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Seattle Ambassadors

Seattle is a vibrant, urban city, surrounded by unrivaled natural beauty, opening the door to an abundance of things to do. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Read on to hear what some of our friends have to say about the city we all love.

Shelley Brothers & Martha Manning

Whenever you visit the Wildrose, be sure to say hello to the two friendly, hard-working proprietors, Martha, who works the door, and Shelley, who tends bar. In the early 2000s, the good friends bought this Capitol Hill icon—founded in 1984, it’s the nation’s longest-running lesbian bar.

Philipp Grubauer

Long and low chants of “Gruuuuuu” fill the depths of Climate Pledge Arena whenever this Seattle Kraken starting goalie makes a stellar save in net. Now in his third season with the team—and in the Puget Sound area—German-born Philipp Grubauer shares how the city already feels like home.

J-Rod

In just his first season with the Seattle Mariners, fleet-footed center fielder Julio Rodríguez, a.k.a. J-Rod, was named to the 2022 AL All-Star Team, finished second in the Home Run Derby, earned a Silver Slugger Award, and was voted AL Rookie of the Year.

Amy and Jeri Andrews

The married co-founders—alongside Brandi and Catherine Carlile—of XOBC Cellars talk about diversity, the state’s incredible wine terroir, and what they love about living in Seattle.

Sue Bird

The Seattle Storm’s longtime point guard, who’s led the team to four WNBA championships and is the league’s all-time leader in assists, talks basketball, inclusivity, and late-’90s reality TV.

Shota Nakajima

The three-time James Beard semifinalist, owner of Taku, and Top Chef finalist Shota Nakajima talks about bringing Osaka to Seattle and what he likes to do in his time off with his border collie, Dodger.

Angela Shen

Amid a global pandemic, founder and CEO of award-winning Savor Seattle Food Tours Angela Shen has adapted her business to support its community.

Stephanie Tranquille

Senior Program Manager at AWS and true leader the event management space, Stephanie shares her unique approach to event planning in Seattle.

Melissa Arnot Reid

The first American woman to summit Mount Everest without oxygen talks outdoor gear, Seattle's pull for adventurous people, and the place in Washington everyone should visit.

Jacob McMurray

A longtime curator, designer, and creative, Jacob McMurray, Director of Curatorial Affairs at MoPOP, talks top exhibitions and Seattle museum recommendations.

Renee Erickson

The James Beard Award–winning chef (shown here on a Washington State Ferry) talks Pacific Northwest food, local watering holes, and her favorite way to eat an oyster.

Blitz the Seahawk

Blitz, the energetic mascot of the Seattle Seahawks football team, spills the inside scoop on his favorite team moments, what he loves about the city, and what he’s looking forward to this season.

S Surface

An art curator with a background in architecture and graphic design, Surface talks about their involvement with yəhaw̓ and ARTS at King Street Station.

Rachel the Piggy Bank

This 550-pound icon discusses living in Pike Place Market, her place in Seattle history, and what it’s like to bring home the bacon.

Megan Rapinoe

This Seattle Reign FC midfielder, who won a World Cup with the US national team in 2015, dishes about her first impressions of Seattle—and why she still loves it here.

Tacocat

Emily Nokes, singer for Seattle’s premiere feminist pop punk party band, chats about the group’s favorite local music, cheap eats, and artistic spots.

Apolo Anton Ohno

Eight-time speed skating Olympic medalist and Pacific Northwest native Apolo Anton Ohno talks inspiration on and off the ice, plus his role as a Global Ambassador for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle this summer.

Eladio Preciado

Le Faux’s producer and director talks drag, Pride, and Seattle’s LGBTQ scene.

Kristen Rask

The president of Urban Craft Uprising talks Seattle’s hand-made community (plus offers up a few pro-tips for local holiday shopping).

Bartender's Choice

Three Seattle cocktail masters dish about their favorite concoctions and bartending inspirations to give visitors a taste of the spirits scene.

Chef Carrie Mashaney

Executive Chef at Mamnoon and former Top Chef contestant Carrie Mashaney dishes about how she loves Seattle.

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