04.17.2025

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🥣 Stirred up in Seattle

Cosmic Crisp apples certainly stand out in the grocery aisles. | Photo by Bri, via Wikimedia Commons

Seattleites really love their thinking caps, because not only is our city responsible for some neat-o inventions — like oh, I don’t know, Boeing’s lunar rover — but we’ve also contributed quite a bit to the culinary world.

No, we’re not talking about the Seattle Dog (although it totally counts), but our state is responsible for all sorts of yummy treats — even produce.

Here are a few snacks we’ve blessed the world with.

Cosmic Crisp apples

We’re quite the farming geniuses over here. The beautiful, vibrant red apples were another WSU contribution that took decades of cross-breeding. What we know as the Cosmic Crisp apple is a mix of the Honeycrisp and Enterprise varieties.

Dutch babies

Based on the German pancake, this brunch staple was created by Manca’s Cafe in 1905, where they were typically served with lemon wedges and some powdered sugar (yum).

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Events

Thursday, April 17

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience | Thursday, April 17-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | The Moore Theatre | $47+ | How do you fit seven books and one Quidditch match into a 70-minute parody? Wouldn’t you like to know.

“Roméo et Juliette” | Thursday, April 17-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | McCaw Hall | $30+ | Pacific Northwest Ballet performs the heartbreaking Shakespearean classic with choreography from Jean-Christophe Maillot.

“Life of Pi” | Thursday, April 17-Monday, April 21 | Times vary | Paramount Theatre | $22+ | Pi certainly never expected to become friends with a tiger called Richard Parker, and especially couldn’t predict that that tiger would also save his life — watch the tale unfold live.

Friday, April 18

Saturday, April 19

April Clown Lab | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Seattle Open Arts Place | $25+ | If someone’s ever told you to quit clowning around, this is your sign to clown a little harder instead with this workshop that includes lessons on games, improv, and various techniques.

Tuesday, April 22

Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre | $39.50+ | All you need is love — and a ticket to this tribute concert.

Wednesday, April 23

Candlelight Spring: The Best of Joe Hisaishi | 6:15 p.m. | Town Hall | $38+ | It’ll be hard not to feel like you’ve been transported straight into a Studio Ghibli film of your own when this string quartet plays their soundtracks live by candlelight.

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News Notes

State

The 103-year-old Fairfax Bridge — which provides the sole public access to Mount Rainier National Park’s Mowich Lake Entrance — is closed until further notice due to signs of deterioration. WSDOT said there is no funding currently available to replace the bridge. (KOMO News)

Closing

The 120-year-old Virginia Inn will close permanently on Sunday, April 27 due to failed lease negotiations. A spokesperson for the Pike Place Marked and Development Authority said they hope to find new management to reopen the space, which opened in 1903 — four years before Pike Place Market opened. (Eater Seattle)

Sports

Get ready for some new faces on the court. The Seattle Storm selected Dominique Malonga with the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA Draft this week. She helped the French women’s basketball team win a silver Olympic medal last summer.. (KOMO News)

Announced

It just got a little easier to go to a Kraken game. The hockey team recently reduced ticket prices throughout the arena + cut costs for 80% of season ticket holders. Under the new prices, a seat in the Lower Bowl’s section 4 will now cost $140, compared to $175. (KING 5)

Coming Soon

PCC Corner Market, a small format grocery store, will open at Rainier Tower in Downtown Seattle this summer. The shop will offer grab-and-go items, prepared and fresh foods. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Biz

The cruise season has officially begun, and with some new changes, including a new cruise line and more efforts to reduce emissions. KING 5 reporter Savannah Welch has more on the story.

Listen

We’re 16 games into the Mariners season — let’s check in to see how the team is doing so far. Hear from the local experts on the Mariners with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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City Guide

We’ll take “Seattle” for 400

Think you’re a Seattle trivia master? | Photo by @johnnyhd24

Did you know Seattle is the birthplace of the popular coffee chain Starbucks?

Nah, just kidding. If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts — and there are plenty of interesting factoids to go around.

Here’s a few interesting facts will have you winning “Jeopardy!” in no time.

Pike Place Market started as a protest of the high cost of onions.
The Harvard Exit Theatre (built in 1925 + closed in 2015) was well-loved for its romantic, vintage vibe — but was also reportedly home to the ghost of Seattle’s first female mayor, Bertha Landes.
The University Bridge gets regular baths in the summer to protect it from the heat.
The first modern day UFO sighting happened over Mt. Rainier. In fact, Seattle coined the term “flying saucer.”

Your turn. Think you can get one over on us? Let us know your favorite local trivia tidbit and you just might make it into the newsletter.

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