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Issue #038
A newsletter by I Heart Yakima
May 8, 2020
PRESENTED BY
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Happy Friday, Yakima.
'Tis the weekend for celebrating mamas, hunting down plants, and purchasing beverages that benefit We Are Yakima (shameless, we know).
Because YOU are an insider, we tell you things first, like when to obsessively refresh your web browser.
Proceeds will benefit the We Are Yakima fund. Don't forget to refer someone you know in the food and beverage industry who has been negatively impacted the COVID-19 crisis so we can connect with them.
Lastly, send us a note if you are or a local business you know is selling masks, bonus if there is a local spin on them. We'd love to support a Yakima Valley business and halt the spread of the disease. (Did you know science says if 80 percent of the population wore masks, we could own this pandemic? That's what has happened in the Czech Republic, Israel, Hong Kong, and Singapore!) Sign us up.
Yours in local love,
Bridget + Lauren
P.S. Welcome new Insiders. We are happy to have you join the party.
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🥖 Last Sunday's Love List, When you're not a baker is HERE. |
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LOVE LIST
100% No pay for play. Ever.
Do tell 'em that I Heart Yakima sent ya.
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We spied the Soup R Dawgs trailer in the parking lot next door to Fruit City in Union Gap and stopped for a snack. We kinda wish we didn't because now we can't stop thinking about the deliciousness that is Soup R Dawgs.
We ordered Chicago-style dogs. They added a couple of pickled asparagus for some local flare. One bite and we were sold. When we pressed Deb and Stan - owners - on how they serve up the perfect dog (they have three kinds), the only thing they would say is that it was two years of research and local produce from their Fruit City neighbors. Awesome, and we'll be heading back to work our way down the menu.
Pro-tip: go to Pepp'rmint Stick Drive-in for a shake after or before. We won't judge.
Need more Union Gap in your life? We hear you. Here's a list.
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Meraki Creations has Cocktail Kits for Mother's Day Brunch. Nier the Nook has cocktails to go available (and awesome specials like Lobster Mac and Smoked Prime Rib).
And if cocktails aren't your thing, we vote for a Vita Smoothie at Vida Health Bar.
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The Dagdagan farmstand (located just before Kyle's Corner, heading south on Lateral A) has all the things: fresh produce, starter plants, potted flowers, pinto beans, honey, peanuts, nice people, and an upgraded register area with plexiglass. They are super stocked for Mother's Day weekend. We are on the hunt for pepper plants and they have them ALL.
Bonus: the drive down Lateral A is a beauty.
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Free, live line dancing lessons online, hosted by Nick and Rene. Get yourself in tip-top shape for when the real thing can happen at the Wenas Creek Saloon. Since no one is looking, we are so giving this a try.
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We are great admirers of Aislinn of watered.down.art. Her IG feed is dreamy and if you are on the lookout for a special Mother's Day card, you might still be able to score one from the McIlrath curbside pickup. Check out Aislinn's online store and order yourself some stickers, cards, or an illustration. Or, just admire her work.
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Save the date.
Sunday, May 17, 10a: The Virtual Heritage Garden Webinar hosted by the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. Register here.
Sunday, May 24: Opening day of the Downtown Yakima Farmers Market. Additional details, including modified operations info and shopper rules here.
Sunday, May 31: Junior League of Yakima is hosting a virtual run to raise funds to benefit Northwest Harvest of Central WA.
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Benefit the We Are Yakima fund.
Friday, May 8 + Saturday, May 9: Head to Tieton Cider Works for the “We Are Yakima” Lavender Cider Bundle.
Saturday, May 9, 12p: Bale Breaker Drive-Thru Release Party of "You Are Not Alone." Take your mama out on a date. You will also find Crafted dogs, amazing candles (our favorite) from Rooted In Candle Co., and gorgeous bouquets from Simply Crafted by Jenn. Woot.
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With special thanks to our We Are Yakima partners
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The Don't Google it Challenge answer: Craig and Sharon Campbell's Harmony Orchards in Tieton, Washington. Bonus answer: 55 acres, the largest acreage of cider fruit in Washington.
Celebrate your smarts with a drive out to Tieton. Hunt for their famous mosiac signs and if Don Mateo is open, grab some pupusas.
Miss the question?! Scroll to the upper-left of this newsletter. CHEERS.
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