31 Aug Pioneer Square in the News

Back from vacation to sunny Santa Monica… and back to the rain. (sigh) Good thing I love Seattle.

NEWS

‘Mediterranean Mix’: Sensational specialties in Pioneer Square (Seattle Times)
Operated by the owner of the neighboring J&M tavern, Med Mix (as the locals call it) stays open till 3 a.m. daily, serving up heaps of sensational Greek and Middle Eastern food — gyros, kebabs, falafel, spanakopita and more, all swimming in hummus, tzatziki and other yummy sauces.

Emerald City Search medallion found (Seattle Times)
The Emerald City Search ended shortly after midnight Tuesday when the medallion was found by two Seattle residents in its Pioneer Square hiding place. More details coming soon.

BLOGS

The Power of One (Seattle Weekly – Bottomfeeder)
The 120-year-old Merchants Cafe is a hallowed downtown restaurant; the oldest in Seattle, in fact.

Looking for an art walk near you? This map can help (The Big Blog)
Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata unveiled an online tool Thursday that might help you get that out of your system. The online map tracks 13 art walks in Seattle, from Georgetown to Greenwood.

Capitol Hill resident activates community space off Hill with Seattle Square (Capitol Hill Seattle)
A resident of Capitol Hill is playing an important role in making sure the neighborhood survives the changes and thrives. The result is a one of a kind public market that we just might want to emulate back up here on Capitol Hill.