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A Time Traveler, Video Game Dogs, and a New Ramen Rumor · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

• 0:01
  Jennifer Davis: Welcome to The Best of Redmond.
• 0:03
  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis
• 0:04
  Dan Schulz: And I'm Dan Schultz, and this is Redmond's twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening right here in and around Redmond for the next seven days jennifer, what is the cool thing happening this week?
• 0:19
  Jennifer Davis: Well, tomorrow night, June 24th at 6:30, local author Joseph Eckert will be at Brick and Mortar Books celebrating the release of his debut novel, The Traveler.
• 0:32
  Jennifer Davis: The story follows a guy who suddenly starts jumping forward through time every morning, watching days and eventually years disappear in the blink of an eye while his family tries to figure out what's happening.
• 0:44
  Jennifer Davis: This is exactly the kind of event independent bookstores do so well.
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  Jennifer Davis: You get to meet the author, hear where the idea came from, and support a local business at the same time.
• 0:56
  Jennifer Davis: If you're into science fiction, time travel stories, or just want an excuse to wander through a bookstore, this one looks worth checking out
• 1:06
  Dan Schulz: Tonight, June 23rd from 6:30 to 9:00, the Redmond Senior and Community Center is hosting a community match day party with snacks, family activities, and plenty of room for kids to run around.
• 1:20
  Dan Schulz: Yes, there's a soccer match on the screen, but the bigger draw here is the chance to spend a summer evening hanging out with neighbors.
• 1:28
  Dan Schulz: They're expecting a great turnout and you'll have youth soccer activities running alongside the event, so it'll be really fun.
• 1:35
  Dan Schulz: Throw on something red, white, and blue and bring the family.
• 1:39
  Dan Schulz: Sometimes the best local events are really just excuses to get people together.
• 1:46
  Jennifer Davis: Tomorrow, June 24th, from 11 to 2, Pickles Playland is hosting Video Game Day for dogs attending daycare.
• 1:55
  Dan Schulz: That's great because my dogs are so sick of not having video games to
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  Jennifer Davis: Oh my God,
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  Dan Schulz: this mean?
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  Jennifer Davis: how do they hold the controllers with their little paws?
• 2:05
  Dan Schulz: They, they, like how, uh, Foxy holds his pepperoni, like a squirrel holding a stick
• 2:14
  Jennifer Davis: only in Redmond could a dog daycare calendar include something that sounds like it belongs at Nintendo headquarters.
• 2:21
  Jennifer Davis: The event is limited to dogs already participating in daycare, boarding, or grooming services, and the Pickles crew handles all the themed fun behind the scenes.
• 2:30
  Jennifer Davis: If your dog is already scheduled to be there, they'll probably have a better Wednesday than most people sitting in meetings
• 2:40
  Dan Schulz: Well, it's Tuesday, and you know what that means.
• 2:43
  Dan Schulz: Every Tuesday, you've got a major decision to make.
• 2:46
  Dan Schulz: You could go grab some boring lunch, or you can head on over to La Tia Angelina for their legendary Taco Tuesday deal.
• 2:54
  Dan Schulz: We're talking $1.50 tacos made with authentic recipes straight from Jalisco, Mexico.
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  Dan Schulz: This isn't some chain restaurant trying to do Mexican food.
• 3:04
  Dan Schulz: This is a real family operation that's been perfecting their craft for five years.
• 3:09
  Dan Schulz: The husband and wife team even have their five kids helping out sometimes..., you'll find their food truck parked behind the bus stop near the QFC in Bellevue right next to the Tikka Masala restaurant.
• 3:21
  Dan Schulz: They offer student discounts too if you're at the Bellevue College.
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  Dan Schulz: These people really care about their community, and it shows with every single taco they make.
• 3:31
  Dan Schulz: And this message brought to you by our friends at La Tia Angelina food truck.
• 3:37
  Jennifer Davis: The Rails to Repeats challenge continues through June 30th along the Redmond Central Connector, giving walkers, runners, and cyclists one more reason to get outside before the month wraps up.
• 3:50
  Jennifer Davis: Participants can complete the designated Eastrail segment as many times as they want, with prizes going to the people who log the most laps.
• 3:58
  Jennifer Davis: The entry fee helps support Eastrail partners and future trail improvements.
• 4:04
  Jennifer Davis: Whether you're training for something or just trying to spend less time staring at a screen, this is a pretty good excuse to hit the trail
• 4:13
  Dan Schulz: Okay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.
• 4:23
  Dan Schulz: Jennifer, I'm gonna ask you the question, and everyone listening can play along at home.
• 4:26
  Dan Schulz: Are you ready for your question?
• 4:29
  Jennifer Davis: Yes, I'm all ready
• 4:31
  Dan Schulz: The Cleese Mansion at Marymoor Park had many unusual features.
• 4:36
  Dan Schulz: Which of these did it actually have?
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  Dan Schulz: A, roaming peacocks and a Dutch windmill.
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  Dan Schulz: B, an indoor bowling alley.
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  Dan Schulz: C, a moat with alligators.
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  Dan Schulz: D, a private zoo with elephants.
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  Dan Schulz: And your timer starts now
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  Jennifer Davis: I feel very confident that it's gotta be roaming peacocks and a Dutch windmill because that seems like a common thing for parks to have for some reason.
• 5:06
  Jennifer Davis: So I'm gonna have to go with Dutch windmill and peacocks...
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  Dan Schulz: Well, Jennifer, I, I hate to say it, um, it was, uh, alligator in the moat.
• 5:21
  Jennifer Davis: No
• 5:22
  Dan Schulz: I know I'm kidding.
• 5:23
  Dan Schulz: That would happen in Florida.
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  Dan Schulz: If we were doing best of Florida, I guarantee there are at least 25 parks in Florida that have a moat with alligators in it.
• 5:33
  Dan Schulz: The answer is, in fact, A, roaming peacocks and a Dutch windmill.
• 5:38
  Dan Schulz: Willowmore Farm had 28 buildings, roaming peacocks, a functional Dutch windmill, a tree house in a maple tree, boathouses, greenhouses, and even a narrow gauge railroad in a barnyard used to haul grain.
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  Dan Schulz: It was basically a fantasy estate sitting right here in Redmond, and you can still visit the mansion at Marymoor Park today
• 6:09
  Jennifer Davis: Word is of ramen and natural wine bar, yes, that combination is being quietly developed by a pair of Seattle restaurant veterans who've been looking at a downtown Redmond space.
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  Jennifer Davis: What we don't know is where exactly it would go, or whether a lease has actually been signed, or how far along the project might be.
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  Jennifer Davis: We also don't know if the concept stays exactly the same once plans become public.
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  Jennifer Davis: So the question is simple: Where do you think it'll end up?
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've got a guess or have heard something, head on over to our Facebook page and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses post.
• 6:47
  Dan Schulz: You know, wine and ramen are a very good combination
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  Jennifer Davis: I couldn't e- I honestly can't imagine that, but, you know, I, I'm o- I'm open to new experiences
• 7:01
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• 7:53
  Dan Schulz: Hey, if you're still over at our Facebook page, find the post called Your Picks and answer this question.
• 7:58
  Dan Schulz: we wanna know, uh, what you think the best grocery store is in Redmond
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  Jennifer Davis: And if you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love our companion newsletter.
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  Jennifer Davis: Find it at bestofredmond.com and we'll see you in the next one
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  Dan Schulz: Or maybe before then, walking around Redmond