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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...
Baby gorilla needs a new mom, zoo says
Efforts to coax a gorilla to bond with her newborn have switched to looking for a suitable surrogate among three other adult female gorillas, according to Woodland Park Zoo. What's happening: 22-year-old Akenji gave birth to the as-yet-unnamed boy on June 28, but she "repeatedly turned away from him" and indicated "she is not interested," said interim animal care manager Rachel Vass in an emailed statement.
39 SeaTac International Airport 1-Star Google Reviews!
When it comes down to it, the best advice I could gleam from all of these reviews:. Show up EXTRA early (3+ hours) But don’t eat too much; you have to use the restroom. Make sure your items are “Fully Charged”. How has your experience with SeaTac...
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...
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...
Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos
The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade took to the streets on Sunday, July 14 to entertain the crowd with dancing, music, politics and humor. Several dance groups, bands, politicians, dancing horses, the Seafair Pirates and the Seafair Clowns were among those who participated in the parade down Fourth Avenue Sunday afternoon, the third and final day of the July 12-14 festival that attracted thousands of people.
Discover The Best Buffets In Seattle: A Culinary Adventure Awaits!
There's something fun and inviting about a buffet. All of the great options or just the idea that you can eat without reserve to make sure you get your fill. It's a great time to try new foods as you're not buying an entire dish of any one items, you can try a little of this and a little of that.
OH SNAP! 10 Celebs from Tacoma, WA That Might Totally Shock You
Tacoma's nicknames include Grit City and The City of Destiny. These 10 celebrities were destined for the big time, either born, raised, or have ties to Tacoma. 27 Famous People You Didn't Know Were from Spokane, WA (and Their Zodiac Signs) All of these famous (and in one case, infamous)...
Dan Blumstein: Fear and listening to your inner marmot
Here’s an episode for movie buffs, music nuts, animal lovers, and anyone dealing with anxiety. Yes, that's quite the range in a 40-minute chat, but Dr Dan Blumstein delivers them all in a fascinating conversation with Chris about FEAR. Dan is a professor of conservation biology at UCLA and author of the book The Nature of Fear: Survival Lessons from the Wild. He spent his career trying to better understand the emotion by looking at marmots. He says that animals can help us better understand ourselves. And we will explore what makes a scream a scream, and how to embrace our fears.
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...
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