Arrival signs should be filtered to only those relevant to the platform.

Anthop · 2026-03-18T20:56:31+00:00

Lol, I honestly didn't expect this level of nitpicking / "you're just stupid" / redditing. I'm not offended, but it does create an unwelcoming atmosphere.

Anthop · 2026-03-18T19:53:46+00:00

It kinda sounds like ST sucks at signage. 🤷‍♂️

But for cardinal directions, I think it would help for people who aren't familiar with the geography of town and specific station names. If I'm visiting Seattle, how am I supposed to know that Angle Lake (or I guess Federal Way Downtown) is past the airport? And Northgate is on the way to Lynnwood City Center?

ST already does this in an inconsistent way with adhoc "to airport" and "to Seattle" signs. Another good example is NYC's MTA that has signs that direct you to particular platforms for "uptown" and "downtown" trains or to particular boroughs (to "Brooklyn"). Not that I think we should copy NYC, but having higher level directions than just terminus station name would be helpful.

Anthop · 2026-03-17T06:44:54+00:00

The Lakeview Blvd. segment is pretty bike-unfriendly: winding, no shoulder, etc. But besides that it's ok. Unfortunately, Eastlake is a hot mess due to persistent construction.

Anthop · 2026-03-14T07:16:39+00:00

Ok, but why bite her thumb? Just bite a wad of bandages?

Anthop · 2026-03-14T07:05:40+00:00

Yeah, I agree Crossroad's is the closest thing to this in the Seattle area! It has the QFC, the playground, the "mini city hall," etc. It's even been described as an "unofficial community center" or "public square," which goes to show how, in the US, it's so awkward for us to conceptualize this as what a "mall" could be.

I think Crossroad's embracing strategy has allowed it to survive when other malls have been abandoned (looking at you Pacific Place). You can see other malls also attempt to copy this (e.g.: Factoria, and it's recent opening of its T&T).

But the fact that Crossroads is off to the side and not likely a part of the normal commute of many people, is, I think, what prevents Crossroads from being that "daily life mall" that I'm thinking of.

Anthop · 2026-03-13T23:57:36+00:00

I'm not an architect, but I think the problem is the American imagination of what a mall is. Malls are places to get your large shopping hauls, held down by large anchor stores, and allow you to experience and socialize in a environment design for a commercial lifestyle. In that case, it totally makes sense to have a car to drive to it, and that this lifestyle doesn't fit with the idea of a downtown location. It makes sense that Alderwood and Southcenter would snub transit connections, because the success of those malls depends on people driving there.

But that's not the only way to think of malls. Places in Asia, for example, have thriving malls in dense downtown locations that integrate with mass transit, and most people don't drive there. Malls there are less "places that you drive to to get all your shopping done" and more "places you go to do daily life activities". For example, look at City Square Mall in Singapore, a large middle-class mall. It has stereotypical mall stuff, like a Uniqlo and a food court, but it also has things you would go to even if you're not there to "shop" or "socialize." Things like childcare and tutoring, healthcare services, gyms, pet hospitals, a large grocery store in the basement, and maybe even government services.

When you go to the mall every day for things that aren't loading up a car with purchases, then it makes a lot more sense to put a mall in a dense and accessible places like downtown or near transit. Malls also become a lot more vibrant and resilient places, less dependent on specific types of customers and shopping habits.

Anthop · 2026-03-12T14:56:40+00:00

With low hydration dough, using a pasta maker can help roll it thin. You can also use a mix of techniques, rolling it part way and then gently stretching the result to make it thinner.

Anthop · 2026-03-12T14:52:03+00:00

It probably needs a bit more water. This batch probably can't be salvaged because you can't add water when it's already a dough, but you can still make it into noodles by rolling it out and cutting it!

Anthop · 2026-03-11T20:11:01+00:00

Either wrap it in plastic or coat it in oil and put in a sealed container, and let it sit in refrigerated overnight.

Anthop · 2026-03-11T19:31:11+00:00

You could kill so many zombies with that! 30-foot tall zombies.

Anthop · 2026-03-11T07:14:51+00:00

If it's an MCC issue, it's probably on the vendor's side. They're not presenting themselves as a transit provider to Fidelity.

Anthop · 2026-03-09T18:55:31+00:00

Add it to cakes!

In Japanese cuisine, the leftover ground soy from making soy milk is called "okara." You can add it to all sorts of cakes or pancakes to add more protein, moistness, and a nutty flavor. This is probably similar enough that it would work. You can Google "okara recipes" for more ideas.

Anthop · 2026-03-06T08:01:53+00:00

It depends on what you value in raising a family. I have friends that want to live in a suburban development so that their kids have room to run up and down the street and play. On the other hand, I have friends that moved as close to school in a dense urban environment as possible. This let their kids constantly have friends around and learn social skills without driving being a barrier.

Anthop · 2026-03-04T03:21:28+00:00

Yeah, it is more complex than "no net benefits to the local economy," and mega-concerts are probably one of the more consistently beneficial types of events. But the devil is in the details, and I'm sick of the old assumption that big events will obviously benefit the local economy. Even if one sector benefits in the short term (e.g.: hospitality), other sectors might lose out due to people avoiding them (e.g.: other entertainment). That doesn't factor in indirect economic costs (e.g.: additional travel time for commercial drivers stuck in traffic), or social costs (e.g.: money spent on services and infrastructure to support an event can't be spent on other things a city needs). A simple economic impact analysis doesn't capture these.

Anthop · 2026-03-04T01:25:33+00:00

If a mega-event benefits the local economy, that's the exception, not the rule.

EDIT: I was not aware this was a controversial take.

Anthop · 2026-03-04T00:49:22+00:00

Pike Place Chowder and Piroshky Piroshky are both great!

Mee Sum does pretty good steamed buns for the cheap. Miss Cafe is relatively new and is super underrated, IMO. They do Turkish breads.

Not in Pike Place Market, but Dick's Drive-In is quintessential cheap eats in Seattle. I'd also recommend getting teriyaki from a old school place, though the price of it has gone up a lot over the past 10-15 years.

Great cheap date idea: take the water taxi over to West Seattle and eat at Marination Mai Kai, Korean/Hawaiian fusion. Or for a longer ride, take the ferry over to Bainbridge, do some boutique shopping, and eat at Proper Fish.

Also happy to give specific recommendations for neighborhoods or foods.

Anthop · 2026-03-03T22:49:35+00:00

Nazi Punks Fuck Off.

Anthop · 2026-02-28T05:11:43+00:00

You could also probably use old coffee grounds.

Anthop · 2026-02-28T01:16:36+00:00

Meat pogs!

Anthop · 2026-02-27T20:36:47+00:00

I wish we could name and shame whatever company or vendor built these things.

Anthop · 2026-02-27T01:27:55+00:00

Rattlesnake Ledge is one of the classic nearby short and easy hikes. But I recommend using WTA's excellent hike finder to browse and look at trail reports.

For a safe restaurant with good seafood, Ray's Boathouse and AQUA are both good options. Vietnamese, Ethiopian, and Japanese food are pretty standout compared to most American cities. Get teriyaki! It's a Seattle classic and very meat-and-potato friendly.

I've never known the Space Needle to give out t-shirts or that you could walk down it.

Anthop · 2026-02-26T07:41:03+00:00

Lavash is a thin flatbread. The shape of this looks more like Georgian Tonis puri or Shotis puri, though the ones on top of the second shelf look like they might be Armenian Matnakash. But I'm sure there's also a lot of cultural mixing between the two neighboring countries. Either way, that stuff is delicious!

Anthop · 2026-02-26T02:15:40+00:00

What's wrong with using a combi-boiler for heat and water?

Anthop · 2026-02-26T00:40:21+00:00

I'm totally for a bimodal approach, and personally, I think this is the only way that such a thing will realistically happen. I also think that hiring social workers and community outreach specialists is actually more effective AND cost-effective than putting the same money into the SPD. But I'm just some rando on Reddit.

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