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MARCH 2020 MARKET FINDS Fan favorites and hidden spots at Pike Place Market CHEERS TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY TREK TO TACOMA GEAR UP FOR COMIC CON March 2020 A classic Seattle skyline view from Queen Anne’s Kerry Park DEPARTMENTS THE GUIDE From the Editor 4 Shopping 20 Where/When 6 Attractions & Tours 26 Insider 10 Museums Stomping Grounds 12 & Galleries 30 Field Trip 15 Dining & Drinking 33 Maps 51 Entertainment 47 My Seattle 54 ON THE COVER FEATURE MARCH 2020 Sunset over Pike Place Market. MARKET FINDS Fan favorites and hidden Photo: Natalia Bratslavsky / spots at Pike Place Market 16 / In the Market Shutterstock No trip to Seattle is complete without a CHEERS TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY TREK TO TACOMA GEAR UP FOR COMIC CON stop at Pike Place Market, the city’s most enduring landmark. where-2020-03-mag.indd 1 2/17/20 3:13 PM BY HALEY SHAPLEY ADOBE STOCK where-seattle.com 3 FROM THE EDITOR March 2020 Publisher PAUL HEPPNER Editorial & Design HALEY SHAPLEY Editor in Chief SHAUN SWICK Art Director CIARA CAYA Copy Editor 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] CIARA CAYA Sales Coordinator Hospitality Relations & Distribution Lady Yum SUSAN PETERSON Distribution & Circulation Manager AMELIA HEPPNER Client Relations Associate & Concierge Liaison 206.443.0445 x 113 [email protected] Who Run the WhereTraveler Seattle 425 North 85th Street | Seattle, WA 98103 800.308.2898 | 206.443.0445 World? Girls [email protected] where-seattle.com 2020 is the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and sometimes it’s difficult to believe that ©2020 Encore Media Group. All rights reserved. WhereTraveler Seattle is published monthly by Encore Media Group. women have only had the right to vote in the United States The Where Traveler name and logo are registered trademarks of for 100 years. There were a lot of trailblazing people who Haley Shapley Morris Visitor Publications. WhereTraveler Seattle makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it publishes, made that happen, expanding the idea of what a woman’s but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising role could be. In honor of Women’s History Month, I’d like to salute them—and put the from errors or omissions. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. spotlight on some of my favorite women-owned businesses in Seattle: WhereTraveler Seattle is pleased to be a member of Visit Seattle, Downtown Seattle Association, and Concierge Guild of Seattle. Lady Yum Moorea Seal Annapurna Cafe A friend of mine It’s impossible to walk Roshita Shrestha grew up recently visited France into the bright and cheery in Nepal and then spent and came back slightly Moorea Seal and not find years traveling in India disappointed—Lady Yum something I want to take and Tibet, learning to macarons were just as home immediately. The cook the cuisine of these Encore Media Group good as the finest she eponymous shop from regions. She brings all that PAUL HEPPNER found in Paris, maybe even designer and author knowledge to Annapurna President better. Owned by Megan Moorea Seal stocks Cafe on Capitol Hill, where MIKE HATHAWAY Gordon, the sweets shop clothing, accessories, and the food is truly delicious. Senior Vice President KAJSA PUCKETT has three photogenic home goods, with a focus There are lots of vegan and Vice President, locations, plus a kiosk at on handmade and up-and- vegetarian options, and you Sales & Marketing the airport. I’m partial to coming designers. The can’t go wrong with any of SUSAN PETERSON Vice President, Production the Raspberry Chardonnay jewelry section is always a the curries or an order of GENAY GENEREUX and Toffee varieties. delight to browse. naan to share. Accounting & Office Manager LADY YUM Four locations, 1012 1st Ave, 1833 Broadway, 425 North 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103. ladyyum.com mooreaseal.com annapurnacafe.com 800.308.2898 | 206.443.0445 | encoremediagroup.com 4 WhereTraveler Seattle | March 2020 19_6344_SEA_AD_Where_R1.indd 2 12/19/19 4:56 PM March 2020 WHERE/WHEN at a glance MAR The geeks shall inherit the earth. Or at least that’s how it feels EMERALD at Emerald City Comic Con, the largest comic book and pop 12 culture convention in the Pacific Northwest. This year at the to CITY Washington State Convention Center, a new section known as Pop Asia will be entirely dedicated to anime, manga, and K-pop. 15 COMIC CON There will also be a gaming area, panel discussions, a section dedicated to family activities, the most prestigious cosplay competition on the West Coast, and so much more nerdy goodness. emeraldcitycomiccon.com 6 WhereTraveler Seattle | March 2020 March 19–22 Taste Washington With more than 15 events around the city, Seattle Cocktail Week Taste Washington is one of the biggest and best From March 1 to 8, more than 60 bars are participat- opportunities to sample what the city has to ing in Seattle Cocktail Week to highlight the best of the offer. There are a variety of themes, from Pacific Emerald City mixology scene. See where you can sip at Standard (a nautically inclined night out on the seattlecocktailweek.com, and check out these events: town) to Sunday Brunch (a lovely late-morning March 5 soiree at The Whale Wins). It all culminates in LONDON TAKEOVER WITH The Grand Tasting at CenturyLink Field Event DISCOUNT SUIT COMPANY Center, where more than 200 of Washington’s Get ready for a British invasion at Stampede Cocktail Club, wineries and 60 local restaurants serve up when East End bar Discount Suit Company takes over, serv- flavorful bites and sips. This year’s featured chefs ing its bespoke cocktails on this side of the pond. include Brian Clevenger of General Harvest March 7 Restaurants, Chris Cosentino of Cockscomb COCKTAIL DISTRICT (San Francisco), Melissa Miranda of Musang, Nine tasting areas, 200-plus spirits, educational and and Chris Shepherd of UB Preserv (Houston). experiential opportunities, and much more are featured tastewashington.org at this immersive experience at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. MORE MARCH EVENTS Through March 1 March 14–15 NORTHWEST FLOWER & IRISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE GARDEN FESTIVAL Celebrate Irish heritage, Hosted at the Washington culture, and arts with two days State Convention Center, this of step-dancing, genealogy- annual event plants the seeds researching, lecture-listening of inspiration for your own fun. The event is held at the garden through 100 seminars Seattle Center Armory and and workshops on topics like is free. pruning, flower arranging, and seattlecenter.com attracting pollinators. Admire March 15 the 30 display gardens and pick ST. PATRICK’S DAY DASH up some tools and supplies The St. Patrick’s Day Dash has March 13–15 from the exhibitors. seen it all, from rain (eight of gardenshow.com HUGE BOOK SALE the past 10 years) to snow. But March 7 keep your fingers crossed for Hosted by the Friends of the Seattle CABERNET UNCORKED sunny skies this year as you Public Library, this event is a book Settle in with a glass of cab— cover three beautiful miles. lover’s dream, filled with hundreds of there are more than 50 to At the end of the rainbow, er, race, you’ll find giveaways, thousands of books at prices of $1 or choose from—at this 10th annual event, held this year at costume contests, live music, $2 for most. friendsofspl.org Porsche Bellevue. Valet parking traditional Irish dancers, and a is free. beer garden. EMERALD CITY COMIC CON; FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE EMERALD CITY CON; COMIC seattleuncorked.com stpatsdash.com where-seattle.com 7 WHERE/WHEN March 2020 at a glance March 19 and diversity of Jewish and to impress and enjoy the red some of the highest-profile STATE PARKS FREE DAY Israeli life through cinema for carpet photos. motorcycle racers in the world In honor of the Washington 25 years. fashionisart.net push for the finish line at State Parks’ 107th birthday, seattlejewishfilmfestival.org any cost. the 100-plus parks in the state March 28 supercrosslive.com are free for all on March 19. March 20 HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS Some of the closest parks to PACSCI HAPPY HOUR Commemorate spring, connec- March 28 VENICE IS SINKING Seattle include Saint Edward Wander through all of Pacific tion, and the triumph of good MASQUERADE BALL in Kenmore, Bridle Trails in Science Center’s exhibits with- over evil by throwing packets The people-watching is extraor- Kirkland, and Squak Mountain out worrying about tripping on of colored powder at people dinary at this masquerade ball, in Issaquah. a toddler at this 21-and-over as you chase them. It’s all part where guests go all out with parks.state.wa.us after-hours event that includes of the traditional Indian festival craft beer and wine. of Holi, being celebrated at the elaborate masks and attire that’s March 19–29 pacificsciencecenter.org Phinney Center. a throwback to the 18th century. SEATTLE JEWISH phinneycenter.org Contortionists, jugglers, and FILM FESTIVAL March 28 musicians provide the entertain- Celebrating its silver anni- FASHION IS ART March 28 ment early on, and a DJ takes versary this year, the Seattle A nontraditional fashion show, MONSTER ENERGY over later in the evening. For a Jewish Film Festival has been this event at the Tacoma Art AMA SUPERCROSS sweet snack, a dessert room is bringing people together Museum showcases gar- Dirt will fly in CenturyLink Field filled with bite-sized treats.