| Chateau
St. Michelle |
14111 NE 145th Street
ph: (425) 415.3632
Puget Sound's premier winery has a host of offerings for local residents. Free tours of the presses, as well as wine tastings, are offered
daily, except for major holidays. The winery offers classes on wine appreciation, wine clubs, and unique special events, including date
nights with dinner and the chateau's wines, and a summer blues, jazz and classical concert series. An on-site shop sells Chateau St. Michelle
wines and other gift items, and an exhibit of glass art celebrates wine receptacles. Between the lovely setting near the north shore of
Lake Washington, the elegant flavors of the chateau wines, and the extensive calendar of events, this winery is always a pleasant visit. |
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| SAM
Gallery and Gift Shop |
100 University Street
ph: (206) 654-3255
The SAM Gallery is less well-known than the museum, but it has some of the finest contemporary art available in the Northwest. The gallery
exhibits change every month or so, and include over a thousand pieces of art, from over two hundred local and regional artists, that reside
in the gallery's inventory. If you'd like to try the art before buying, or just need it temporarily, rentals are available, as well as
free consultations, and installment plan purchases. Meanwhile, the museum store always has art books, prints of paintings, posters, and
assorted merchandise for museum-goers to take a piece of art home with them. |
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| John
Fluevog |
1611 1st Avenue
ph: (206) 441-1065
Mr. Fluevog makes remarkable shoes with an urban style. The styles can be modern, decades old, or futuristic, but all are dynamic and
sure to attract attention. |
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| FAO
Schwarz |
1420 5th Avenue
ph: (206) 442-9500 |
Bellevue Square
ph: (425) 646.9500 |
FAO Schwarz opened its downtown store a few years ago, and the Bellevue store shortly thereafter. Selling both mass-market products, including
Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Legos, and specialized products from many toy makers, it also has an extensive in-house product line. |
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| Whole
Foods |
6400 Roosevelt Way NE
ph: (206) 985.1500
Whole Foods Market® is now the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, with 129 stores across the country. Playing
a major part in the transformation of Ravenna and Roosevelt, Whole Foods opened just over two years ago, and has been a massive hit ever
since. To date Whole Foods Market remains uniquely mission driven: We're highly selective about what we sell, dedicated to stringent Quality
Goals, and committed to sustainable agriculture. We obtain our products locally and from all over the world, often from small, uniquely
dedicated food artisans. We strive to offer the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and natural unadulterated foods.
Our expansive yet cozy and browser-friendly design is ideal for all kinds of grocery shoppers, from families to after-work people looking
for a quick meal. With several departments for cheeses, wines, an excellent deli, an area devoted to meats and the freshest seafood, a
café, and an array of natural health and body care products, it's a treat for anyone who loves great food! |
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| REI |
222 Yale Ave. N.
ph: (206) 223-1944
ph: (800) 873-1938
You may want to bring your hiking and mountaineering paraphernalia just to traverse this mecca of outdoor gear. REI - which stands for
Recreational Equipment, Inc. - has become the place to go for outdoor enthusiasts of every shape and size. No matter how you choose to
converse with nature, REI can outfit you for your experience. And, not only does REI have thousands of items for you to choose from, but
they also offer lots of free advice. There are free clinics on everything from in-line skating to exploring Antarctica, and the REI website
has a handy assortment of articles that inform surfers on such topics as repairing old hiking boots and fly-fishing etiquette. If you're
not in the market to buy, REI has a full gear rental service. And, if you're not quite ready to part with your old gear, the REI repair
shop can probably help breathe some new life into it. Inclement weather got you down? Come down to the store anyway and enjoy the prefab
hiking trails and climbing wall. |
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