Ray’s Boathouse tried to burn down twice. Once in 1987 and again in 1997, only three days prior to the decade anniversary of the first fire, the flame and ash that brought Ray’s Boathouse to the pier could only keep it there for a few months. Each time, the restaurant team and the community helped to bring the Seattle icon back to its feet to even bigger success than it had in its first run.
If a packed bar of rowdy Irish wannabe’s dancing the drunken jig isn’t your ideal way of celebrating St. Patricks day — than join Seattle By Foot instead and sip a few local pints and learn some little known beer lore from the Emerald City.
Looking to get your St. Patty’s day buzz on in a slightly less conventional way this year? Well, these tasty desserts won’t get you carded, but they might give you an intense sugar high definitely worth of a designated driver.
I’ve heard rave reviews from non-vegans about El Chupacabra in Phinney Ridge, so I was happy to give it a try. The ambience is like Cha Cha Lounge, just less seizure-ific. Come at night to enjoy their jukebox and cool colored lights. They’ve got a killer drink list and a tasty little zone, but the vegan options are nothing to brag about.
Dance professionals, enthusiasts and fans from around the U.S. will gather in Seattle for a mega dance-off at the third annual BOOST Dance Festival. Whether you’re a beginner or trained professional, this double weekend series of instructional classes and performances will have something for everyone.
Dust off your passport, pack your elastic waist pants and hop on the Clipper to Victoria, B.C. Enjoy this quaint capital city and indulge in fresh local foods and restaurants. Here’s your March foodie travel guide to breakfast, lunch and dinner… and more dinner in a city worth a stay.
Sometimes 21 meals in a week just isn’t enough to try all the new restaurants Seattle has to offer. That’s why we’ve compiled a manageable must-visit list. In no particular order, here’s a trifecta of new bars and eateries to try now.
The 2012 travel climate in Mexico is different than in years past. A combination of the depressed economy and media hype over the supposed dangers of traveling south of the border mean that the usually-thriving Mexican tourism industry is experiencing a lull. What this translates to for you, my little Seattle songbird, is mucho savings in the sand and sun.
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