Author: Ron Butler
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Pike Public Market: a community mirror
On those occasions when we guide guests through the Pike Public Market they are amazed at the visual bounty before them. But just as there are less visited lower levels so, too, are there other dimensions less visible that give the Market its significance and endear civic attachment to it. So as we stroll together there…
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Restaurant tip: Chavez on 12th avenue
Recently as a passerby I noticed a new building where there were diners at street level. The posted menu looked appealing as did a glance into the interior. Now a few days later my wife and I are sitting at a table enjoying our food choices and absorbing the restaurant’s vibe. Read more here. New entries into the dining scene continue unabated. While…
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Husky crew championship tradition continues
Sights of rowing shells on the water are quite common and frequently our city excursions call attention to the University of Washington’s iconic rowing venue. This past weekend Washington’s illustrious rowing program notched another significant achievement capturing the men’s national championship for the fifth consecutive year — a feat no other collegiate program has attained.…
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Exploring Whidbey Island
The quickest of ferry rides takes one to Whidbey Island, the lengthiest of the islands offshore to the west. The plan for our excursion this day involved traveling the island from bottom to top and stopping at a few of the numerous interesting places on Whidbey. Two-thirds of the island can be observed by following…
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A pleasant timeout
It’s officially Spring now but here is a scene I came across a couple of days before the season changed. Was this canine relishing the warm morning sun on a late March day when the temperature reached almost 70 or was he contemplating the sweet fragrances from the cupcakes inside? Either would be pleasant consideration during a…
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One for the short list
Among the delights of the city is the number of satisfying restaurant options always available. For me oftentimes it is like being on a seesaw – dine at one that’s been around for a while but not visited or try a new one seeking to establish itself as a commendable addition to the food scene.…
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Not today’s Lake Union
At my gym, which is near Lake Union, the graphics on hallway walls remind one of how the lake appeared in the pre-WWII decades. While the city was expanding in all directions around its perimeter, the lake was an industrial zone. Note the log floats in the middle of the lake. The logs became either fodder…