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The Guitar Gallery at MoPOP

4.7 (7 reviews)
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Leinani S.

MoPOP was my kids pick of places to visit while we were in Seattle, but even if they hadn't wanted to see it I would've taken them because I'm just that big of a geek - there I said it! They were having a special exhibition of costumes from Disney movies while we were in town which was what got my attention but I have to say the entire museum is well worth the time and money. They have a large collection of famous musicians guitars as well as entire displays devoted to local bands and artists. The instrument cyclone is, of course, very Insta worthy but we enjoyed the entire museum where they have everything from Iron Mans helmet to the costumes of Connor MacLeod and the Spaniard from Highlander, Susans bow from Narnia, the Winter Kings mask from Game of Thrones, Gandalf's staff from LOTR, Indiana Jones's leather jacket and on and on. They have separate rooms for Fantasy, SciFi and Horror aficionados to peruse as well as a continuous IMAX sized screen of current music to sit down and enjoy while resting your feet. I like a good gift shop and MoPOP has one of the best I've seen - lots of decently priced pop culture and local band T-shirts, posters, pins and such featuring every fandom you can think of. If you're feeling flush they also have some nice collectibles for sale. Altogether a great experience and one I would consider a must-do for any visitor to Seattle.

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Steven H.

What a great visit! While in Seattle I decided to spend some time at the MoPOP (Museum of Pop culture) - It was definitely a fun time. The museum is located right near the Space needle and is in walking distance from many places of interest. The building that the museum is in is abstract and artistic in and of itself. The ticket prices were slightly high for what it is, but they are not out of hand. If you are a visitor to Seattle is it worth it to stop and check out. If you are a music fan, this place has lots for you....everything from Early Rap/Hip Hop Culture photos and video, to Jimi Hendrix artifacts (who grew up in Seattle), to 90's grunge (including full rooms dedicated to Nirvana and also Pearl Jam. That's not even to mention the gigantic guitar sculpture. There is also Movie and horror memorabilia here too. The museum doesn't take too long to get through, but you might want to spend some time in some of the rooms perusing through some great stuff.....for example, cases full of Eddie Vedder's writing notebooks al laid out......or many many memories from Kurt Cobain and Nirvana including original sweaters (they even know what thrift shop he bought it from!), amps, suit cases, original demos, and on and on. The Pearl Jam room has stage props, costumes, hats, and even a recreation of the jam space that Pearl Jam used. Want to see Jimi's Monterey guitar? They got the remains if it here! How about hand drawings that Jimi made. Yep....they are here. Worth the visit for sure!

Ashok S.

What a fantastic treasure! Incredible collection of memorabilia from Nirvana to Pearl Jam to Jimmy Hendrix. Plus the special exhibits like the Tattoo Culture taught me a lot. Who knew Americans spend more than a billion dollars every year on tattoos. The Sky Church is a treat. COVID protocols in full effect so very safe to visit. Enjoy the select pics!

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Friendly Earth International - Thank you, Friendly Earth truck, for partially blocking my building's garage entry overnight by parking in a 24 hour loading zone.

Friendly Earth International

(15 reviews)

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Rushing to complete a move that included needing to get rid of some items that had piled up (old…read moreelectronic accessories, old iPhone, a laptop, and a PS4), a quick Google search of local recycling e-waste brought me to Friendly Earth International. Their certificate of destruction and their residential pickup services really sold it for me. I filled their online form late Saturday night, and wasn't expecting a reply until Monday (they're closed on the weekends) but to my shock one of their reps replied on Sunday and confirmed adding me to their route for a Monday pickup. They're not able to reserve a particular time slot/frame, you can request an ideal range but know if they can't arrive you'll need to go in person or reschedule to another day. If you do need to reschedule the pickup for a day with more flex, be sure to notify them right away so they can update the driver. For me, the flat fee was $75 but this could range for others (depending on items being picked up, distance, etc.). Payment was through an online portal, with a link sent in the scheduling email. I had originally requested pickup before 12pm, as timing would have it, I was delayed and was still at my apartment when the driver did arrive about 2 hours later. Everything worked out, the driver was very nice and was able to take my items (no paperwork to fill or was provided).

Efficient, easy to to understand, best of the best for these services. Had to sign some paperwork…read moreto recycle a tv and was in and out in 10 min.

Mary's Place

Mary's Place

(11 reviews)

Industrial District

It feels terrible to give a non-profit organization a "review," let alone a bad one. However, my…read moreone and only experience with Mary's Place was so negative that I'm hoping that this post inspires some changes. I arrived at Mary's Place five days after losing my housing, at the referral and suggestion of a social worker. I hadn't really eaten since being on the street. It was pouring rain and absolutely freezing outside. I was drenched from exposure and very much looking forward to breakfast, a hot shower, some community. When I arrived I was directed to the basement, which is where the day center and facilities are. My first impression, upon reaching the lower level, is that Mary's Place is halfway between a dungeon and a casino. It was dank, smelly, and there were no windows. I imagine that one could lose a lot of time down there, if not vigilant. Nonetheless, I was warmly received by a caseworker, who took me through a brief intake and left me a list of services and resources. Then I lined up for breakfast, which was a HORROR SHOW. To say that I'm an "adventurous" eater is an understatement. Prior to becoming homeless, I was a professional woman who traveled extensively. I've eaten more sketchy street food than Anthony Bourdain. So I've had my share of "Delhi Belly." I also ate a hamburger out of the trash once. (In my defense, I was in college and I was drunk.) Moreover, I'm generally grateful for free stuff and not a complainer. But Mary's Place is serving food below Third World standards. I was appalled when staff pulled OLD, MOLDY PANCAKES out of a cold storage bin, loosely covered in mangled foil. Then they stuck those nasty flapjacks in a toaster to "warm them up." Given that the pancakes had been sitting in the fridge in their own condensation -- you just know that Mary's Place didn't follow basic safe food handling guidelines, which requires pancakes to cool to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container -- it's extremely hazardous to be serving them. Not to mention that it's just morally s***y to serve rotten, substandard food to vulnerable people. But stupid me, I cut away the mold and proceeded to scarf those pancakes down. I was hungry and cold and I have a stomach made of iron. I decided to take my chances. After breakfast I signed up for a shower. I was the only one in line and I soon found out why: there's absolutely no hot water. I don't mean that the water was tepid, inconsistent, or took time to warm up. I mean that I turned on the faucet and let it run for almost 30 minutes and it was still ICE COLD. I'd just spent the night getting whipped in the face by an arctic cold wind and rain, huddled in a doorway. The last thing I want to replicate is that same feeling in the shower, right after I wake up. I'd rather take my chances at one of the urban rest stops, even if it means dealing with testosterone and aggression. At least the guys have warm water! Realizing that Mary's Place had nothing to offer me, I promptly left the day center. However, the staff and social workers were trying to get me to stay and join one of their groups -- memoir writing, nail painting, crochet -- that does absolutely nothing to empower their clients economically. I was on my way to a job interview and all I needed was some decent, non-moldy food in my stomach and a shower to make myself presentable. Shortly after I left, I realized that the "breakfast" had given me food poisoning. I spent the rest of the morning puking and pooping in a Starbucks bathroom, regretting every bite of those damned pancakes. TLDR: - DO NOT DONATE OR GIVE TO AN INEFFECTIVE NPO - IT'S HORRIBLE TO SERVE ROTTEN FOOD TO THE VULNERABLE - THERE ARE BETTER ORGANIZATIONS OUT THERE Organizations I'd support instead of Mary's Place: - Uplift Northwest - Recovery Cafe - Northwest Share - Urban Rest Stop Downtown - University Heights Center - Seattle Mutual Aid Coalition Response to Mary's Place Staff: I'm glad the showers work and it was a temporary snafu. However, the pancakes DID have spots of green mold on them. I think a more appropriate response, rather than minimizing a potentially dangerous food poisoning situation, might be, "Mary's Place will look into this and ensure that our staff and volunteers have a WA Food Handler's Permit if serving clients. We will also revisit safe food handling and storage procedures as a team."

Man - how you gonna give a homeless shelter a bad review?…read more Lemme tell you how - I drove for an hour to drop food off to Mary's Place on a day we were instructed to come down on. Upon arrival they turned me away without taking the goods because of a leak in their storage room. Now lemme tell you something Mary's Place - the homeless don't care to go hungry when you have a leak. I could see inside your building plenty of space to hold goods. Your lack of ingenuity drove me with my goods away to donate elsewhere and while I hate to do something as petty as yelping a homeless shelter (what sort of world is this?) - I have to give you this feedback. Do better, please. Our homeless needs resourcefulness.

Seattle Goodwill

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Great things are brewing…read more.. I recently stopped into the Goodwill flagship store and spotted something really special tucked way back in the corner, almost out of sight. I normally never even walk that direction. Fulcrum Coffee Roasters and Evergreen Goodwill are partnering on a barista training program and café space right inside the store. Honestly, it was exciting to actually see one of the training programs in action and connect the dots between donations, shopping at Goodwill, and where that support is going. Real people learning real job skills right there in front of you. This deserves to be more up front where people can see it and celebrate it.

World's largest Goodwill? Yes indeed. Huge parking lot, very organized inside, and so many…read moreemployees. There is a boutique area with name brand stuff, but the prices were still amazing. Pink tags were 1/2 off and unlike the stores in Reno, they don't take pink tags off the racks before the sale! There are fitting rooms, and it's all very clean and organized. This is a well-oiled machine here. Home goods side, with furniture, and for that alone I wish I had a UHAUL truck backed up. My cousin spent $150 and I spent about $75 and we spent about 3 hours there. Easily could have spent all day, but it was a thrifting kind of day, so we hit several stores the same day. Took away a star because they don't allow you to use their restrooms anymore. We would have spent more time and money, but they closed their bathrooms to the public (stupid).

US Foods CHEF'STORE - Has Lotus unfortunately expires in March 2023

US Foods CHEF'STORE

(50 reviews)

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Normally I try and maximize my bang for the buck by shopping at Costco when possible…read more It's a double edged sword though as there are fewer skus to choose from. To my surprise they didn't have canned clams. Chef's Store to the rescue! If it's food related there's a good chance you'll find it here. Good pricing too. Vegetables, fruit, meats, condiments , canned goods, utensils - pretty much everything food related. A serious foodie friend tuned me on to this place when it was called something else. Having a senior moment because I can't recall the name offhand. You might have to dodge a few sketchy looking folks in the neighborhood but once you're there - all good in da hood. :) They have little cans of clams but why mess around?

There are times when I really wish Yelp had a 1/2 star rating because US Foods is a definite 4.5,…read moreedging toward five but not quite there. We are part of a volunteer organization that prepares dinner for youth at a shelter. We are on a budget and all of us work full-time so we need to keep the menus simple and cheap. Enter Chef Store. The store is easy to navigate, clean and aisles are wide to accommodate carts as needed. There aren't a ton of choices but many of the items they carry are great deals, without the madness that comes with shopping a larger warehouse store. Another wonderful thing about this store is the service. The service is fast, efficient and always friendly. There is particular dude who might be the manager (beard, hilarious, kind) who usually makes us laugh with some random comment while quickly facilitating our order.

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