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06/26/2026

Tucked into Pioneer Square, Beguiled Books is Seattle’s romance-only bookstore, and owner Ashley Adair has turned it into one of the most charming literary corners in the city. What began as pop-ups in late 2024 grew into a renovated cargo trailer that launched on Valentine’s Day 2025, followed by a run of fairs, markets, and festivals, before the shop finally put down roots in Pioneer Square this fall.

Inside you’ll find everything from love-themed picture books to middle grade first-crush stories, young adult, and every subgenre of romance you can imagine. It’s also an official Art-o-mat location, where original mini art pieces go for $5 each, with most of that money heading straight to the artist.

Need a recommendation? Ashley’s top sellers right now are Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport, a rare standalone romantasy, and Squatch Out! by local author Deysi O’Donal, a Bigfoot shifter rom-com that Seattle readers cannot get enough of.

And when she steps away from the counter, Ashley’s Seattle go-tos are Caffè D’arte for coffee, The for the cinnamon rolls, and in Alki for date night. Next on her list is cocktails at The Dandy.

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06/25/2026

At The Ballard Cut, no two whiskey flights are the same. Owner Tommy Patrick built the Ballard Avenue spot around a simple idea: meet people where they are. Every guest gets the same three questions before a flight is poured. What are you in the mood for? What do you want to avoid? And roughly how much do you want to spend? From there, the staff curates something that fits your palate and your budget, whether you are reaching for a wheated bourbon, a lower-rye pour, or something rare off a list that runs more than a thousand bottles deep.

Part whiskey bar, part steakhouse, The Ballard Cut leans into both identities on purpose. Some people come in for the steak, some come in for the whiskey, and plenty come in for both. As Tommy puts it, the goal is to give people options and help them walk out knowing a little more about what they like.

We also got his Seattle hit list. Sushi at Sushi Kashiba, coffee at Anchored Ship, pizza at Belltown Pizza, and the one restaurant he is still desperate to try: Hamdi.

Where are you sending your next whiskey flight order? Tell us below.

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06/24/2026

Seattle Center was awash in blue and yellow Tuesday evening as Bosnian supporters gathered for “Seattle Welcomes Bosnia & Herzegovina,” a cultural celebration ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup match against Qatar at Lumen Field.

The free event at Fisher Pavilion brought together fans, families, and community groups from across the Pacific Northwest as Seattle continues its role as a host city for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Management is finally showing numbers.For the first time since its workers walked off the job, The Walrus and the Carpen...
06/24/2026

Management is finally showing numbers.

For the first time since its workers walked off the job, The Walrus and the Carpenter’s ownership has opened its books. Sea Creatures, the group led by Renee Erickson, released a year of financials this week arguing the Ballard oyster bar and its sister restaurants are running at a loss. The statements report $17.5 million in sales across the group in 2025 and a net loss of $787,120, alongside server wages the company puts above $49 an hour once the contested 22 percent service charge is counted.

A closer look complicates the picture. The single biggest expense on the statement, more than $1.1 million, is left uncategorized, larger than the loss itself, and the company never breaks out whether the flagship is profitable on its own.

The workers, represented by United Creatures of the Sea, voted 18 to 2 to strike and have filed unfair labor practice charges with the labor board, citing cut hours and stalled bargaining over a first contract. Renee says the company is ready to keep negotiating. The restaurant closed Monday night.

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06/23/2026

Now in its 18th year, the Queen Anne Farmers Market has grown from a neighborhood idea into one of the area’s busiest summer gatherings.

The market started in 2007, when a group of neighbors volunteered their time to build a space for the community, said market manager Matt Kelly. Farmers are selected each year between September and March, with the full season schedule set in early spring.

The economic impact runs deep. Matt says the market generates millions of dollars in sales that move directly into the local economy, supporting jobs and driving foot traffic to neighborhood businesses. Thursdays bring noticeably more people to Queen Anne because it’s market day.

Beyond the groceries, Matt says the real draw is connection. Shoppers can stock up on local food, picnic, stay for dinner, and meet their neighbors over a meal. Vespucci Pizza is among the vendors on site.

The Queen Anne Farmers Market runs every Thursday through the summer.

In case you missed the World Cup yesterday, Matchday 11):Spain delivered one of the performances of the tournament, defe...
06/22/2026

In case you missed the World Cup yesterday, Matchday 11):

Spain delivered one of the performances of the tournament, defeating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in his first start, while Mikel Oyarzabal recorded two goals and an assist in the opening 25 minutes.

Belgium and Iran played to a scoreless draw in a tightly contested match. Iran thought it had found the winner, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Cabo Verde continued its remarkable World Cup run with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. After taking an early lead and then falling behind before halftime, Cabo Verde battled back to earn a point and move within touching distance of the knockout stage.

Egypt made history with a comeback victory over New Zealand. Trailing 1-0, Egypt scored three unanswered goals to secure the country’s first-ever World Cup win, with Mohamed Salah among the scorers.

Cabo Verde remains one match away from a place in the knockout rounds, with a draw against Saudi Arabia likely enough to advance.

Looking ahead, the United States could face Iran in the Round of 16 if both teams progress through the Round of 32.

In case you missed the World Cup today (Matchday 11):Spain delivered one of the performances of the tournament, defeatin...
06/22/2026

In case you missed the World Cup today (Matchday 11):

Spain delivered one of the performances of the tournament, defeating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in his first start, while Mikel Oyarzabal recorded two goals and an assist in the opening 25 minutes.

Belgium and Iran played to a scoreless draw in a tightly contested match. Iran thought it had found the winner, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Cabo Verde continued its remarkable World Cup run with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay. After taking an early lead and then falling behind before halftime, Cabo Verde battled back to earn a point and move within touching distance of the knockout stage.

Egypt made history with a comeback victory over New Zealand. Trailing 1-0, Egypt scored three unanswered goals to secure the country’s first-ever World Cup win, with Mohamed Salah among the scorers.

Cabo Verde remains one match away from a place in the knockout rounds, with a draw against Saudi Arabia likely enough to advance.

Looking ahead, the United States could face Iran in the Round of 16 if both teams progress through the Round of 32.

With the group stage winding down, the race for the knockout rounds is heating up.

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