26 Jul Pioneer Square in the News

NEWS

Elliott Bay Book Company’s move was a blessing in disguise for Pioneer Square (Crosscut)
The Main Street program is coming to Seattle, and a new move to revitalize the neighborhood puts the onus of success on the Square’s little guys, which some argue is right where it should be.

More police hit street to tame Seattle’s rowdy night scene (Seattle Times)
In an effort to quell the alcohol-fueled violence in Belltown and Pioneer Square, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Police Chief John Diaz announced a plan June 22 to keep more officers on the streets until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through the summer.

Rangers make downtown parks safer, but by how much? (Seattle PI)
New city report says crime and aid calls have fallen in Westlake, Victor Steinbrueck and other parks

‘Incubator,’ a petri dish to grow small businesses (NWCN)
This weekend the non-profit officially opens a “small business incubator” — a store called “Ventures” in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Part boutique, part petri dish, the store is a space where dozens of budding entrepreneurs can grow their businesses by having a place to sell their stuff at no cost to them.

Seattle police shut down Naked Bike Ride (Seattle Times)
A group of about 15 bicyclists in various stages of nakedness rode through Belltown, Pioneer Square, and the Pike/Pine area on Friday night, where they were stopped by Seattle police, according to one of the organizers.

BLOGS

The Line at Tat’s is Ridiculous (The Turkey Sandwich Report)

The Food at the Elliott Bay Books Cafe Cafe is Consistently Excellent (SLOG)
They were out of arugula so I couldn’t have the pear-and-arugula salad. I reluctantly ordered the greek salad—I’ve never had a greek salad that didn’t taste like a cliche—but this thing is amazing. That is all.

Elliott Bay Cafe (The Green Den)
When I was in Seattle recently, I came across a very good example of sustainable business in action. The historic center of Seattle in located in Pioneer Square and tucked away in a little corner is the Elliott Bay Café – which is most commonly linked to the TV series Frasier, great coffee and good food. It can be very easily missed if you don’t actually look for it. Luckily for me, I was.

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