[support] washington women in need

To date, Washington Women in Need has awarded over 5,500 grants to low-income women from all across the state for help with education and health care. Their small grants–none greater than $5,000–enable women to attend school, go to much-needed doctor’s or dentist’s visits, access mental health counseling, and cover the costs of health insurance premiums and co-payments. Continue reading »

[eat] kedai makan

[eat] kedai makan

Kedai Makan is a Malaysian street food takeout eatery that replaced Tacos Gringos on E. Olive Way in Capitol Hill. The menu changes daily but in general features three appetizers, three different entrees (vegetarian option included) and a dessert. Continue reading »

[park] waterfall garden

[park] waterfall garden

I first discovered the Waterfall Garden in Pioneer Square after wandering around looking for the perfect place to consume my first-ever Salumi sandwich. This peaceful little spot fills up in the summertime with the lunchtime crowd and stays cool on hot days.   It’s also conveniently located across the street from one of my new offices.   … Continue reading »

[drink] bottlehouse

[drink] bottlehouse

Bottlehouse is one of (if not THE) loveliest wine bars in the city. The ambiance is delightful, the staff is friendly and wildly knowledgeable about wine and cheese, and you cannot go wrong by spending an afternoon or an evening here. It’s like being in a magazine – no detail has been overlooked. Continue reading »

[eat] in the bowl vegetarian noodle bistro

[eat] in the bowl vegetarian noodle bistro

In the event that you are craving noodles but not pho or ramen, a bowl of noodles from In the Bowl is exactly what you are looking for. The menu is endlessly customizable and you can eat most items in about 10 different ways – there are five different meats, two kinds of tofu, 8 different types of noodle and an extreme spice-scale that will leave your mouth on fire if you don’t heed the warnings posted around the restaurant. Continue reading »

what to do when your home is burglarized or robbed

what to do when your home is burglarized or robbed

My home was broken into last weekend, and having never dealt with something like this before, I thought it would make a pretty good post in case (god forbid) anyone else ever has to go through it. Burglary can happen to anyone, anywhere, so I think is probably relevant for any neighborhood. Here’s a list of all the things I did/wish I had done, as well as some suggestions on what you can do when this happens to a friend. Continue reading »

[view] louisa boren park

[view] louisa boren park

Louisa Boren Park is located on 15th Avenue in Capitol Hill, sort of behind Volunteer Park and the cemetery. The park itself is tiny, but boasts a pretty spectacular view of Lake Washington. Obviously it was a bit hazy on this particular summer day, but to the right you can also see Husky Stadium and … Continue reading »

[view] columbia tower observation

[view] columbia tower observation

You have to take two different elevators to reach the 73rd floor observation deck of the Columbia Tower, but luckily there’s a Starbucks located at the transfer point, so if you’re feeling nervous about the height, I suggest you grab a beverage and enjoy the pretty spectacular view that the 40th floor affords you. But let’s be honest, the 73rd floor is where it’s at… Continue reading »

[eat] mamnoon

[eat] mamnoon

Mamnoon is an upscale Middle Eastern restaurant that just opened across the street from the Melrose Market in Capitol Hill. It’s a gorgeous restaurant that is open for lunch and dinner, and also features a takeout menu. The dishes are all designed for sharing, and I would recommend ordering several small plates so you can try lots of different things. Continue reading »