Plus, Metier Brewing Co. has a new sparkling hops water

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April 25 2024

Maybe we’re a bit nerdy (okay, we definitely are), but tide pool gazing is right at the top of our summer bucket list.

Before you call us total weirdos, though, tide pools are fascinating phenomena — formed as waters recede from the shoreline during low tides. As the water goes out, sea critters get trapped in the pools that form in the rocks — making these areas excellent spots for oohing and ahhing at marine wildlife like crabs, sea stars + anemones.

But because tide pools require specific conditions, they require a bit of planning.

Some poor sea stars got a little washed up at Constellation Park. | Photo by @austinaumell

Changing with the tide

You’re going to want to line your trip up with one of the two low tides of the day by checking the NOAA’s tide predictor chart. But just because it's a low tide, it doesn’t mean the water has receded enough to create the pools (not all tides are equal). You'll want to see the "height" of the tide dive into the negative territory on those charts. That's the sweet spot.

Rialto Beach is going to be worth a drive for true enthusiasts. | Photo by @c.miller.photography

Where to go

Constellation Park | West Seattle | During notably low tides, the beach turns into a field of nooks and crannies where crabs and moon snails like to hang out.

Rialto Beach | Olympic Peninsula | If you’re in the mood for a day or weekend trip, Rialto Beach is considered one of the best spots in our state for tide pools. Just note that this will require a bit of a hike and a four-hour drive.

Good to know

If you want some assistance identifying all of the types of critters and algae, head to one of the Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist guided events. Or sign-up to be a volunteer.
The Seattle Aquarium also has a printable identification guide.
Read up on tide pool etiquette before you go on an excursion — and note that touching the animals or moving their habitat around can hurt or kill them.

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Today

Arch Enemy + Behemoth | Mon., May 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Showbox SoDo | $37.50+ | These heavy metal bands will be joined by Napalm Death and Unto Others. 🤘
A Flavor of Scotland Whisky Tasting | Mon., May 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Macleod’s Scottish Pub, 5200 Ballard Ave. | $25+ | Soak your taste buds in several flights of scotch while you drift off to the youth bagpipers, drummers + highland dancers.

Tuesday

Sound Sessions: DJ La Mala Noche | Tues., May 10 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Rob Roy, 2332 2nd Ave. | Free | We can’t explain why, but fancy cocktails taste just a little bit better when sipped during live music performances. 🍸
Comedy on Broadway: Open Mic Night | Tues., May 10 | 8:30-10 p.m. | Jai Thai, 235 Broadway E. | Donation suggested | Discover new talents as they work their way up the local comedy ladder.

Wednesday

2022 State of Technology Luncheon | Wed., May 11 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave. | $25+ | In connection with this conference’s “Disruption and Innovation” theme, Leafly CEO Yoko Miyashita will talk about how her online cannabis catalog is shaking up the scene.
Nine Hats Wine Bingo | Wed., May 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Nine Hats Wine, 3861 First Ave. S. | $5+ | We gotta say — wine, pizza, and bingo with your friends is not a bad way to end a Wednesday. 🍕

Thursday

Pitch a Friend | Thurs., May 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Bad Jimmy’s Brewing Co., 4358 Leary Way NW #B | $8 | Single + ready to mingle or have a friend that just needs a little help? Folks get three minutes to pitch their buddy’s best qualities to the crowd in the hopes of scoring them a date. ❤️
Wildflower Sunset Painting | Thurs., May 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Woodhouse Wine Estates, 15500 Woodinville Redmond Rd. NE, Woodinville | $45 | Thirsty Thursday doesn’t need to be crazy — grab a glass of wine and unwind during this step-by-step painting instruction.

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Is allergy season worse this year? Yes, according to the experts — and Seattle is no exception. The good news: You can say peace out to your symptoms with a treatment plan from Picnic. ✌️

Interested? Take Picnic’s allergist-designed quiz to receive a personalized plan that treats your specific symptoms.

Bonus: It’s delivered right to your door, so you have plenty of time to get back to strolling around Discovery Park allergy-free.*

Weather

56º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 5:39 a.m.
Set: 8:33 p.m.

Edu

Hold your horses (or school buses, really) — the Seattle Public Schools board said it will hold off on staggering start times next year after receiving a lot of feedback from families about the hardships the change would cause. The board said it will look for alternatives to address a bus driver shortage. (Capitol Hill Blog)

Coming Soon

Another staycation option is on the way to SLU. A boutique hotel with 265 rooms, a Caffe Ladro, gift shop, a rooftop bar + a new restaurant called Otium Grill & Greens is set to open in July at 300 Terry Ave. Astra Hotel will be the second hotel property to open in the neighborhood this year. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Read

Here’s a new Seattle author for your reading list. Angela Garbes releases her latest book “Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change” tomorrow. Garbes uses a blend of personal accounts, research +social commentary to express the importance of mothers in building healthy societies. 📚 (Crosscut)

Ranked

Seattle was recently ranked No. 9 in the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) new ParkScore Index, which scores cities based on how effectively they use parks to address climate change. TPL assigns points based on five categories: acreage, investment, amenities, access + equity. 🌳

Arts

Give us a beat. Submissions are now open for the third annual Seattle Hip-Hop Film Festival, which takes place on Sat., Nov. 5. Submissions can be narratives, documentaries, music videos, animated, or performance-based, as long as they are 15 minutes or less and focused on hip-hop.

Biz

Here’s a little insight to the local coffee biz. The company behind Victrola Coffee announced it has recently purchased Seattle Coffee Works. Vibe Coffee Group owner Dan Ollis said the purchase will help the cafe open new locations and build relationships with growers. ☕️ (Capitol Hill Blog)

Open

Not sure how many nose prints we left on the windows while we waited, but Kent-based food truck + caterer Paparepas has a new restaurant open on Capitol Hill. The Venezuelan spot is co-owned by chef Juan Carrero who was inspired to start his own business after he was unable to find much of the food he loved in the States. It’s now known for its empanadas, tequeños, and arepas. 🇻🇪 (Capitol Hill Blog)

Drink

All of the hops, none of the ABV. Metier Brewing Co. recently released its new Sparkling Hop Water which the company describes as “crisp, citrusy, and piney.” The nonalcoholic beverage will be on tap at the brewery’s Woodinville location and sold in 8 oz. cans. (Washington Beer Blog)

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Well, it's officially boating season, folks. The Windermere Cup, held along Montlake Cut, customarily kicks off the beginning of the outdoor sporting season with an international rowing regatta, followed by a boat parade and other festivities.

This year was the first since the beginning of the pandemic where European teams were able to compete. Great Britain won against UW in the women's race by about a half-boat length, and the Netherlands beat UW by about the same in the men's race.

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Editor's pick: Hi, you guessed it — I'm the nerd who has tide pool gazing at the top of their summer bucket list. The thing is animals have so much personality that it feels like people watching sometimes. Crabs in particular make me giggle — they just seem so unnecessarily hostile. So couple that fun with a nice hike, a beach, some snacks — I'm as happy as a clam.

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