Best Places for Ramen in Seattle

Remember a chilly day when you carved something warm or hot for lunch.Jesse Tam suggestion for Seattle or Bellevue locals and out of town visitors. The top 15 Seattle Best Places for Ramen to fill every one's appetites. Just a few suggestions to sample are the garlic pork ramen, fried tofu, pork bun, Japanese pancake and hot tea.

Check out the Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya, Tsukushinbo, Kushibar, more https://foursquare.com/top-places/seattle/best-places-ramen

Enjoy the wide choices Bellevue eastside and greater Seattle,  Jesse  /https://jessetam.com/  Ready to venture into the world of international food...

Seattle Exhibit Terracotta Warriors

Xian's Terracotta Warriors coming to Seattle, Jesse Tam.  The upcoming exhibit of the Terracotta Warriors from April 8 - Sept. 4, 2017 at Pacific Science Center, Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Tickets for the event are available online for members, groups and visitors.  

Xian Terracotta Army, Jesse

The collection of sculptures called the Terracotta Army is now believed to be spread over three different pits. It is primarily made up of soldier figures and is estimated to include more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 670 horses and additional figures like acrobats, government officials and musicians.  

• Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huang require such figures to guard his tomb?
• How did sculptors in 200 BCE create these impressively realistic sculptures?
• Why did it take so long for us to discover this massive group of artifacts?
• How were the caverns engineered to prevent collapse?
• What tools made this remarkable achievement possible?

You can find the answers to these questions and more at the Pacific Science Center’s upcoming exhibit Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Created in partnership with The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibit will begin a limited five-month run in April of 2017. The exhibit will delve into the science, history and architecture of this fascinating collection and will feature several Terracotta Warriors on display.

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Winter Sun Best Destinations - Jesse Tam

Winter sun destinations, Jesse Tam. Rainy Seattle and Bellevue with darkest and gray skies will make us long for places to escape. Winter is right around the corner, and with that comes cold weather, snow and wind chills.   If this doesn’t sound like something you want to be around for, you’re in luck because there are plenty of destinations you can escape to with warm weather.  

 Here are some places for that winter time fun and escape:

Florida Keys is a coral cay of tropical islands. They form about 120 miles of the southernmost portion of the country between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. With warm temperatures and sunny weather year-round, they Keys are the perfect destination.  Some things for the adventurous include skydiving, scuba diving or snorkeling.

Maui during December is 82 degrees. Maui is known for its watching spectacular and incredible surf.  Enjoy the best of both worlds; a laid back atmosphere, but also extreme adventure. Relax on the beach and lush green landscapes of island life.

California is the perfect season to visit during winter. There are fewer tourists compared to the summer months, so you don’t have to worry about the crowds and long lines.  Visit the beautiful beaches, wine tasting in Napa Valley, visit San Francisco and it's iconic bridge, Disneyland or explore the most famous Yosemite National Park.

The Golf Club of Newcastle Sells

It's an amazing view of Bellevue, Seattle and the sound, Jesse Tam from Newcastle. The Golf Club at Newcastle sells to HNA Holdings Group of Hong Kong. HNA Holdings agreed to purchase Oki Golf's 8 premier properties for $137 million. As part of the property sale, Oki Golf Management will be retained to manage daily operations for each course in its portfolio.

The eight golf courses are: The Golf Club at Newcastle, Washington National Golf Club, The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The Plateau Club, and Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. The 1,880 acres of property are home to 180 holes, complete with clubhouses and other amenities

The popular programs such as the Oki Golf Players Card will continue along with the service and maintenance standards that have made Oki Golf the premier golf course proprietor in the Seattle and Bellevue area.     https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Preparing for Hurricane Storm

The weather forecast for Hurricane Matthew will hit millions of Americans in the Southeast this week. It's time to prepare for the worst with the impact of the Category 3 storm and change travel plans before the storm hits the region.  Here are some tips to survive a hurricane storm.

1)  Have enough food and water for each person in your household for three days. Canned items, non-perishable food, manual can openers and a grill or propane to heat up food.

2)   Prepare an emergency supplies bag in case you need to evacuate quickly. Important papers, documents, medical prescriptions, eyeglasses, electronic devices or hard drives. Grab and go bag and clothing.

3)  Check and make sure you flashlights and extra batteries available.  Stock up on tarps and garbage bags if water damages roof and to keep items dry.

4)  Have a portable weather radio or generator in case power goes out. It could take days for repair of power. Keep generators outdoors and a safe distance away from the house so fumes do not become a hazard.
5)   ATM and gas pumps will not work if there are outages, fill up the cars and have small amount of cash on hand in case of emergency purchases.

Stay alert, heel the advice of the broadcast updates in your area.  Thanks for reading  Jesse https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Salmon Days Celebration

Salmon Days will be Oct 1st-2nd from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm in downtown Issaquah, a short drive from Bellevue eastside and Seattle across the I-90 bridge. Come meet Sammy the Salmon and bring the whole family to the parade starting at 10:00 am. The parade  route begins at Front & Dogwood and North on Front Street where it will take a left on Gilman Blvd.

Shuttles will be available from from 9am - 7pm, cost $4 per person, children under 10 ride free.  Cash only, paid on return trip. Shuttle locations are Issaquah Transit Center Park & Ride, Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride, Costco Corporation Parking lot.

Enjoy over 40 food vendors from across the world, you won't leave hungry. Check out the Field of Fun with Toymaker's Workshop, Soccer Experience, Mini-Train, Music and more...The premier Pacific Northwest's fish festival takes place every year. Celebrate the return of the salmons with non-stop activities. Join the Rotary fun run to support the Rotary Foundation.

A weekend of activities filled with arts and crafts, entertainment, food and return of the salmons to the region.  Learn more about the salmons and visit the Salmon Hatchery.  It's a great event, thanks for visiting  Jesse

Unique Exhibits, Gates Foundation Visitor Center

The holiday weekend in greater Seattle or Bellevue, Jesse Tam visiting The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center will be open for special hours on Sunday, August 31st 10an to 6pm. Come learn about the projects and work done to improve lives from Seattle to South Africa and across the global.

It's a fun and unique experience for the whole family through interactive exhibits. See how clean water can be access in the world, education, challenges, ideas and solutions. The foundation is across the street from the Space Needle and Seattle Center. Street parking, public transportation or public garage are available.

Special hours on Labor Day weekend:

Sunday, August 31, 10am to 6pm

Hours  Tuesday – Saturday,  10am to 5pm (until 6pm from June 3-August 30)
Closed Sunday, Monday, and all U.S. holidays

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center 
 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Arrive curious, leave inspired.  Thanks for visiting, Jesse Tam more places to go ...