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Long live King Felix! I knew before the year began that we wouldn't be all that great next year,...
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Long live King Felix! I knew before the year began that we wouldn't be all that great next year, but the team is finally making the move that should have been done two years ago. Out with the old, in with the new. With Felix Hernandez, Jeremy Reed, Adrien Beltre, Richie Sexson, and hopefully Bucky, we will be a team to reckon with in 2007. Go M's!
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I can't go wrong when I give the people whom I love, who loves music, an Apple iTunes gift card (...
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I can't go wrong when I give the people whom I love, who loves music, an Apple iTunes gift card ( http://www.apple.com/ ). The denominations run as low as $20/$25 and can be purchased at an Apple store. Visit their site for one nearest you. I liked this option because it eliminates the guesswork - I didn't have to keep track of their favorite music, if they already have it or whatnot. Give them exactly what they like, when they want it.
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Big People Toys
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Antiques & Collectibles
90 Madison St
Seattle,
Washington 98104
(206) 749-9016
If you're into antiques and the Far East, this place has a load of stuff. They're part of the...
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If you're into antiques and the Far East, this place has a load of stuff. They're part of the Home Furnishings district in downtown Seattle, which provides access to a ton of design elements to meet just about any taste. These folks go to Asia and visit little villages to find some rather eclectic pieces. They're a little spendy, but you guaranteed to get something authentic and unique.
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Judy's Book
Category:
Local Events Promoters
190 Queen Anne Ave N STE 280
Seattle,
Washington 98109
I am so glad my Target card came today, Friday, December 22. I think it was so nice fo them to...
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I am so glad my Target card came today, Friday, December 22. I think it was so nice fo them to order the cards before Christmas and give us a chance to use them. Thus, I will be using mine tomorrow (Sat). Judy's Book continues to impress me and to try and get and KEEP new members. They seem to realize their mistakes and correct them or either not make them in the first place. I am grateful for the card. 15 reviews are not that bad, and they usually go fast if you are in a writing mood. Thank you again, Judy's Book!
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This is my favorite specialty store in the Market--and not just because I am Italian! Their...
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This is my favorite specialty store in the Market--and not just because I am Italian! Their selection is almost overwhelming. The have all sorts of Italian imports--olive oils, canned items, pastas, even cookies. They also have a refrigerated case full of take-home goodies like lasagna, ravioli, gelato and stocks. The cheese counter is a sight to behold and has more selections than anywhere else I've seen. The also have salami, bacon, sausages, olives and all the makings of a perfect antipasto platter. The fresh ricotta is heavenly. The sales staff is really friendly and knowledgeable and you will probably need them. Upstairs they keep all of their wine, and the selection is decent for a shop of their size. Again, the staff is fantastic and will steer you toward the right bottle. You really can't go wrong with anything from this store. Also, their website has tons of recipes that will help you infuse some creativity into your meals. Shops like this make cooking and entertaining fun!
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Restore
Category:
Wrecking & Demolition Contractors
1440 NW 52nd St
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 297-9119
Located in Ballard, just northeast of the Ballard Bridge at 1440 NW 52nd St. is the RE Store. They...
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Located in Ballard, just northeast of the Ballard Bridge at 1440 NW 52nd St. is the RE Store. They have your standard building salvage pieces along with some unusual and downright odd items. For unusual, last time I was there they had an ancient bidet or sits bathtub. The oddest thing they had then was clothing, from the 1950s or 60s that had been salvaged from a former dry cleaners. The items were apparently found behind a locked door that wasn't highly visible and had been forgotten about. The RE Store personnel discovered the door and found the old clothes. They weren't building supplies, but were too cool to scrap, so they salvaged them!
Price wise the RE Store is all over the board, from very pricey to downright reasonable, depending on what you want. I haven't tried dickering or doing a trade in, but hey, some of the stuff they get is donated, so I suppose you could try. One word of caution, make sure you know what you want before you go in, it's one of those"kid in the candy store" places for builders and remodelers.
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Unless you're a contractor, you'd never know that the big brick building on Stone Way is one of...
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Unless you're a contractor, you'd never know that the big brick building on Stone Way is one of the best-stocked electrical supply shops in town. Don't be intimidated by the gruff exterior - pull in around back and belly up to the counter.
You can't browse the aisles like you can at the big box stores, but if you know what kind of electrical supplies you need (everything from fixtures and cable to tools and controls), they've got it on hand, and for a great price. Even an electrical novice like me can come away with just what I needed (with a little help from the patient folks behind the counter). Recommended.
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If you're looking for distinctive new or vintage jewelry (as well as good advice and helpful...
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If you're looking for distinctive new or vintage jewelry (as well as good advice and helpful repair services) Facere is the place to start. The staff are typically jewelers/artists themselves, and are full of good advice and opinions about what works (and what doesn't). In addition to a rotating stock of unique new pieces, they have a large inventory of beautiful vintage jewelry - including a big selection of finely-worked platinum filigree and diamond rings. While jewelry repair isn't their primary focus, they do an excellent job on many kinds of repairs, and will make a knowledgeable local referral for anything they can't handle.
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If you lived in one of the apartments above Uwajimaya Village Seattle, you would never need to...
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If you lived in one of the apartments above Uwajimaya Village Seattle, you would never need to venture away from home again!
The large flagship market boasts a WaMu branch, a nice Shiseido shop (for the unfamiliar, Shiseido is a brand of upscale cosmetics geared towards the Oriental complexion), a beauty salon, an optician, a Kinokuniya bookstore (largely Japanese, but a good selection of books in English, too), a gift and housewares shop (everything from cards to rice cookers to fine artisan pottery), and a food court with a good selection of cuisines, in addition to their own deli.
The grocery itself is primarily Japanese and was founded back in 1928 by Fujimatsu Moriguchi, who named his Tacoma-based enterprise "Uwajima-ya" (Uwajima store) after his hometown. He and his family were interred during WWII, but afterwards relocated to Seattle, where they proceeded to open a retail store. Uwajimaya has been there ever since.
Uwajimaya offers Japanese and other Asian staples and delicacies, extremely fresh (read: sashimi-quality) fish, a wonderful selection of produce, cuts of meat popular in Oriental cuisine (including sukiyaki beef and pork), a good selection of Asian (again, primarily but not exclusively Japanese) wines and beers, a large selection of frozen foods, teas, snacks, noodles...basically everything one needs to cook nearly any Oriental cuisine at home. There's even a small selection of Western-style foods.
The gift and housewares section is separate from the grocery, and is a wonderful place to find gifts for a loved one, yourself, or your home (when was the last time you bought your house a present? ;-) ). There are Japanese knives, woks, bamboo steamers, rice cookers, dishes ranging from teeny condiment bowls to huge platters, cards with lovely calligraphed kanjis, Sanrio for the little ones...I think they even have fabric and patterns there (they used to, at any rate).
Kinokuniya is a wonderful place to browse for cookbooks, manga, and books about Oriental history, lifestyle, culture, and architecture--even if you don't speak the language, there is a large selection of books in English. I don't know offhand if there are books in languages other than Japanese and English, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they did.
We love to shop here, even though it's a long drive for us. We look at all the pretties, plan wonderful Asian meals and shop for them, browse the books, and then get lunch at one of the many stalls in the food court. Food Court offerings include: Aloha Plates (Hawaiian BBQ), Noodle Zen, Saigon Bistro, Shilla Korean BBQ, Thai Place, Yummy House Bakery (and oh, it is!)--even a Herfy's for the thoroughly unexperimental!
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Fremont Place bookstore is a book lover's bookstore. The staff have on several occasions found me...
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Fremont Place bookstore is a book lover's bookstore. The staff have on several occasions found me a book with little more to go on that a vague description of the contents.
If you live or work in Fremont and you buy books on Amazon because it is supremely convenient, I suggest you try Fremont Place Book Co for a change sometime. A local bookstore offers some unique pleasures, such as buying a new novel from someone who loved reading it and knows you have a treat in store.
This is a small bookstore but with a great selection of books and a knowledgeable, friendly staff.
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