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🫖 Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week

Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
Two hands hold up drinks, one with a creamy orange cocktail and the other with a clear green drink. Various shades of green squiggles and lines surround the hands.
Cheers — Drink Up Week is here. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff
Drink Up Week is here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Today through Friday, July 26, we’re showcasing content about the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Seattle go ‘round.

This got us thinking about the greatest drinks we’ve ever had in the Emerald City, the ones we haven’t stopped thinking about long after that first sip.

Alina’s choice is easy. As someone who’s already a big fan of daiquiris (rum, sugar, and lime — what’s not to love?), she still can’t get over the ones the staff at Roquette whip up for her. The aged Jamaican rum she requests always adds an extra flair of caramel-y flavors that transport her immediately to the beach. Plus, they’re extra icy cold here.

Madeline’s go-to drink that never disappoints is the lychee margarita from Cashew Thai. Sweet, light, and refreshing, this marg also comes topped with a juicy piece of lychee — 10/10 recommend leaving that bad boy in there to soak until you’re done with the drink. Then you have a boozy, tequila-marinated bite of fruit to cap off the experience.

Keep an eye out the rest of the week as we continue to celebrate our city’s buzzing beverage community — cheers.
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Events
Monday, July 22
Tuesday, July 23
  • Chalk Art Festival | Tuesday, July 23 | 12-4 p.m. | Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S., Issaquah | Free | Love to create temporary public art? Let’s chalk about it.
  • Providence O’Christmas Trees Signature Cocktail Contest | Tuesday, July 23 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle | $45 | Sample Christmas-themed cocktails and mocktails crafted by six local bartenders.
Wednesday, July 24
  • Yoga with Atlee Treasure | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-6:50 p.m. | Waterfront Park Seattle, 1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Stretch and relax during this all-ages yoga class at Pier 62’s park.
  • “The Wedding of Vera Drew and The Joker” | Wednesday, July 24 | 7-10 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | $7-$14 | This viewing experience is dress-to-impress — in this case, that means clown makeup, cosplay, pajamas, and scanty outfits.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Northlake Commons’ first tenant just signed a lease for 50,000-sqft of space. Nonprofit artificial intelligence research institute Allen Institute for AI (or Ai2) sealed the deal, filling over a third of the project’s office/lab area. Co-founded by Paul G. Allen, Ai2 currently has ~200 employees. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Coming Soon
  • Sports bar chain Tom’s Watch Bar is coming to Pioneer Square. Formerly occupied by Burbs Burgers at 121 S. King St., the bar’s Seattle location will have a seating capacity of 350 with a patio and outdoor bar. Current plans aim to open within the first quarter of 2025. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Number
  • 90,000 — That’s how many daily workers frequented downtown and surrounding neighborhoods last month, on average. Downtown Seattle Association’s June numbers showed an uptick in foot traffic + the highest rate since March 2020. However, it’s still just 58% of the number recorded in June 2019. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*
 
Open

Deets on community-led eats

FareStart restaurant with counter service + guest chefs reopened in Seattle
A rendering of the interior of FareStart features a food counter with people standing and ordering. Sunlight is spilling into the space from large windows, and the materials of the flooring and walls is predominantly a lightwashed wood. The counter and tiling of the counter service area is a slate gray and plants decorate the menu displays on the wall behind the counter.
FareStart operates as a restaurant, training space, and host for private events. | Rendering by NBBJ, via FareStart
FareStart is up and running again with full business operations including a counter service concept, Guest Chef Nights, and ongoing on-the-job training for food service skills.

The James Beard Award-winning model for this unique dining venue started with a mission to teach people job and self-empowerment skills + feed the community while generating revenue.

In the past 30 years, the minds behind FareStart have helped nearly 15,000 youth and adults via job training programs + served 19 million meals to local nonprofits, shelters, respite centers, and more community outlets.

FareStart’s next guest chef experience is on Thursday, Aug.1 — Kristen Watts Schumacher of Carnation Farms will whip up a three-course meal served by local volunteers.

At $50 per person, you can feast on gazpacho, chili-rubbed pork tenderloin, and blackberry Eton Mess. All revenue and donations benefit FareStart’s job training and placement program.
The Buy

The Buy 7.22.24 (Affiliate)
Your favorite find from our list of home goods on sale in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Hint: think $200 off Le Creuset cookware + $50 off Sijo Eucalyptus sheets.
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The Wrap
 
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Madeline
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Whew — two music festivals back-to-back is not for the weak. Exhausted, probably dehydrated, but definitely loving life after seeing amazing artists in lineups from Day In Day Out + Capitol Hill Block Party.
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