What to Eat at T-Mobile Park Seattle 2019: Food & Beverage

March 13, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Here’s a look at what to eat and drink at T-Mobile Park Seattle while you enjoy a game for the 2019 Seattle Mariners season.

What to Eat at T-Mobile Park Seattle 2019: Food & Beverage

New this year to the food and beverage lineup are Paseo Caribbean flavors at Edgar’s Cantina; Li’l Woody’s flame-grilled burgers; and Fat’s Southern style chicken and sides.

There is also a new signature cocktail, the Magenta Mojo, inspired by the Mariners new partnership with T-Mobile.

Paseo (Edgar’s Cantina & Edgar’s Home Run Porch)

Paseo, recently voted Best Sandwich Shop in Washington, and one of the best in the nation, by Thrillist, brings their mouthwatering Caribbean flavors to the ballpark.

Caribbean Roast Sandwich: Slow roasted pork shoulder in Paseo signature marinade served with garlic aioli, caramelized onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeño and romaine lettuce on a toasted baguette
Smokin’ Thighs Sandwich: Roasted skin-on chicken thighs with garlic aioli, caramelized onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeño and romaine lettuce on a toasted baguette
Tofu Delight Sandwich: Sautéed organic tofu with garlic aioli, caramelized onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeño and romaine lettuce on a toasted baguette
West Caribbean Bowl:Succulent, slow-roasted pork or chicken thighs atop jasmine rice with black beans, warm salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, pickled jalapeño and cilantro with tortilla chips
Roasted corn on the cob slathered in aioli, topped with parmesan cheese, cilantro and Paseo spices
Sides include black beans and rice; Caribbean fries with aioli, cilantro and Paseo spices; and nachos topped with cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream, caramelized onions, cilantro and pineapple chunks.

Li’l Woody’s Burgers & Shakes (The ‘Pen)

With fresh, quality ingredients (including Painted Hills grass fed beef) in “creative and savory combinations,” Li’l Woody’s consistently rates as one of the best burgers in Seattle.

The Big Woody: 1/4 lb. flame-broiled Painted Hills beef patty, bacon, Tillamook cheddar cheese, chopped onion, diced pickle, tomato, lettuce, ketchup & mayo
Li’l Woody: 1/4 lb. patty with Tillamook cheddar, chopped onion, diced pickle, ketchup & mayo
Impossible™ Veggie Burger: Impossible veggie patty, chopped onion, diced pickle, tomato, lettuce, ketchup & mayo
Chicken Tenders with hand-cut French fries
’95 Slide: Sometimes called “Crack,” a savory/sweet combo of hand-cut fries with a side of Full Tilt ice cream shake for dipping

Fat’s Chicken (The ‘Pen)

The Central District’s Fat’s Chicken & Waffles brings a taste of Southern cuisine to the ballpark.

Five Spice Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich with garlic aioli, tomato, pickle, mixed greens and house-made pimento cheese on a toasted bun
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Strips with fries
Fat’s Wings: Lemon Pepper, Buffalo style or Naked
Poutine:French fries topped with house-made Andouille sausage gravy and pimento cheese
Sides include creamy mac & cheese, and rice topped with Andouille sausage gravy.

Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream (Section 152, Main Level and The ‘Pen)

Shug’s brings a bit of nostalgia for the old-fashioned soda parlor to T-Mobile Park with two of their colorful portable carts hand scooping Lopez Island Creamery small-batch super premium ice cream.

For a special treat, try a prosecco float:a 4oz scoop of Lopez Island Creamery ice cream topped with San Martino Doc Extra Dry.

Hit It Here Café

Ballard Pizza: Personal sized pizzas including Arugula & Guanciale; Staple & Fancy (with pecorino, mozzarella, Zoe’s pepperoni, jalapeños and pineapple); Zoe’s Pepperoni; Cheese (with mozzarella and pecorino).
KuKu Fries: French fries topped with togarashie Japanese seasoning, red tobiko (flying fish roe), chili sauce, horseradish crema and chives.
Crowd Cow Hempler’s Bacon Burger: 8oz Crowd Cow beef patty with sweet and spicy Hempler’s bacon, Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce.
Crowd Cow Spicy Burger: 8oz Crowd Cow beef patty with habanero cheese, Mama Lil’s peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce.
Beyond™ Burger: Beyond Meat plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and Just Mayo (vegan).

Sultan of Sandwich (Section 105)

Grand Salami Sandwich: Tribute to beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus. ½ lb. of local salami, smoked provolone cheese and grainy mustard on a marbled rye baguette.

The Natural

Gluten-friendly, vegetarian and vegan menu items. New offerings include:

Beyond Meat™ gluten-free, vegan Italian sausage (both sweet and spicy)
Avocado toast with fresh scooped avocado on Franz Bakery organic high-protein, gluten-free bread and choice of up to two toppings
Build Your Own Salad with fresh, local, organic ingredients
Fresh organic fruit

Frozen Rope (Section 132)

Metropolitan Market “Cookie” – The classic recipe has been perfected with two kinds of Belgian chocolate, toasted walnuts and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.

Top Seattle Japanese-French Bakery: Fuji Bakery

January 7, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

One popular artisan bakery in Seattle is Fuji Bakery which specializes in pastries and desserts with French and Japanese influences. For sweets, you’ll find items like Matcha Chocolate Croissant and Matcha Green Tea Danish. Notable savouries include Smoked Salmon Brioche and Beef Curry Bun.

Fuji Bakery has been around since 2009 and fine pastry Chef Taka Hirai (who had worked for three years at Joel Robuchon’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Tokyo) helped start the bakery. Chef Hirai had left the Fuji Bakery several years back but his influence still remains in the bakery’s offerings.

International District Location

Fuji Bakery has three locations (Queen Anne/Interbay, International District and Bellevue). I visited the International District location last week.

When I walked in the door, I was met with their tantalizing displays of pastries and desserts. The location is small with some seating by the window. They also serve espresso-based drinks and tea.

What I Tried

I picked up a few pastries to go including the Poire, Fraise, Ham & Cheese Croissant, Beef Curry Bun and Almond Stick.

The Beef Curry Bun ($3.25) is Fuji Bakery’s signature bread featuring a deep-fried breaded bun filled with house-made curry made with 100% Angus beef. It’s basically a savoury donut which is fluffy and chewy at the same time.

Both the croissants ($3) were very good with very light, delicate and fluffy pastry. Apparently, they use European cultured butter. The Poire (a pear croissant) featured brûléed vanilla and lime flavored pears and Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla custard. The Fraise was a croissant bard with custard and milk cream topped by a fresh sliced strawberry.

The Almond Stick ($1.25) is Fuji’s version of a bostock – somewhere between a baguette and an almond croissant. It was definitely a harder and chewier type of treat with a flavour of sweet milk. The stick had a caramelized frangipane, toasted almond slices and almond cream. Unfortunately, it was just not my thing as it was too chewy.

The Ham & Cheese Croissant ($3.75)features ham, egg white omelette, and roasted bell peppers, and pepper Jack Cheese. A nice savoury alternative to a regular croissant.

Overall Impression of Fuji Bakery

I really liked the croissants (both sweet and savoury) that I tried along with the Beef Curry Bun. The sweets looked more home-style and didn’t appeal to me very much (sorry, I’m superficial and like pretty desserts). I felt that some of their offerings were unique and I be interested in trying more of their pastries again. Rating: 3.5/5

Fuji Bakery
2834, 526 S King St, Seattle, WA
www.fujibakeryinc.com

Seattle Center Eats: Premier Meat Pies

January 4, 2019 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

When I traveled to Australia many years ago, I grew to love their meat pie culture. Who doesn’t love a piping hot, saucy meat pie with a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust? Since then, I have tried Peaked Pies and Aussie Pie Guy locally in Vancouver and Kanga in Toronto; I have enjoyed what they have to offer.

When I visited Seattle this past week, I came across Premier Meat Pies located inside The Armory at Seattle Center. They offer sweet and savoury pies priced around $8 – $9. I decided to give them a try.

I ordered the steak and mushroom pie ($9) and it was a disappointing experience. First, the pie was very small for what you get. The portion of filling offered was very little such that the pie looked almost hollow. The amount of meat given was disappointing.

When it came to taste, the filling was overly salty and lacked the heartiness that a meat pie should have. Perhaps the meat pie would fare better if you wash it down with beer (which they offer) but on its own it was too salty.

The only saving grace was that the puff pastry was very light, airy and buttery. However, there was proportionally too much crust compared to filling which made it unbalanced on a per bite basis.

While Premier Meat Pies does have a restaurant location in Seattle, it seems like their food stall inside The Armory can only stay in business due to being in a tourist area. It would be difficult, in my opinion, to garner repeat customers.

Overall Impression of Premier Meat Pies

I had a disappointing experience with what I tried from Premier Meat Pies. I would not recommend eating there. Rating: 1/5

Premier Meat Pies
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA
www.premiermeatpies.com

Seattle Dessert Spot: The Moo Bar

December 26, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

The Moo Bar is a dessert spot located in the South Lake Union area of Seattle. I came to know about the place after seeing their posts get hyped up on Instagram. When I visited Seattle this past summer, I decided to stop by The Moo Bar to try some of their sweet treats.

seattle dessert spot the moo bar seattle

Ideal for Take Out

Unfortunately, the Moo Bar’s interior is probably the least customer-friendly of all dessert places I’ve been to with an actual storefront. The place might as well be a walk-up counter.

There is no seating inside or outside but they do have high top tables and a counter by the window for you to perch on while you have your dessert. Moo Bar has no customer washroom available so you can’t even wash your hands if they get sticky from the desserts.

On the day of my visit, it was 28 degrees outside. The Moo Bar didn’t have air conditioning and it actually felt hotter inside than outside. I definitely thought it was an uncomfortable set up overall for customers.

The Moo Bar Menu

The Moo Bar offers hot and cold bubble tea drinks ($4.50) like Moo Bar Special, Jasmine Moo Tea, Oolong Moo Tea and so forth. They also have Vietnamese coffee drinks including House Special Coffee, Vietnamese Black Coffee, and Salted Cheese Black Coffee. The drinks can be customized for sweetness level.

For toppings, they offer honey boba, taro pudding, egg pudding, grass jelly and chocolate pudding (+$0.50).

Dessert options include Raindrop Cake ($5.00) in three flavours: original, matcha and strawberry. They also have egg waffles which are sold on its own or can be combined with ice cream and toppings.

What I Tried

I was particularly interested in trying The Moo Bar’s dessert options because I didn’t know of any dessert spots in Vancouver that offered the Raindrop Cake and such interesting egg waffles combos.

I went with an ube coconut egg waffle with ube ice cream, rose petals, pocky sticks, sprinkles, fruity pebbles, mochi and rose sauce ($8.00).

The egg waffle was on point being nicely crispy on the outside and tasted like a combination of ube and coconut. The ube ice cream was also solid and the toppings made for a fun, and colourful presentation.

The Raindrop Cake is not something I had tried before (not even at the Richmond Night Market). The raindrop cake originated in Japan and is essentially a zero-calorie dessert made from agar.

The cake itself has a gelatinous texture but is tasteless. The Matcha Raindrop Cake came with a matcha syrup while the Strawberry one had strawberry syrup and sliced strawberries. Also on the side was a soybean flour for some added texture.

I thought the Raindrop Cakes were OK. They were definitely a bit of a novelty dessert. You really need the syrup and soybean flour for the flavour.

Overall Impression of The Moo Bar

I liked the egg waffle combo from The Moo Bar and would be interested in having one again the future. Too bad the location lacks a washroom as well as seating space. Rating: 3.5/5

The Moo Bar
2124 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA
www.themoomilkbar.com

Things To Do in Seattle: Seattle Center Monorail

December 24, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

One of fun thing to do whenever we are in Seattle is to ride the Seattle Center Monorail. Here are a few things you should know before you go.

things to do in seattle: seattle monorail — **Seattle Center Station**

Where is the Seattle Center Monorail?

The Seattle Monorail has just two stations: Westlake Center Station (5th Avenue and Pine Street) and Seattle Center Station (next to Space Needle).

What is the Seattle Center Monorail Schedule?

The Monorail departs approximately every 10 minutes from the two stations. The ride is just two minutes long. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 11:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 am – 11:00 pm.

How much does the Seattle Center Monorail Cost?

For a one way ticket, the prices are as follows:

$2.50 for Adults
$1.25 for Youth ages 5-12
$1.25 for Reduced Rate (Seniors 65+, disabled, persons with Medicare cards, & U.S. military with ID)
Children 4 and under ride free

The prices are the same even if you buy a round trip ticket ahead of time. Orca Cards are not valid on the Monorail.

How to Buy Tickets for the Seattle Monorail

You can buy the tickets at the station. If you’d like to purchase a monorail ticket ahead of time on your smartphone, download the “Transit Go Ticket” app from your phone’s app store.

My Experience Aboard the Seattle Monorail

The process to boarding the monorail is quite orderly. If you want to ensure you get a seat or a better view, it is recommended to line up early.

On one ocassion, the conductor let me son get up to the front and watch him operate the rail.

The Westlake Center Station is located in the heart of Downtown Seattle.

If you take the monorail from there, you can a nice view of the Space Needle.

Overall, the Seattle Monorail is a fun thing to do in Seattle. I would recommend trying it on your next visit to the Emerald City.

Starbucks Reserve in Seattle: Mixology Bar

August 10, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

One of my favourite places to visit when in Seattle is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill. During my visit this past week, I noticed a new coffee-inspired mixology bar.

The mixology bar is adjacent to the Princi bakery (which offers Italian food) located within the Roastery.

Starbuck’s cocktail and Italian food offerings are apparently part of the company’s strategy to reach the higher-end and fuller service part of the food and beverage market. It’s also a way for Starbucks to introduce America to Italian apertivo and digestivo culture.

The mixology bar menu features Signature Cocktails inspired by Starbucks Reserve Coffee and Teavana tea, Classic Cocktails, Aperitifs (before meal drinks to stimulate appetite), Digestivo (after meal drinks to aid digestion), wine, beer, cold brew on tap as well spirit-free beverages.

For the wine and beer selections, there are some that are noted to be ideal for pairing with Princi food.

I didn’t order any drinks but one customer welcomed me to photograph the drinks he ordered.

Here is the Starbucks Reserve Boulevardier ($14) where barrel-aged vanilla syrup, Campari, sweet vermouth and bourbon were poured over freshly ground Starbucks Reserve Coffee. It was finished with lavender bitters.

He also ordered a Cascara Lemon Sour ($8) featuring Cold brew, Woodinville Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup and fresh lemon. The garnish was a Luxardo cherry, lemon twist and cascara sugar.

I had a great time hanging out at the mixology bar and watching the mixologists at work. If you love coffee and cocktails, the mixology bar would be something worthy of checking out.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Address: 1124 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Website: www.starbucksreserve.com/

Seattle Center Playground: Artists at Play

August 10, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

On our day trip to Seattle this past week, we discovered a charming playground at Seattle Center called Artists at Play. Designed by a team of artists, Artists at Play was opened three years ago and features artistic, sound and motion-themed play elements.

Seattle Playground Near Space Needle | Artists at Play | Seattle Center

Seattle Center Location

The playground is located at Next 50 Plaza between the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) and the Seattle Center Armory, just north of the Monorail station. The Seattle Space Needle is also a few steps away from the playground.

Climbing Tower

One highlight of the playground is the 30-foot climbing tower, one of the tallest such structures in North America. I saw that kids were having a great time scaling the rope ladders and climbing net, exploring the suspension bridges, and going down the tall tube slides.

The recommended age for tower is 5 – 12 and it recommended that adults know their children’s abilities before allowing them to play on the tower.

Musical Elements & Accessible

Some tamer playground elements include the human-powered accessible-friendly carousel, child-inspired musical instruments, listening stations, and sound swings.

There’s also a smaller play set for the little ones.

For parents, there are benches to sit on but not as much shade as I would have liked. I sat on the artificial lawn underneath the tower with some cover and it was very comfortable.

Overall Impression

We had a great time exploring Artists at Play and I would recommend other families to visit the playground if they are visiting the Seattle Center area.

Artists At Play
Address: 305 Harrison Street, Seattle,WA 98109
Website: www.seattlecenter.com/locations/detail.aspx?id=170

Must-Try Ice Cream in Seattle: Molly Moon’s

April 9, 2017 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

When it comes to must-try ice cream parlours in Seattle, Molly Moon’s is certainly one of them. Around Seattle, they have 8 locations (now that’s a lot!) and they known for using local and organic ingredients in their homemade ice cream. For example, they use milk and cream from hormone-free dairy cows and organic fruits and spices as much as possible. After having some deep dish pizza at Delfino’s in University Village, we decided to enjoy some ice cream dessert at Molly Moon’s (also inside the village). It was a nice Saturday night and the line up was outside the door for Molly Moon’s. However, the line progressed at a reasonable pace and we were inside the ice cream parlour in no time.

Note: This is not a sponsored post. The food was not complimentary. I did not receive any compensation or incentive to share about my experience. The eatery did not know that I am a blogger.

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream Menu

Molly Moon ice cream flavours were categorized into “Always Flavors” and “Seasonals.” Also on the menu were additional toppings and sundae options.

“Always Flavors” include vanilla bean, salted caramel, cookie dough and more. For “Seasonals,” they had vegan coconut chunk, chocolate sorbet, fudge brownie chunk and others.

Some of the interesting topping choices were lemon curd, hot fudge, balsamic redux and vanilla bean caramel.

Customers can enjoy a single scoop ($4.50), double scoop ($6.50), and triple scoop ($8.50). Waffle cones and additional toppings are $1.25 each.

The staff seemed friendly and we sampled a few flavours before settling on a double scoop of Thai tea and Strawberry in a waffle cone ($7.75 + tax).

In general, the ice creams were rich, creamy and flavourful. The strawberry is one of their always-available flavours and is made with Washington-grown strawberries. They include chunks of strawberries and you can really taste them! I liked how they include real fruit bits in the flavour. Their seasonal Thai tea flavour is made by hot steeping organic rooibos red tea and organic assam black tea into their milk and cream before spinning it into ice cream. I really enjoyed the Thai tea which had hints of cinnamon, anise and vanilla.

Overall Impression of Molly Moon’s

The ice cream from Molly Moon’s certainly did not disappoint. Although I didn’t order a topping at the time, I wish I did as they seem very interesting and delicious. I’d love to visit another of their locations on my next trip to Seattle. Rating: 4.5/5

Website: www.mollymoon.com

Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza in Seattle

April 9, 2017 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Not having experienced deep dish pizza before, I decided to search for local pizzerias in the area and I made the decision to try it out on our recent visit to Seattle. Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza in University Village came up in my research as one of the few places that did serve deep dish pizza in Seattle.

Note: This is not a sponsored post. The food was not complimentary. I did not receive any compensation or incentive to share about my experience. The restaurant did not know that I am a blogger.

Casual, Relaxed Eatery

Coming in on a Saturday night, the eatery was busy with a steady flow of dine-in and carry out customers. My family and I were (party of 3) didn’t have to wait too long for a table. Seating seemed to be plentiful with a mix of booths and dining tables for 2 and 4. There is also another dining area in the back of the restaurant. Delfino’s has a casual vibe to it with a casual, retro-inspired interior. And though it was busy, staff seemed pretty relaxed and on top of things.

Delfino’s Menu & Bake Times

Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza menu is rather extensive as they offer a wide range of items aside from pizza. You’ll find appetizers (like chicken wings, Italian meatballs), salads, sandwiches, soups, pasta, desserts and more. As for the pizza pies, they come in mini (1 person), small (2 – 3 people), medium (3 -4 people) and large (4 – 5 people). Crust options include thin, deep dish and stuffed. The difference between a stuffed and a deep dish is that a stuffed pizza-pie starts with a deep dish crust, toppings, cheese and then is covered with another thin layer of crust, toppings and sauce. For a build-your-own pizza, deep dish starts at $9.00 (mini) up to $21.75 (large); stuffed pizzas range from $9.75 (mini) to $22.50 (large). Their signature combos cost a bit more. Delfino also notes the bake times for the pizzas: 15-20 min for thin; 25-30 min for deep dish and 30-35 min for stuffed. A kid’s menu is also available with chicken tenders, pasta, cheese pasta and more. You can find Delfino’s menu online.

What We Ordered

At Delfino’s, we ordered the following:

Chicago Firehouse Stuffed Pizza, Small ($24.60)
Perfect Pesto Deep Dish Pizza, Mini ($13.00 – even though menu says $12.00)
Kid’s Cheese Pizza ($7.00) with Pepperoni (+$1.00)
Diet coke ($2.50)

The Chicago Firehouse Stuffed Pizza was the star of the show. It was a thick, dense pizza pie made with signature sausage, bacon, sauteed onions, jalapeno, mozza and tomato sauce. My husband, who is a voracious pizza eater, thought that he could easily finish this stuffed pizza pie by himself. And he was so wrong – this pizza pie was fully loaded. He was able to eat only one slice. This thing is a beast and not for the faint of heart.

The crust was crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The tomato tasted like it had herbs in it. The pizza also had a nice spicy kick to it from the jalapenos.

On the other hand, the Perfect Pesto Deep Dish Pizza was a tad disappointing because we couldn’t really taste the pesto. It is supposed to be made with parsley pesto, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, mozza and tomato sauce. The pine nuts were a nice touch and added some textural contrast to the cheesiness. I would describe it more as a cheese pizza.

The Kid’s Cheese & Pepperoni thin crust pizza was a hit with my son. He’s a picky eater and he devoured the pizza. Loved how cheesy it was with a balance of pepperoni flavours.

Extra $1 Charge

Here’s the funny thing as I am writing this post up. As I am reviewing a photo of the receipt from our meal, I noticed that we were charged a dollar more each for the Perfect Pesto pizza. Not a big deal but the menu did say $12. Not sure whether there was an extra charge somewhere, an error or something else…

Overall Impression of Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza

My first deep dish experience at Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza was good overall. The Chicago Firehouse was tasty but the Perfect Pesto lacked enough pesto flavour. Staff was friendly. The extra $1 for the Perfect Pesto Pizza puzzles me. I’m unsure what that was about. Rating: 3.5/5

Website: delfinospizza.com

Seattle’s Pacific Science Center with CityPASS

April 8, 2017 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

This past Spring Break, my family and I ventured to Seattle to experience the popular sights and attractions of the Emerald City. Visiting the top attractions was easy because of CityPASS. CityPASS is a fantastic way to save time and money with admissions to activities packaged into one convenient booklet. One of the 5 attractions included in CityPASS is the Pacific Science Center, which is the perfect place to immerse yourself in hands-on science fun. Admission also includes one Documentary IMAX® movie. Read on to find out what we enjoyed at Pacific Science Center.

Disclosure: I am a CityPASS media partner and received complimentary CityPASS.

About CityPASS

CityPASS is offered for 12 different cities in North America. For Seattle, you save 45% off admission to 5 top Seattle attractions. The pass is valid for 9 consecutive days and the booklets can be shipped, received via instant email delivery or purchased at a partner attraction. With CityPASS, you save time from standing in line and paying for admission at the attraction. All you need to do is walk up to the entrance, present your CityPASS booklet, and then you’re in! One tip is that the CityPASS booklet is treated like cash so you must keep in safe. Unfortunately, if you lose the booklet, it cannot be replaced.

Seattle CityPASS Ticket Booklets

Check out an overview of the attractions included in Seattle CityPASS in this official video:

Tropical Butterfly House

One of the highlights of our visit to the Pacific Science Center was the Tropical Butterfly House. This exhibit has been open for 18 years now and is a 4,000 sq ft exhibit housing live, colorful butterfly all year round. The butterflies are imported weekly from sustainable farms in South and Central America, Africa and Asia. The exhibit contains about 500 butterflies and is warm and humid (~80°F) to mimic the tropical environment. I was in awe by the beautiful patterns that I saw on the butterflies. Check out my recap video below.

Oh, I loved seeing the eyespot on the wings of this owl butterfly:

You’ll find butterflies eating juices from overripe fruits. I saw some that were probing fruit pulp to find juicy spots. Butterflies have a proboscis – a hollow tube like straw – to draw nectar from flowers. Some species use fruit juice as food instead.

There were a few butterflies that were simply laying on the ground. But don’t worry, they’re OK! Butterflies need rest too.

Dinosaur Exhibit

The Dinosaur Exhibit features dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era. Some of the dinosaurs are animated so it is a great place for kids to go and play make-believe.

Physical Sciences & Engineering Exhibits

The Pacific Science Center has numerous science exhibits for hands-on, interactive fun. My son particularly enjoyed exploring the Gemini Capsule Model. It was a particularly popular attraction as there was a line-up of kids for it!

And everywhere you turn, there’s something to engage with to test your knowledge or just have fun!

Just For Tots

The center also has a spacious toddler-centric safe, area for play.

Overall Impression

We really enjoyed our time at Pacific Science Center and am planning to return on our next trip to Seattle. Unfortunately, we stayed just about 2.5 hours and needed more time. It’s really a great place to enjoy a day of family fun and I would recommend visiting the center if you are visiting Seattle. For more information on CityPASS, visit www.citypass.com

Paseo (Edgar’s Cantina & Edgar’s Home Run Porch)

Li’l Woody’s Burgers & Shakes (The ‘Pen)

Fat’s Chicken (The ‘Pen)

Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream (Section 152, Main Level and The ‘Pen)

Hit It Here Café

Sultan of Sandwich (Section 105)

The Natural

Frozen Rope (Section 132)

International District Location

What I Tried

Overall Impression of Fuji Bakery

Overall Impression of Premier Meat Pies

Ideal for Take Out

The Moo Bar Menu

What I Tried

Overall Impression of The Moo Bar

Where is the Seattle Center Monorail?

What is the Seattle Center Monorail Schedule?

How much does the Seattle Center Monorail Cost?

How to Buy Tickets for the Seattle Monorail

My Experience Aboard the Seattle Monorail

Seattle Center Location

Climbing Tower

Musical Elements & Accessible

Overall Impression

Molly Moon’s Ice Cream Menu

Overall Impression of Molly Moon’s

Casual, Relaxed Eatery

Delfino’s Menu & Bake Times

What We Ordered

Extra $1 Charge

Overall Impression of Delfino’s Chicago Style Pizza

About CityPASS

Tropical Butterfly House

Dinosaur Exhibit

Physical Sciences & Engineering Exhibits

Just For Tots

Overall Impression

About Me

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