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With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments getting underway, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a face-off of our own.

Last year, y’all helped us name the best phở: Ba Bar. This year, we asked you to share your favorite pizza in Seattle. Now — thanks to you + the help of a random generator — we have the official lineup for our bracket.

PizzaBraket8_SEA — Who will come out on top(ing)?

Who’s in the running

After a whopping 75+ suggestions between last month’s poll and a second call for pizza favorites last week, we’ve whittled it down to the most nominated spots. Going head-to-head in the first round are:

How it works

Beginning today, we will host several voting rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine Seattle’s best pizza. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the pizzeria with more votes moves on. Simple as that. We’ll go until we have a champion, which will be announced in our Friday, March 31 newsletter. You will be able to vote once per round.

How to participate

Vote for the pizza place you’d like to see advance to round two using this poll. You can vote for all four spots or as little as one. Once we count all the votes, we’ll share an updated bracket and new poll in an upcoming newsletter.

Want to fill out a bracket to see if you can guess who will win? Download and print the image above to take the competition up a notch. If your bracket is correct, send us a photo for a shoutout + bragging rights.

Ready to cheer your “team” to victory? Vote at the button below. ⬇️

BATTLE OF THE PIZZERIAS

EVENTS

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Tuesday, March 14

Women in Wine at Bottlehouse | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Bottlehouse, 1416 34th Ave., Seattle | Free | Enjoy a free tasting hosted by Frichette Winery co-owner Shae Frichette.

Wednesday, March 15

History Café: Creating a Hopeful Future for the Puget Sound | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle | Free with admission | Author and naturalist David B. Williams leads a scientific talk about our past and how humans interact with the natural world.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Chuck’s Hop Shop, 5041 Wilson Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Grab a draft from the Hop Shop’s many taps and show off your wealth of random knowledge.

Thursday, March 16

Inside A Monster: Scientific Illustration | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | MoPOP, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle | $7-$10 | This workshop about picturing the inside of creatures (real and imaginary) should spark creative juices in all ages.
Seattle Sea Dragons vs. Houston Roughnecks | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 6 p.m. | Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave S., Seattle | $24-$114 | The XFL’s new season continues as our hometown team makes a hard-hitting first impression.

Friday, March 17

Shamrock Shuffle at Peace of Mind Brewing | Friday, Mar. 17 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Peace of Mind Brewing, 18411 Highway 99, Lynnwood | Free | Show off your best jig with dance music from a long lineup of DJs and try to win a prize for greenest outfit.
Carrie Underwood: “The Denim & Rhinestones Tour” | Friday, Mar. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $79-$155 | Saddle up — the Grammy Award-winning country music star visits on her latest tour.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

GO OUT ON THE TOWN

NEWS NOTES

Weather

51º | Partly cloudy | 11% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 7:24 a.m.
Set: 7:13 p.m.

Announced

Welcome to the 60s. Tony Award-winning musical “Hairspray” is making a return trip to Seattle with a production led by the play’s original director and choreographer. It runs from Tuesday, April 4 through Sunday, April 9 at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. 🎶

Outdoors

South Lake Union’s outdoor equipment rental and events company Gearhouse is planning a Capitol Hill expansion. The three-year-old company hasn’t announced an opening date for the new space, but permits indicate the 800 E. Thomas St. locale will also serve beer and wine. (Capitol Hill Blog)

Arts

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Seattle is conducting a nationwide search for the next Office Arts and Culture director. Applications received by Tuesday, April 11 will get first consideration — and any Seattleite can weigh in on the search through an online survey.

Eat

Here’s some spicy news — three-year-old pop-up Vindicktive Wings has found a permanent location in Belltown. The business — known for its carefully fried Buffalo wings and homemade sauce — plans to open in May, taking over the space formerly occupied by Towne Pub. (Eater Seattle)

Cause

Burien’s Girl Scout Troop 40103 — the first troop in the state based in a homeless shelter — will sell cookies again after a three-year hiatus. Find them on Friday, March 17 outside Mary’s Place shelter and Sunday, March 19 outside the Molly Moon’s Columbia City shop at 4822 Rainier Ave. S. You can also buy the cookies online. (Seattle Times)

Sports

These threads really pop — last night, the Seattle Kraken wore special warmup jerseys designed by local artist Simson Chantha for Pride Night. Proceeds from the jersey sales and player-signed versions will go to the One Roof Foundation.

Biz

Pharma company Pfizer is buying Bothell-based biotech company Seagen for $43 billion. Seagen — which specializes in cancer care — is the largest biotech firm in the Seattle area. It had announced plans last year to build a 270,000-sqft manufacturing facility near its Bothell headquarters. (GeekWire)

Shop

Getting adjusted to daylight saving time? Take a sip from one of our coffee partners. Try Midnight Oil from Blanchard’s Coffee or Organic Matcha from Matcha Nude. We’re already feeling refreshed. ☕

Travel

Summer travel is just around the corner. On our radar: this mid-century modern stay in Martha’s Vineyard. For something a little more tropical, our pick is this seaside cottage in St. John. If international travel is calling your name, this charming home along the French Riviera is for you.*

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FILM

We’d like to thank the Academy

The exterior of Cornish College of the Arts located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

Brendan Fraser earned his degree at Cornish College of the Arts. | Photo via WikiMedia Commons

Our Oscar buzz hasn’t worn off yet, especially because there were a few Seattle connections among all the golden glory. Let’s all give a round of applause for...

Brendan Fraser

Did you know the winner for Best Actor (for “The Whale”) earned his thespian chops here? Brendan was a Cornish College of the Arts student during the late 80s/early 90s and said he credits Seattle “for birthing” his acting career.

Eighth Generation

Ruth Carter won an award for Best Costume Designer — and many of the blankets she used for “Wakanda Forever” were made by Pike Place shop Eighth Generation. Though those blankets were created just for Marvel, the store still has plenty of sweet threads.

DrinkingStraws.Glass

Don’t forget about the swag. Eco-friendly, handblown glass straws from this local Pike Place Market-based company were part of the Oscar gift bags worth a reported $126,000. Anybody have an extra?

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Gabe.

Editor’s pick: Since my wife is from the Spokane area, I’ve pretty much become a de facto Gonzaga fan. Both the men’s and women’s teams have high March Madness expectations this year, as usual, so you know I’ll be tuning into the NCAA tourney.

Among great local places to watch include Rough & Tumble (specializing in women’s sports) and the Dock in Fremont, which leans into Zags fandom. Go Bulldogs.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn about the Gaelic game of hurling.

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