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May 05 2013
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In Quick Seattle News…

photo cred | Seattle Met

- Din Tai Fung will be opening a Seattle location at University Village this coming fall. The restaurant’s Bellevue location is already a huge hit, but will probably spread their customers out a little bit more with a Seattle spot as well. The new space which is currently being constructed near Blue C Sushi will be larger than the Bellevue Square location but will house a very similar menu. [Source]

- The original Red Robin space  on Eastlake will soon be occupied by a Pecos Pit! The chain specializes in barbecue brisket and pulled pork. Construction  on the new location will begin this fall. [Source]

- Boom Noodle has eliminated the “Noodle” from its name and now would like to just be called “Boom.” In addition to the name change, they’ve also added a late night dining special from Thurs-Sat  10PM-midnight. The menu will include tapas with prices ranging from $7-$14 and well drinks starting at $3.50 with $1 off draft beer, wine, and sakes. I love it when restaurants transition themselves to become a bar spot too. [Source]

- In just two weeks, Capitol Cider will open its doors to the public and no one is more excited than me. Hi, ciders are basically my drink of choice and now there is an entire bar dedicated to it. The menu will also include local brews, but let’s be real. I’m there for the cider and nothing else except maybe the brunch that will soon come and for the environment that will resemble an English-style pub. For more details, click here.

 

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Oct 20 2012
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Design, Life

Welcome to Seattle, Room & Board

The invitation for Room & Board’s opening party could not have come at a better time. It seems that redecorating and furniture purchasing have been on my mind a lot lately and after stepping foot inside University Village’s newest furniture store, I’ve decided that I want just about everything.

Now we haven’t been to too many events, but as of late – I’ve gotta say that this was my favorite! Room & Board was gorgeous. The most beautiful pieces were highlighted throughout the store and I had a fabulous time with Tori and Veronica. Two words. Open Bar. Four more words. Twice in one week! Delectable appetizers were provided by Herban Feast and the entertainment provided by a special performance featuring BLIND PILOT! Tori and Veronica have been telling me about this band for nearly a year especially while we were searching for bands for Quadstock, but this was my first time listening to them and they left quite the impression. With all of these things going on, it was quite difficult to take our eyes off of the furniture. The modern look and design of it all was impressive. Did you know that 90% of Room & Board’s furniture is made by American craftspeople? Room & Board has been helping customers find furniture and accessories to suit their living style since 1980 and now, they have come to take over Seattle in 2012.

It’s time to start shopping! Start making your dream wishlist here.

Thank you so much to Gruman & Nicoll for inviting me.

photo cred | Tori
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Oct 13 2012
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Design

Room & Board Invitation

 

We’ve got a busy week here for Yow Yow! It’s time to celebrate both City Arts Fest and the grand opening celebration for University Village’s new modern furniture store, Room & Board. Reminds you of college, doesn’t it? Except the designs are phenomenal and I can tell you right now that it is nothing like the dorm furniture you know of. These are the types of pieces that I can’t wait to furnish my new home in so this is invitation is coming at a perfect time!

Along with my invitation today came a signature Pendleton blanket – the Rainier National Park - the perfect addition to any home. Thank you all for the wonderful gift!

Can’t wait for the party!

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Oct 04 2012
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Design, Life, Music

It Was A Good Day

It’s still pretty early in the month y’all, but let me just say…October is turning out to be pretty amazing! While it can be difficult at times to juggle both my day job as a recruiter and my evening job as a blogger, I am very fortunate that what I do in my profession allows me to have the best of the both worlds. I really do feel like like I’m living a double life, but I’m living a life that I absolutely love and enjoy. I wanted to share some exciting news with you all!

Yow Yow! is headed into it’s fourth year this coming January and to this day I am still amazed at all of the readers and the support. You’ve allowed me to do something that I love and to express something that is very much a part of me (just not all of me!) I’m excited to announce that I will be covering City Arts Fest in a couple weeks for the first time ever! I haven’t exactly decided which shows I will be attending just yet, but I am grateful to have been provided an all access wristband by the organizers. Additionally, I will be attending the opening party for University Village’s new Room & Board store for modern furniture…the same week. Busy girl over here. I’ll be posting coverage on the blog and live tweeting of course!

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Feb 26 2012
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Seattle Is Hungry For Hunger Games

photo credit | US Weekly

For every page I finish in my paper, I get to reward myself by writing another post. It’s a nice way to hold myself accountable I think and a way to record my progress.

So I haven’t read The Hunger Games, but I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this series that I cannot wait until I can begin to start reading it. This movie is already on its way to breaking the records at the box office and it won’t even be released until March 23rd, 2012. The reason for that being is because of all the promotion it has been getting. Have you seen the trailer? It looks amazing. In addition to standard press and word of my mouth buzz, the three stars of the film – Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson will be embarking on a national Q&A mall tour. The three cast members will be here in Seattle at University Village in front of the Microsoft store on Saturday, March 10th. The event is free.

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Oct 16 2011
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In the News…

Fashion

- Look at this random editorial with Chloe Moretz and Keanu Reeves for Harper’s Bazaar. [Source]

- Miranda Kerr will model a $2.5m bejeweled bra at next month’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show. [Source]

- Karl Lagerfeld shot Elizabeth Olsen in an exclusive photoshoot that will be featured in a new coffee table book. [Source]

- The Gap will close 189 locations by the end of 2013. I don’t like the sound of this… [Source]

-Adam Levine and model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna have gone nude for Russian Vogue’s November 2011 cover. There’s some weird Photoshop done to Adam Levine’s torso though…see for yourself! [Source]

Music

- Rick Ross suffered multiple seizures today while flying. [Source]

- Taylor Swift has already recorded 25 songs for her next album. [Source]

- Fans of Justin Bieber reacted negatively after hearing how he kissed another girl while filming his new music video “Mistletoe.” Oh hmm I thought music videos were real life. [Source]

- Google is planning to open a music store. It is highly doubtful that it will be something better than iTunes, but who cares anyways because I just use Spotify. [Source]

- Pitchfork will introduce a new music festival to New York this February and will be run by Bowery. This will be the first festival, I believe, to kick off all other spring music festivals. [Source]

Television

- ABC has cancelled Charlie’s Angels. I always wanted to catch an episode – guess I never will now! [Source]

- Casey Anthony will be the next person to be highlighted in E!’s True Hollywood Story. Since when was she considered Hollywood? [Source]

- The cast of the new season for Celebrity Apprentice has just been announced. [Source]

- HBO will be developing a one-hour long television series based on “The Kids Are All Right.” [Source]

- Beginning January 2012, Netflix will begin streaming CW shows. [Source]

Movies

- Plot details have been revealed for Taken 2. [Source]

- Harry Potter’s “Crabbe” is a mean guy in real life! [Source]

- Cam’ron and Queen Latifah are collaborating on a new film company. [Source]

Seattle

- To celebrate University Village’s new Microsoft store opening, they are hosting a special event for the first 200 people to visit their store on Thursday, October 20th. Those 200 people will have the option of choosing a private performance from either The Black Keys or One Republic on Friday or Saturday respectively. [Source]

- Rumor has it that Starbucks will be unveiling a new line of cold pressed juices to sell in their stores. Um wut is a cold pressed juice. [Source]

- The incident of the tip stiffing that went down last weekend at Cha Cha’s has spiraled out of control. Turns out the guy that did it has a common name and everyone with his name is just getting the blame for it. The attempt at making one person look bad has actually backfired. [Source]

- 97 new restaurants have opened in Seattle in the last couple of weeks. The majority of them are on Capitol Hill. YES! [Source]

Other

- Former Disney actress Brenda Song and former Metro Station frontman and Miley Cyrus’s brother Trace Cyrus are engaged. Spawn child here we come! [Source]

- Maxim names Paula Deen as the ‘Hottest Female TV Chef’ [Source]

- Hollywood homes have hit the market. [Source]

- Hilary Duff is having a baby boy. Even though she’s 24, she’ll always be Lizzie McGuire to me. [Source]

- Lindsay Lohan reportedly wants to have a baby by the end of next year. Yeah I don’t think things happen like that… [Source]

- The world is also terrified by her teeth. [Source]

- Georgetown University will be offering a new 3-credit course called “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z.” [Source]

- Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are having a boy. [Source]

- College admission officers are checking the Facebook profiles and other social media pages of their applicants. [Source]

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Oct 07 2011
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Barnes & Noble is Packing Up at University Village

Don’t worry, Barnes & Noble is not going out of business – though that was my first worried thought. Turns out, the lease is just up so the books have got to go. Unfortunately, they won’t even be relocating at all, which means you are down to just two Barnes & Nobles locations in Pacific Place Mall downtown and Northgate Mall. Their last day will be December 28, 2011 right after Christmas.

Alright, let’s predict what will go in there next.

Crossing my fingers for a ZARA!

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Nov 12 2010
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Farewell Zao!

University Village’s very Americanized imitated Asian eatery Zao Noodle Bar has closed after ten years. Today, all Zao Noodle Bar locations have shut down and gone out of business for good.

The website looks so empty… it’s kind of eerie. Zao had locations in California and Oregon as well.

What will take over this space?

The Stranger says Microsoft most likely.You know what that means…

MILEY CYRUS?!

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Oct 12 2010
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Free People At University Village

Visit the new location at the University Village shopping center opening this Friday!

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Aug 15 2010
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New Store Opening

Free People is coming to U Village!

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Aug 06 2010
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Madewell @ UVillage

Saint James Meridien ii Tee – $85

Today I stopped by the new Madewell store at UVillage and fell in love. The sister brand of J. Crew opened up their shop this past Tuesday. Madewell is targeted towards more young adults and college students.

Believe it or not, I knew that my relationship with Madewell was a match made in heaven from the beginning. They have been on my radar ever since I heard Alexa Chung was designing a collection for them. I knew instantly that it was fate when they decided to relocate closer to me.

So here are my favorite picks that I chose out of the store today. Enjoy back to school shopping – I know I will!

Fluttery Floral Tank [Dark Metal] – $88

Perfect Chambray Shirt – $68

Cambridge Cardigan [Dark Metal] – $68

Sweatshirt Sweater – $58

Borrowed From The Boys Shimmer Blazer – $178

Floaty Cami Mini Dress – $138

The Suede Sunset Sandal – $148

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Jun 29 2010
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University Village

Coming soon:

Madewell [ YES YES!]

Boom Noodle

and now Tokyo Sweets which will be inside Boom Noodle. The Americanized version of a Japanese Crepe Company.

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Jun 16 2010
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Open Up Shop

J. Crew’s little sister Madewell will be opening up shop in the Seattle area – at the University Village location to be exact.

Earlier this year, Alexa Chung created a new collection for Madewell’s Fall 2010 line.

To view more clothes click here

Report Shoes will also build themselves a home within Bellevue Square this summer.

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Jan 13 2010
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Starbucks Refuses to Be Average

The Starbucks in University Village recently underwent a complete facelift. What used to look like your everyday Starbucks now looks like a one-of-a-kind!

There was nothing wrong with the old Starbucks. If it isn’t broken, why fix it right? Turns out this was just one of many installments that Starbucks is planning for their locations. The Starbucks team in Seattle, led by Arthur Rubinfield, president of global development,  is currently testing out the renovations for a trial run that may lead to many more redesigns for locations all over the world.

So what exactly can we expect?

The design of Roy Street Coffee opens up the store to the community.

15th Ave. Coffee & Tea, a new coffee shop design from Starbucks.

- – Over the years, we have watched Starbucks grow into an enormous chain. They are all over Seattle and all over YOUR city even. The drinks are fine, but after awhile the locations all start to look the same. What Starbucks is trying to do is to involve themselves into your community by personalizing their decor to match your tastes. They have even disguised the name a little bit (examples above) so that they will appear to be like any other local coffee shop and not just “Starbucks.”

What do we think? Do we want the generic Starbucks or do we want something a little more along Central Perk lines?

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Jul 22 2009
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Cupcakes. Are. Everywhere.

Sweet Cakes in Downtown Kirkland

Trophy Cupcakes at University Village

Cupcake Royale in Capitol Hill (Just opened today! 1111 E. Pike)

Wink Cupcakes will open their retail store on Queen Anne Oct. 1

- Trophy and Royale have more than one location though so if you’re looking for another one, feel free to google that ish.

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