The Queen Anne Buzz

The upper Queen Anne shops are getting a lot of press recently all over town. Much of the new press is due to the bustle of new stores and restaurants opening on the hill. Although many people refer to the "hill" as hard to get to...now you have so many reasons to make the effort!

Blue Highway Games: "Unplug and Reconnect"

Picture Credit: Dan DeLong/Seattle Post-Intelligence

Did you notice a new space on Queen Anne recently with an open atmosphere and games galore? Blue Highway Games may have opened quietly on July 3rd but the buzz was large for their grand open on July 21st.

Check out the great articles written by the Seattle PI, Queen Anne News, and Seattle Child

The Seattle Magazine's August issue of the 133 Best Shops are out and guess what? Queen Anne stores made a huge presence everywhere!

Urban Kid's Play

Since it's grand opening earlier this summer, Urban Kid's Play is getting a lot of "play" in the press. They recently received a full page write up on the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine in the "Corner Shop" section for the July issue and was recently listed as one of top Kids, Maternity and Baby Stores under the Toy Store section in the Seattle Magazine for the August Issue.

Once Upon a time

The south end of upper Queen Anne is fast become the "children's" corner. Once Upon a Time is a new children's store owned by Janelle McCrackin. This little upstairs treasure spot has also been listed as one of the top Toy Stores in the Seattle Magazine's August Issue of 133 Best Shops!

Bouncing Wall: "Where Art Meets Fashion"

As Bouncing Wall is nearing it's 1 year anniversary (September 15), the shop is becoming the senior of the "new" freshmen class of stores. BW also received the "Best of.." in the Seattle Magazine's Best Gift Boutique section.

Check out all the new eateries and their press as well.

Betty

Seattle PI gave props to the new Betty on Queen Anne.

Opal

Seattle Times loved the new bistro with it's unique menu.