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"Arriving on the corner of Lenora and 7th Avenue, right across from the Amazon Spheres, Rachel’s Ginger Beer — the uber-popular Seattle chain known for its iconic, peppery ginger beer, floats, and boozy slushies — is preparing a fourth location that I expect to open sometime later this summer or fall. The new spot should mirror the colorful, plant-filled vibe of the other locations and will have Ma’ono Fried Chicken on the menu; the owner said it may also add more robust cocktail offerings, including a new bubbly cosmopolitan. The chain has been experimenting with CBD-infused slushies (a raspberry flavor is currently available), though it’s uncertain whether those will be offered at Lenora; the Capitol Hill outpost currently carries the CBD slushies. The opening was announced in a cute Instagram video featuring owner Rachel Marshall and her family, and in an area that tends to shut down after work, this could serve as a go-to oasis for Amazon workers looking to mellow out alongside the Spheres’ own Deep Dive." - Gabe Guarente