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SEATTLE GSA 2017 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Neighborhood Spotlight: South Lake Union

A rapidly evolving waterside neighborhood and home to e-commerce giant Amazon, South Lake Union
is known for the latest in both technology and culture. The lake itself lends a nautical flavor

to the area, while a bevy of shops, bars, and restaurants make this a busy destination for locals and visitors alike*.

Eat

Variety is the name of the game when it comes to dining in
South Lake Union. Portage Bay Cafe offers sustainable food for
brunch and lunch, such as Dungeness crab cake benedicts and
vegan banana pancakes. Stop by Re:public Restaurant & Bar for
traditional Northwest fare, as well as exotic dishes like wild boar
Bolognese. For seafood lovers, The 100-Pound Clam does such
waterfront-friendly fare as salmon BLTs, cornmeal-crusted rock-
fish, and steamed clams. And Southwest favorite Cactus wel-
comes all, with choices ranging from braised brisket tacos to
made-from-scratch margaritas.

Portage Bay Cafe. Photo: Nelle Clark.

Shop

Find a vibrant mix of treasures, from vintage Swiss Army
blankets to traditional wooden toys, at Eurostyle Your Life.
Celebrities like Jennifer Garner have praised the elegant home
fragrances crafted by Anthousa, which opened its flagship
store in South Lake Union a few years ago.

REI. Photo: REI.

Play

The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) displays
hundreds of historic artifacts from the Puget Sound to delve
into the city’s maritime history and entrepreneurial spirit.
At the nearby Historic Ships Wharf, find four classic seagoing
vessels, including Arthur Foss, a tugboat that served in World
War II and starred in the 1933 film Tugboat Annie. For those
looking to unwind after a long day spent exploring, the
traditional German pub Feierabend supplies imported beer and
a jovial atmosphere.

Lake Union Park. Photo: Stuart Mullenberg. *Text copy credit Visit Seattle, www.visitseattle.org/neighborhoods/
south-lake-union/.

14 22–25 October 2017 • Seattle, Washington, USA