What's on your list? Everyday staples? Hard-to-find ingredients? Searching for the perfect gift or the perfect get-up? Whether you're working through a list or browsing in the windows, there is a collection of shops for any need.
All in a day. All in Downtown Everett.

Events Calendar

Fri October 1

Father and Mother of the Year Awards
Floral Hall, Forest Park
5:45pm - 8:00pm
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Sat October 16

Jack de Yonge Book Reading + Signing
Firewheel Books and Beans
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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WORTH A CLICK

Enchanted Florist
2809 Colby Ave | (425) 258-1065
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J. Matheson Gifts
2615 Colby Ave | (425) 258-2287
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Katie O. Fine Jewelry
2707 Colby Avenue | (425) 303-3330
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Renee's
2820 Colby Ave | (425) 252-2230
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Featured Listing

Katie O. Fine Jewelry

Summer is upon us and that means busy weekends of BBQs, vacations and...weddings! Is that special day right around the corner? Katie O. Fine Jewelry can help you custom design a future family heirloom. Need that special little trinket for this summer's events or perhaps your gems are in need of a cleaning (the summer sunshine will catch it just right and cast a sparkle!) a repair or an appraisal. Whatever the case, Katie O. Fine Jewelry can help!

Stop by their shop on Colby Avenue or visit their website at www.katieofinejewelry.com

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Explore Downtown Everett

Get to know your neighbors. See what's around the corner. Whether you have an endpoint in mind or are into the aimless wander, it's all right here. Click on the image above to launch a fully interactive map with descriptions and contact information on more than 100 downtown businesses and points of interest.

Meet the Staff

Julie David

Firewheel Books and Beans

Q: Describe your business:
A: Firewheel Books and Beans is a coffee shop and used bookstore that offers wi-fi. We have comfy seating in the front, a kids area in the back, and lots of tables in between. We are set-up to meet everyone's needs, whether it's a place to host a meeting, study, telecommute, or just hang out on the couch and read while you enjoy a scone and a cup of coffee or tea. We have added Open Mic Nights twice a month as well and those are a blast!

Q: What do you like best about working in Downtown Everett?
A: I love the sense of community from the businesses and customers. Everyone around has been very supportive of me opening my shop in this economic climate. This is very encouraging and welcoming.

Q: What is currently your favorite item in the shop?
A: Besides my chai tea and coffee, my game tables. The top has a board for chess or checkers, or lifts up and has a recessed backgammon board. We have cribbage boards, cards, and a few other games too. I really enjoy watching people sit down with a cup of my coffee and play a few games. It's a lot of fun to see them relaxing and enjoying their time together.

Q: What is your favorite book?
A: S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders." For one, it's set in Oklahoma. (I'm originally from Oklahoma but have lived in Everett for 15 years!) I love the story of the band of friends sticking together like family. The two boys, Pony Boy and Johnny, form an even stronger bond as they are running from the law and hiding out. Through their hiding out they end up being heroic and saving kids lives in a fire...there is tragedy, heroism, bonding, and rivalry...just a good overall read. Favorite quote? "Stay golden."

Q: Why Firewheel Books and Beans?
A: As I mentioned, I'm originally from Oklahoma. The Firewheel is the state wild flower and means a lot to me as it was a way for me to stay connected with where I am from and where I am now as there are firewheel flowers in Washington too. Books and Beans just blend nicely - who doesn't like to read a book and drink a great cup of coffee!?

Q: Do you have any upcoming or reoccurring specials/events?
A: We have Open Mic Nights the 2nd and last Fridays of the month from 7pm to 9:30pm. Through August we have Happy Hour with $.50 off your purchase from 3pm to 5pm. And coming up on October 16th, Jack de Yonge will be here doing a book reading and signing of "Boom Town Boy - Coming of Age on Alaska's Lost Frontier." 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Q: When you’re not manning the shop you can be found...
A: Reading, at the YMCA, watching my kids play soccer or football...with my family!

Visit www.firewheelbooksandbeans.com for hours of operation, special events and more!

Wine-wise

from Wicked Cellars

From Kevin Nasr at Wicked Cellars

Age, we all have some (some more than others) and we'll all continue to get older. (Hopefully for most of us that means wiser and better looking!) With wine it can mean, "Hey, I was just bottled and you need to drink me now!" to "Don't touch me for another decade." Or, anywhere in between.

Recently I had the chance to taste a 2007 along side the 2006 of the same wine. Well, the 2007 wasn't quite ready and it hadn't come up to the same standard that the 2006 had set. I laughed because it was one year ago I had the same response but it was in comparing the new 2006 to the current 2005. Yes, same wine, same winemaker, just time. I called our local, ever-elusive winemaker John Bell, winemaker for Willis Hill Winery in beautiful Marysville, for some insight into the age issue.

While wine is perishable, unlike produce it will usually keep for a minimum of a year to up to several decades. All of that depends on the complex chemical reactions in wine from the tannins/Phenolic compounds, sugar, acids and sulfites. The winemaker, the vintage, where the grapes were grown to how it was grown will all influence a wine's longevity. As a wine ages in the bottle, it has a tendency to become smoother, softer, more subtle. The tannins will integrate with the sugars, if any, and acid to give a more pleasing mouth feel and aroma.

Most wine today is made to be consumed within the next year, however some wine is designed to be consumed years later (mostly European wines with a few domestic exceptions.) One should open a bottle and "let it breathe" before serving. How long should you let it breathe? Up to a half-an-hour for young wines and a few hours of decanting for older wines.

Age, it's a beautiful thing - in wine and in people.
We hope you’ll visit us at Wicked Cellars for our weekly tastings! Visit the Calendar of Events to learn more!