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.
The 3 Best Destinations for a Spa Getaway in Burien
Visiting a day spa is a perfect way to pamper yourself, rest, and recharge, especially if you’re too busy to stay somewhere overnight. Day spas are also ideal for spending quality time with your spouse or friends. Here are some of the best spas in the Burien area.
London House Salon & Spa
London House has been family-owned for more than 50 years and they offer a variety of luxurious options. Try the Swedish massage, the deep tissue massage, the couple’s massage, or the hot stone massage. An aromatherapy wrap with lemon, orange, peppermint, and ivy essential oils reduces toxins and fights cellulite. You can also get a facial for dry skin, wrinkles, dullness, sun spots, or fine lines. There’s even a facial with fragrance-free products for sensitive skin. Microdermabrasion, waxing, and several types of peels are available as well.
You can relax here Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. It closes an hour later on Wednesday and Thursday, and it’s open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
The Best Chocolate Treats in Burien
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In Burien, Washington, you can enjoy a dizzying array of chocolate delights. Whether you’re looking for a quaint, family-owned chocolate shop or a renowned chocolatier, this town has the delicious treats you desire. Take a look these excellent, chocolaty destinations where you can satisfy your sweet tooth with ease.
Bakery Nouveau
William Leaman’s Bakery Nouveau is a well-known Seattle icon with more than two decades of experience making awesome pastries and chocolates. This place received the Reader’s Choice award for Best Bakery from Seattle Magazine in 2015. They’ve also been featured in Sunset Magazine, Pastry and Baking North America, Bake magazine, and other publications.
Their newest location is in Burien, and they offer decadent brownies and hand-crafted chocolates and chocolate bars. You can choose a box of your favorite chocolates or stop by for a single piece. You should also try the classic chocolate cake with dark chocolate mousse and glaze or the chocolate mocha cheesecake. Bakery Nouveau is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Sunday, when it closes at 6 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s What You Need to Know About the 2019 Spark
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The 2019 Chevrolet Spark subcompact is small, fun to drive, and affordable. It has five doors and it comes in a variety of attractive, trendy colors. The Spark’s appealing interior and high efficiency make it ideal for teens and commuters, and you can choose from four trim levels: LS, 1LT, 2LT, or ACTIV. Here are some features of the 2019 Spark that you should know about.
A Distinctive Exterior
The 2019 Chevy Spark is the smallest Chevrolet, so finding a parking space and maneuvering through busy traffic is easy. Several unique colors are available, including Raspberry, Orange Burst Metallic, Passion Fruit, and Caribbean Blue Metallic. These interesting shades stand out, so you’ll never have trouble finding your Spark in a parking lot. The headlights surround a thin upper grille with the Chevrolet logo in the center and there’s a large black mesh lower grille divided by chrome accents. The ACTIV model’s grille has a slightly different shape, and it comes with roof rails, fog lights, and additional ground clearance. A power sunroof is available with the 1LT and the 2LT. Read the rest of this entry »
Check Out the Available Trims for the 2019 Cruze
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The 2019 Chevy Cruze compact car is available as a hatchback or a sedan. It has a sleek, sporty style, convenient technologies, and plenty of cargo space. The prominent black grille has a unique pattern with the Chevrolet bow tie emblem is in the middle. The Cruze is ideal for commuting or long trips. Here’s some more information about the trim levels available for this fun, versatile vehicle.
L
The 2019 Cruze L only comes as a sedan. It has a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 153 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. It’s connected to a six-speed automatic transmission, and the automatic stop and start will shut off the engine when you stop in traffic to save fuel. The engine restarts when you remove your foot from the brake. The L and other trim levels with this motor can travel 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The L has 15-inch wheels, all-season tires, and a rear windshield wiper.
Other features include Bluetooth compatibility, a 7-inch touch screen, folding rear seats, keyless entry, and an oil life monitoring system that tells you exactly when you should change your oil by analyzing engine conditions. A rearview camera, 10 airbags, electronic stability control, and traction control make the 2019 Chevy Cruze safe. Read the rest of this entry »
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The beautiful Pacific Northwest is known for mountains, evergreen trees, and the freshest seafood possible. Your next date night in Burien, Washington, should capitalize on the amazing seafood in the area. Here are three perfect date locations with the best seafood dishes.
Burien Fish House
The Burien Fish House is great for a casual date night. Stop in here before your favorite movie and pick up traditional fish dishes. The crispy, grilled, or blackened fish tacos are available in all the local varieties, including cod, mahi mahi, salmon, halibut, and more. Enjoy a fish and chips platter also with your choice of fish. Or try out the shrimp, Dungeness crab, or lobster mac and cheese for a tasty twist on the cheesy comfort food. You can even keep it traditional with fresh clam chowder in a sourdough bowl.
Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Burien Fish House is right in downtown Burien with easy access to all of your date-night hot spots. Read the rest of this entry »
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