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Seattle’s Most Famous Restaurant Painted Itself Hot Pink So It Could Be ‘Kenlis’
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. Stately Canlis has put aside its typical sedate Pacific Northwest dark-whatever colors and is now a startling pink. The famed fine dining restaurant did the paint job late last week and let the anticipation (and confusion) build for a couple days, then announced over the weekend what the deal was: It was a Barbie-themed event that would happen at the restaurant on August 9 and 10.
Major Grocers Announce Which 124 WA Stores Will Be Sold Off
Kroger and Albertsons, have been working on a merger since September of 2023. A long list of stores and distribution centers that will be sold was announced for the first time. A large number are located throughout the state of Washington. The new agreement by the two chains is meant...
Seattle restaurant owner responds to ire sparked by 'living-wage' surcharge after viral receipt
SEATTLE — A popular restaurant in Lower Queen Anne is under fire on social media for charging a 5% "living-wage" surcharge. It's a surcharge that "is not in lieu of server gratuity," according to the restaurant. Toulouse Petit Kitchen and Lounge has been a mainstay of the Uptown neighborhood...
How an Italian immigrant turned an elephant into a Seattle icon
At first glance, elephants and Seattle seem an unlikely pairing. Why would the world’s largest land mammal, found in Asia and Africa, have so intrigued residents of the Pacific Northwest?. Yet two Seattle companies have used this massive animal for decades to advertise their businesses. The more recognizable was...
RIP to That Weird Taco Time on 45th in Wallingford
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. It seems pointless to eulogize individual locations of fast food chains. The whole point of fast food is that a brand’s restaurants are identical to one another, that the closure of one is at most a minor inconvenience to a franchise’s fans — chances are you can get the same burger or taco down the road.
Get moving with free outdoor dance class at Seattle's Volunteer Park
SEATTLE — This year's outdoor class will be Thursday, August 1st at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater. The class is free to the public. It's open to participants of all backgrounds and identities. No dance experience is necessary. Classes are guided by Dance Church teachers, all of whom are professional...
Your grocery store could change hands soon
Fifteen QFC and Safeway stores in Seattle could soon be under new management thanks to a proposed merger between Safeway parent company Albertsons and Kroger, which owns QFC. The announcement sparked plenty of questions about what would happen to the stores, if any would close, and what changes customers could see. Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts is here to get into the details with us. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow
Second Sketcher Fest coming to Edmonds July 19-21
Last summer, Edmonds was the location of the first Sketcher Fest, an international festival focused on travel sketchbooks. The event caters to artists and instructors dedicated to on-location sketching. This enthusiastic group will be coming again soon for the second expanded Sketcher Fest 2024. Sketcher Fest Edmonds is the brainchild...
How to get help installing a heat pump at your home
Now that summer temperatures seem to be around for a bit, you may be thinking about upgrading to an energy-efficient heat pump. Several government programs exist to help.Why it matters: Electric heat pumps use far less electricity than conventional electric heating, and don't burn fossil fuels like natural gas-powered furnaces or boilers.That makes them important tools for curbing greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change, state and federal officials say.Yes, but: Installing a heat pump isn't cheap, costing somewhere between $10,000 and $30,000 on average, depending on the system's design and the details of your home.Updated state building codes may...
Learn folk dances from around the world
Time to kick up your heels and join us in doing folk dances from around the world! Every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00pm we throw ourselves into a flurry of couple, set, and line dances of all kinds. You don’t need to bring a partner. First is a half hour...
Asian Service Center to host inaugural Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 1 in Edmonds
The Edmonds-based Asian Service Center is hosting the first-ever Dragon Boat Festival in Edmonds Thursday, Aug. 1. The event will run from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. Rooted in over 2,000 years of Chinese history, this will be the first. Dragon Boat...
Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday July 16, 2024
The highly anticipated annual Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market is happening this Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 10am to 2pm. This special event is one of the best shopping days of the year, showcasing a truly impressive array of creative and high-quality items from local artists, artisans, and crafters – all handmade right here in Washington state!
Seattle Opera Presents Pagliacci @ McCaw Hall | Gritty Tale of Jealousy & Rage Featuring Iconic Aria “Vesti la giubba”
When a commedia dell’arte troupe arrives in a small Italian village, they are greeted by cheers of welcome. Makeup and costumes transform actors from commoners into clowns, but the infidelity of one wife and the fury of her husband cannot be concealed. Comedy turns to tragedy when jealousy rages, lovers are revealed, and the curtain comes down on murder.
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