Articles of category "Seattle weekend"

Wild Ginger, the pan-Asian restaurant that grew up on Western Avenue in the 1990s, is now thriving in the new downtown Seattle arts district, right across from Benaroya Hall. With the help of a design team from NBBJ, owner-managers Rick and Ann Yoder unpacked their popular restaurant in a multi-level dining space, with two bar areas and special rooms for groups. The menu, which consists of traditional recipes from China and Southeast Asia, has been a consistent draw for at the prior location since 1989. It's the food that gets top priority in the design scheme at Wild Ginger -- the food and the people, according to NBBJ.

Some of the Northwest's most sought-after real estate lies on a small island in the middle of Lake Washington. Mercer Island is a charming small-town community that offers all the services you need in a truly peaceful setting. All of Mercer Island is only six square miles! This is Seattle's most prestigious suburb, offering hilltop views and lakeside lawns. Mercer Island, with its beautiful wooded and waterfront settings, is an ideal location for those looking for an upscale rural environment with easy access to both Seattle and Bellevue business centers. Mercer Islanders enjoy a safe environment and the small-town ambience of the shopping district.