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Drink With Local Spirit
South Lake Union’s bartenders find creative new ways to mix drinks using local spirits, bringing to life cocktails that honor the city and the neighborhood both in their name and in their flavors.
Fall Arts and Culture Preview
Art exhibits, talks, concerts, and more fill the calendar in the coming months. Here are some cultural highlights of the season.
SLU Saturday Market
The newly evolved SLU Saturday Market, which premiered this May and operates every Saturday from 10am to 3pm, is modeled after Smorgasburg, a New York City food market specializing in brunch.
South Lake Union Block Party Preview
The SLU Block Party on Friday, August 12 from 11am to 11pm at the corner of Denny Way and Westlake Ave N, is a free event featuring mouth-watering food, made-on-site art, music from local artists, and much more.
Summer Grilling
Chef Hayden Smissen of Whole Foods Market South Lake Union has excellent advice for getting the most flavor out of your grill. We chat with him about his must-have grilling accessories, coals versus propane, the secret to the perfect burger, and more.
Pressing Prints
The letterpress shop at the School of Visual Concepts (SVC), located at 2300 Seventh Ave Suite B, is committed to passing on the time-honored tradition of letterpress printing to today’s artists, designers, and other local creatives.
Global Eats: SLU Edition
SLU features a surplus of chefs and restaurateurs with internationally influenced menus spanning Berlin to Trinidad, served in sit-down spots, at walk-up windows, and by food trucks lining side streets.
Quote Me with Dick Wagner
The Center for Wooden Boats founder talks about falling in love with Seattle, an accident that changed his life, the history of Lake Union, and more.
Park It
Nestled among the sprawling offices of tech giants and towering apartment high-rises are plenty of places to get your nature fix in South Lake Union.
Celebrate Mom All Month Long
No need to stick to one day of celebrating this year–from blooming bouquets to crafty dates and sentimental surprises, honor the mom in your life throughout the month right here in SLU.
Just Desserts
From ice cream cruises to doughnut houses, coffee shops and more—South Lake Union has plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Imagined Futures
Take a look behind the scenes of the new exhibition at Pivot Art + Culture.
The Man Behind the Burger
How Huxley Wallace Collective’s Eric Rivera pushes the company to always be better—especially when it comes to the soon-to-be iconic Great State Burger.
SLU Spring Arts Preview
South Lake Union’s upcoming arts season boasts an impressive lineup of new exhibits, stunning performances, and educational events.
Pie Times
Pizza is a perennial nominee for the world’s most perfect food so it’s no surprise that South Lake Union’s selection is expanding with the neighborhood: take it and bake it at home, or savor it with a glass of wine by the warm glow of a wood-fired oven.
Destination Date Night
American lovebirds are big procrastinators, it turns out, with candy sales peaking on February 13 and 15. C’mon, Seattle! We can do better… and we can also keep the sweetness flowing year-round at these South Lake Union hotspots.
Soup Up Your Winter Meals
Stay warm this winter with soups, stews, and curries from SLU restaurants.
New Year Workouts
Need help keeping your healthy 2016 resolutions? South Lake Union has a variety of fitness studios and gyms that can keep you on track.
Happy Feet
Redeeming Soles is a local nonprofit that provides shoes directly to those in need and to organizations that serve those in need.
Take Five
South Lake Union has plenty of spas and salons that will help melt that holiday stress.
Fresh Eats
More than a dozen new restaurants are set to open in South Lake Union in early 2016. Here are is a quick guide on what’s new and what’s next.
Thanksgiving Treats
Whether you’re hoping to ditch the kitchen this holiday season, or you prefer to tackle the turkey, SLU has your holiday plans covered.
Made Here
Support the Northwest by purchasing locally made products at these neighborhood shops.
Creative Connections
Three recently-installed works of public art add to the burgeoning arts and culture scene in South Lake Union.
Gift Back
Put your money to good use this holiday season by shopping at these businesses that support community causes.
Child’s Play
SLU is much more than your typical urban working neighborhood—there are plenty of opportunities for family fun.
Game Day In SLU
Cheer on your favorite Seattle sports teams at these neighborhood hot spots.
SLU Happy Hours
After making it through the weekday grind, let off some steam at one of these South Lake Union happy hours.
Legacy of Hip Hop
MOHAI’s “The Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop” offers a look at the history and culture of the local music scene.
Say “Prost!” in South Lake Union
Celebrate great food and beer at these hot spots during Oktoberfest in South Lake Union.
Coffee Craze
South Lake Union offers a plethora of options for caffeine consumption.
Streetcar Crawl
The South Lake Union Streetcar is the perfect way to take in all the neighborhood has to offer.
Restaurant Rush
South Lake Union’s Ninth Avenue restaurant corridor is set to become one of Seattle’s go-to dining destinations.
Seeds Of Greatness
The Terry Avenue Saturday Market, which features more than 60 vendors offering local products, produce, and food, has become a new community hub in the SLU neighborhood.
Water World
Lake Union is a 580-acre aquatic playground that features many activities for all skill and interest levels, from kayaking and sailing to floatplanes, history, and more.
Hot Happenings
Your best bets for summer fun include the SLU block party, free concerts, movie nights for kids, food truck fare, cider, sailing, croquet with Tom Douglas, and more.
Outdoor Dining in South Lake Union
Enjoy the summer weather while it lasts and pick one of the many South Lake Union restaurants that offer outdoor dining to help you get over that long day at the office.
Eat/Drink Stories
Drink With Local Spirit
South Lake Union’s bartenders find creative new ways to mix drinks using local spirits, bringing to life cocktails that honor the city and the neighborhood both in their name and in their flavors.
SLU Saturday Market
The newly evolved SLU Saturday Market, which premiered this May and operates every Saturday from 10am to 3pm, is modeled after Smorgasburg, a New York City food market specializing in brunch.
South Lake Union Block Party Preview
The SLU Block Party on Friday, August 12 from 11am to 11pm at the corner of Denny Way and Westlake Ave N, is a free event featuring mouth-watering food, made-on-site art, music from local artists, and much more.
Summer Grilling
Chef Hayden Smissen of Whole Foods Market South Lake Union has excellent advice for getting the most flavor out of your grill. We chat with him about his must-have grilling accessories, coals versus propane, the secret to the perfect burger, and more.
Global Eats: SLU Edition
SLU features a surplus of chefs and restaurateurs with internationally influenced menus spanning Berlin to Trinidad, served in sit-down spots, at walk-up windows, and by food trucks lining side streets.
Celebrate Mom All Month Long
No need to stick to one day of celebrating this year–from blooming bouquets to crafty dates and sentimental surprises, honor the mom in your life throughout the month right here in SLU.
Just Desserts
From ice cream cruises to doughnut houses, coffee shops and more—South Lake Union has plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The Man Behind the Burger
How Huxley Wallace Collective’s Eric Rivera pushes the company to always be better—especially when it comes to the soon-to-be iconic Great State Burger.
Pie Times
Pizza is a perennial nominee for the world’s most perfect food so it’s no surprise that South Lake Union’s selection is expanding with the neighborhood: take it and bake it at home, or savor it with a glass of wine by the warm glow of a wood-fired oven.
Destination Date Night
American lovebirds are big procrastinators, it turns out, with candy sales peaking on February 13 and 15. C’mon, Seattle! We can do better… and we can also keep the sweetness flowing year-round at these South Lake Union hotspots.
Soup Up Your Winter Meals
Stay warm this winter with soups, stews, and curries from SLU restaurants.
Fresh Eats
More than a dozen new restaurants are set to open in South Lake Union in early 2016. Here are is a quick guide on what’s new and what’s next.
Thanksgiving Treats
Whether you’re hoping to ditch the kitchen this holiday season, or you prefer to tackle the turkey, SLU has your holiday plans covered.
Gift Back
Put your money to good use this holiday season by shopping at these businesses that support community causes.
Child’s Play
SLU is much more than your typical urban working neighborhood—there are plenty of opportunities for family fun.
Game Day In SLU
Cheer on your favorite Seattle sports teams at these neighborhood hot spots.
SLU Happy Hours
After making it through the weekday grind, let off some steam at one of these South Lake Union happy hours.
Say “Prost!” in South Lake Union
Celebrate great food and beer at these hot spots during Oktoberfest in South Lake Union.
Coffee Craze
South Lake Union offers a plethora of options for caffeine consumption.
Streetcar Crawl
The South Lake Union Streetcar is the perfect way to take in all the neighborhood has to offer.
Restaurant Rush
South Lake Union’s Ninth Avenue restaurant corridor is set to become one of Seattle’s go-to dining destinations.
Seeds Of Greatness
The Terry Avenue Saturday Market, which features more than 60 vendors offering local products, produce, and food, has become a new community hub in the SLU neighborhood.
Outdoor Dining in South Lake Union
Enjoy the summer weather while it lasts and pick one of the many South Lake Union restaurants that offer outdoor dining to help you get over that long day at the office.
Arts/Entertainment Stories
Fall Arts and Culture Preview
Art exhibits, talks, concerts, and more fill the calendar in the coming months. Here are some cultural highlights of the season.
SLU Saturday Market
The newly evolved SLU Saturday Market, which premiered this May and operates every Saturday from 10am to 3pm, is modeled after Smorgasburg, a New York City food market specializing in brunch.
South Lake Union Block Party Preview
The SLU Block Party on Friday, August 12 from 11am to 11pm at the corner of Denny Way and Westlake Ave N, is a free event featuring mouth-watering food, made-on-site art, music from local artists, and much more.
Pressing Prints
The letterpress shop at the School of Visual Concepts (SVC), located at 2300 Seventh Ave Suite B, is committed to passing on the time-honored tradition of letterpress printing to today’s artists, designers, and other local creatives.
Quote Me with Dick Wagner
The Center for Wooden Boats founder talks about falling in love with Seattle, an accident that changed his life, the history of Lake Union, and more.
Park It
Nestled among the sprawling offices of tech giants and towering apartment high-rises are plenty of places to get your nature fix in South Lake Union.
Imagined Futures
Take a look behind the scenes of the new exhibition at Pivot Art + Culture.
SLU Spring Arts Preview
South Lake Union’s upcoming arts season boasts an impressive lineup of new exhibits, stunning performances, and educational events.
Destination Date Night
American lovebirds are big procrastinators, it turns out, with candy sales peaking on February 13 and 15. C’mon, Seattle! We can do better… and we can also keep the sweetness flowing year-round at these South Lake Union hotspots.
Creative Connections
Three recently-installed works of public art add to the burgeoning arts and culture scene in South Lake Union.
Child’s Play
SLU is much more than your typical urban working neighborhood—there are plenty of opportunities for family fun.
Game Day In SLU
Cheer on your favorite Seattle sports teams at these neighborhood hot spots.
Legacy of Hip Hop
MOHAI’s “The Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop” offers a look at the history and culture of the local music scene.
Water World
Lake Union is a 580-acre aquatic playground that features many activities for all skill and interest levels, from kayaking and sailing to floatplanes, history, and more.
Hot Happenings
Your best bets for summer fun include the SLU block party, free concerts, movie nights for kids, food truck fare, cider, sailing, croquet with Tom Douglas, and more.
Shopping Stories
SLU Saturday Market
The newly evolved SLU Saturday Market, which premiered this May and operates every Saturday from 10am to 3pm, is modeled after Smorgasburg, a New York City food market specializing in brunch.
Summer Grilling
Chef Hayden Smissen of Whole Foods Market South Lake Union has excellent advice for getting the most flavor out of your grill. We chat with him about his must-have grilling accessories, coals versus propane, the secret to the perfect burger, and more.
Celebrate Mom All Month Long
No need to stick to one day of celebrating this year–from blooming bouquets to crafty dates and sentimental surprises, honor the mom in your life throughout the month right here in SLU.
Thanksgiving Treats
Whether you’re hoping to ditch the kitchen this holiday season, or you prefer to tackle the turkey, SLU has your holiday plans covered.
Made Here
Support the Northwest by purchasing locally made products at these neighborhood shops.
Gift Back
Put your money to good use this holiday season by shopping at these businesses that support community causes.
Seeds Of Greatness
The Terry Avenue Saturday Market, which features more than 60 vendors offering local products, produce, and food, has become a new community hub in the SLU neighborhood.
Services Stories
Quote Me with Dick Wagner
The Center for Wooden Boats founder talks about falling in love with Seattle, an accident that changed his life, the history of Lake Union, and more.
Park It
Nestled among the sprawling offices of tech giants and towering apartment high-rises are plenty of places to get your nature fix in South Lake Union.
Celebrate Mom All Month Long
No need to stick to one day of celebrating this year–from blooming bouquets to crafty dates and sentimental surprises, honor the mom in your life throughout the month right here in SLU.
Destination Date Night
American lovebirds are big procrastinators, it turns out, with candy sales peaking on February 13 and 15. C’mon, Seattle! We can do better… and we can also keep the sweetness flowing year-round at these South Lake Union hotspots.
New Year Workouts
Need help keeping your healthy 2016 resolutions? South Lake Union has a variety of fitness studios and gyms that can keep you on track.
Happy Feet
Redeeming Soles is a local nonprofit that provides shoes directly to those in need and to organizations that serve those in need.
Take Five
South Lake Union has plenty of spas and salons that will help melt that holiday stress.
Transportation Stories
Quote Me with Dick Wagner
The Center for Wooden Boats founder talks about falling in love with Seattle, an accident that changed his life, the history of Lake Union, and more.
Hotels Stories
Destination Date Night
American lovebirds are big procrastinators, it turns out, with candy sales peaking on February 13 and 15. C’mon, Seattle! We can do better… and we can also keep the sweetness flowing year-round at these South Lake Union hotspots.
65 Feet
height of the climbing wall at REI flagship store
