June 2010

Summer Guide 2010: Queen Anne & Magnolia

The highest of Seattle

The highest of Seattle’s seven hills, Queen Anne offers spectacular views in every direction—one of many reasons to scale its heights in the summertime. Dine Out(side)Sip a sublime absinthe-spiked Rye-se & Shine cocktail, snack on farro fries and people watch on the sweet sun patio of newcomer Emmer&Rye (1825 Queen Anne Ave. N; 206.282.0680; emmerandrye.com)….

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Summer Guide 2010: Capitol Hill

While this hipster haven doesn

While this hipster haven doesn’t offer beach access or swimming pools, it’s still a highly desirable summer spot, thanks to a killer park and fountain, a tangibly youthful energy, restaurants with their patio doors flung open, nightlife that keeps on going and one of summer’s most anticipated music festivals. Capitol HillDine Out(side)Capitol Hill’s street fashion…

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Summer Guide 2010: Ballard & Greenwood/Phinney

Ballard continues to boom, with new restaurants, bars and shops still opening on a regular basis, a

Ballard continues to boom, with new restaurants, bars and shops still opening on a regular basis, a thriving art walk and farmers’ market, and, of course, the summer Seafood Fest (this year, July 10–11; seafoodfest.org), where the salmon booths pack ’em in like sardines. BallardAll-star Farmers’ MarketThe Ballard Farmers’ Market (Ballard Avenue NW between 20th…

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The Must List: June

Our top to-do's for June

Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Our top to-do’s for June Sip and Sing AlongCROSBY, STILLS & NASH Legendary folk rockers Crosby, Stills & Nash kick off Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Summer Concert Series. No, Neil Young won’t be joining the party, but the rolling lawn, the wine and the lovely amphitheater setting—not to mention the trio’s…

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Shelter: Econo Lodgings

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Category: seattlepi.com teaser headlines   Seattle’s backyard cottages gain new legal ground—and new appeal for homeowners looking to shack up Econo LodgingsThey used to be as illegal in Seattle as a bubbling whiskey still. But as of last December, those backyard studios, beefed-up potting sheds and cozy shacks concealed behind Seattle’s bungalows have a new…

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