This Just In
The newest ways to eat, shop, and play on the growing, changing, morphing Eastside.
By Megan Clark, Kathryn Robinson, and Steve Wiecking
KIDS QUEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
What’s New Whoosh.
Newborns to 10-year-olds explore art, science, and technology at this nonprofit museum. Whoosh, the new air exhibit designed by the Seattle-based Portico Group, allows all ages to see and hear the power of air. Kids Quest Children’s Museum, Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, 425-637-8100; www.kidsquestmuseum.org
PRO SPORTS CLUB
What’s New Fitness Happy Hour.
The PRO Club in Bellevue is the largest private health club in the nation, thanks to contracts from neighbors Microsoft and Nintendo. Work out for less during Fitness Happy Hour and let the club help with your chores: Drop off your dry cleaning and have them detail your car. PRO Sports Club, 4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, 425-885-5566; www.proclub.com
GRASS LAWN PARK
What’s New Children’s play area.
After a major renovation, the 28.5-acre park been updated with climbing boulders for kids, basketball courts, and a year-round picnic pavilion—all of it eco-friendly, thanks to a grant from the Department of Ecology. Grass Lawn Park, 7031 148th Ave NE, Redmond, 425-556-2900; www.ci.redmond.wa.us
WILLOWS LODGE
What’s New Garden tours.
Since opening eight years ago in Western Washington wine country, the 84-room luxury lodge has housed the legendary Herbfarm restaurant and its expansive kitchen garden. The roomy rooms look out over the garden, and now the public can see it, too, by scheduling a tour with “Kitchen Garden Goddess” Eaglesong. Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, 425-424-3900; www.willowslodge.com
SNOQUALMIE CASINO
What’s New High-stakes diversions closer than Vegas.
When the chips are down, a little glitzy escape every now and then never hurts. Now we can roll the dice, dine, dance, enjoy live entertainment, and even claim the spotlight ourselves—there’s Rockaraoke every Sunday night with a live band—just a stone’s throw from Twin Peaks. 37500 NE South Bend Way, Snoqualmie, 425-888-1234; www.snocasino.com
Published: February 2009
