From mid-March through early April, behold the colorful cherry blossoms around the University of Washington Quad (off south end of Memorial Way NE). The handsome campus is also home to the superb Henry Art Gallery (15th Ave NE & NE 41st St) and gorgeous Burke Museum (4303 Memorial Way NE), with its Indigenous art and cultural artifacts, and outstanding Off the Rez Cafe.
Affordable, international dining abounds. Xi’an Noodle (5259 University Way NE) serves savory biang biang noodles, Bugis (4241 University Way NE) specializes in Korean spicy chicken bowls and kimchi pancakes, and Tanuki Izakaya (5266 University Way NE) offers classic tempuras, skewers, and combo “jewel boxes” of sushi. Morsel (5000 University Way NE) doles out fluffy, buttermilk biscuits with fresh fruit jams. After strolling alongside Portage Bay, stop for avocado toast or a cheeseburger at Saint Bread (1421 NE Boat St). Near Ravenna Park, Seven Coffee Roasters and Cafe (2007 NE Ravenna Blvd) pours exceptional espressos.
One of the city’s leading upscale retail hubs, open-air University Village (2623 NE University Village St) is home to dozens of appealing stores—including eco-friendly clothier Allbirds (2625 NE University Village St), gift and furnishings shop Fireworks Gallery (2617 NE University Village St), women’s athletic wear boutique Oiselle (2632 NE University Village St), and fine jeweler Something Silver (4628 Village Ct NE)—plus several excellent restaurants.
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