Attendee Corner

We are delighted that you will be joining us in Seattle for this year's conference, "Inspiring Community."

Whether this is your first SCUP Pacific Regional Conference or you're an experienced attendee, the following information may be useful as you plan your arrival:

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Program

View the final program (PDF).

Seattle Architecture Foundation Tour

Participate in a tour led by the Seattle Architecture Foundation -
CHART TOPPERS AND HEART-STOPPERS:
Wednesday, March 23, 3:00PM – 5:00PM $25pp
It's a new riff on the city as we focus on the construction, context, and culture which shaped our skyline, from golden oldies like Kirtland Cutter's Rainier Club to popular favorites like the Rem Koolhaas' asymmetric, cantilevered Central Library. You'll develop an appreciation for the social forces which shaped Seattle and our built environment. Featured stops include the Fifth & Madison Condominium/901 Fifth Avenue Plaza and Seattle City Hall. Register for this event directly with SAF.
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/163398

Dine Arounds

Don't Dine Alone! The local host committee would like to invite you to join us for a number of group dine arounds on Tuesday night, March 22nd (meet at the restaurant for reservations at 6:30 PM). 

Sign-up sheets will be available at the conference, and we have paired an institutional member and a corporate member from our local host committee for each venue. Each attendee will be responsible for the cost of his/her food and drink.

The following is information on the venues:

Oddfellows Café and Bar
“Oddfellows Cafe & Bar is like the Willie Nelson of restaurants -- its funky coolness is only enhanced up by virtue of its well-weathered character. Yet, just like the Texas troubadour, Oddfellows is no relic. The space on Capitol Hill that once housed the fraternal club of old has been magnificently transformed … The brilliant vibe comes from a deliberate kind of benevolent neglect. The historic space retains its old-codger charm, from the well-worn wooden floors to the giant flag hanging by the entry, a real Old Glory bearing just 48 stars. The menu is populated by warming comfort foods: stews, mac-and-cheese, the best darned fries ever served in a tin can.” - Seattle Post-Intelligencer review

La Spiga
“In Italy, the osteria is an inviting neighborhood spot where locals savor fresh, seasonal food while enjoying the company of good friends.
Renowned for its Northern Italian cuisine, La Spiga is authentic enough in both food and ambience to make you feel a wave of nostalgia, even if you’ve never been to Emilia-Romagna. Chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley crafts the Romagnola cuisine to make it genuine, yet hers alone. Using the very finest ingredients, menus are changed seasonally to reflect what is freshest in local markets. As co-owner and host Pietro Borghesi says, 'An evening at La Spiga is like dining in Italy — without the plane fare.' " – excerpt from La Spiga website

Tin Table
“The Tin Table is sort of hidden, but not in a trying-to-be-hush-hush, speak-easy kinda way. It's upstairs, and after entering the 10th Avenue entrance, it still takes two turns to get to. Not a bar and restaurant you just stumble upon.

It's also one of the coolest-looking joints on Capitol Hill. There's a hardwood floor, exposed high beams and exposed brick wall. It looks rustic and masculine.

For bar grub, there are shoestring fries with truffle salt — golden, crispy and addictive. Also here, one of the better bar burgers on Capitol Hill, loaded with sharp cheddar, slabs of bacon and caramelized onions. It's juicy, cheesy and salty. That burger, though, goes better with a beer.” – excerpts from Seattle Times Review

Via Tribunali

“Our first pizzeria has become a central meeting place in the bustling Capitol Hill neighborhood. If you are visiting Seattle we highly recommend you make an evening out of your visit to the Hill - nightclubs, coffee roasters, bars and restaurants abound. At this location expect soaring ceilings, glowing stained glass fixtures, a long buzzing bar, and cozy booths.”

- excerpt from Via Tribunali website