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Ismenia Gaviria

Student Assistant

Undergraduate Academic Affairs

 

 

In and Around the Northwest

 

Favorite Northwest activity or pastime:

  • Going to the dog park with my 2 chocolate labs, Hershey and Mocha, and energetic pug, Cassidy
  • Visiting the SAM (Seattle Art Museum)
  • Chekcing out the season at the Seattle Rep (Seattle Repertory Theatre) by the Seattle Center

Favorite weekend getaway:

Vancouver BC - it's a good place to shop around and relax.

 

Favorite family-friendly activity:

Having a picnic at Greenlake or walking around the lake with an Iced Vanilla Latte!

 

Best pet-friendly activity:

Magnuson Park!!! Friendly pet-owners and pets! Lots of room for your pets to roam and mingle.

 

Favorite happy hour and/or restaurant:

Happy Hour: Eastlake Bar & Grill (2947 Eastlake Ave. East, Seattle)

 

Restaurants:

  • Serafina (Italian Cuisine) on Eastlake
  • Costas Opa (Greek Cuisine) in the Fremont neighborhood (Seattle)
  • La Isla (Puerto Rican Cuisine) in Ballard, off of Market St. in Seattle

What do you recommend a newcomer to the area must do and not miss:

  • Summer activities: Festivals such as The Bite of Seattle and Seafair or exploring some of the nearby beaches.
  • Winter activities: Take a weekend to visit the nearby rsorts such as Whistler in BC or Steven's Pass.

Fun fact – my childhood aspiration was to be……..

A veterinarian.

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