Korean Fried Chicken Coming to Redmond? Plus Blues Traveler & Best Iced Coffee

Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!📰 RedLink Now Takes You to the Redmond Saturday MarketIf you've been meaning to check out the Redmond Saturday Market but don't love dealing with parking, there's some good news. RedLink has expanded its weekend service area to include the Redmond Saturday Market for the rest of the market season, making it easy to ride over from the light rail instead of driving. It's free, it's simple to use, and it's another nice step toward connecting more people with local businesses. Grab a friend, leave the car at home, and spend your Saturday supporting local vendors while making the trip a little more sustainable.🎵 Three '90s Favorites Hit Marymoor LiveFriday night is shaping up to be a fun one if your playlist still has a little '90s in it. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors all take the stage at Marymoor Live on Friday, July 10. Gates open at 4:00 PM and the show starts at 6:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to grab dinner before settling in for an evening outdoors. If songs like "Run-Around," "Hey Jealousy," and "Two Princes" bring back memories, this one's probably worth grabbing tickets for before they disappear.🎬 Movies at Marymoor Returns This WeekOutdoor movie season officially gets underway Wednesday, July 8, with the first KeyBank Movies at Marymoor Park. The gates open at 7:00 PM with food trucks, lawn games and pre-show entertainment before Ferris Bueller's Day Off lights up the giant screen after sunset. Tickets are affordable, parking is free, and blankets or lawn chairs are definitely recommended. It's one of those classic summer nights that feels like Redmond every year, so show up early and claim a good spot on the lawn.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Day of Play Returns to Grass Lawn ParkLooking for something that gets the kids moving instead of staring at a screen? Family Day of Play is back Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Grass Lawn Park. The City of Redmond is filling the park with games, activities and family challenges designed for all ages and skill levels. Every child needs to attend with an adult, and everyone should register ahead of time. Bring comfortable shoes because there's a good chance your kids won't want to leave once they get started.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Outdoor Story Time Heads to Farrel-McWhirter ParkStory time gets a little more adventurous this week when the King County Library System heads outdoors on Wednesday, July 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Farrel-McWhirter Park. Kids can enjoy stories, songs, movement and rhymes while picking up early literacy skills in a beautiful outdoor setting. It's free, open to all ages with an adult, and you don't need to register. Bring a blanket or something comfortable to sit on, dress for the weather, and let the library handle the entertainment.🚲 Bicycle Bling: Eastrail Ale Returns July 13If you're looking for an excuse to hop on your bike next Monday, here's a good one. Chainline Brewing is releasing its limited-run Eastrail Ale on Monday, July 13, at Chainline Station in Kirkland, with part of every pint sold helping fund Eastrail Partners and the work to expand the 42-mile regional trail connecting communities across the Eastside. It's a fun way to support the trails many of us already ride and walk while enjoying a fresh summer pale ale. Just remember, once this batch is gone, it's gone until next year.🍹 Celebrate National Mojito Day at Pint & PieSaturday, July 11, gives you one more reason to head downtown if you like trying something new. Pint & Pie is celebrating National Mojito Day with mojito specials available all day, starting at 11:00 AM and running until midnight. Whether you're meeting friends for lunch, watching a game or grabbing dinner, it's an easy excuse to cool off with a refreshing drink and one of their signature pizzas. If you're planning to stop by Saturday evening, expect it to be one of their busier nights of the weekend.🐾 Old Dog Haven's Pups on Parade ReturnsDog lovers looking for a fun weekend road trip might want to head over to Shoreline on Saturday, July 11, for Old Dog Haven's annual Pups on Parade fundraiser. The event runs from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Cromwell Park and celebrates senior dogs while raising money for Old Dog Haven's permanent foster program. Expect vendor booths, dog contests and plenty of four-legged friends enjoying the day. If you've ever thought about fostering or adopting an older dog, this is a great place to start.🕰️ Redmond History MinuteOkay, it's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and around Redmond.In 2004, a youth baseball team from Redmond made it all the way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Which Redmond league was it?A) Redmond SouthB) Redmond EastC) Redmond NorthD) Redmond Town Center (not a league)Answer revealed at the bottom of this newsletter.🔮 Redmond Rumor MillHere's one that's making the rounds this week. Rumor has it a Korean fried chicken and draft beer concept that's already built a following in Lynnwood and Federal Way is looking at the Cleveland Street corridor for its next location. We've heard it would be a counter-service restaurant with crispy fried chicken, late-night hours and a focus on the Microsoft lunch crowd.Now, we haven't been able to confirm any of that yet, so for now it's still just a rumor. But if it's true, would you give it a try?If you've got a guess or have heard something, head to our Facebook page at facebook.com/BestOfRedmond and drop it in the "Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses" post.🗳️ Your Picks: Best Iced Coffee in RedmondAlright, that's it for this week.Head on over to facebook.com/BestOfRedmond, find the post called "Your Picks," and drop your vote in the comments. We want to know who you think is the best iced coffee in Redmond.📻 Don't Miss the PodcastIf you enjoyed this newsletter, you're gonna love the companion podcast. Find it at bestofredmond.com.We'll see you in the next one... or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.🎯 History Minute AnswerThe answer is C – Redmond NorthRedmond North Little League won the Northwest Regional in 2004 and earned a trip to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They became just the third Washington team to represent the Northwest since the regional format began in 2001, joining Bainbridge Island and Richland. For a city that's often known for Microsoft and technology, it was a reminder that Redmond kids can compete on some of the biggest stages in youth sports.