The Central Area and Beacon Hill make-up some of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the city, and also some of the most ethnically diverse. The Central Area's impressive mix of ethnic groups includes a vibrant African American community, and residents from nearly every region of Asia. The neighborhood's Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center and the El Centro de la Raza are testaments to the neighborhood's cultural heritage. The area is currently undergoing a notable, dynamic renaissance that has given rise to new condos, retail businesses, and an influx of new residents.
Alice Schmalice Custom Design
2612 E Pine Street | ph: (206) 722.3053 or (800) 25.ALICE
Alice Schmalice is a custom dressmaker for the bride-to-be who is unsatisfied with the usual bridal shop selection. Working through personal appointments, Alice Schmalice creates one-of-a-kind bridal dresses in vintage, traditional, contemporary, and period style. They can also custom make dresses for the entire bridal party, if desired. Best of all, Alice Schmalice never repeats an exact design, so your dress is as special as the day.
Ms. Helen's Soul Food Restaurant
1133 23rd Avenue | ph: (206) 322.6310
The city's best Southern food is here, where you'll find fried catfish, sweet potato pie, grits, barbecue ribs, homemade sausage, collard greens, and hash browns. Ms. Helen's Soul Food Restaurant draws in a heavy crowd of local residents, and who make a special trip here for the mouth-watering south of the Mason-Dixon Line fare.
MacPherson's Produce Market
4500 15th Avenue S. | ph: (206) 762.0115
The Beacon Hill community gathers at this outdoor market, where fruits and vegetables are always in plentiful supply. Open from 8:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the evening, this is an excellent neighborhood source for fresh, inexpensive produce.
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