Team up or go solo for the newest game in town – Pike Place Market’s “Around the Market in 80 Minutes.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. one Sunday each month through June, players will search high and low for 10 Market destinations, based on clues in the “Passport” distributed at the beginning of the game. They are free, available on each game day starting at 11 a.m. at the check-in tent near “Rachel,” the bronze piggy bank.

Each player must go to at least five destinations to qualify. When players arrive at each correct destination, a “Customs Agent” will stamp their “Passport” and give them a randomly chosen sticker that goes on the “Passport.” The stickers play a role in helping participants get the lowest score possible. That’s right—the person with the lowest score wins a prize!

Each participant turns in his or her “Passport” upon completion. Any tie is broken by the fastest completed “Passport.”

The dates for “Around the Market in 80 Minutes” are as follows:

January 30 | February 27 | March 27 | April 17 | May 29…

…and on June 26th – the Championship, with previous winners invited to vie for the Grand Prize.

For more information about the game, rules and prizes, click here.

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We’d like to tip our hats to Beecher’s Handmade Cheese whose “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese just made the list of Oprah’s Favorite Things! (And yes, that Mac & Cheese is truly amazing!!) So during your stay at Inn at the Market, be sure to make at least one stop into Beecher’s Handmade Cheese – our neighbor located at the bottom of our block in Pike Place Market!

A visit to Beecher’s is a feast for the senses.  The sights and sounds of Pike Place Market provide a backdrop for the dance of the cheesemaking process.  Inside Beecher’s you can enjoy a grilled-to-order sandwich, a cup of homemade soup, or a serving of the “World’s Best” Mac & Cheese, Beecher’s twist on an American favorite.  Move down the counter to the cheese case and you’ll find Beecher’s selection of cheeses as well as a broad assortment of American artisan cheeses.  A knowledgeable cheesemonger will help you discover new flavors and textures, and advise you about pairing cheese with wine, beer, and other foods. Delicious!

Visit Beacher’s when you stay at Inn at the Market, one of the most acclaimed hotels in Seattle.

SIGHT – View the wonderful exhibits at Seattle Art Museum with VIP tickets!

SOUND – We’ve teamed with The Triple Door, one of downtown’s hottest entertainment venues showcasing local and touring musical acts.

TASTE – Includes a bottle of wine in your room upon arrival as well as a $150 gift certificate to the restaurant Campagne, located in our courtyard.

TOUCH – Enhance your stay with an in-room massage. Also includes a fresh fruit basket. Couples massages are available too.

SCENT – Enjoy the aroma of fresh market flowers in your room upon arrival. Also included is a $50 gift certificate for use at Watson-Kennedy or Fini, specialty shops in the Inn’s courtyard with an array of scented candles, soaps and more.

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The “Salmon-chanted Evening” event features a hearty menu of delicious wild Pacific king salmon, fresh salads, and dessert against the backdrop of Elliott Bay for only $15. The salmon supper is the first of what the organizing committee hopes to become a weekly tradition next summer and beyond in one of downtown Seattle’s most scenic parks.

Up to 300 meals will be served and the event is first-come, first-serve with no ticket purchase necessary. Seating is available throughout the park, so picnic blankets are recommended.

The salmon suppers are meant to be more than a simple social gathering in the park. By activating Victor Steinbrueck Park with compelling, community-oriented programs, the park and surrounding businesses, including your favorite hotels in downtown Seattle, receive added foot traffic, and added vibrancy.

The Pike Market Senior Center will also be providing free meals at its location in the market, beginning at 4pm, with support from Tom Douglas Restaurants and Starbucks Coffee Company. Leftovers from the salmon supper will also be donated to the Senior Center and the Food Bank it administers.

This Friday, August 19th, 2011, marks another memorable Sunset Supper evening, in which Pike Place Market is transformed into a delightful party venue. Patrons will make their way through over 80 different booths from wineries, breweries, and restaurants, including our very own Cafe Campagne and Bacco . Chat with chefs, mingle with your friends,  and dance under the stars to live music from The Dudley Manlove Quartet.  All ticket levels include unlimited food and beverages!

Our advice, come early and hungry! …and stay at one of the most acclaimed downtown Seattle hotels, Inn at the Market.

As in years past, we’ll celebrate in two different ways:

First, the Post Alley Party for the Revolutionaries!

From 3pm – 10pm, we’ll be claiming the whole alley to celebrate French independence with wine, beer, and street food starting at $5.

-grilled garlic sausage sandwiches
-pommes frîtes with aïoli
-beef and veggie brochettes
-baguette sandwiches: brie; ham & gruyère; pâté
-tarte flambée
-fromage
-macarons

We’ll also have live music featuring:

-The Djangomatics
-Bric-à-Brac
-The Blue 4 Trio
-Zazou!

…and Burlesque from The Shanghai Pearl! As well as Can-can Dancers throughout the night!  We’ve even set aside Campagne’s upstairs courtyard and lounge for spill-over from the street party.

Meanwhile, upstairs in Campagne’s dining room, Chef Daisley Gordon is offering his 7th annual “Storming the Palace Larder” five course dinner for $50 per person!

-Coddled Duck Egg with grapeseed oil and maple syrup

-Pork confit canneloni with English pea foam

-Warm cucumber soup with olive oil sabayon and golden whitefish roes

-Truffled Free-range chicken with wilted lettuce and natural jus

-Guafres (waffles) with fresh strawberries

Reservations are strongly recommended.  Service is from 5pm – 10pm.

Come celebrate with Cafe Campagne and one of your favorite, revolutionary Seattle boutique hotels!!

What: Post Alley Wine Hop
When: Thursday nights, 5-7pm
Where: Post Alley businesses
Visit: www.kellsirish.com, www.postinthemarket.com and www.thetastingroomseattle.com

Petit déjeuner at Café Campagne

There is little that whisks us away to our dream of Paris more readily than the classic French petit déjeuner in the morning sunshine.  Taking a moment to savor some coffee, some juice, a small pastry and a baguette with some confiture, watching the world and its denizens hustle about; these are what the French refer to as les petits plaisirs, the small pleasures.

So, in response to popular demand from both locals and visitors alike, Café Campagne will offer breakfast during the week starting June 1st.  Serving from 8am until lunch begins at 11am..  Expect to see favorites like the Oeufs en meurette, the Omelette Choisy, and our house-made chicken and pork sausage and even house-made patisseries!

Cafe Campagne is located on the Post Alley side of Inn at the Market, our famous downtown Seattle hotel. Click here to visit the Cafe Campagne website.

When planning your trip to Seattle, the Inn at the Market stands ready to help guide you.  For scouting downtown, the hotel is an easy walking distance to art, music, theatre, shopping, as well as the city’s professional baseball and football stadiums.  Outside the downtown core, the city’s eclectic neighborhoods, acclaimed zoo, fish ladder, and boat locks in Ballard or the Seattle Center are easily accessible by public transportation, taxis, or rental and flex cars.  Should you choose not to ‘do-it-yourself’, a number of private tour operators stand ready to show you the sights!  Inn at the Market is conveniently located in the heart of it all, downtown in Pike Place Market.  A great starting place for your Seattle and Pacific Northwest getaway!

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