Top 5 Live in Everett Stories of 2023
After sharing about Everett’s Top 5 New businesses in 2023 last week, now we’re moving on to share our top 5 articles of the year. These articles garnered the most interest from our readers in 2023. In no particular order, here are the top 5 stories of 2023.
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Zab Thai
We really like Thai Food, and apparently, our readers do, tool. Of course, Zab Thai is also one of those Everett classics that managed to slip us by for years, so perhaps it was Zab Thai’s loyal followers just checking out what they already knew about their favorite Thai spot. Either way, in 2023 we became official fans, and we’re grateful to have such a great Thai restaurant in Everett.
Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!
You all seemed to enjoy learning about the WSU Repair Café as much as we did. From electronics to jewelry, bikes, and more, the Repair Café pops up in Snohomish County every month or two and offers the opportunity to get broken things fixed. For free. How cool is that? No wonder this was one of our top stories of the year.
Everett’s Most Polarizing Pizzaria: Beverly Pizza
As pizza lovers, we were delighted to see readers enjoyed the story about Beverly Pizza as much as we enjoyed sampling some slices! This little gem off Beverly Blvd is another local eatery that snuck by under our radar for too many years. Give it a try next time you’re feeling adventurous to try some new ‘za.
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Exploring “Twin Peaks” in Everett
If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know local author and contributing writer Richard Porter always brings the goods, and his story on Everett’s Twin Peaks house was no exception. From an inside look at the famous Rucker Hill home to details on how to tour it yourself. If you’re a fan of the 80s TV show or just like a little local Hollywood history, this one’s for you.
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Everett’s Least and Most Expensive Home Sales of 2022
At the beginning of 2023 we took a look back over 2022 to see what the lowest and most expensive homes sales of the year were. Who doesn’t love a good high/low? Spoiler alert, the range for 2022 was a low of $340k vs a high of $2.474 million. Don’t worry, if you’re curious how the number turned out for 2023, we’ve already got that article in the works so check back soon!
Regardless what (if any) articles you enjoyed on Live in Everett in 2023, we’re grateful for all of our readers and awesome businesses that collectively contribute to the awesomeness of the Everett community. Whatever 2024 has in store for you we wish you the best! Here’s to exploring more local goodness.
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Guest post by Everett Comedy founder and host Cory Michaelis: how a monthly indie show at the newly renovated New Everett Theater became the only regular stop for nationally touring headliners in Snohomish County.
Guest post by Everett Farmers Market Manager Karen Erickson: September brings a changing harvest to the market — meet the farms behind it, and take home some tomatoes while you’re at it.
Barkside Cafe’s neighborhood happy hour runs every Tuesday in October, 5-7 p.m. - $2 hot dogs with a drink purchase. Free to walk in, no dog required.
Coloring books, colored pencils and free chips with a drink - a low-key creative night at Barkside Cafe every Thursday in October, 5-7 p.m. Free to walk in.
Lights down, music up - Barkside Cafe kicks off the weekend every Friday in October, 5-9 p.m., with $2 hot dogs and a drink purchase. Free to walk in.
Classic films and craft cocktails every Thursday at The Muse Whiskey & Coffee on the Everett waterfront. Movies start at 5 p.m.
Costumed kids follow a trail of balloons through downtown Everett, collecting candy from participating businesses. Free and all ages.
The Everett Philharmonic’s annual family concert, with Music Director Bobby Collins conducting at the Everett Civic Auditorium on Thanksgiving weekend.
Guest post by Everett Farmers Market Manager Karen Erickson: Look past the produce tables and you’ll find Chuckanut Beef, Sea to Shore Seafood Co., and Salt Blade salami — three vendors with stories worth bringing home for supper.