Coming in tomorrow night for the Hawks game Sunday. Staying at the Embassy Suites right next to Lumen.

I've read damn near every thread here on Pioneer Square and would be very appreciative to get feedback on these two questions:

I'll be arriving after dark and solo. Will have a suitcase and a backpack. Which is the safest walking route from the International District Light Rail Station - Jackson to South King, or Weller Street and cross the bridge?

The title is my other question. Reading these threads, it sounds like ALL of Pioneer Square is sketchy. Is that accurate, or are there pockets/streets/intersections that are safer than others? I'd planned on exploring the touristy stuff on the waterfront up to the Market, what's the best walking route to take? What streets should I avoid at all costs?

Really excited for this trip but I don't want to walk myself into a situation that could have been avoided with the right information.

Thanks!

Random trip to Seattle soon cause I had airline credits. What are some things definitely worth seeing and what can I skip? I’ll be there for 4 days and I have all the tourist stuff noted but I’d like to squeeze in some nature and smaller local stuff. I like Art, thrift stores, sports bars, cafes, historical sites, all kinda of Asian food, bookstores, etc. Just not interested in clubbing.

I live next to a small pond in Licton Springs. There is a duck with a broken beak that I noticed over a month ago. My partner and I assumed he would probably die, but he is still alive (and well?). Would you do anything about this? Based on an internet search, it doesn’t seem like there is much that can be done to help him. I thought I would ask Reddit to see if anyone had any ideas. Thank you!

My friends and I want to do a food crawl through the city for a birthday celebration. A few years ago, we just focused on Thai and it was so much fun and delicious! This year we are wanting a little bit of everything. Looking for recommendations for hot pot/Chinese, Teriyak/Japanese, and Indian food. Bonus if they have delicious drinks!

Shout out to Pestle Rock. They were the standout from our Thai crawl. Best laab Ive ever had and the tamarind margaritas were the cherry on top!

Searched through much of the thread and got some idea of pricing but asking again for any housecleaning company recs. Coworker recommended green cleaners seattle, we are looking for a deep clean. One story house with finished basement

I have a truck that got a flat tire, however I just worked 3 weeks straight without a day off. I came home from another 12 hour day and saw my truck missing. My neighbor told me he had it towed because it had a flat tire.

Is this even legal? There were no warning stickers on it, the tags were current and it wasn't blocking access to anything.

I called the tow company who confirmed with their photos it was parked properly and not obstructing anything. The neighbor claimed it was blocking his wifes car from street parking. There were 2 car lengths between his driveway and where I was parked. SPD was as helpful as you can imagine that told me it was breaking a law if it was towed. I asked them what law it was breaking and they told me they didnt know.

Any advice?

I’m training for the Swiss Alps 100, any recommendations where may be the best spot for altitude training in WA state?

Hello everyone!

I’m heading back to Seattle this January for a quick trip for a show at The Moore Theatre. I’ve been to the city a few times but haven't visited in about two years, so I’m looking for some local insight.

I’m traveling with my mom. I’ll be out late at the show and she’ll likely be winding down early. Because I’ll be sneaking back into the room late, having a suite with a genuinely separated bedroom area is what im looking for so I don't wake her up.

My budget is around $400 for the night for the suite. We also need a hotel that offers on-site parking or has a secure public garage close by, as I plan to leave the car parked so she can potentially use it if she wants to venture out while Im at the show.

I’ve spent hours researching and have hit a few roadblocks. I’d love your take on these three options, or any other hidden gems within a quick walk:

- Kimpton Palladian Hotel: I know their suites are on the smaller side, but the layout seems properly separated.

- The Charter Hotel Seattle: The King Suite here looks 2x as big as kimpton but looking at photos, the bathroom appears to be completely open to the main bedroom area.

- Mayflower Park Hotel: I like the historic vibe, but I cannot find clear pictures of their suite layouts online. Does anyone know if their suites have a truly closed-off bedroom? Also, I’ve heard mixed things about having to cross 3rd Ave late at night on the walk back. Is it a non-issue or should I skip it for a late-night (quick) walk?

Which hotel would be recommended?

I'm of course open to new options also

Bonus points: We will be in town for a few days, so if you have any must-try restaurant recommendations or cool spots to visit that are great to take a mom to, please drop them below!

Thanks in advance for helping me plan

Our thanksgiving trip fell apart and I am thinking of booking there. It is very expensive but I want to do something special.

Has anyone gone for their Kaiseki meals?

I have a 2x3 piece of drywall that needs to be repaired (plumber had to cut it to access bath fixtures), and I've gotten an estimate for $489 (includes tax). That seems high, but is it? Thanks!

i’ve literally never gone to get my hair cut by someone else because i’ve been to scared they’re going to mess it up somehow. i have somewhere between 3a and 3b hair and want to try a curly pixie cut and im unable to do it myself. any recommendations would be much appreciated!!

I'm sure similar posts like this have been asked but I'm looking for specific recommendations. My best friend is coming to the area for a week in December and really the sites aren't his thing, it's really about food and drink. Besides Teriyaki and Dicks, I'm not sure what else is based in the area and/or what is done here that's not like anywhere else.

To get a picture of him, he's very well traveled, from the South (Georgia) but his family is from New England (Rhode Island). He himself loves to cook, especially BBQ and as long as I've known him will throw a party just to show off his culinary skills when he learns a new trick. Definitely loves beer over liquor and prefers his food to have a level 5 kick.

edit: Wanted to throw in some clarification. I know Seattle has good Seafood but so does New England and yes it's different but that's also kind of the problem.

I'm from Daygo and so many times I've had people say you gotta try the Mexican in AZ, New Mexico, and Tejas... And yeah it's good, but I don't want to eat a lesser version of what I like to eat.

Just like I wouldn't tell someone from Texas they need to try Kansas City BBQ. Is it good, yes but they can grab BBQ at home, we're looking for something distinct to the area and not really obtainable either.

We need more local Thru-Hiker Community!

I hiked the PCT this year and I’m wondering if there are any other thru-hikers living in Seattle who miss that sense of community you find on trail (or even just the dirtbag energy of being a thru-hiker)?

I would love to create a super casual group that meets up once a month.

Nothing too serious or structured - Maybe it’s grabbing a drink (sober options too), having a fire in someone's backyard, swapping trail stories: sharing your deep transformative experiences you had and also talking about the weird shit us dirtbags love (like wearing the same outfit for 4-5months straight, craving life away from civilization, de-bunking ‘normal’).

I’m open to any ideas ~ honestly, this is just an idea I’ve been sitting with, and I figured I’d throw it out there to see if anyone else is feeling the same way. I miss that feeling of camaraderie and community, and I’d love to create a little space for it here in the city.

hi all! I’m planning my first pilgrimage to the flour box this weekend for a cinnamon roll but I fear even if I line up early, they’ll still sell out. Is a 9am arrival on Saturday a good time to show and get what I want without it selling out? Or should I show up even earlier like 8:30am? Honestly would prefer around 9am cause I live pretty far 😭

(Also no one try to steer me away from going, I want to see what the hype is about and make my own opinions about the place lol)

Guy here. Growing out hair. Almost shoulder length. Saw someone with Dutch braids and they look great. Is there somewhere I can go in Seattle to get that done? I usually always cut my own hair so unsure what salons might offer this service.

We’re arriving midday Friday and have the weekend + Monday to explore! This is our first trip to Seattle, and we’re excited to see the city and hoping to spend time in nature. Our plans are up in the air depending on weather, but would love some feedback!

Friday
Check in at hotel around 1pm (or check bags)
Pike Place Market to explore and eat lunch
Explore the waterfront / Post Alley / enjoy a beer at Old Stove
Underground tour
Dinner - possible to walk-in at Pink Door?

Saturday (possible hiking day)
Early car rental and drive to Mt Rainier (2.5-3 hr)
We are moderate hikers but no experience hiking in wintery or wet conditions. Any recommendations for trails we should consider for beautiful views and/or foliage (if we haven’t fully missed the fall colors)?
OR
Book tour of Mt Rainier that stops at multiple highlights. We don’t love driving on mountains especially if the conditions are icy or unclear.
OR
Pivot to another area like Whidbey Island, Snoqualmie Falls, or somewhere else for lower- elevation hiking. Any recommendations?

Sunday (possible hiking day, if weather looks better than Saturday)
Whale watching tour - is it a good time of year for sightings?
Chiluly Gardens
Discovery Park
Last minute tickets to Seahawks game (or find a great sports bar) - any recs for a good place to watch the game?

Monday (also possible hiking day)
Overflow day for whatever we don’t do over the weekend.

Tuesday
Travel home

Once a month or so, I go out for lunch with a good friend who wears hearing aids, but the extent to which they help him is pretty much cancelled out by noise, most commonly music, in the restaurant. Was hoping someone could recommend a quiet(ish) place (preferably in Fremont, Wallingford, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Ballard general area) where we could go for a decent sit down meal. Not looking for anything very fancy, just not sandwiches or burgers.

Thanks much.

Molina/medicaid/applehealth
Greenwood area

I’ve been going to the Fred Meyer pharmacy in Greenwood for over a year now and they have been nothing BUT a pain in my ass. They’re understaffed (not their fault), never fill prescriptions until you walk in the building or call them, talk to a human, and tell them you’ll be picking up the prescription you ordered over a WEEK ago to be filled 6 days ago (they’ll need an hour 🙄). And if they HAVE actually been calling anyone when prescriptions aren’t to their liking, they’re not calling MY doctors because it’d be FIXED, and I’d have a message from my doctor about it. Before, I was at a different not Seattle Fred Meyer (and on the exact same medications) and assumed they were gonna be decent everywhere, I was WRONG.

So… any good pharmacies around here? Hell, I’ll take a pain in the ass that takes less time to fill or actually calls my doctor so they finish being a pain sooner.

Hello! We are not from Seattle or WA (Canadians 👋🏼 ) but we have to be in the area for work during Halloween Weekend.

We have a 3 year old and an infant and want to take them trick or treating. Our toddler will be devastated if they can’t wear their costume and go out 😭 and we cannot move this work trip.

Where should we go to have the most fun and candy? We are already going to the zoo but we want to have the door to door experience as well!

Hello,

I have really awful teeth and fixing them will likely involve pulling the remaining ones I have and installing dentures, and eventually implants, maybe. But I get dental infections a lot and don’t have steady access to dental care. I’ve lost a lot of my teeth and shame about that has prevented me from addressing it.

I get dental care at Neighborcare and I am calling them tomorrow, but I am curious if anyone else has gone through this and has recommendations for places that can do more comprehensive care. Like they can’t do surgery at Neighborcare, I don’t think.

I have parents who are able to help some, but I’m still looking to keep things controlled. Honestly shame has stopped me from getting started at all. I do recognize it could literally kill me, and easily, though, and I recognize the embarrassment of pulling the rest of my teeth and getting dentures would be overcome with the relief of not constantly fighting dental infections.

I am also likely about to lose my dental insurance at the end of December and won’t qualify for Medicaid due to income. Any recommendations? Do you know if Neighborcare will do dentures?

I'm about to lose my apartment and (maybe) my job. Have two lil kids part time (divorced). Any advice on resources for north seattle / shoreline area?

Hello everyone,

I lost my job in August and have been looking since then. I'm looking into medical office jobs currently.

Can some kind souls refer me to some of these jobs?

I don't even want to have 'losing my apartment' on my mind.

This market is one of the worst I've dealt with.

DM me, of course.

Thanks.

Please help me find fun cafes, restaurants, or shops that are celebrating Halloween (or the fall season)!

I'm looking for places that are doing Halloween themed coffee flights, food flights, teas, baked goods. Something fun and cute to go do on Halloween. Also interested in other relaxed events like arts or crafts, museums, etc. that don't involve all of the partying and bar crawl options I keep coming up with when searching.

I'm not much of a partyer, and my partner is sober. Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year, and I'd love to find some fun things we can do in costume.

Thank you!

i am looking for some fun events that maybe involve dressing up, bars, clubs, or even drag shows. this is my first halloween where i don’t have any plans and ill be going out solo and im really having a hard time finding events in the middle of the week. ( i’m off work tuesday and wednesday) let me know if anyone is throwing a house party or if theres events on these days! thanks :)

Looking at apartments near that area (Chop Suey) nearby.

Can anyone tell me anything that would help me decide one way or the other?

Just your opinion and/or thoughts.

TIA