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The Seattle Traveler

Archive for October 2006

October 31st, 2006

Purple Cafe & Wine Bar

The Purple Café & Wine Bar joins an ever-expanding list of restaurants in the downtown city core.
It’s a large place (225 seats), with a high ceiling in the front part of the restaurant and an upstairs loft with bar and seating toward the rear.  The front of the restaurants has floor to ceiling windows facing [...]

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October 30th, 2006

Thread - A Fashion Trade Show - November 5th

If you’re a fan of Project Runway, love fashion, or enjoy being the first on the block to sport the new season’s clothes, you’ll want to hit the Thread Show, Sunday, November 5th in Fremont.
Thread is a showcase of emerging fashion designers, set amid music and art.  Shoppers can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces, including clothing [...]

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October 29th, 2006

Photo Op: Point Defiance

Details:  Anthony’s Restaurant at Point Defiance.
 
Photo credit:  Linda Fergus, c. 2006
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October 28th, 2006

Up-to-the-Minute Driving Conditions with 5-1-1

If you’ll be doing driving while in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area, here’s a phone number to remember:  5-1-1.
That number will connect you with up-to-the-minute information about traffic, weather, driving, and road conditions. 
Via:  Flyaway Cafe
 
 
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October 27th, 2006

Twenty-Five for $25 Restaurant Promotion

November is Twenty-Five for $25, the semi-annual promotion involving 25 Seattle area restaurants serving a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $25.  Some restaurants also offer a three-course prix-fixe lunch for $12.50.
So what’s the catch?
The option is only available Sunday through Thursday, and is not valid on Thanksgiving.  The menus are subject to change, and drinks, tax, [...]

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October 27th, 2006

Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art

The relationship between a child and a doll is one that can only be understood by experiencing it, but once experienced, it is never forgotten.
When I was growing up, I collected Barbie’s.  Well, I didn’t really “collect” them; I just had lots of them, and played with them.  I’d get together with other girls in [...]

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October 26th, 2006

b5media Launches Two New City Travel Blogs

I am very proud to be a part of today’s new launch of b5 travel blogs.  The city specific blogs showcase both Washingtons — the State and our nation’s capital.
Here at The Seattle Traveler, I’ll be focusing on what there is to see and do in the Greater Seattle Area.  Whether you’re a first time visitor, or a [...]

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October 25th, 2006

Remlinger Farms Pumpkin Harvest Festival

The month of October is Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Remlinger Farms.
In 1965, Gary and Bonnie Remlinger opened a roadside produce stand.  They were farming folk, and this was the beginning of their business venture.  From those humble beginning, the family continued to add on the freshest local fruits and vegetables available, gradually growing the [...]

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October 24th, 2006

Earshot Jazz Festival

It’s not too late to get tickets to the 2006 Earshot Jazz Festival.
It started October 19th, but there are still some great performances to see before it wraps up on November 5th.  More than 200 artists will perform in the three weeks of concerts, along with educational programs and related events.  Venues are around the [...]

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October 22nd, 2006

Photo Op: Seattle’s Safeco Field

Photo of the Safeco Field sign in the outfield at the Seattle Mariners ballpark.
 
 
Affectionateley called “The Safe” this is the home of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.  The staium has a retractable roof with a train line running under it when it is open, and seats 46,621 for baseball.  ITrain whistles are frequently [...]

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