5 Best Places for Sweet Treats in Burien
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If you have as big a sweet tooth as we do, you’re in good company if you’re in the Burien, Washington, area. There are many fantastic sweets and pastry shops in our town to satisfy all your cravings, whether it be flaky baked goods or a creamy gelato. This is a dangerous town to live in if you’re trying to avoid delicious sweets.
Here are the five best places to get sweet treats in Burien:
Bakery Nouveau
This French-style pastry, dessert, and baked goods shop knows exactly what it’s doing. Bakery Nouveau is full of perfect macarons, hand-crafted chocolates, cookies, brownies, madeleines, bars — everything they sell is homemade, fresh, and just like grandmère used to make back in old Paris. Or, what we imagine she would have made if we had a French grandmother. Take home a bag of fresh croissants to enjoy with the family, or sneak away to their cafe for a coffee and pastry break. Read the rest of this entry »
The game-changing Chevrolet Bolt EV will now take customers even farther. Starting with model year 2020, the Bolt EV will offer a remarkable EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge1, a 21-mile increase over previous model years. The Chevrolet Bolt EV’s winning combination of long range and affordability continues to attract new customers to the electric vehicle segment, and the 2020 Bolt EV will appeal to even more customers by allowing them to travel farther between charging sessions.
“The Bolt EV set the benchmark for long-range, affordable electric vehicles, and we’re excited to raise the bar by offering nearly 10 percent more EPA-estimated range for the 2020 model year,” said Tim Grewe, director of Global Battery Cell Engineering and Strategy. “At Chevrolet we’re constantly listening to customer feedback and we heard the desire for more range. The team worked diligently to find ways to improve battery energy, giving customers the confidence to go more than the extra mile.”
To achieve this notable range increase, Chevrolet’s battery engineering team improved the energy of the cell electrodes by making small but impactful changes to the cell chemistry. This innovative thinking allowed the team to implement the range increase without needing to change the physical battery pack and the way it is integrated into the vehicle structure.
“The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been changing consumer perceptions of electric vehicles since its launch in 2016,” said Steve Majoros, director of Chevrolet Passenger Car and Crossover Marketing. “Great range — now even more — is the foundation of the Bolt EV’s success, and when paired with features like one-pedal driving, Regen on Demand and the instant torque of the EV motor, the vehicle delivers an exceptional driving experience. Chevrolet also is helping to encourage EV adoption by providing customers the necessary tools and services to make EV ownership more convenient.”
Currently original purchasers of new Bolt EVs have access to Chevrolet’s exclusive Energy Assist feature through the myChevrolet mobile app2. Energy Assist allows customers to view and search for charging stations, plan a trip with multiple waypoints and charging stops, monitor their route, and receive alerts if their destination becomes unreachable. Last year, the myChevrolet mobile app2 was updated to enable smartphone projection of the Energy Assist feature to the vehicle’s infotainment system via Apple CarPlay3 and Android Auto4 for drivers with model year 2017 or newer Bolt EVs.
Chevrolet recently announced a partnership with Qmerit that will enable EV owners a seamless way to find and obtain quotes from certified electricians to install at-home charging equipment. Chevrolet is the first non-luxury car brand to offer this service, and its partnership with Qmerit will provide customers with a more accessible at-home charging solution.
The 2020 Bolt EV will arrive in dealerships later this year with a starting MSRP of $37,495 (including destination and freight charges, excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees). Additional updates include two new exterior colors: Cayenne Orange Metallic (additional cost option) and Oasis Blue.
Burien Chevrolet’s Favorite Fall Farms!
Fall is officially here in the Pacific Northwest! How do we know? Pumpkin spice everything. The chill in the air in the morning…and sweat by the afternoon. More gray and rain.
And PUMPKIN PATCHES at all the local farms!
It isn’t really fall until after the traditional visit to one of our amazing local farms that pull out all the stops to make sure visitors have a fall-bulous time. Here are some of our favorite farms and activities with links to their websites:
Carpinito Brothers Farm in Kent
What we love to do there:
- The corn maze (just make sure you give the kids a cell phone. Or don’t…)
- Shop at the country store for our many fall favorite foods
- The Rubber Duck Races at the Farm Fun Yard
- Rodeo Ropin Cows
Fox Hollow Farm in Issaquah
What we love to do there:
- See the cute animals at this animal sanctuary!
- Pumpkin pie and fresh apple cider from their cafe (what’s more fall than that?)
- Tractor hay ride
- Watching the salmon swim up stream in their creek!
Mosby Farms in Auburn
What we love to do there:
- Bring your doggo, they’re pet friendly! (Remember to scoop the poop)
- 50th anniversary of Man on the Moon corn maze!
- An epic u-pick pumpkin patch
What are some of your favorite local fall activities?
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Chevrolet’s lineup of cars gives us hope about the future of small and subcompact sedans and hatchbacks. If you’re looking for a small vehicle that can wind through streets and save fuel, these Chevy cars will do the trick.
2019 Spark
The 2019 Spark is the most affordable car on this list, but don’t let the low price tag fool you — it’s fully loaded with exciting features. This four-seater has a fantastic miles-per-gallon rating that will save you even more money at gas stations. Its fun paint colors and small size give it a nimble appearance. The Spark is phone-friendly, loaded with technological safety features, and is ready to zip through city streets like every day is Friday. Read the rest of this entry »
If there is one thing we, here in the Burien area, love more than our coffee…it’s dogs. Nothing is more Puget Sound than having a doggo that you love and adore. They are a part of the family and we treat them that way! The 2019 Chevy Equinox has loads of furry-friendly (and family-friendly) features to help you all get around. You will love the technology integration, including Amazon delivery.
Whether you need the perfect vehicle to bring home a furry (or not-so-furry) bundle of joy or help your long-time furry best friend get around, the Chevy Equinox is the vehicle for you.
Stop by Burien Chevrolet today to take the Chevy Equinox for a test drive!
5 Best Specialty Markets in Burien
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Burien, Washington, is a Mecca for food lovers, thanks to the great specialty markets that call our town home. Whether you’re looking for cured meat, tea, hand-crafted crafts, or fine chocolate, there are plenty of shops in the area you need to check out and revisit. Improve your kitchen and culinary life by visiting these five best specialty markets in Burien. Read the rest of this entry »
The world knows Seattle as the home of the modern coffee shop, but it’s also home to some of the freshest and highest quality food of any major city. Pike’s Market is a major destination for residents and visitors alike looking to purchase produce, fish, and many more gourmet selections. It should come as no surprise that, as one of the original “foodie” towns, it’s also home to an amazing collection of innovative farm to table restaurants. Let’s explore some of the exciting dining options in Seattle.
Sitka & Spruce
Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Sitka & Spruce offers a quintessential Pacific Northwest dining experience. The high ceilings, abundant glass, and vaguely industrial style of the space pairs well with warm design touches like light wooden tables and bars and vintage-style revolving desk chairs.
As the menu is created daily based on local ingredient availability, Sitka & Spruce is never the same place twice. Enjoy a little bit of everything with the signature three-course fixed-price lunch menu, featuring local cheeses, fresh vegetable terrines, and freshly baked bread with house-made butter. Vegetables also figure prominently on the dinner menu, dotted with interesting touches like hazelnuts and cured meats.
In addition to its mouth-watering food menu, Sitka & Spruce boasts a thoughtful wine menu and an innovative cocktail menu featuring flavorful bitters, amaros, and other emerging spirits.
Award Winning Chevrolet Models for 2019
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Chevrolet is renowned for making great cars, SUVs, and trucks and they are no strangers to receiving awards. Their dependability, NHTSA safety ratings, and driver satisfaction awards are among the accolades they regularly achieve. Here are the Chevrolet models that have won awards in 2019.
Chevrolet Tahoe
For the second consecutive year, the winner of the 2019 Edmunds award for the Buyers Most Wanted Large SUV was the Chevrolet Tahoe. Its luxurious driving experience, powerful performance, versatility, and contemporary design won over the hearts and the wallets of car buyers.
The Tahoe also won the 2019 Kelly Blue Book Best Resale Value for Full-Size SUV / Crossover. One of the important factors buyers take into account when looking for a new car is depreciation. The 2019 Tahoe is estimated to have a resale value of 55% after 36 months, and 43% at 60 months. When it’s time to trade in your SUV, you can be assured of the best price. Read the rest of this entry »
The 4 Best Farmers Markets Near Burien Washington
Washington State is home to an incredibly rich variety of produce, livestock, and other edible goods that are recognized the world over. Fortunately, we live right in the thick of this bounty and have easy access to local goods via an impressive network of farmers markets. Explore some of these markets here in Burien and the surrounding areas for a taste of our local delicacies.
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Burien Farmers Market
Each Thursday from early May until the end of October, Burien comes to life with its weekly farmers market. Located in the Burien town square, the market is a lively weekly happening where friends and neighbors come together to enjoy live music and crafts in addition to produce, baked goods, and prepared foods. Happenings like weekly yoga classes and other special events make this a can’t-miss weekly appointment for your calendar.
For heading out on a long road trip with your family or a group of friends, the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is the ideal vehicle. It features a spacious and luxurious interior with seating for nine people and a huge amount of cargo. You have a choice of LS, LT, and Premier trim levels, and two powerful engines that offer superior towing capacity. Here are some of the Suburban’s great features:
Interior Comfort and Space
Inside the Suburban, you’ll find high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Even with a full complement of nine passengers, you have 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space. Versatile seating configurations enable you to optimize your passenger and cargo capacity. With the second and third rows folded flat, the Suburban provides a cavernous 121.7 cubic feet of cargo space.
For added convenience, Premier models offer power folding second- and third-row seats. For easy access to the cargo area, there is also a hands-free programmable liftgate. The seats are wide and supportive for comfort on a long journey. The LT has leather upholstery, while the Premier adds heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row bucket seats.
Even before you enter the vehicle, the standard remote start activates the tri-zone climate control to cool or heat the interior to your preferred temperature. On the road, you can maintain the ideal climate.
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