Magnolia Park | Barbecues, Views & Bald Eagles

by Tim Lewis

I’ve driven past Magnolia Park more than 50 times, and every time I think to myself, “I should really check that place out sometime.” Instead of just thinking about it, Tove and I finally visited the park for the first time the other day. It was...

Pho Aroma in West Seattle

by Tim Lewis

It pays to be the top result on Google search. That’s how Tove and I found Pho Aroma in West Seattle. After a nice hike through Lincoln Park, we wanted to snag dinner, so I quickly grabbed my phone and Googled “The Best Pho in West Seattle.” The...

Slim’s Last Chance Chili Shack in Georgetown

by Tim Lewis

You might be a little intimidated walking into Slim’s Last Chance Chili Shack in Georgetown if you judge the place from the outside. It looks more like a dive bar that’s seen better days than a restaurant that serves some of the best chili in Seattle. Once...

Ward Springs Park: A Playground With a Space Needle View

by Tim Lewis

Ward Springs Park isn’t one of Seattle’s biggest playgrounds, but it has something most playgrounds don’t: a pretty fantastic view of the Space Needle. I first stumbled across this little Queen Anne park years ago, long before I had kids. At the...

West Seattle Farmers Market: Fresh, Local & Full of Community

by Tove Tupper

One of the best aspects of West Seattle is its strong sense of community. It is one of the first things I noticed about this Seattle neighborhood. The people are friendly, supportive, and they truly stick together. One of the events that best showcases this tight-knit...