The Seattle Mariners hosted the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park in June 2023.
June is one of the best times of year for baseball in Seattle, with long evenings and the roof usually open. The photos show the field from the stands.
T-Mobile Park is in the SoDo neighbourhood, a short walk from Pioneer Square and the Link light rail.
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ilani BBQ Fest in June 2023: a day of smoked meats at ilani Casino Resort in southwest Washington, with cooking demos from Jet Tila and Aaron May on the main stage.
The festival took over the parking lot next to the casino, with a big tent, vendor booths and a covered stage. From the walkway above you could see the whole layout and the lines at the barbecue stands.
We worked our way through brisket with pickled red onions and hot sauce, a glazed pork belly burnt end, ribs, coleslaw and a tray of pulled pork with a few barbecue sauces on the side.
Aaron May ran a demo on the main stage and signed autographs afterwards.
Jet Tila took the stage in an apron and worked the crowd, walking the edge of the stage and talking to people in the front rows.
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We went back in February 2024 for ilani Brewfest, with cooking demos from Antonia Lofaso and Gregory Gourdet.
Trying Blue Bell’s Dr Pepper Float ice cream.
Blue Bell Creameries, based in Brenham, Texas, is famous across the South for its ice cream and regularly releases limited-time flavours. This one combines Dr Pepper-flavoured ice cream with vanilla, meant to taste like a classic root beer float made with Dr Pepper.
The photo shows the pint, with the distinctive Blue Bell packaging.
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A visit to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, one of the largest air and space museums in the world.
The museum sits at Boeing Field, south of downtown Seattle, and its collection ranges from early aircraft and vintage racing planes to a Concorde, Air Force One and space exhibits. The photos show some of the aircraft on display in the main gallery.
Plan on at least half a day to see everything, including the outdoor Aviation Pavilion across the road.
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Jackie Robinson Day with the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in April 2023.
Every year on April 15, Major League Baseball marks the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s colour barrier in 1947, and every player and coach wears his number 42. The photos show the ballpark on the day.
It’s a special game to attend, with tributes to Robinson’s legacy before the first pitch.
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The Seattle Seahawks hosted the New York Jets at Lumen Field on New Year’s Day 2023, one of the last regular-season games of the 2022 season.
With the playoffs on the line for Seattle, it was a big game to start the year. The photos show the view across the field from the stands.
Lumen Field is easy to reach on Link light rail, and the stadium is just a short walk from Pioneer Square.
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Las Vegas, part of the Japanese chain known for its conveyor-belt sushi.
Plates roll past on the belt and special orders arrive on a separate express track, and every few plates you slide into the table slot gives you a chance at the Bikkura-pon prize game. The photos and videos show the conveyor in action and some of the plates.
It’s a fun, casual and budget-friendly meal off the Strip, and a hit with families.
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KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
KÀ is one of Cirque’s most technically ambitious shows, telling the story of twins on an epic journey on a massive moving stage that rotates and tilts almost vertically above the audience. The photos and video show the theatre and its dramatic stage set.
It’s one of the longest-running shows on the Strip and a good pick if you want spectacle and martial-arts-style action rather than a traditional circus.
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The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace during a November 2022 trip to Las Vegas.
Bacchanal is famous for the sheer size of its spread, and the seafood station, with crab legs, shrimp and oysters, is a big draw. The photos show some of the plates from this visit.
It’s one of the most popular buffets in Las Vegas, so booking a time in advance is recommended.
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The view from a complimentary room at the Flamingo Las Vegas in November 2022.
The Flamingo opened in 1946 and is one of the oldest resorts still operating on the Strip, in a central location at the corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. The photos show the view across the city and toward the mountains from the room.
Its central spot makes it easy to walk to Caesars Palace, the LINQ and the Bellagio fountains.
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