.441.1999, kuhlmanseattle.com European, and Japanese brands, including goods, clothing, hats, and more. A curated exclusive pieces from Pacific Northwest selection of home goods is also available, PIPE & ROW manufacturers like Dehen 1920, Ebbets and everything is made in the United This women’s boutique in Fremont has Field Flannels, and Viberg. 536 1st Ave S, States. 1137 34th Ave, 206.992.7444, classic, yet modern clothing with a touch 206.755.0215, divisionroadinc.com hammerandawl.com of quirk to keep things interesting. You’ll

22 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 find designs from Filosofia, Mother Denim, with a unique point of view. Featuring QUEEN ANNE BOOK COMPANY Poketo, Vaga-bond and more. In addition sought-after brands in denim, apparel Charming independent bookstore on to pants, skirts, tops and dresses, there and footwear. 1901 1st Ave, 206.448.7452, bustling Queen Anne Hill, with friendly are shoes and accessories. 611 N 35th St, zebraclub.com staff who are always happy to help you 206.632.0720, pipeandrow.com find your next read. 1811 Queen Anne Ave N, 206.284.2427, qabookco.com SANDYLEW Books & Music This sweet and eclectic boutique, owned BOOK LARDER SONIC BOOM RECORDS by a local artist and jeweler, procures Book Larder specializes in cookbooks. Find This Ballard record store has both unique clothing in beautiful styles from a well-curated and organized selection, new and used records as well as CDs. designers near and far. The store’s motto from local authors to pantry essentials. Check the website for in-store events. is: “Having fun getting dressed!” 1408 1st Ask about in-store events, including cook- 2209 NW Market St, 206.297.2666, Ave, 206.903.0303, sandylew.com ing demonstrations. 4252 Fremont Ave N, sonicboomrecords.com SASSAFRAS 206.397.4271, booklarder.com This boutique in Belltown is home to a Children’s Goods BOP STREET RECORDS variety of Seattle and Northwest designers. BLUE HIGHWAY GAMES Find everyday fashion and accessories that The destination for vinyl, recent, not-so- The perfect store to linger in on a rainy speak to Seattle’s style. With a multitude recent and hard-to-find, with more than Seattle day! Browse shelves of endless of in-house designers and a variety of sizes half-a-million records. 2220 NW Market St, games (board games, travel games, to choose from, every woman can find 206.297.2232 classic games, card games, etc.), or something to make her feel great. 2307 1st participate in free game nights and more. Ave, 206.420.7057, sassafras-seattle.com EAST WEST BOOKSHOP A calming bookstore space filled with 2203 Queen Anne Ave N, 206.282.0540, SELL YOUR SOLE books on alternative health, astrology, bluehighwaygames.com This consignment boutique specializes mysticism and Eastern philosophy. CLOVER TOYS in women’s designer apparel, shoes, 6407 12th Ave NE, 206.523.3726, An adorable, independently owned chil- and accessories. Carefully selected eastwestbookshop.com dren’s shop in old Ballard that specializes and organized in their Belltown loft, in charming wooden toys kids will love and the inventory is constantly changing. EASY STREET RECORDS children’s clothing. 5333 Ballard Ave NW, 2121 1st Ave, Suite 101, 206.443.2616, Find new and used CDs, DVDs and vinyl 206.782.0715, clovertoys.com sellyoursoleconsignment.com at this popular Seattle hangout, which is also home to a tasty cafe that serves SHARPLY dishes named after musical references. Gifts & Specialty Shops This shop on hip Capitol Hill aims to 4559 California Ave SW, 206.938.3279, THE HANDMADE SHOWROOM simplify the shopping experience to help easystreetonline.com guys look and feel their best, focusing Artists from the Pacific Northwest stock the retail gallery’s shelves with one-of- on relaxed essentials, such as henleys, ELLIOTT BAY BOOK COMPANY sweaters, button-downs and the ubiqui- a-kind gifts throughout a wide range With more than 150,000 books and fre- tous hoodie. 500 E Pike St, Suite 100B, of categories for the whole family. 600 quent readings by authors, Elliott Bay Book 206.258.2881, shopsharply.com Pine St, Second Floor, 206.623.0504, Company is a book-lover’s dream come thehandmadeshowroom.com VELOURIA true. Call for schedule of events. This beloved store specializes in indepen- 1521 10th Ave, 206.624.6600, KOBO dent, small-production clothing lines and elliottbaybook.com Specializing in Japanese folk art, this accessories from around the United States shop introduces visitors to the works of and Canada. 145 S King St, 206.788.0330, GEORGETOWN RECORDS studio craftsmen, primarily from Japan shopvelouria.com Solid independent record store in the and the Northwest. Capitol Hill, 814 E Roy industrial, happening neighborhood of St and other locations, 206.726.0704, ZEBRA CLUB Georgetown. Along with a great record koboseattle.com A Seattle staple for more than 30 years, selection, the shop hosts art exhibits, film this men’s and women’s concept boutique screenings, and other events. 1201 S Vale MILAGROS MEXICAN FOLK ART is for the fashion-conscious shopper St, 206.762.5638, georgetownrecords.net This gallery/boutique boasts a first-rate

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collection of Mexican folk art, including STATION 7 snowshoeing, climbing, and backpack- whimsical works, carved animals from Housed in former Seattle Fire Station 7, ing. 5209 Ballard Ave NW, 206.545.8810, Oaxaca, tinwork and mirrors, masks and this store has vintage and antique furni- ascentoutdoors.com Huichol yarn paintings. 1409 1st Ave, ture and decor and handmade jewelry, 206.623.1766, milagrosseattle.com bags, ceramics, personal care items and EXOFFICIO clothing. 400 15th Ave E, 206.466.6778, Adventure clothing with state-of-the- PACIFIC GALLERIES station7seattle.com art technical features and performance Serving the area since 1972, Pacific benefits. Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Galleries is a collection of more than 150 TIMOTHY DE CLUE COLLECTION Square, and other locations, 425.454.0914, independent curators who carry vintage With an eclectic mix of styles, this exofficio.com furniture, jewelry, clothing, paintings, and store has a curated collection of collectibles. 241 S Lander St, 206.292.3999, home-decor accessories, furniture, FEATHERED FRIENDS pacgal.com fine linens, glassware, vintage finds Stay warm with the handcrafted down and gifts. 1124 1st Ave, 206.762.0307, outerwear and sleeping bags from this VIRAGO GALLERY Seattle-based purveyor. 263 Yale Ave N, timothydecluecollection.com Located in West Seattle, this women- 206.292.2210, featheredfriends.com owned gallery and shop features work from women artists including exhibits, Jewelry FILSON paintings, necklaces, rings, earrings, brace- This Seattle-based outfitter for outdoor lets and more. 4537 California Ave SW, GOLDMINE DESIGN JEWELERS enthusiasts has been making practical, 206.933.2444, viragogallery.com This small workshop of fine artisan hard-wearing pieces here for more than jewelers will collaborate with you to 100 years. 1741 1st Ave S, 206.622.3147, make your custom jewelry dreams a filson.com Home Decor reality. Work one-on-one with their CAMELION DESIGN talented team to create a totally unique KAVU This store on old Ballard Avenue sells piece. 1405 1st Ave, 206.622.3333, Founded by a Seattleite, Kavu offers out- contemporary home furniture, as well goldminedesignjewelers.com door wear, stylish bags, wallets, and other as home accents and accessories. accessories for the adventurous traveler. 5330 Ballard Ave NW, 206.783.7125, ISADORAS ANTIQUE JEWELRY 5419 Ballard Ave NW and 1211 1st Ave, cameliondesign.com This trusted family business, located in kavu.com Pike Place Market, offers a bright show- FRUIT SUPER room curated with exquisite heirloom OUTDOOR RESEARCH A modern collection of everyday home treasures, featuring authentic antique Whatever your outdoor sport of choice— goods. Shop for store items such as stack- engagement rings. It’s the ultimate ice and rock climbing, backcountry skiing able gnomes and anywhere vases. 524 1st antique jewelry experience. 1601 1st Ave, and splitboarding, hiking and backpacking, Ave S, fruitsuper.com 206.441.7711, isadoras.com or paddling—you’ll find the gear you need at this store. 2203 1st Ave S, 206.971.1496, GLASSYBABY LOIS HILL outdoorresearch.com Handmade Glassybaby vessels come in This First Avenue flagship store specializes nearly every color imaginable, and with $3 in handcrafted jewelry and features other PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS of every sale going to help people in need, world-class items such as accessories, A sporting goods store that offers new they make wonderful gifts for friends and watches, bracelets, cuffs, earrings, rings, and quality used sports and fitness equip- family—or yourself. University Village, necklaces, and chains. 575 Bellevue Square ment. In the winter, they offer rental and 2627 NE Village Lane and other locations, #256, Bellevue, 206.900.7901, ski and snowboard tune, repair, and wax 206.274.4683, glassybaby.com loishill.com services. 1304 Stewart St, 206.264.9255, playitagainsports.com/seattle RETROFIT HOME More than just a furniture store, this Outdoor Gear & REI mini-department store offers stylish, Sporting Goods This megastore offers gear for every kind fun, modern home decor and furni- of outdoor recreation. At the flagship loca- ture, plus art, cards, plants and other ASCENT OUTDOORS tion, shoppers can get a workout on their gift items. 1103 E Pike St, 206.568.4663, Find new and used outdoor items for pur- massive indoor climbing crag. 222 Yale retrofithome.com suits including biking, hiking, skiing, Ave N, 206.223.1944, rei.com

24 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 TURNTABLES & TRAILS elegance with its vaulted ceilings and Madewell, Margaret O’Leary, Room & Hiking meets hi-fi at this shop filled with extensive selection. In addition to shops, Board and Din Tai Fung. 2623 NE University secondhand outdoor gear and home there are a number of restaurants and a Village St, 206.523.0622, uvillage.com audio equipment. 8310 8th Ave NW, movie theater on the top floor. 600 Pine 206.508.6841, seattlestereo.com St, 206.405.2655, pacificplaceseattle.com WALLINGFORD CENTER A historic school turned shopping destina- WONDERLAND GEAR EXCHANGE SEATTLE PREMIUM OUTLETS tion, Wallingford Center is home to several A consignment shop for used out- Find unbeatable bargains at more of Seattle’s longstanding independent door gear for both kids and adults. than 130 designer and brand name shops. Spaces feature everything from The shop also carries Discover Passes, outlet stores, including Burberry, artist-made treasures to women’s clothing, fishing/hunting licenses, and a vari- Banana Republic, Kate Spade New an Indian bistro to a yoga studio, yummy ety of snacks and hydration mixes. York and Polo Ralph Lauren. 10600 cupcakes to an integrative pharmacy, 7750 15th Ave NW, 206.582.1987, Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, 360.654.3000, and more. 1815 N 45th St, 206.547.7246, wonderlandgearexchange.com premiumoutlets.com/seattle wallingfordcenter.com

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE WESTLAKE CENTER Shoes & Accessories This open-air shopping center features a The four-level center is home to shops, MARKET STREET SHOES unique mix of shopping and dining, includ- restaurants, and a top-floor food court. This popular Ballard shop has ing Amazon Books, lululemon, Brandy It’s also the spot to catch the Seattle trendy-yet-comfortable shoes from Melville, Warby Parker, The Confectionery, Monorail to Seattle Center. 400 Pine St, brands like Birkenstock and Dansko, The Frye Company, Scotch & Soda, 206.467.1600, westlakecenter.com fun socks and a thoughtful selection of apparel. 2232 NW Market St, 206.783.1670, marketstreetshoes.com

Shopping Centers CITY CENTRE This high-end downtown mall at the U.S. Bank Centre offers shopping and dining options. 1420 5th Ave, 206.624.8800

CONCESSIONAIRES AT SEA-TAC Get to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport early and relax. Browse a vari- ety of shops and restaurants in every concourse and enjoy live music to start your trip off right. Port of Seattle, 17801 International Blvd, 206.787.5388, seatacshops.com/shop

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE This one-of-a-kind shopping, dining, and entertainment destination includes the Market Stage, offering a lineup of free, family-friendly live music on the weekends. 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 425.644.1111, crossroadsbellevue.com Seattle’s premier antique destination featuring more than 150 dealers, with something for every Valentine on your list! PACIFIC PLACE Open daily 10am - 6pm The exclusive Northwest location for a 241 S. Lander St, Seattle • 206-292-3999 • pacgal.com number of retailers, Pacific Place offers

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SASSAFRAS BOUTIQUE Located in the popular Belltown area in Downtown Seattle, Sassafras carries fashion designed and made locally. With eight local designers working on site, including modern dress designers, jewelers and leather workers, the boutique offers its customers a unique look into fashion and art in the Pacific Northwest. For a perfect fit, Sassafras offers clothes for women of a variety of sizes and shapes, and alteration services are offered. If you’re looking for something very “Seattle” you’ll find it at this shop. Sassafras supports local artists as well, with artwork changing monthly. 2307 First Ave, Seattle, 206.420.7057 sassafras-seattle.com

FRAN’S CHOCOLATES Considered one of the best chocolatiers in the US, Fran’s is a family-owned Seattle company celebrating 38 years of handcrafting artisan confections. When Fran introduced her Salted Caramels in 1998, little did she know they would become her signature confection and inspire a popular culinary trend. Today, her Salted Caramels and truffle assortments enjoy critical acclaim and are one of Seattle’s quintessential gifts, delighting chocolate lovers the world over. Downtown: 1325 1st Ave, 206.682.0168 Georgetown: 5900 Airport Way S, 206.508.4535 University Village: 2626 NE U Village St, 206.528.9969 Bellevue: 10036 Main St, 425.453.1698 frans.com

SELL YOUR SOLE Tucked inside a modern studio loft, behind Cherry Street Coffee in Belltown, lies one of Emerald City’s true hidden gems. Sell Your Sole Consignment Boutique has plundered the finest closets in the city to bring you luxury designer finds, up to 70% off their retail price. With an inventory that changes daily, shoppers will find highly coveted brands like Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Helmut Lang, Prada, Rag + Bone and more. Sell Your Sole also caters to self-proclaimed “shoe addicts” by dedicating an entire floor to women’s shoes. Sell Your Sole isn’t easy to find, but your perseverance will pay off once you step into this beautiful shop. 2121 First Ave, Suite 101, Seattle, 206.443.2616

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SANDYLEW Visit sandylew for the fun in fashion! Spring arrives with gusto in February! Fresh looks from carefully curated US and International designers arrive daily. Alembika, Xenia, Jianhui London, NY77, Comfy, SunKim, Jason, Niche, Vanite Couture, Mesmerize, Krazy Larry and more. Sandy and her welcoming staff will help you find just the right things to make you look and feel great—making yours a lively, lovely visit. Open every day 11 am to 6 pm and open 24/7 online.

1408 1st Ave, Seattle, between SAM and Pike Place Market 206.903.0303, Shop online at sandylew.com

ISADORAS ANTIQUE JEWELRY Isadoras offers antique jewelry exclusively, with the largest selection in Seattle. Located in the Pike Place Market, this family business, established in 1973, curates exquisite heirloom jewelry, featuring antique engagement rings and an array of pieces from around the world. Isadoras specializes in brilliant investments from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and Midcentury eras, hand-selected for age, beauty, and craftsmanship. Here you will find the perfect engagement ring, gift or unique addition to your heirloom collection. Out-of- state purchases are tax exempt and shipping is complimentary. Part of the Inn at the Market Complex, 1601 1st Ave, 206.441.7711 isadoras.com

RETROFIT HOME A Seattle favorite, an urban neighborhood store, a unique boutique, there is nothing cookie cutter about Retrofit Home. Making multiple “Best Stores in Seattle” lists year after year, Retrofit is more than home furnishings. They offer a huge selection of custom sofas, local jewelry, art, candles and clothing. They have SO many one-of-a-kind items that travel well plus the best selection of greeting cards in the city. Their designs are as fun as their staff and they’re open 7 days a week (until 8 pm on Thurs, Fri and Sat!) so come up to Capitol Hill, make a day or an evening of it and find out what the fuss is all about. 1103 E. Pike Street, Seattle, 206.568.4633 retrofithome.com

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Seattle Great Wheel Clipper Vacations Underworld Tour Jutting out over the waters of Elliott Enjoy a three-hour ferry ride from This adults-only stroll takes you Bay, this Ferris wheel sends riders the waterfront to Vancouver Island’s through the old red-light district of 175 feet into the sky in enclosed British-influenced Victoria, British Seattle’s abandoned underground city. gondolas; each ride is a leisurely 15 Columbia’s capital, on the Victoria It’s a raunchier version of the famed minutes. 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57, Clipper. 2701 Alaskan Way, Pier 69, Underground Tour. 614 1st Ave, 206.623.8607, seattlegreatwheel.com 800.888.2535, clippervacations.com 206.682.4646, undergroundtour.com

Animal Parks & Zoos top attractions: Argosy Cruises Harbor challenges facing communities around Tour, Seattle Aquarium, the Space Needle, the globe and here in the Northwest, all SEATTLE AQUARIUM Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) or for free. 440 5th Ave N, 206.709.3100, Filled with more than 400 species of the Woodland Park Zoo, and the Chihuly discover-gates.org marine life, the aquarium is home to Garden and Glass or the Pacific Science river and sea otters, harbor seals, and the Center. Passes are sold at each attraction MINERS LANDING largest species of octopus in the world. and are available online. 888.330.5008, Located on historic Pier 57, Miners Landing Be sure to visit Window on Washington citypass.com is the site of the Seattle Great Wheel, a Waters, a 120,000-gallon exhibit with daily carousel, Wings Over Washington, and diver shows. Open daily 9:30 am–5 pm. SEE IT ALL Pirates Plunder shop. You’ll also find 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, 206.386.4300, These multiple-attraction passes include several dining options. 1301 Alaskan Way, seattleaquarium.org plenty of options for hot spots around 206.623.8600, minerslanding.com FROM LEFT: SEATTLE GREAT WHEEL; CLIPPER VACATIONS; HALEY SHAPLEY WOODLAND PARK ZOO town—customize exactly what you want OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is consid- to see for one discounted price. Options ered one of the best in the world. Hop on include the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden Walk among more than 20 outdoor a historic carousel, walk among the roses and Glass, the Seattle Aquarium and more. sculptures by acclaimed artists in this in the rose garden, and see animals from seeitall.com 9-acre waterfront park. Free admission. around the world, including giraffes, tigers, Broad St. and Western Ave, 206.654.3100, penguins, and many more. 5500 Phinney Attractions seattleartmuseum.org Ave N, 206.548.2500. CityPASS participant. zoo.org BILL & MELINDA GATES PIKE PLACE MARKET FOUNDATION DISCOVERY CENTER The United States’ oldest continuously Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, operating market, Pike Place abounds Attraction Passes participate in programs and tours that with unusual shops and restaurants that CITYPASS spark conversations, make connections, are a lively introduction to the sights, This nine-day pass saves you nearly 50 per- and inspire action. Hear powerful stories sounds, and tastes of Seattle. 85 Pike St, cent on total admission to five of Seattle’s of impact on some of the most pressing 206.682.7453, pikeplacemarket.org

28 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 SEATTLE’S HISTORIC WATERFRONT DISTRICT The Seattle waterfront offers plenty of diversions. Visit piers 55 and 56 and discover an array of interesting shops and restaurants, as well as the Maritime Event TOAST THE CITY SKYLINE Center and a gaming arcade complete with carousel. Experience a wide range of Northwest seafood at Elliott’s Oyster House and Anthony’s Pier 66, or climb EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING 360° VIEWS WHILE ENJOYING CRAFT COCKTAILS, aboard an Argosy Cruise for a jaunt LOCAL WINES & BREWS, AND SHAREABLE PLATES. around Puget Sound or a dinner cruise with local fare. seattlewaterfront.org 700 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 | Columbia Center Floor 73 One block east of the Pioneer Square Tunnel Link Light Rail Station. SKY VIEW OBSERVATORY Located on the 73rd floor of the Columbia USE PROMO CODE: WM20 Center, at a height of more than 900 feet, FOR 20% OFF STANDARD, COMBINATION & ALL-INCLUSIVE ADMISSION Sky View offers stunning 360-degree views of the Puget Sound region. 700 4th Ave, 206.386.5564, skyviewobservatory.com PURCHASE TICKETS AT SKYVIEWOBSERVATORY.COM

SMITH TOWER Once the tallest building in Seattle, the Smith Tower has an observation deck that offers a stunning and intimate downtown skyline view. The observation deck has a Prohibition-inspired cafe and bar, and there is a curated store on the ground floor. 506 2nd Ave, 206.624.0414, smithtower.com

SPACE NEEDLE For the first time in half a century, the Space Needle has been completely transformed. Floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level of the observation deck allows for stunning views of the city, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, and the lower level houses the world’s first revolving glass floor. 400 Broad St, 206.905.2100. CityPASS partici- pant. spaceneedle.com

WINGS OVER WASHINGTON Take a virtual tour of the great state of Washington in this state-of-the-art “flying theater” that uses 5K cameras, laser pro- jection, drone footage, and a groundbreak- ing surround-sound system. 1301 Alaskan Way, 206.602.1808, wingsoverwa.com

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Recreation Seattle by boat, including their four-hour travel options and regional “flightseeing experience to Blake Island. 1101 Alaskan tours” of the Northwest for more than 70 LYNNWOOD BOWL & SKATE Way, Pier 55, 206.623.1445. CityPASS par- years. 950 Westlake Ave N, 425.486.1257, Two great nostalgic activities are com- ticipant. argosycruises.com kenmoreair.com bined at this bowling alley and roller rink that dates back to the 1950s. It BOEING FUTURE OF FLIGHT T-MOBILE PARK TOURS includes a restaurant and full bar. 6210 Explore interactive exhibits and go behind Bring your camera and take a “behind the 200th St SW, Lynnwood, 425.778.3133, the scenes for a 90-minute tour of the seams” tour of T-Mobile Park, the home of bowlandskate.com Boeing Everett Factory, the largest air- the Seattle Mariners. Participants will view plane assembly facility in the world. Watch restricted areas of the ballpark such as the SOUTHGATE ROLLER RINK the assembly of Boeing twin-aisle airplanes press box, owners’ suite and visitors’ club- Try singing and skating at the same time at before they take to the sky, including house. Tickets are $10–$12. 1250 1st Ave S, Skate-a-roake, held on most Wednesday the 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. 206.346.4241, mariners.com/tours evenings. 9646 17th Ave SW, 206.707.6949, Participants must be at least 4 feet tall southgaterollerrink.com to take the tour. 8415 Paine Field Blvd, UNDERGROUND PARANORMAL Mukilteo, 800.464.1476, futureofflight.org EXPERIENCE Tours This attraction gives guests the equipment KENMORE AIR to do their own investigation and experi- ARGOSY CRUISES With daily flights to regional destina- ence what trained paranormal investiga- Argosy’s boat cruises have been visitors’ tions including the San Juan Islands and tors face—while roaming the passageways favorites since 1949. There are seven fully Victoria, British Columbia, these historic of Seattle’s world-famous underground. narrated, family-friendly tours to explore seaplanes have been giving guests exciting This hands-on, lights-off production is by the same people as the uber-popular Underground Tour. Reservations required. 614 1st Ave, 206.682.4646, PLAY PINBALL undergroundparanormalexperience.com UNDERGROUND TOUR Seattle’s most unusual attraction is a IT’S ALWAYS FUN! humorous stroll through subterranean Over 50 Games from the 1960’s to Present! storefronts and sidewalks entombed Come Play Them All! when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. Get a time-cap- sule view of the buried city. 614 1st Ave, 206.682.4646, undergroundtour.com

Transportation SEATTLE CENTER MONORAIL Seattle’s above-the-street monorail has been transporting travelers from Westlake Center to the Seattle Center since it opened for the 1962 World’s Fair—when Elvis Presley hopped a ride! Westlake • Adults and kids welcome* Center, 400 Pine St, 206.905.2620, seattlemonorail.com • Free play games with admission or all-day pass (multi-entry) • Craft beer, vintage soda pop and snacks WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES Take the downtown ferry to Winslow for dinner and a stroll. The Fauntleroy 508 Maynard Ave S, Seattle I 206.623.0759 ferry delivers you to the rustic, wooded *Sorry, no kids SEATTLEPINBALLMUSEUM.COM shores of Vashon Island. 206.464.6400, under 7. wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

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Seattle Pinball Museum Museum of Glass Seattle Children’s Museum The Seattle Pinball Museum in It’s all glass all the time at this Kids can let their imaginations run Chinatown-International District stunning Tacoma museum, which wild at this museum on the bottom features more than 50 pinball houses 13,000 square feet of gallery floor of the Armory in Seattle machines from 1960 to present, space and a glassmaking hot Center, which includes themed play arranged in chronological order. shop with demonstrations. 1801 areas. Designed for kids from 0 to 8. 508 Maynard Ave S, 206.623.0759, Dock St, Tacoma, 253.284.4750, 305 Harrison St, 206.441.1768, seattlepinballmuseum.com museumofglass.org thechildrensmuseum.org

Special Interest museum in Pioneer Square. 319 2nd Ave S, Magic.” Open daily 10 am–5 pm. Seattle 206.220.4240, nps.gov/klse Center, 325 5th Ave N, 206.770.2700, Museums mopop.org LEMAY–AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM BURKE MUSEUM Working to preserve the history of the car THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT Renovated in 2019, the Burke is a natural and its influence on American culture, this Experience the history of flight from the history museum whose highlights include museum showcases hundreds of classic, beginning among more than 85 airplanes, a 66 million-year-old T-rex skull. 4300 15th contemporary, and futuristic motorcycles, including the rare Blackbird/Drone spy Ave NE, 206.543.7907, burkemuseum.org cars, and trucks. 2702 E D St, Tacoma, plane and the country’s first presidential 253.779.8490, americascarmuseum.org jet. Open daily 10 am–5 pm, first Th of CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS the month free admission 5–9 pm. 9404 This living museum is dedicated to pre- LIVING COMPUTERS: E Marginal Way S, 206.764.5720. CityPASS serving and documenting the maritime MUSEUM + LABS participant. museumofflight.org history of the Pacific Northwest. Free This collection of vintage computers public sail on Sundays. 1010 Valley St, assembled by Microsoft cofounder Paul MUSEUM OF HISTORY 206.382.2628, cwb.org Allen showcases the history that made him & INDUSTRY (MOHAI) (and Bill Gates) famous. Admission $22, Also known as MOHAI, this important local COAST GUARD MUSEUM 5 and under free. W – Su, 10 am – 6 pm. collection tells Seattle’s story from the OF THE NORTHWEST First Thursdays: 10 am – 8 pm (free 5 pm 1800s to the present through interactive A collection of Pacific Northwest Coast – 8 pm). 2245 1st Ave S, 206.342.2020, exhibits. Open daily 10 am–5 pm; first Th Guard memorabilia, including uniforms livingcomputers.org of the month until 8 pm. 860 Terry Ave. N, and equipment. Free admission, 1519 206.324.1126, mohai.org Alaskan Way S, 206.217.6993, fcgh.org MOPOP MUSEUM OF POP CULTURE This epic museum focuses on music, NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL science fiction, and all things pop culture. This museum is the largest in the United HISTORICAL PARK Current exhibits include “Science Fiction + States to honor the legacy of immi- Take on the perspective of a stampeder in Fantasy Hall of Fame,” “Hendrix: Wild Blue grants from the five Nordic countries:

FROM LEFT: SEATTLE PINBALL MUSEUM; TARIN ERICKSON/MUSEUM CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF GLASS; PINBALL MUSEUM; TARIN SEATTLE SEATTLE LEFT: FROM the days of the Yukon Gold Rush at this Angel,” and “Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and

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Sweden. 2655 NW Market St, 206.789.5707, 300 Washington Beach Ave, Bremerton, SEATTLE ASIAN ART MUSEUM nordicmuseum.org 360.792.2457, ussturnerjoy.org Located in Volunteer Park, this recently reopened museum features an exten- NORTHWEST AFRICAN WING LUKE MUSEUM OF THE ASIAN sive collection of Asian art inside a 1933 AMERICAN MUSEUM PACIFIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Arts Deco building. 1400 E Prospect St, On the Jimi Hendrix Park in the Central The Wing offers daily guided tours of the 206.654.3100, seattleartmuseum.org District, this museum celebrates black Chinatown-International District neighbor- history, art, and culture in the Pacific hood, as well as of a historic 1910 hotel. TACOMA ART MUSEUM Northwest. 206.518.6000, 2300 S 719 S King St, 206.623.5124, wingluke.org Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass Massachusetts St, naamnw.org works, European Impressionism, Art Museums Japanese prints, and American art. NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, 253.272.4258, Learn about trains and their significance BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM tacomaartmuseum.org to history of the Northwest. Along with Rotating exhibitions exploring art, craft, a Victorian depot constructed in 1890, and design. 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, there are steam locomotives, passen- bellevuearts.org Art Galleries ger and freight cars, specialized railway AZUMA GALLERY equipment and more on display. Open CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS This Pioneer Square gallery specializes 10 am–5 pm seven days a week. 38625 Located at the foot of the Space Needle, in contemporary Japanese art, includ- SE King St, Snoqualmie, 425.888.3030, Chihuly Garden and Glass is Dale ing screens, paintings, ceramics and trainmuseum.org Chihuly’s permanent exhibition space, baskets. 530 1st Ave S, 206.622.5599, highlighting the inspirations and influ- azumagallery.com PACIFIC BONSAI MUSEUM ences that shaped this talented artist’s This outdoor collection features six at career. 305 Harrison St, 206.753.4940, BRYAN OHNO GALLERY a time of the more than 100 bonsai, so chihulygardenandglass.com that each is at its peak of beauty. Free of Located in the International District, this charge, the collection is open year-round. FRYE ART MUSEUM gallery features works that challenge tradi- tions, reflect evolving culture and blur the Tu–Su, 10 am–4pm, third Th of Mar–Sept, Charles and Emma Frye, who came 10 am–7 pm. 2515 S 336th St, Federal Way, to Seattle in 1888, collected 19th- and line between art and science. 521 S Main St, pacificbonsaimuseum.org 20th-century European and American 206.459.6857, bryanohno.com paintings, the basis for this museum. DAVIDSON GALLERIES PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER Make sure to pop in to the Frye Store as This Seattle favorite makes science well for one-of-a-kind items from Pacific One of Seattle’s longest standing galleries, exciting with innovative, hands-on exhib- Northwest designers. Tu–Su, 11 am–5 pm; this space showcases paintings, original its; a tropical butterfly house; two giant- Th until 7 pm. Free admission. 704 Terry prints and sculptures, and is home to screened IMAX theaters; and a Laser Ave, 206.622.9250, fryemuseum.org the largest collection of original contem- Dome. Open W–F, 10 am–5 pm; Sa–Su, porary and antique prints in the Pacific 10 am–6 pm. Seattle Center, 200 2nd Ave HENRY ART GALLERY Northwest. Open Tu–Sa 11 am–5:30 pm. N, 206.443.2001, pacsci.org Located on the west edge of the University 313 Occidental Ave. S, 206.624.7684, of Washington campus, the Henry is davidsongalleries.com SUQUAMISH MUSEUM known for its bold and challenging exhibi- The passing of knowledge and values, tions that push the boundaries of con- EIGHTH GENERATION generation to generation, is the core of temporary art. 15th Ave NE and NE 41st St, Located at Pike Place Market, this bou- Suquamish culture—which you’ll learn all 206.543.2280, henryart.org tique has an assortment of blankets, about with a visit to this museum. 6861 towels, jewelry, fine art, and other spe- NE South St, Suquamish, 360.394.8499, SEATTLE ART MUSEUM cialty items that are designed with Native suquamishmuseum.org The Seattle home of world-class exhibi- American patterns. 93 Pike St, Suite 103, tions and collections. Permanent collec- 206.430.6233, eighthgeneration.com USS TURNER JOY MUSEUM SHIP tions include artifacts and artwork from Allow for at least an hour to explore this Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, FOSTER/WHITE GALLERY naval destroyer, where you can tour nearly the Americas, and more. 1300 1st Ave, Works by Northwest and international every cabin and compartment aboard. 206.654.3100, seattleartmuseum.org painters, sculptors and glass artists,

32 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 including Alden Mason, have been shown here for more than 50 years. Open Tu–Sa 10 am–6 pm. 220 3rd Ave S, 206.622.2833, fosterwhite.com

FOUNTAINHEAD GALLERY Fountainhead Gallery is located in the heart of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighbor- hood. Exhibiting contemporary paint- ings and sculpture by regional artists, it also hosts lectures, concerts and more. 625 W McGraw St, 206.285.4467, fountainheadgallery.com

GALLERY 110 Gallery 110 features contemporary art by known and emerging King County artists. Open Th–Sa, noon–5 pm or by appointment. 110 3rd Ave S, 206.624.9336, gallery110.com

PARKLANE GALLERY This nonprofit gallery is an artist-owned gallery in Kirkland dedicated to local art- ists. Artists include Kimberly Adams, Marne Jensen, Rob Tilley and more. Open Su, National Nordic Museum Tu–W, 11 am–7 pm and Th–Sa, 11 am–8 pm. 130 Park Lane, Kirkland, 425.827.1462, parklanegallery.org 203 Dexter Ave. N, 206.652.5855, environment where artists can produce STONINGTON GALLERY winstonwachter.com one-of-a-kind pieces, find unique items For 40 years, this gallery has showcased pushing the boundaries of blown glass. contemporary masters of the Pacific WOODSIDE/BRASETH GALLERY 311 Occidental Ave S, 206.682.9939, Northwest Coast. The gallery specializes Head to the Seattle waterfront for this glasshouse-studio.com in glass art, totem poles and masks, wood gallery, which has a variety of monthly and metal sculpture, prints, and fine exhibitions and represents a number of jewelry. 125 S Jackson St, 206.405.4040, SEATTLE GLASSBLOWING STUDIO Northwest artists. Open Tu–Sa, 11 am–6 pm. stoningtongallery.com This downtown studio has a gallery of 1201 Western Ave, 206.622.7243, works, including sinks, lighting and custom woodsidebrasethgallery.com TRAVER GALLERY projects by its professional artists-in- This celebrated gallery features contem- residence. The working hot shop is porary glass art, paintings, sculpture and Glass Art Galleries open to the public and the studio also ceramics. Open Tu–F, 10 am–6 pm; Sa, hosts classes. 2227 5th Ave, 206.448.2181, AVALON GLASSWORKS 10 am–5 pm; Su by appointment. 110 Union seattleglassblowing.com St, Suite 200, 206.587.6501, This working hot shop and gallery has blown glass influenced by the Northwest travergallery.com VETRI GLASS landscape. The glassblowing schedule is This gallery shows exciting, innovative WINSTON WÄCHTER FINE ART online. 2914 SW Avalon Way, 206.937.6369, With a well-established sister gallery in avalonglassworks.com new work in glass, along with the work of the Chelsea Fine Art District of New York independent jewelry designers, ceramic City, this Seattle gallery features con- GLASSHOUSE-STUDIO artists and exceptional handmade objects temporary fine art by local, national and This blown-glass studio was founded in all media. 1404 1st Ave, 206.667.9608,

NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM NATIONAL European artists. Open M–Sa, 10 am–5 pm. in 1971. With a goal of creating an vetriglass.com

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Billy Beach Sushi & Bar Cafe Trophy Georgetown Brewing A favorite among locals, this relaxed Located inside The Shops at the The largest independent brewery in sushi joint in Ballard serves fresh Bravern in Bellevue, this café serves Washington state crafts incredibly dishes focused on traditional methods artful cupcakes, pretty macarons, and popular beer, like the flagship of preparing fish, alongside Japanese sparkling bubbles, all in an adorable Manny’s Pale Ale. Best of all, they beers and sake. 5463 Leary Ave NW, setting. 700 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, offer free tastings. 5200 Denver Ave S, 206.257.4616, billybeachsushi.com 206.632.7020, trophycupcakes.com 206.766.8055, georgetownbeer.com

Bainbridge Island BRUNSWICK & HUNT—American. HOT CAKES MOLTEN CHOCOLATE This spot serves local, seasonal rustic CAKERY—American. You’ll find yummy BAINBRIDGE ORGANIC DISTILLERS fare, including things like fresh seafood chocolate cake with a melty, gooey middle —Distillery. The first Washington and fried chicken. 1480 NW 70th St, at this adorable spot. Varieties include a state distillery to produce 100 percent 206.946.1574, brunswickandhunt.com vegan version. Also find milkshakes and USDA-certified organic spirits, Bainbridge other small food and bakery items. 5427 Organic Distillers makes vodka, whiskey, DELANCEY—Italian. This restaurant Ballard Ave NW and other locations, and gin. It has tours and tastings daily. has had locals in a state of fervor over its 206.420.3431, getyourhotcakes.com Bainbridge Island, 9727 Coppertop Loop unbelievable New York-style wood-fired MONKEY BRIDGE—Vietnamese. NE, Suite 101, 206.842.3184, pizzas. 1415 NW 70th St, 206.838.1960, delanceyseattle.com This Ballard spot features traditional bainbridgedistillers.com Vietnamese dishes. 1723 NW Market St, DOMANICO CELLARS AND VINEYARD 206.297.6048, themonkeybridge.com

Ballard —Winery. This family-owned winery FROM LEFT: SHAUN SWICK; HALEY SHAPLEY; GEORGETOWN BREWING PIE BAR—Desserts. Dessert and booze? is home to vines that are 40-plus years BALLARD ANNEX OYSTER HOUSE That’s exactly what you’ll get at this spot in old and table grapes planted with the —Seafood. Serving up fresh seafood Ballard. Find sweet and savory pies as well original homestead more than 100 years seven days a week, you will have plenty to as a full bar with “pie-tinis” and an Apple ago. 825 NW 49th St, 206.465.9406, choose from here. From oysters, shellfish, Pie Moonshine Mule. 2218 NW Market St, domanicocellars.com whole Dungeness crab and Maine lobster, 206.535.8489, piebarballard.com to homemade bisques, chowders and FULL TILT ICE CREAM—Ice Cream. RAY’S BOATHOUSE—Seafood. Enjoy a soups. 5410 Ballard Ave NW, 206.783.5410. You’ll find some of the creamiest locally classy meal with waterfront views at Ray’s in made ice cream in town here. When Ballard, where everything they serve is tied BASTILLE —French. A neighborhood you’re finished with your ice cream, hang to the sea. With their critically acclaimed cafe that transports you to the City out and play pinball: They have a variety seafood dishes such as Dungeness Crab of Light, this casual French eatery has of vintage and modern pinball machines. Cakes and Ray’s Sablefish, you’ll be sure to locals swooning. 5307 Ballard Ave NW, 5453 Leary Ave NW and other locations, get your fish-craving fix. 6049 Seaview Ave. 206.453.5014, bastilleseattle.com 206.297.3000, fulltilticecream.com NW, 206.789.3770, rays.com

34 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 SAWYER—American. Acclaimed Chef Mitch Mayer places a sophisticated yet casual stamp on the contemporary fare served at Sawyer, named for the building’s original use as a sawmill. 5309 22nd Ave NW, 206.420.7225, sawyerseattle.com OPEN DAILY 4pm-12am Beacon Hill HAPPY HOUR: 4pm-6pm BREEZY TOWN PIZZA—Italian. FRONT PORCH Deep-dish pies with creative toppings are HAPPY HOUR: the name of the game at this hip pizza 4pm-8pm LATE NIGHT joint. 4864 Beacon Ave S, 312.884.9527, HAPPY HOUR: breezytownpizza.com 10:30pm-12am

2230 1st Ave Bellevue 206.374.8717 umisakehouse.com BELLEVUE BREWING COMPANY —Brewery. Located in Bellevue, this brewery also has a full-service restaurant. Stop in to try one of their 12 varieties. 1820 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425.797.8686, bellevuebrewing.com

BIS ON MAIN—Continental. This wildly popular bistro offers French, Italian, and New American fare. 10213 Main St, 425.455.2033, bisonmain.com

CROSSROADS BELLEVUE —International. Head to this shopping center for one of the best food courts in town. Find international dining, with every- thing from sushi and Korean barbecue to pizza and tacos. 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 425.644.1111, crossroadsbellvue.com

EL GAUCHO—American. This swanky, nationally recognized restaurant is a mecca for steak, cigar, and martini lovers, 450 108th Ave NE, Bellevue and other locations, 425.455.2715, elgaucho.com

JOHN HOWIE STEAK—Steakhouse. This steakhouse is a favorite among locals because of its mesquite and apple wood grills, mouthwatering steaks, and swank ambiance. The Shops at the Bravern, 11111 NE 8th St, Suite 125, 425.440.0880, johnhowiesteak.com

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LOT NO. 3—Eclectic. For a casual BLACK BOTTLE—New American. LA VITA E BELLA—Italian. This Italian- dinner and a broad selection of drinks— Popular dishes at this small-plates owned eatery boasts thin-crust pizza as particularly beer and brown spirits—this establishment include blasted broccoli, well as pasta dishes like cheese ravioli in Bellevue spot is a choice pick. 460 106th hanger steak with daikon and smoked fresh porcini mushroom sauce. L (M – Ave NE, 425.440.0025, lotno3.com chicken flatbread. D (daily). 2600 1st Ave, Sa), D (daily). 2411 2nd Ave, 206.441.5322, 206.441.1500, blackbottleseattle.com lavitaebellarestaurant.com MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY—Italian. Huge portions of lasagna and spaghetti are CEDAR & SPOKES—Cafes and LIST—American. Casual and intimate the standard at this lively eatery. 10455 NE Bakeries. This low-key spot for dining with a great happy hour. Featured 8th St, 425.519.6476, maggianos.com coffee, spirits, and food features pour- dishes include grilled pheasant and wild overs and paninis in an open and mushroom puree soup. 2226 1st Ave, NEW YORK CUPCAKES—Cafes & airy space. 2125 Western Ave #100, 206.441.1000, listbelltown.com Bakeries. The cupcakes come in regular cedarandspokescoffee.com and mini sizes, so you can have more LOLA—Greek. Inventive cuisine from Tom Douglas that marries Greek flavors than one—an important factor when the CJ’S EATERY—American. Comfort and cooking styles with Pacific Northwest flavors range from Chocolate Chocolate food meals for breakfast and lunch, ingredients. Expect modern Mediterranean Decadence to French Toast & Maple including omelets, pancakes, burgers, and and North African riffs on local favorites Bacon. 15600 NE 8th St, 425.283.5445, salads. Breakfast is served all day. 2619 1st newyorkcupcakes.com such as Penn Cove shellfish and Bristol Ave, 206.728.1648, cjseateryseattle.com Bay sockeye salmon. 2000 4th Ave, 206.441.1430, lolaseattle.com PEARL—Northwest. Pearl offers an DAHLIA LOUNGE—Northwest. This extensive cocktail and wine list, as well as Tom Douglas mainstay serves favorites MARRAKESH Feast dishes focused on the freshest local and —Mediterranean. like salmon, steak and crab cakes. 2001 4th on the lamb m’rouzia or the mechoui, a seasonal ingredients. 700 Bellevue Way, Ave, 206.682.4142, dahlialounge.com whole sheep roasted over an open fire. Suite 50, 425.455.0181, pearlbellevue.com D (daily). 2334 2nd Ave, 206.956.0500, KARAAGE SETSUNA—Hawaiian/ marrakeshseattle.com SEASTAR RESTAURANT AND Japanese. Current Hawaiian fare from RAW BAR—Seafood. Chef John Howie’s owner and chef Yoshi Matsumoto, who NAVY STRENGTH—Cocktails. award-winning restaurant serves fresh, has 20 years of experience in the Japanese Classic tiki-inspired drinks and a rotating innovative seafood as well as steaks and restaurant business. 2429 2nd Ave, menu from around the world make specialties such as sushi, ceviche and 206.448.3595, karaagesetsuna.com this a fun place to sip in a bright and poke. 205 108th Ave NE, 425.456.0010, seastarrestaurant.com

Belltown Lola AMBER—American. The food at this Northwest-themed restaurant and lounge is a cross between classic chophouse fare and upscale pub grub. Choose from small and large plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails. D (daily). 2214 1st Ave, 206.728.8500, amberseattle.com TOM DOUGLAS SEATTLETOM DOUGLAS KITCHEN BATHTUB GIN & CO.—Cocktails. This speakeasy-style bar serves up a variety of creative cocktails, and also has an excellent gin selection (of course). Look for the wooden door 50 feet north of Blanchard St. 2205 2nd Ave, 206.728.6069, bathtubginseattle.com

36 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 cheery atmosphere. 2505 2nd Ave #102, ANNAPURNA CAFE—American. This CAPITOL CIDER—American. This spot 206.420.7043, navystrengthseattle.com low-key, subterranean restaurant serves on Capitol Hill has 32 rotating taps: 22 comforting Himalayan cuisine such as ciders and 10 beers. It’s also a bottle shop PALACE KITCHEN—Northwest. Try curries and dumplings. 1833 Broadway, and restaurant that has a 100 percent pan-seared Parisian gnocchi or fire-roasted 206.320.7770, annapurnacafe.com gluten-free kitchen. Come for things gumbo at this popular spot from celebrity like beef short ribs, duck breast and fish chef Tom Douglas. (D) daily. 2030 5th Ave, BAIT SHOP—American. This nautical- and chips. 818 E Pike St, 206.397.3564, 206.448.2001, palacekitchen.com themed bar and restaurant features simple capitolcider.com food with an assortment of specialty SHAKER + SPEAR—Seafood. Blocks cocktails. Try the Painkiller—a mixture COMET TAVERN—Bar. A classic Capitol from Elliott Bay, Pacific Northwest seafood of rum, pineapple, coconut, nutmeg and Hill spot with bar favorites like chili, buffalo is the star here. Step inside the restaurant chicken sandwiches and nachos. Happy orange. 606 Broadway E, 206.420.8742, in the Palladian for breakfast, lunch, dinner hour starts at 4 pm, M–F. 922 E Pike St, baitshopseattle.com and weekend brunch. 2000 2nd Ave, 206.323.5678, thecomettavern.com 206.826.1700, palladianhotel.com BAR VACILANDO—Eclectic. This spot CUPCAKE ROYALE—Cafes and on Capitol Hill is a neighborhood place SHORTY’S—Bar. Grab a gourmet hot Bakeries. This beloved local bakery dog and a cocktail while you play pinball to linger over a meal. The menu includes creates from-scratch, baked-daily artisan inside this Coney Island–themed bar. 2316 items like cheesy Dungeness artichoke cupcakes in flavors that will keep you 2nd Ave, 206.441.5449, shortydog.com bake and prosciutto and béchamel coming back for more. Made with mostly flat-bread. Also find wine, beer and local and sustainable ingredients, each SOME RANDOM BAR—American. handcrafted cocktails. 405 15th Ave E, treat is packed with flavor and charm. 1111 Find seasonal cuisine, perfectly poured 206.420.1584, barvacilando.com E Pike St and other locations, 206.701.9579, pints, and unpretentious cocktails at cupcakeroyale.com this brick-walled bar. 2604 1st Ave, BIMBO’S CANTINA—Mexican & Tex- somerandombar.com Mex. This hipster haven in the middle of HERITAGE DISTILLING CO. the busy Pike/Pine corridor specializes —Distillery. This award-winning craft UMI SAKE HOUSE—Japanese. With in fast, tasty burritos. The nachos are a distillery is famous for their flavored more than 45 kinds of sake and a menu good bet, too. 1013 E Pike St, 206.322.9950, whiskey, with storefront locations in that includes sushi, crispy calamari, bimboscantina.com Ballard and Capitol Hill as well as a flagship and oyster shooters, Umi (“ocean” in location in Gig Harbor. 1201 10th Ave, Japanese) offers a laid-back space in which BLUE MOON BURGERS—American. 206.458.7491, heritagedistilling.com to unwind and indulge. D (daily). 2230 1st This small, locally owned burger joint is Ave, 206.374.8717, umisakehouse.com where the fries are fresh and hand-cut, OOLA DISTILLERY—Distillery. This and the locally sourced beef is premium micro-distillery makes a variety of gin, grade. 523 Broadway E, 206.325.2000, vodka, and whiskey. Take a tour on Capitol Hill Saturdays or stop by the sales room. bluemoonburgers.com 8 OZ BURGER & COMPANY M-Sa. 1314 E Union St, 206.709.7909, —American. The menu is inspired by ooladistillery.com BOTTLENECK LOUNGE—Bar. This bar American tavern classics, with burgers is a tiny low-key spot that perfectly fits the made from hormone-free 100 percent R&M DESSERT BAR—Desserts. needs of its neighborhood. Grab a cocktail, local black angus, wild boar, fish, free-range Cakes, breads, tarts, and pies paired with beer, or glass of wine while munching on turkey or a veggie patty. 1401 Broadway coffee, wine, and cider, all freshly made. and other locations, 206.466.5989, sandwiches or bar snacks like truffled The restaurant seats just 30, but you 8ozburgerandco.com popcorn. 2328 E Madison St, 206.323.1098, can always take it to go. 601 E Pike St, bottlenecklounge.com 206.351.9993, rmdessertbar.com ADANA—American. Chef-owner Shota Nakajima’s Seattle restaurant brings CAFÉ PRESSE—French. From the THE RUNAWAY—Bar. Attached to a contemporary Japanese flavor and visionaries behind Le Pichet, Café the popular live music venues Neumos affordable menu to Capitol Hill. Adana Presse serves traditional, unpretentious and Barboza, The Runaway offers great also features a three-course menu served French fare in a bustling urban drinks and ambiance, right down to the seven days a week. D (daily). 1449 E Pine space. 1117 12th Ave, 206.709.7674, silver-leafed wallpaper. 1425 10th Ave, St, 206.294.5230, adanaseattle.com cafepresseseattle.com 206.709.9951, therunawayseattle.com

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•Fresh Seafood Serving Eight Varieties Daily •Breakfast,• Fresh Seafood Lunch & Dinner in Downtown Seattle •Views• Breakfast, of Lunch the Puget& Dinner Sound • Views of the Puget Sound Pike Place Market 1530 Post Alley www.athenianseattle.com Pacific Place Shopping Center Pike Place Market 600 Pine Street- 4th Floor 206-624-7166 www.ilbistro.net Pikeathenianseattle.com Place Market Open Daily 11:00 a.m. 206-624-7166 • athenianseattle.com

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TAVERN LAW—Bar. This bar was voted of Purple, where you can sip delicious in its Pacific Northwest-centric menu, one of the 25 Best Bars in the country wine and nosh on small plates. Additional as well as handcrafted cocktails and by GQ magazine. Enjoy storied cocktails locations in Bellevue and Woodinville. 1225 liquors from local distilleries. 1112 4th Ave, made with skill and flair. Ask about getting 4th Ave and other locations, 206.829.2280, 206.264.6060, traceseattle.com a seat in their speakeasy-style upstairs purplecafe.com bar, Needle and Thread. 1406 12th Ave, TRIBECA KITCHEN & BAR—Italian. 206.322.9734, tavernlaw.com TAP HOUSE GRILL—American. This Specializing in housemade pasta, popular restaurant serves classic American Neapolitan pizza and shareable plates. VICTROLA COFFEE ROASTERS— fare like chicken wings and burgers and Come “celebrate life” with friends and Cafes & Bakeries. This showcase café boasts 160 beers on tap. 1506 6th Ave, family. 809 Olive Way, 206.588.2090, and roastery hosts free public coffee 206.816.3314, taphousegrill.com tribecaseattle.com cupping sessions every Friday at 11 am. TOP POT DOUGHNUTS—Cafes & THE VIRGINIA INN—Pub. The There are three other locations, including Bakeries. What is better than a cup of Northwest is highlighted through seasonal in downtown and Beacon Hill. 310 E Pike St freshly brewed coffee paired with a sweet, menus crafted from locally sourced and other locations, victrolacoffee.com scrumptious doughnut? Nothing. Top Pot ingredients. Enjoy the works of local artists Doughnuts understands that, which is why while savoring your meal. 1937 1st Ave, Downtown their hand-forged doughnuts and hand- 206.728.1937, virginiainnseattle.com roasted coffee are popular with locals and ELEPHANT & CASTLE—British. This visitors alike. Flagship Downtown, 2124 VON’S 1000 SPIRITS—American. pub and eatery offers British classics 5th Ave and other locations, 206.728.1966, Seattle Sourdough made from scratch (shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, fish toppotdoughnuts.com and locally sourced products are this and chips, and more) and American restaurant’s calling cards, from homemade faves. 1415 5th Ave, 206.624.9977, TRACE—Various. Located in the sourdough mac and cheese to made- elephantcastle.com W Hotel, this fresh, contemporary urban to-order salmon chowder. 1225 1st Ave, dining experience has hints of Asian notes 206.621.8667, vons1000spirits.com THE FORGE LOUNGE—Bar. Located in a 100-year-old space, this bar near the ferry terminal has a variety of handcrafted cocktails that use locally Purple Cafe and Wine Bar distilled spirits. 65 Marion St, 206.623.5107, theforgelounge.com

HAMANASU—Japanese. This teppanyaki restaurant’s skilled chefs create a show during dinner. Watch them cook steak, chicken, vegetables, seafood, and more. L (M – F), D (daily). 1200 5th Ave, 206.682.4686, hamanasuseattle.com

MATSU—Japanese. This Japanese restaurant and bar located in Pioneer Square offers the best selections of traditional sushi and sashimi and an extraordinary variety of grilled appetizers, noodles, and soups. Happy hour 4–6 pm MATTHEW SUMI PHOTOGRAPHY daily, cocktail bar 4–7 pm 501 Stadium Place S, 206.257.4259, matsuseattle.com

PURPLE CAFE AND WINE BAR —American. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a centerpiece spiral staircase filled with bottles of wine add to the ambience

40 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 Eastlake VICTORY LOUNGE—Bar. This bar serves up both classy cocktails and reliable, cheap beer. Check out the music lineup on the Facebook page. 433 Eastlake Ave E, 206.382.4467

Fremont FREMONT BREWING—Brewery. Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden is open 11 am-9 pm daily. Stop by to try their pale ale, India pale ale, wheat or stout, or one of their seasonal varieties. 3409 Woodland Park Ave N, 206.420.2407, fremontbrewing.com

SCHILLING CIDER HOUSE—Cidery. Visit the Schilling Cider House in Seattle to try their creations alongside other draft and bottled ciders, or head south to Auburn to visit the tasting room. 708 N 34th St, 206.420.7088; Tasting Room, 4402 D St NW, Suite 101, Auburn, CONTEMPORARY HAND-CRAFTED MEXICAN CUISINE schillingcider.com

Georgetown CHARLES SMITH WINES JET CITY —Winery. This spot for music and wine boasts views of Boeing Field and Mount Rainier. The main floor tasting room offers a Northwest feel, while the upstairs space transports you to the early ’60s. 1136 S Albro Place, 206.745.7456, winesofsubstance.com/visit-us

Lake City CHIANG’S GOURMET—Chinese. This casual restaurant has two menus: one that’s Chinese and one that’s Chinese American. Mix and match or stick with one. 7845 Lake City Way NE, 206.527.8888, chiangs-gourmet.com

Phinney Ridge FRESH FLOURS—Cafes & Bakeries. BRUNCH | LUNCH | DINNER Japanese flavors meet European techniques at this bakery with locations in HAPPY HOUR | LATE NIGHT

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Phinney Ridge, Beacon Hill, West Seattle, HONEST BISCUITS—Breakfast. Here, PLACE PIGALLE RESTAURANT and South Lake Union. 6015 Phinney Ave you can find the traditional buttery biscuit AND BAR—Northwest. This charming, N and other locations, 206.297.3300, and options with a Northwest spin—like romantic bistro specializes in seasonal freshfloursseattle.com the popular MacGregor, with Bavarian menus featuring Northwest seafood, farm- Meats bacon, Beecher’s Flagship cheese, fresh produce, and an award-winning wine HERKIMER COFFEE —Cafes & and caramelized onions. 1901 Western Ave, list. L, D (daily). 81 Pike St, 206.624.1756. Bakeries. Coffee sourced from small 206.682.7179, honestbiscuits.com placepigalle-seattle.com farms using old-world cultivation methods, with three locations in Seattle. 7320 IL BISTRO—Italian. Enjoy pastas, fresh RADIATOR WHISKEY—American. Greenwood Ave N and other locations, seafood, and rack of lamb in the cozy, This hideout bar in Pike Place Market 206.784.0202, herkimercoffee.com candlelit dining room, or head to the bar for martinis, single-malt scotches, specializes in house-branded whiskey OLIVER’S TWIST—Bar. This Phinney bourbons, and grappas. 93A Pike St, distilled locally, and is a carnivore’s delight. Ridge nightspot serves creative and 206.682.3049, ilbistro.net Order the pig head and you won’t be traditional cocktails, grilled cheese disappointed. 94 Pike St, 206.467.4268, sandwiches, and addictive garlic truffled LE PICHET—French. Located in Pike radiatorwhiskey.com popcorn. 6822 Greenwood Ave N, Place Market, this intimate bistro and bar 206.706.6673, oliverstwistseattle.com offers an ever-changing traditional French RED CEDAR & SAGE—Northwest. menu that may include chicken liver Enjoy Northwest cuisine made with fresh Pike Place Market terrine and country-style paté. 1933 1st Ave, ingredients from the local markets at this 206.256.1499, lepichetseattle.com spot in Pike Place Market. Grab a seat ATHENIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in the glass-walled atrium and enjoy a —Seafood. The menu at this historic LOWELL’S—American. Spectacular cocktail or glass of wine with the meal. market favorite includes staples like views of the Olympics and Puget Sound roasted garlic hummus, Dungeness crab 1501 Pike Place, Suite 200, 206.538.0377, are a major attraction here, where the redcedarandsage.com fettucine, and Alaskan cod fish and chips. breakfast is legendary. B, L, D (till 6 pm). B, L (daily); D (M–Sa). 1517 Pike Place, Bar until 9 pm, 8 pm on Su. 1519 Pike Place, STEELHEAD DINER—Northwest. 206.624.7166, athenianinn.com 206.622.2036, eatatlowells.com Fresh ingredients are key in this menu, which includes a variety of seafood BACCO CAFE—Cafes & Bakeries. MAXIMILIEN—French. This charming, This Pike Place Market cafe is a delightful Parisian-style spot serves French fare and seasonal vegetables. 95 Pine St, spot for breakfast or lunch. Located at made with fresh market ingredients. 206.625.0129, steelheaddiner.com the historic Inn at the Market. 86 Pine St, Enjoy sweeping views of the Puget Sound 206.443.5443, baccocafe.com through large picture windows, or take ULI’S FAMOUS SAUSAGE—Cafes & in the beauty on the outdoor patio. L Bakeries. A Seattle institution, master CAFÉ CAMPAGNE—French. This classic (M – Sa), D (daily), Br (Su). 81 Pike St, German butcher Uli Lengenberg’s Parisian brasserie serves French favorites 206.682.7270, maximilienrestaurant.com shop offers a world tasting tour like croque monsieur, tartare de boeuf, through sausages: German Bratwurst, and duck confit as well as a selection of PIKE PLACE CHOWDER—Northwest. Spanish Chorizo, Polish Kielbasa, and salads and seafood. They also have all-day Comfort food, Pacific Northwest style. In more. 1511 Pike Place, 206.838.1712, dessert. 1600 Post Alley, 206.728.2233, addition to eight daily chowder offerings, ulisfamoussausage.com cafecampagne.com there are sandwiches, fish and chips, and more. Menus vary slightly by location— CHAN—Korean. This Korean gastropub visit the Pike Place Market spot for vegan Pioneer Square at Pike Place Market uses both local and chowder. Pike Place Market, 1530 Post BROWNE FAMILY VINEYARDS international ingredients in the dishes. Alley and other locations, 206.267.2537, Order a few and share family-style. 86 Pine pikeplacechowder.com —Winery. Enjoy this warm, welcom- St, 206.443.5443, chanseattle.com ing tasting room in historic Pioneer THE PINK DOOR—Italian. This eatery Square’s Seller Building. Sip on world- EMMETT WATSON’S OYSTER BAR offers entertainment (trapeze artists, class wines produced by the best —Seafood. Oysters come in all varieties burlesque dancers) and fare including vineyards, winemakers, and cellar here—on the half shell, broiled, or served cioppino and lasagna. 1919 Post Alley, masters. 413 1st Ave S, 206.887.9463, with chips. 1916 Pike Place, 206.448.7721 206.443.3241, thepinkdoor.net brownefamilyvineyards.com

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ANTHONY’S PIER 66 AND BELL STREET DINER For contemporary and sophisticated waterfront dining, Anthony’s Pier 66 offers the finest fresh Northwest seafood, award-winning Washington wines and spectacular views of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier and Elliott Bay. For a casual, family-friendly lunch or dinner visit Anthony’s Bell Street Diner located on the plaza level. Visitors also enjoy Anthony’s Fish Bar for quick-dining seafood selections. Anthony’s offers complimentary valet nightly and validated parking daily! 2201 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle, 206.866.2699 anthonys.com

COLLECTIONS CAFÉ Located at Chihuly Garden and Glass in the heart of Seattle Center, Collections Café offers artistically inspired dishes with ingredients sourced from artisans that call the great Pacific Northwest home. Colorful platings, playful flavors and a whimsical setting amid Dale Chihuly’s eclectic collections create the perfect atmosphere for lunch, weekend brunch or an afternoon bite. 305 Harrison St, Seattle, 206.753.4935 collectionscafe.com

PIKE PLACE CHOWDER On a chilly, blue-sky morning in 2003, Larry Mellum opened a little chowder house in Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market where visitors lined up for the rich flavors of tender clams and seafood simmered with the finest market vegetables and seasonings. Today, after winning many national and regional awards, Larry’s New England Clam Chowder has been named by Yelp, “The Most Popular Dish in the U.S.” Visitors, from across the country and around the world, come to savor our Pacific Northwest flavors, still prepared with the same love and meticulous care as the day Larry opened his doors for the very first time. Open daily 11:00 am. Pike Place Market, 1530 Post Alley Pacific Place, 600 Pine Street pikeplacechowder.com

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CRAB POT RESTAURANT AND BAR Located within Miner’s Landing on Pier 57, this rustic waterfront dining room features nautical décor, a large aquarium filled with live Dungeness crab, and mountains of iced shellfish from the local waters. With large glass windows opening onto a deck with shaded outdoor seating, it’s a great place to take in the sights and sounds of the waterfront. The house specialty is the Seafeast for Two. Choose from five variations including fresh local seafood, red potatoes, corn on the cob and mouth-watering spices. Poured right on the table you’ll be handed a bib and mallet so you can really dig in! Two great locations! Seattle: 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57, 206.624.1890 Bellevue: 2 Lake Bellevue Drive, 425.455.2244 TheCrabPotSeattle.com

ATHENIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT In 1909, the Athenian opened in Pike Place Market starting out as a bakery and luncheonette. It has become one of Seattle’s most popular seafood restaurants serving fresh seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Throughout its time at Pike Place Market, the Athenian has been at the crossroads for people from all over the world, and a safe haven for those who have found their home in the Pacific Northwest. A must-try for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner where you’ll enjoy great food and beverages, with the Market’s best views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. 1517 Pike Place, Seattle, 206.624.7166 athenianseattle.com

TAP HOUSE GRILL Ideally located adjacent to the convention center in downtown Seattle, Tap House Grill offers the largest beer selection in the Northwest. In addition to 160 beers on tap, enjoy the unique one-of-a-kind food menu with delicious bold flavors that pair well with any beer style. Tap House Grill is the epicenter of beer in Seattle, featuring hard-to-find beers and some of the finest microbrews from the region. Also offering a full cocktail menu along with friendly service in a cool, urban setting. Plenty of big screens make it a sport lover’s favorite venue to view any game. Open for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late- night dining until midnight or later. 1506 6th Ave, Seattle, 206.816.3314, taphousegrill.com

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CROSSROADS BELLEVUE Taste the flavors of the world! Crossroads Bellevue offers 30 ethnic eateries, from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, or Italian fine dining to fast, affordable fare at our Public Market International Restaurants. Whether you’re a fan of pad thai, french pastries, falafel, or bibimbap, the variety of choices are sure to please every appetite. Grab a seat near the Market Stage, where local musicians perform free live shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 425.644.1111 crossroadsbellevue.com

LOWELL’S RESTAURANT Three floors of water view seating invite you to overlook the Puget Sound and watch the ferries crossing Elliott Bay toward the Olympic Peninsula while dining. Hidden away in the main arcade of Pike Place Market, the entrance looks like a small coffee shop (their origin in the early 1900s) from when they were the original coffee bean roaster in Pike Place serving all of the horse-drawn delivery drivers fresh roasted peanuts and coffee! Offering fresh seafood and All-American menus & crafts cocktails capturing the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Open at 7 am daily! 1519 Pike Place Market, Seattle 206. 622.2036, eatatlowells.com

FISHERMAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR Located at the end of Pier 57, on Seattle’s historic Waterfront, Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar offers a fine family dining atmosphere with truly spectacular views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. The menu features fresh local fish, clams, oysters and crab prepared in traditional Northwest style. Their feast-style dinners feature four courses including salad and a steaming cup of award-winning chowder, a bucket of clams and mussels, and the choice of five main courses from which to choose from, including cod, crab, halibut, prawns or salmon. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Miner’s Landing, 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57, Seattle, 206.623.3500 thefishermansrestaurant.com

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FADO IRISH PUB—Bar. This authen- French rustic cuisine, using fresh, simple SoDo tic Irish pub serves excellent brews and ingredients. 3131 Western Ave, Suite 301, traditional pub grub. Its weekly trivia 206.632.4602, boatstreetkitchen.com 2BAR SPIRITS—Distillery. This night is one of the city’s best. 801 1st Ave, distillery produces moonshine and vodka 206.264.2700, fadoirishpub.com COLLECTIONS CAFÉ—Northwest. The from local Washington corn and wheat, menu at this café inside Chihuly Garden respectively, and their bourbon uses FLATSTICK PUB—Bar. Find 37 taps of and Glass takes its inspiration from Dale all Northwest grain. 2960 4th Ave S, Washington state beer, wine, and cider, Chihuly’s travels and adds a Northwest 206.402.4340, 2barspirits.com just steps away from the nine-hole mini- twist. Diners can get a glimpse into golf course. Don’t miss the taco, nacho, Chihuly’s world here, where his personal 3 HOWLS DISTILLERY—Distillery. and chips bar. Pioneer Square is 21+ all collections are on display as part of the This SoDo distillery produces Seattle’s first hours. 240 2nd Ave S, 206.682.0608; and décor. 305 Harrison St, 206.753.4935, rum, as well as gin, whiskey, and a variety other locations. flatstickpub.com chihulygardenandglass.com of flavored vodkas including banana, blood orange, and rosemary. Call to schedule J & M CAFE—Bar. Established in 1889, EDEN HILL—Eclectic. This Queen a tour. 426 S Massachusetts St, Suite B, this Pioneer Square bar has great brick Anne spot has inventive dishes from 206.747.8400, 3howls.com walls, a tiled floor, and plenty of historic celebrated chef-owner Maximillian Petty. charm. A fine no-nonsense drinking The seasonal menu includes fare like 105 HOOVERVILLE—Bar. This SoDo establishment that can get hectic on the day beef tartare and barbecued duck. watering hole is the place for pitchers of weekends. 201 1st Ave S, 206.402.6654, 2209 Queen Anne Ave N, 206.708.6836, beer, peanuts and pinball. 1721 1st Ave S, jandmcafe.cafe edenhillrestaurant.com 206.264.2428, hoovervillebar.com THE CENTRAL SALOON—Bar. This HOW TO COOK A WOLF—Northwest. SEATTLE CIDER COMPANY Pioneer Square saloon is one of Seattle’s The ever-changing menu of Italian- —Cidery. The first cidery in the city oldest bars. That experience goes a long inspired small plates is irresistible, as is since Prohibition, Seattle Cider Company’s way, especially on the weekends. Think lots the warm and cozy dining space. 2208 tasting room is called The Woods. of rock, stiff drinks, attitude, a beautiful old Queen Anne Ave N, 206.838.8090, The space is shared with Two Beers wood bar, and original floors. 207 1st Ave S, howtocookawolf.com Brewing. 4700 Ohio Ave S, 206.762.0490, 206.622.0209, centralsaloon.com seattlecidercompany.com MECCA CAFE—Diner. This is one Queen Anne of Seattle’s oldest diners that serves WESTLAND DISTILLERY—Distillery. breakfast all day long to go along with Westland Distillery mashes, distills, 5 SPOT—American. Come for breakfast appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, dinner matures, and bottles American Single and lunch; early risers take advantage of and its very own dive bar. 526 Queen Anne Malt Whiskey in the heart of the Pacific early bird specials. 1502 Queen Anne Ave N, Ave N, 206.285.9728, mecca-cafe.com Northwest. Distilled in the Scottish 206.285.7768, chowfoods.com/5-spot tradition and matured in the American QUEEN ANNE BEER HALL style, Westland brings a new and distinctly BATCH 206 DISTILLERY—Distillery. American voice to the world of single- Drop in to buy a bottle of their vodka, gin, —Hungarian. Head to this spot for malt whiskey. 2931 1st Ave S, 206.767.7250, moonshine, or bourbon, or look for it at European and local craft beers along westlanddistillery.com local bars. 1417 Elliott Ave W, 206.216.2803, with a menu full of beer hall fare with a batch206.com Northwest twist. Find things like Bavarian soft pretzels, wiener schnitzel and more. South Lake Union BETTY—Eclectic. Step inside this 203 W Thomas St, 206.659.4043, sophisticated, trendy restaurant and dig in queenannebeerhall.com DANIEL’S BROILER—American. This to their scrumptious seasonal treats—like steakhouse serves exclusively USDA prime a delectable rib-eye steak. 1507 Queen TOULOUSE PETIT—Cajun. This steaks with stunning views. The Bellevue Anne Ave N, 206.352.3773, eatatbetty.com award-winning restaurant offers a menu location has a piano bar, and there is brimming with New Orleans favorites, waterfront dining at the Lake Union and BOAT STREET KITCHEN & BISTRO including classic shrimp creole, gumbo Leschi locations. South Lake Union, 809 —American. The ever-changing menu and jambalaya. 601 Queen Anne Ave N, Fairview Place, 206.621.8262, and other ensures you will get a tasty variety of 206.432.9069, toulousepetit.com locations, schwartzbros.com

46 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 LUNCHBOX LABORATORY—American. Head to this burger spot for delicious Kobe beef burgers and inventive ice cream shakes. 1253 Thomas St, 206.621.1090, lunchboxlab.com

University District CAFE RACER—American. Comfort food, art shows, open-mic nights, improv, live music, and an entire room devoted to bad art—Cafe Racer has a lot of things going for it. 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, 206.523.5282, caferacerseattle.com Flatstick Pub

Wallingford BLUE STAR CAFE & PUB utensils required. Dig in. 1301 Alaskan Way, Woodinville —American. Gulp down any of the 22 206.624.1890, thecrabpotseattle.com microbrews on tap. This pub is also a DELILLE CELLARS—Winery. THE FISHERMAN’S RESTAURANT wonderful place for breakfast or brunch— Nominated for Winery of the Year & BAR don’t miss the bacon waffle. On summer —Seafood. This waterfront staple 2014 by Wine Enthusiast magazine, on Pier 57 offers Northwest seafood days, enjoy patio dining. 4512 Stone Way N, DeLille’s Carriage House Tasting options such as clam chowder, steamed 206.548.0345 bluestarcafeandpub.com Room is a good stop on a wine tour of mussels and tasty halibut and chips. 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57, 206.623.3500, Woodinville. 14421 Woodinville-Redmond Waterfront thefishermansrestaurant.com Road NE, Woodinville, 425.877.9472, delillecellars.com ANTHONY’S PIER 66 AND IVAR’S ACRES OF CLAMS—Seafood. BELL STREET DINER—Seafood. A Seattle institution. Enjoy classic favorites ELEVATION CELLARS—Winery. This waterfront building is home to three and unique chef preparations of seafood Home to Monolith, a Bordeaux-style red, seafood restaurants: upscale Pier 66; laid- inside, or enjoy spectacular views of Elliott and Imperium, an Alsatian-style Riesling, back Bell Street Diner; and a grab-and-go Bay from the waterside patio. 1001 Alaskan among other fine wines. 19495 144th Ave. open-air bar where you can get delicious, Way, Pier 54 206.624.6852, ivars.com quick options like fish tacos. Grab a seat NE, Ste. A-130, Woodinville, 425.483.2800, upstairs and enjoy outstanding views elevationcellars.com of the Puget Sound. 2201 Alaskan Way, West Seattle MARK RYAN WINERY—Winery. 206.448.6688, anthonys.com THE BEER JUNCTION—Bar. Find more than 1,500 varieties of domestic The delicious wines from Mark COPPERWORKS DISTILLING and imported beer from more than 50 Ryan include multiple 90-point-plus COMPANY—Distillery. This craft countries. Find the list of what’s on tap bottles. 14475 Woodinville-Redmond distillery, tasting room, and gift shop offers on the website. 4511 California Ave. SW, Road, Woodinville, 425.415.3865, tastings daily. Sample small-batch whiskey, 206.938.BEER, thebeerjunction.com markryanwinery.com gin, and vodka produced in traditional Scottish copper stills. Tours available BEVERIDGE PLACE PUB—Bar. With PACIFIC DISTILLERY—Distillery. This F & Sa. 1250 Alaskan Way, 206.504.7604, 36 taps serving beer and cider, there’s family-owned distillery in Woodinville uses copperworksdistilling.com something for everyone at this West herbs from around the world—and some Seattle favorite. While there’s no food THE CRAB POT—Seafood. This here, there is a book of menus if you’d like from their own gardens—to create their Waterfront favorite is where you come to order delivery from a nearby restaurant. award-winning absinthe and gin. 18808 for a no-fuss seafood feeding frenzy. 6413 California Ave. SW, 206.932.9906, 142nd Ave. NE, Woodinville, 425.350.9061,

DRYLAND MEDIA DRYLAND They’ll toss the food on the table, no beveridgeplacepub.com pacificdistillery.com

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Paramount Theatre Jet City Improv Havana Listed on the National Register Founded in 1992, Jet City Improv puts Cuban décor, legendary DJs, and of Historic Places, the circa-1928, on fast-paced improvisational shows strong mojitos set the scene for a 2,807-seat Paramount Theatre inside a bright yellow theater in the U fun night out. On Tuesdays, the hosts performances of every stripe. District that you can’t miss. Call for theme is ’90s old-school jams, while Starting Feb. 7, see the musical showtimes. 5510 University Way NE, Wednesdays are entirely on vinyl. Frozen. 911 Pine St, 206.682.1414, 206.325.8291, jetcityimprov.org 1010 E Pike St, 206.323.CUBA, stgpresents.org havanasocial.com

Cinemas Comedy TRINITY NIGHTCLUB This ornate, two-level labyrinth houses CINERAMA THE COMEDY UNDERGROUND three main areas and a VIP room. This historic theater in Belltown opened This Seattle comedy staple offers weekly Internationally-acclaimed DJs and a state- in 1963 and shows classic Cinerama films open mics featuring local performers of all of-the-art sound and lighting system keep on a 97-foot curved screen. Concessions experience levels. Big-name comedians the crowds entertained. 107 Occidental include Brave Horse Tavern pretzels headline from time to time, while a Ave, 206.697.7702, trinitynightclub.com and Uli’s Famous Sausage. 2100 4th Ave, weekly jam showcases up-and-comers. cinerama.com 109 S Washington St, 206.628.0303, Music Venues comedyunderground.com MAJESTIC BAY THEATRES BARBOZA FROM LEFT: SEATTLE THEATRE TODD IMPROV; GROUP; GARDNER/JET CITY HAVANA This triplex indie movie theater with This intimate venue in the base- UNEXPECTED PRODUCTIONS stadium-style seating, comfy high-back ment of Neumos is known for host- chairs, and crystal-clear sound sits in the TheatreSports is a popular, improvisa- ing both up-and-coming talent and heart of Ballard. 2044 NW Market St, tional-comedy show based on audience nationally known bands. 925 E Pike St, 206.781.2229, majesticbay.com suggestions and scored by a panel. See thebarboza.com website for other shows. Market Theater, SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN 1428 Post Alley, call 206.587.2414 for show- CHOP SUEY The best in arthouse cinema, week- times, unexpectedproductions.org This venue filled with red and black long festivals, and special events on lacquer and an Asian vibe is often host to three screens. 511 Queen Anne Ave N, great hip-hop shows. 1325 E Madison St, 206.464.5830, siff.net Dance Clubs 206.324.8005, chopsuey.com ASTON MANOR SIFF CINEMA EGYPTIAN THE CROCODILE A single-screen historic theater on Capitol SoDo’s Aston Manor dance club plays This iconic venue has hosted the likes of Hill with programming focused on first-run an eclectic mix of top 40, EDM, and Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, R.E.M., titles and special events. 805 E Pine St, trance. 2946 1st Ave S, 206.382.7866, Mudhoney, and Yoko Ono. 2200 2nd Ave, 206.464.5830, siff.net aston-manor.com 206.441.4618, thecrocodile.com

48 WhereTraveler Seattle | February 2020 Take cannabis to a new NEUMOS high. There’s always a great lineup at this mid- size music venue on Capitol Hill, where you can hear indie rock, hip-hop, and other genres. 925 E Pike St, 206.709.9442, neumos.com

THE SHOWBOX Alternative bands, jazz greats, and main- stream acts have headlined at this venue in the heart of downtown, opened in 1939. The space also hosts a popular happy hour from 5–8 pm Tu – Sat. 1426 1st Ave, 206.628.3151, showboxpresents.com

SHOWBOX SODO A converted warehouse that’s now a concert venue located just south of the sports stadiums, this space boasts beauti- ful wood-beam and brick architecture. It’s hosted events featuring Kid Rock, Heart, The Pogues, M.I.A., The Hives, Dropkick Murphys, and others. 1700 1st Ave S, showboxpresents.com

THE SUNSET Since 2000, The Sunset has hosted live music in the heart of Ballard, with acts ranging from rock and alt-country to punk and electronica. Betty’s Room in the front is a great place to grab a drink before the show. 5433 Ballard Ave NW, 206.784.4880, sunsettavern.com

TRACTOR TAVERN This Ballard locale is a great bet if you want to hear some rock ’n’ roll, alt-country, Seattle’s largest menu of pesticide-free rockabilly, or folk. 5213 Ballard Ave NW, 206.789.3599, tractortavern.com and sustainably grown cannabis.

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ACT THEATRE learning through the arts. 4040 George Places in 1974, the Paramount Theatre Since 1965, this downtown theater has Washington Ln NE, 206.543.4880, hosts performances of every stripe. 911 been producing contemporary plays by meanycenter.org Pine St, 206.682.1414, stgpresents.org established and promising playwrights with local actors. 700 Union St, 206.292.7676, ON THE BOARDS SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE acttheatre.org On the Boards in Lower Queen Anne pres- Located at Seattle Center, this theater ents more than 40 shows over 100 perfor- specializes in productions for children. See BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE mance nights each year in two theaters: interpretations of beloved works like Mr. With a goal of transforming literature into the 300-seat Merrill Wright Theater and Popper’s Penguins and The Little Prince. great theater, Book-It has more than 100 the intimate 84-seat Studio Theater. 100 201 Thomas St, 206.441.3322, sct.org world-premiere adaptations of full-length W Roy St, 206.217.9886, ontheboards.org novels to its credit over the past three SEATTLE OPERA decades. 305 Harrison St, 206.216.0833, PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET Founded in 1963, the Seattle Opera book-it.org The Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of performs both classic European operas the most highly regarded companies in and new American works. The year- MEANY CENTER FOR THE the United States. The nearly 50 dancers round schedule includes six different PERFORMING ARTS present more than 100 performances each operas. Seattle Center, 321 Mercer St, On the center of the University of year at McCaw Hall in Seattle Center and on 206.389.7676, seattleopera.org Washington’s campus, Meany Center tour. 301 Mercer St, 206.441.2424, pnb.org aims to foster innovative performances SEATTLE REP that advance public engagement, cul- PARAMOUNT THEATRE Located on the campus of Seattle Center, tural exchange, creative research, and Placed on the National Register of Historic Seattle Rep strives to create programming that surprises, entertains, challenges, and uplifts the community through produc- tions of classics, recent Broadway hits, and contemporary works. Seattle Rep was the first Seattle theater to win a Tony award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. 155 Mercer St, 206.443.2222, seattlerep.org

SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY The immortal themes and words of William Shakespeare live on through the Seattle Shakespeare Company, which uses live performance to engage audiences SEATTLE’S #1 NIGHTCLUB | 18+ TO ENTER - 21+ TO DRINK in the universal human experience that FOR PHOTOS, TABLES OR GUESTLIST VISIT TRINITYNIGHTCLUB.COM underlies classic drama. 305 W Harrison St, 206.733.8222, seattleshakespeare.org

SEATTLE SYMPHONY The internationally acclaimed Seattle Symphony plays a wide variety of concerts each year, from classical favorites to shows with favorite local artists like Sir Mix-a- Lot, Brandi Carlile, and Hey Marseilles. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, Box office: 206.215.4747,seattlesymphony.org FOR A FAST, FRESH AND HEALTHY MEAL, TRY A SUSHI BURRITO OR POKE BOWL TODAY TACOMA ARTS LIVE A nonprofit organization in Tacoma that iheartsushi.net includes the Pantages, Rialto, and Theatre MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:30AM-7PM on the Square. 310 S 9th St, Tacoma, 253.591.5894, tacomaartslive.org

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Rachel Belle RADIO PERSONALITY When she’s not working as an award- winning feature reporter for KIRO Radio, Rachel Belle hosts and co-produces the popular podcast Your Last Meal, where she interviews celebrities about what their last meal would be.

What do you like about the Northwest this time of year? The thing that I love the most is in the wintertime it’s oyster season. I love oysters; it would be my last meal.

What else? It’s a good time to go roller skating. You can either go up to the Lynnwood Bowl & Skate for the old-school roller-skating experience—it looks exactly the same as when you were a kid—or go down to Southgate Roller Rink in White Center. They do amazing programming; they often have a band set up in the middle of the rink, and you skate around them.

In a nod to your podcast, what restaurant makes a good candidate for a last meal? There are two places that I could go to all the time: I love Chiang’s Gourmet up in Lake City—they make really delicious homemade noodles—and Breezy Town Pizza in Beacon Hill, which is kind of a mix between Chicago and Detroit style. Their Pepperoni Paint Job has a layer of pepperoni under the cheese, and then on top of the cheese is the crispy pepperoni that curls up like little hot tubs filled with grease. It is so delicious.

In honor of Seattle Museum Month, do you have a favorite museum in the city? Inside Café Racer is the Official Bad Art Museum of Art. They have a lot of really, really ugly paintings, and they also have a whole section that’s devoted to paintings MAURICE PHOTO INC of Barack Obama. It’s kind of like the sum is greater than its parts—if you see one ugly painting, it’s bad, but when you see 100 ugly paintings, it’s beautiful.

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