We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-Town Blog – Phoenix Tea, located at 902 SW 152nd Street, in the space formerly occupied by a consignment shop.

As we do with all our Advertisers, we’re providing a forum for the good folks from Phoenix Tea to share their message with our Readers:

After more than a year as an online tea retailer Phoenix Tea opened its shop in Olde Burien at the beginning of December in the space formerly occupied by “You’ve Been Worn.” The business specializes in excellent quality loose leaf teas and functional, attractive tea ware and accessories. There are currently over 50 teas available, primarily from ethically grown and processed origins in China, Japan, Taiwan, and Kenya. The list is constantly expanding, partly in response to the types of teas that local customers are looking to buy. Free tastings are available any time the store is open, currently Thursday through Sunday, and they also sell cups of tea to go. In addition to selling tea and the devices needed for its preparation, the company also provides focussed tea tasting events and classes in tea and tea culture.

Both of the owners are well known and respected within the local and broader communities of tea aficionados. One of the two co-owners, Virginia Wright (aka “Cinnabar”), is a long-time Burien resident and holds a strong commitment to the economic and cultural development of the city. She felt that Burien was the perfect location for a retail tea shop like Phoenix Tea. She has been active in the online tea community for more than six years, through her blog Gongfu Girl, and as Co-Director of the Association of Tea Bloggers, which is a 100+ member international consortium of people who write about tea online.

Prior to the launch of Phoenix Tea, the shop’s other co-owner, Brett Boynton, spent nearly ten years as Manager of The Teacup in Queen Anne, building relationships with devoted customers and spreading information about tea and tea culture. He has traveled to Taiwan five times in his pursuit of high quality tea and tea culture experiences, many of which are documented on his blog Black Dragon Tea Bar. Some of the relationships that Brett formed during his trips to tea farms and purveyors are reflected in Phoenix Tea’s selection of Taiwanese oolongs, which the company sources directly from Taiwan.

Phoenix Tea welcomes customers of all types and levels of interest to stop by the store, from people curious about what the tea world is about, to passionate and well-seasoned tea drinkers. More detail on the company and its owners can be found on the Phoenix Tea website.

BTB Advertiser Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is seeking to hire experienced Bartenders, Servers, Bussers, Hosts and Hostesses at their Burien location at 435 SW 152nd Street.

Interested and qualified applicants are asked to please email resumes to jobs@mickkellysirishpub.com for consideration.

You can also visit Mick Kelly’s and drop off an application or resume. No phone calls please.

Here’s more from their job posting:

Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is a traditional Irish Restaurant opened in Burien, WA, September 15th, 2005. Experience the traditional Irish dining style. Specialty meals consist of Guiness Beef Stew, Shepards Pie, Exceptional Fish & Chips and Traditional Corned Beef with Cabbage.

We here at Mick Kelly’s are looking to add energetic, outgoing, talented people to our Restaurant Staff at our Burien location.

Hiring All Hourly Positions!

Servers & Bartenders
Mick Kelly’s is currently seeking experienced bartenders and or Servers to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in high-volume dining environment. Applicants must be 21+. Current WA state alcohol servers and food handlers permits are a plus.

Bussers/Host or Hostess
Mick Kelly’s is hiring for entry level positions working in a team-oriented, high volume, fast paced, guest-centric environment, delivering our passion for 100% guest satisfaction.

Our team members are the heart and soul of the Mick Kelly’s family. And as part of that family, we provide every available opportunity for success, offering training and self-development, flexible schedules, and most importantly, a place you can call home.

Interested and qualified applicants please email your resume to jobs@mickkellysirishpub.com for consideration. You can also visit Mick Kelly’s and drop off an application or resume. No phone calls please.

The B-Town Blog would like to proudly welcome back Advertiser Emerald Cove Catering Company!

Emerald Cove Catering Company has been creating memorable events using the finest, freshest ingredients in the Seattle area since 1999. They moved to their location in Normandy Park in the spring of 2007.

Emerald Cove offers Corporate, Wedding and other Special Event Catering.

Owner and Executive Chef Freddie Detore II says:

“Our service and food speaks for itself and I truly believe that people can see the love and passion we put into our work.”

Fred found his passion for cooking in the family kitchen, perfecting Italian and other cuisines. In his early teens, Fred began working in the restaurant industry and later graduated from the Western Culinary Institute at the top of his class.

He is complimented by an extensive team of catering professionals who are looking forward to taking care of your needs in any and all areas of party planning and execution.

No event is too big or too small for their culinary expertise!

Emerald Cove Catering Company
17825 First Avenue South
Normandy Park, WA 98148

Phone: 206-431-COVE (2683)
Fax: 206-246-5495

Email: info@emeraldcovecatering.com
Web: www.emeraldcovecatering.com

Imagine having photos with Santa without waiting in line at the mall or downtown in bad weather. This year it’s happening right here in Burien at Photography by Steven.

You can call it a “virtual” line, as all you have to do is click here to schedule your completely private photo session for your kids or family.

NOTE: The good Elves suggest that if you want to book your Santa Photos, you’d best be like Donner and Blitzen and act fast, as there’s limited space and this will be the final weekend!

This will be the final weekend that Santa and Mrs. Claus are stopping by at Photography by Steven’s Burien studio at 243 SW 152nd Street:

• Friday December 9th – Sunday December 11th

Packages start at $20 and Christmas cards are available.

Steve and Ann have been providing professional photography in the Highline area for over 10 years. They specialize in high school seniors, babies, family and wedding photography.

With their state-of-the-art digital studio they also offer immediate viewing. Yes, you’ll get to see your picture of your special time with Santa and the family right then and there!

No lines… no malls… photos… cards… all starting at just $20.

Remember your Santa photos are just a click away.

Complete package pricing is online.

For more information call us at 206-433-0988.

And now a word from Advertiser Center Tool Rental…

We stopped in recently to say Hi to our friends in White Center. While there we picked up on tips to keep in mind in preparing for and dealing with the coming seasonal shift in our Northwest weather.

“When the rains and winds come, we’ll be ready to assist you,” said Center Tool’s Doug Stevens. “We’re here to help you meet all your winter weather needs.

“We have generators, pumps, dehumidifiers and wet vacuums, he said. “We have log splitters, chippers and chain saws, too.

“We’re open seven days a week and our slogan is ‘We Rent Most Anything!’”

Doug and his crew are located in the bustling Delridge Triangle, where West Seattle meets White Center at Roxbury.

Doug began working at Center Tool Rental when his parents, Jack and Stella, started the business in the 1970’s.

”My parents were really good at the personal touch, asking people about their kids, and giving them advice on how to complete a project,” he said. “Some of my current customers are the grandkids of Mom and Dad’s first customers.”

Zoe the dog will greet you at Center Tool Rental.

And Zoe, Doug’s friendly German Shorthaired Pointer, is doing great as usual, happily greeting all comers to Center Tools.

Center Tool Rentals
9444 Delridge Way SW (at Roxbury)
Phone: 206-762-5057

Hours:

• Monday through Saturday: 9am to 5pm
• Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Website:

• www.centertoolrental.com

BTB Advertiser Integrity Coaching & Training Systems is offering a new weight loss course; here’s more info:

Why feel guilty over Holiday indulgences? You can gain control of your impulses now and still enjoy the festivities!

Integrity Coaching & Training Systems is offering a timely way to head off those extra pounds in the coming weeks:

 Have you had it with diets that only work for a little while? Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work? Losing weight can be one of the most challenging experiences in your life… if you let it.

 Now, not only will you remove the barriers that hold you back, you will also learn to reprogram your mind and create the success you have longed for.

 Using innovative and proven methods from Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Coaching and Personal Fitness Training, you will discover that weight loss can be far easier than you ever imagined.

Wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat or blanket and pillow and pen and paper.

Here are the details:

WHAT:      Weight Loss Course 

WHERE:   Tukwila Parks & Recreation Center: Call To Register!

                     12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168 (206) 768-2311

WHEN:     Nov. 23, 30, and Dec 7 from 6-8 p.m.

As we do with all our Advertisers, we’re allowing Scott a forum to share his information:

Here’s a graph showing how the Southwest Suburban Sewer District’s rates are less than 1/2 the average monthly sewer rate (click image to see larger version):

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Under Scott’s leadership, the District has developed a rate reduction program for customers who have incomes below the standard guidelines set forth by King County. Total annual household income from all sources is considered when qualifying for this discount, currently a $10.50 reduction per month.

And if you’re thirsty, there will be $2.50 Pabst Blue Ribbons, along with other food and drink specials.

The Tin Theater is located at 923 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien, right next to the Tin Room Bar.

More info on MNF here, and more info on The Tin Theater here.

Karuna Arts Yoga is offering another great Coupon to BTB Readers – 30 Days for just $30 (for new customers only, and it’s limited to one per customer!:

Click image to Print Coupon.

As we do with all our Advertisers, we’re allowing a forum for Karuna Arts to share their message to our Readers:

Regular yoga practice heals. It starts on the surface, takes hold, then roots into the deepest potentials of your well being. There is no fast, quick fix to yoga, no short cuts adding excessive heat to your yoga practice places your system under stress, you’ll need to commit yourself to your own greater good by submitting to the slow, warm simmer of your attention.

How is your low back? …your neck? …your shoulder? ….your hip? With regular yoga practice and attention, the nagging sites of mischief–low back, neck, shoulder, hip or etc.– thin and become transparent.

There is no short fast route with yoga. You must take up the seeds, prepare the soil, nurture and trim the growth trusting that your most meaningful purpose is at hand. Since beginning my practice in Physical Therapy in 1986 and having practiced and taught yoga since 1995, I have found that consistency rooted in deep awareness is the source of healing. Each turn, each twist on the yoga mat served to ground me through life transitions and strengthened me when the “living was easy”. What I’m saying is: you may be struggling whether you realize it or not and yoga can heal, even if all you seek is a little relief from a pain in the neck.

View your health as a daily ritual. Eat to sustain health more than desire. Your body needs rest and your body needs activity. Get outdoors for vigorous regular walks, running or cycling to support your cardiovascular health and your spirit in nature, and keep yoga in your life for the long term.

Established in 2002, Karuna Arts Yoga is located at 819 SW 152nd Street in Olde Burien, on the corner of 152nd and Ambaum. Many of our classes are therapeutic in nature, that is, yoga postures and practices are utilized as a means to treat the body, breath, and mind. We offer Group Yoga Classes 7 days per week and customize yoga practices for you in our Private Yoga Sessions, to schedule an appointment or to ask questions, please phone: 206/878-9642.

Not sure where to start? Karuna Arts Yoga offers Beginner Level Yoga Classes: 7:30-9:00 am and 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesdays, Foundations of Yoga and Meditation 11:00 am-12:30 pm Sunday mornings.

View our extensive schedule with classes 7 days per week: www.karuna-arts-yoga.com.

What they are saying:

My back has never felt better since beginning yoga at Karuna. I have also gotten stronger and more flexible. ~ L. Sims

Anne is a wonderful teacher who has inspired many to take care of themselves in and out of yoga class. She is an incredible teacher. ~Kris S.

Anne Basco has created a studio where you can safely practice to the best of your ability, and an open welcoming community. ~A. Steele

Karuna Arts Yoga gives me everything I need for my body, mind , and spirit. ~M. Anderson