FOOD & DRINK
Woodland Park Zoo will say goodbye to hippo next week
SEATTLE — The Woodland Park Zoo said Wednesday it will say goodbye to one of its hippopotamuses next week. Water Lily, a 45-year-old hippo, has experienced declining health and quality of life after she was diagnosed with cancer last month, the zoo said in a release on Wednesday. The hippo, also known as Lily, will be humanely euthanized early next week.
Bellevue Nordstrom Unveils a Fresh New Look
Nordstrom has reliably served as a robust hub for Bellevue shoppers chasing quality casual wear, high fashion, and everything in between since 1958. Anyone who’s perused the store in the past year might have noticed, though, that the brand has been working toward a new spring look. Late last...
Sip & Savor: Dinner and a Show, a Pup-Friendly Patio, and Pupusas
Head over to Bake’s Place Bar and Bistro between 9-10:30 p.m. on April 26 in Bellevue for a diverse menu and free live music. Consider trying the dairy-free and nut-free sea scallops followed by a warm banana-coconut cake for dessert. Darelle Holden Quartet, which features jazz singer Darelle Holden, is performing. Holden has performed alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bobby Caldwell, and Norman Brown. There is a $20 cover charge for the performance. Learn more or make a reservation here.
Why we wait for May to plant tomatoes in Seattle
The Seattle area's last frost is in the rearview mirror, but gardening experts say it's safer to wait until next month to plant tomatoes and other tender staples.Why it matters: Putting off some planting, digging and tidying not only gives many plants their best chance to thrive, it also boosts survival odds for bees and other beneficial insects, gardening journalist Erica Browne Grivas told Axios.The big picture: Warming temperatures are changing where and when different plant varieties can grow successfully, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which was updated last year.The new hardiness map shows...
How a Seattle couple's chili crisp creation gained a following around the country
SEATTLE — From the start of Ruby Sparks and Rob Griset's relationship, family and food have always been at the forefront of their lives. "Some people like to go to museums. We just like eating, that's it. That's all we want to do," Rob said. "We've been to Mexico,...
Seattle's rental market is pet-friendly, except for big dogs
In a city awash in doggos (with two new dog parks coming), finding housing with your furry family members can be challenging—especially if they are large dogs. KUOW put itself in the shoes of an average renter with pets—hardly a difficult feat in an office with a Slack channel dedicated to pets. We pulled data on pet-friendly rental listings from Zillow, and found that as the number of bedrooms goes up, so do the restrictions on large dogs.
Seattle to host K-PLAY! FEST K-Pop convention
SEATTLE - Next month, the Seattle Convention Center will be home to the ultimate get-together of K-pop, anime, and even sneaker lovers. K-PLAY FEST, Anime Impulse, Sneaker Expo, and Collector's Expo are bringing their traveling joint convention to the Emerald City on May 18 and 19. For collector’s, dozens of...
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