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The food hall at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas houses outposts of LA’s Eggslut, New York’s Milk Bar and Portland’s Pok Pok, among other dining options.
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A Seattleite’s Las Vegas itinerary for people who think they hate Las Vegas

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Skiers and snowboarders get strapped in after unloading from the gondola with Mount Rainier in the background on the last official day at Crystal Mountain Resort Sunday April 19, 2015. Scarce snowfall this season led to a short window for winter sports.
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A plane takes off as Alaska Airlines jets sit at their gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac Friday morning, January 5, 2018.
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Donovan Eberling and his 5-year-old son, Xander, walk along an access road at the Red Town trailhead on Cougar Mountain in Bellevue. They are accompanied by Amanda Ayres, an out-of-town friend from Las Vegas.

Yes, it’s still raining around Seattle — here are some tips for getting out and hiking anyway

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Jake Hoffman, left, and Tyler Godwin check out the historical lime kiln from which this hike receives its name. (Evan Bush / The Seattle Times)

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