Make a Reservation

Enjoy a cozy Italian dinner at a festive restaurant, then end the night with fancy cocktails next door.

Here's your plan for a cozy Italian dinner followed by fancy cocktails in Fremont. Enjoy

Dinner & Drinks with Friends in Fremont

Enjoy an elegant dinner at SWeL Restaurant in Fremont with shared entrées like the Pappardelle with shiitake mushrooms and Italian sausage pizza.

Italian Dinner

✅  Before you go: 
• Make Reservations: The restaurant starts getting busy around 6:30. By 7pm, it’s fully booked, so make sure you make your reservations on Google Maps or Resy https://resy.com/cities/sea/swel-restaurant?date=2022-12-01&seats=2
• Closed on Mondays and Sundays

🚶‍♀️/🚗 Transportation:
• 3 minute walk from the bus station
• There’s also street parking nearby

💪 Pro tips:
• My friends and I ordered three entrées to share
• Highly recommend the Pappardelle with shiitake mushrooms (even my friend who’s not a big fan of mushrooms LOVED it!)
• The Italian sausage pizza has the best crust

Meet for dinner at SWeL

After dinner, visit The Barrel Thief for unique cocktails like C’est l’Amour, Cardboard Cowboy, and a non-alcoholic Purple Rain, also offering Scotch Sundays with 50% off.

Nightcap Drinks

✅ Before you go: 
• Closed on Mondays
• We didn’t make reservations but were lucky enough to get a walk-in table
• To make reservations for groups of 2 - 6 people: https://bthief.com/reservations, but call (206) 402-5492 or email reservations@bthief.com if you have a larger party

🚶‍♀️ Transportation:
• 1 minute walk from SWeL to The Barrel Thief. (It’s right next door.)

💪 Pro tips:
• Our favorite was the non-alcoholic drink - Purple Rain. It’s a very refreshing drink with hibiscus, lime, orange, and agave nectar 
• We ordered: C’est l’Amour (alc), cardboard cowboy (alc), and Purple Rain (non-alc).
• Scotch Sundays are back! All Scotch, 50% off, all day!!

Grab a nightcap at The Barrel Thief

if you're looking for a classy dinner with the best bang

for buck look no further. Head to dinner at swell,

an elegant restaurant in the heart of Fremont.

Walking in the atmosphere was buzzing with friday night life.

made the whole environment very festive and got us into our winter spirits.

My friends and I ordered three entrees to share and I highly

recommend their papa deli with shiitake mushrooms and the italian sausage pizza,

And to cap off your lovely evening, head over to the bar next door, The Barrel Thief.

The interior atmosphere was incredibly lively and cozy.

They have plenty of alcoholic and nonalcoholic choices.

We ordered the C’est l’Amour, Cardboard Cowboy and our favorite, the Purple Rain.

So what are you waiting for? I guarantee a swell night.

Yoga in the park, every Thursday at 6:30 PM — hosted by Yerbana at Gas Works Park.
It’s free, it’s beginner-friendly, and it’s the midweek reset you didn’t know you needed.
Bring a mat, wear something comfy, and just show up. 🌿🧘🏽‍♀️
Find their instagram link for more info : https://www.instagram.com/yerbana?igsh=Y21laHdpY2dxN3Fz

Flow with Yoga in the park 

Enjoy a refreshing midweek reset with free, beginner-friendly outdoor yoga sessions at Gas Works Park in Seattle every Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Outdoor Yoga

✅ Before you go
       
       • Bring your yoga mat
	•	Wear something comfy you can move in
	•	Water bottle & light layer (it can get breezy)
	•	Arrive a few minutes early to find a good spot & parking

💪 Pro tips
• Go with a friend or come solo — either way, you’ll feel part of something.
And don’t worry about how “good” you are at yoga — just being there is enough.

Join Outdoor Yoga at Gas Works Park

Here's your nudge plan to take free yoga sessions at Gasworks Park hosted by Yerbana.

Get to Gasworks Park around 6:30 on Thursdays.

Set up your mat where you find space and just follow the instructions.

this is one refreshing experience to indulge in with such a huge group.

Biang Biang Noodles, a cozy spot serving up hand-pulled, wide-ribbon noodles that pack serious flavor and drama.

From slurp-worthy curry dry chicken noodles to light, fresh dumplings — this is your carb-fueled comfort meal done right. Bonus: generous portions, 5-minute wait time, and the perfect post-meal food coma walk back.


Comfort Cravings at Biang Biang Noodles

Visit Biang Biang Noodles in Capitol Hill for hand-pulled noodles & dumplings; no reservations, huge portions, and spicy treats await with quick table-ready times.

Eating Noodles

✅ Before you go
      •    Check Google Maps for peak hours — this spot can get busy especially if you’re driving. Securing a parking spot is a hassle.
	•	No reservations needed, but you’ll check in at the counter when you arrive.
	•	Bring a friend… or your appetite. The portions are huge.

💪 Pro tips

	•	Ask to split the noodles into two bowls if you’re sharing — they’re happy to do it!
	•	Don’t skip the dumplings — they’re light, fresh, and balance the spice perfectly.
	•	The chili oil has a kick! Mix it in gradually if you’re spice-sensitive.
	•	Go for a window seat — perfect for people-watching in Capitol Hill.u

Make Your Way to Biang Biang Noodles

Here's your nudge plan to have some savory hand

pulled noodles at Biang Biang Noodles in Cap Hill.

and within 5 minutes you'll have your table ready.

We got the curry dried chicken noodles and vegetable dumplings.

so we asked them to split into two bowls,

So if you're craving some comfort food with a kick,

Put on your chefs hat at Sur La Table! 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳The cookware store hosts several different types of cooking classes! Tonight, our recipes are based in Thailand! 🍚

Here's your plan for cooking Thai dishes at Sur La Table—hands-on, interactive class experience

Put on your chef’s hat at Sur La Table! 🍽️

Join a cooking class at Sur La Table in Kirkland! Learn to cook Thai dishes, get your hands dirty, and enjoy a delicious meal.

Cooking Class

✅ Before you go
• Book your class with Sur La Table: https://www.surlatable.com/cooking-classes/ 🍜
• There are so many to choose from, drawing inspiration from many different countries!
• I like to use the “calendar view” to see all the classes available each day. Some days, up to three are available at different times! You can search by cuisine too! 🍣🍤🥟🥞🍮
• Most classes are $99 per person. There is a discount code you can get if you want to sign up for emails your first time. II truly was pleased with the overall experience and how much food we made! 💸

💪 Pro tips
• This is at the Sur La Table location in Kirkland! At this point, there are no cooking classes offered at the Seattle location near Pike Place Market. 🍴🥄
• The class is very immersive! Get ready to get your hands dirty! (Keep that in mind if you have a severe food allergy.) 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳
• You get 10% of any purchases made in the store during your class! 🍽️

Book a class and roll up your sleeves!

The cookware store hosts several different types of cooking classes,

and tonight our recipes are based in Thailand.

A chef guides you through the process step by step,

but you get to do everything from the preparation to the cooking and the plating.

These classes are a bit more expensive at almost $100 per person,

but I was really impressed with how much we got to do with the experience

Our shrimp barely be to the end of the meal.

I think we had 4 left by the time we played and everything,

but all of the food we made definitely passed the taste test.

If you love Chinese food, you have to try Jiang Nan in Bellevue WA. The food here is amazing! 

Here's your plan for enjoying delicious Chinese food at Jiang Nan in Bellevue, Washington

Must Try Chinese Restaurant near Seattle! 

At Jiang Nan in Bellevue, enjoy Peking Duck, Soup Dumplings, and other authentic dishes with free white kimchi!

Order Chinese Food

✅ Before you go
• Peking Duck (add on the $15 crispy duck)
• Pork and Bamboo soup
• Pumpkin Cheese Buns
• Fish and Pickled Mustard Soup
• Stir Fried Green Beans
• Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)

💪 Pro tips
• The white kimchi is free and it’s phenomenal! 

What to Order

One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle 