06.12.2023

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Sun’s out, laptops out

Places to work outside in Seattle

Mr. West’s colorful snacks and drinks add the cheer you need to get through those awful excel sheets you have to fill out. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff

You’ve got a big presentation due… and a big pile of laundry taunting you. We get it — working from home can be a mixed blessing. There are days when a change of scenery is a must if you’re going to get anything done. The good news? Research shows that tackling your tasks al fresco actually helps boost productivity.

Finding places to work outside in Seattle was at the top of our to-do list, so can we just say? Check.

Coffee and tea shops

Mr. West, 2685 NE Village Lane
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Covered: Partially

The franchise has two locations in Seattle, but the U Village outpost has a few more table options than it’s Downtown spot.

Parks and public spaces

It’s hard to beat fresh air when you want to think clearly. Set up a picnic blanket or head to your favorite picnic table — just don’t forget to charge your devices and bring your own hotspot.

Golden Gardens Park, 8498 Seaview Place
4 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (until Sept. 4, then 4 a.m.-11:30 p.m.)
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: No

Snag a spot at a picnic table or plant your butt firmly in the sand. The day will slip by as peacefully as the seals glide through the ocean in front of you.

You’ll likely find that Reuben’s is less crowded during the work week.
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Photo via Reuben’s Brews

Bars and restaurants

At these fine establishments, the patio is the way to go — especially when the Seattle weather is at its best. Order some food and drinks to fuel your focus.

Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave. NW
11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Wi-Fi: Yes
Covered: Partially

One of Ballard’s favorite breweries now has an in-house menu featuring eats like pilsner brats and soft pretzels.

3 more outdoor spots

Asked

Do you work from a remote office at least one day a week?

A. Yes, I work remote full time
B. Yes, I work remote 1-2 days a week
C. No, I work on location every day
D. No, I am currently unemployed

Vote here

Events

Monday, June 12

Queers, Queens & Everything In Between; a Gay History Tour of Seattle | Monday, June 12 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Ghost Espresso, 1499 Post Alley, Seattle | $20-$25 | This 90-minute tour will take you through Seattle’s history of secret societies, openly gay bars, and local politics.

Tuesday, June 13

Murderino Craft Night | Tuesday, June 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $5 | Stay sexy, don’t get murdered, and do some crafts while you meet other fans of the true crime podcast “My Favorite Murder.”
Photography Essentials Part 1 | Tuesday, June 13 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Glazer’s Camera, 811 Republican St., Seattle | $50 | Learn some of the tricky beginner stuff like choosing a memory card, understanding composition, and how to pick aperture and shutter speeds.

Wednesday, June 14

Nine Hats Wines Bingo | Wednesday, June 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Nine Hats Wines, 3861 First Ave. S., Seattle | $25-$65 | Grab some snacks and a bottle of wine to sip on with friends while trying to win some prizes.

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Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling

It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum

We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.

3 more gut-friendly travel tips

News Notes

Coming Soon

Electric vehicle brand Rivian Automatic Inc. is opening a pop-up showroom in University Village later this summer. The shop will take over the former location of Amazon Books and operate through early 2024. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Open

Drink up, Ballard — you’ve got a new wine shop. Petite Wine and Bottle Shop is now open in Papa Chango’s former location at 5410 22nd Ave. NW. In addition to offering bottle labels from around the world, the shop will also host wine tastings Friday-Sunday. (My Ballard)

Edu

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona toured Lake Washington High School and Seattle Central College’s Maritime Academy’s career programs on Friday. Cardona interviewed students to learn about how he may convince others nationwide about the value of these programs. (Seattle Times)

Biz

Seattle-based startup GeerGarage, which operates as a peer-to-peer marketplace for camping and recreation equipment, is gearing up to expand beyond Western Washington. The company is pitching its concept to investors and is about to roll out a new lend-to-own program. (GeekWire)

Outdoors

King County is changing up how it decides when to open and close beaches due to safety reasons. Instead of using data from previously collected water samples, the county will now rely more heavily on real-time data, allowing it to pivot closures more quickly. (KING 5)

Legacy

Former state Sen. John McCoy has died. McCoy was a member of the Tulalip Tribes, and known for his advocacy work for the environment, K-12 education, and the rights of Indigenous people. (Seattle Times)

Finance

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Travel

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Sports

Fly away, little Birdie

Seattle Storm retire Sue Bird’s jersey

Bird’s speech went on for more than an hour — but she had 21 years of her career to cover. | Photo via Climate Pledge Arena

Well, it finally happened. Our pile of tissues has officially turned into a mountain and Sue Bird’s Seattle Storm jersey has been retired.

The ceremony honoring Bird’s monumental 21-season WNBA career and her achievements as the franchise’s greatest point guard took place after Sunday’s game against the Washington Mystics.

The entire celebration lasted almost three hours and included some exceptionally heartfelt words from Bird’s fiancée and OL Reign star Megan Rapinoe, Macklemore, former teammates Lauren Jackson and Swin Cash, Storm co-owners Lisa Brummel and Ginny Gilder, and the queen herself, of course.

“You guys gave me a home,” said Bird near the end of her own speech. “And there’s no greater gift.”

Sue Bird’s No. 10 banner now hangs from the rafters at Climate Pledge Arena next to Jackson’s No. 15 jersey that was retired in 2016 — both are reminders of what they gave to Seattle and their fans.

Thank you, Sue.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

I remember when the light bulb went on for me a couple of years ago that remote work didn’t necessarily mean I had to stay at home or a coffee shop. I made it a little bit of a personal mission to find the weirdest/coolest spots I could work from. Working from a mountain top just puts things in a perspective that makes it really hard to get mad in a meeting.

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