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Overview of Available Offers
Information regarding specific freebies for federal workers in Seattle is limited within the provided sources. While several sources discuss discounts and offers for federal employees during government shutdowns, the geographic focus is primarily on Washington, D.C., rather than Seattle, Washington. The available data details specific restaurant discounts in D.C. and general free activities in Seattle, but does not explicitly connect freebies for federal workers to the Seattle area.
Washington, D.C. Restaurant Discounts
Source [1] and Source [3] provide extensive details regarding restaurant discounts offered to federal workers during a government shutdown in Washington, D.C. These sources indicate that many establishments require a valid government ID to partake in deals.
Specific Offers in D.C.: * Duke’s Counter: Offers federal workers a free shot of bourbon or house wine with any burger or entree, plus $5 beers. * Cork Wine Bar: Offers European wines starting at $5 a glass and $7 avocado toast or fries starting at 3 p.m. * Carmine’s: Offers an all-day happy hour for all customers, featuring $5 meatball sliders and $8 "Here We Go Again" frozen Cosmos. * Ama: Federal workers receive a $20 "piatto unico" (daily plate) with vegetables, pasta, and protein for lunch or dinner. * Amelie: Federal employees receive $12 mussels with fries and a glass of wine. * Beresovsky’s Deli: Federal employees receive Buy One Get One (BOGO) sandwiches. * Butterworth’s: Federal employees receive $5 Welsh rarebit, $6 mini Guinness, and a $10 "furlough-rita." * China Chilcano: Federal employees receive 50% off donburis (Japanese rice bowls) from 2-4 p.m. on weekdays. * Cinder BBQ: Federal employees receive $10 chile del arbol sticky ribs. * El Tamarindo: Federal workers receive a free coffee with breakfast and $15 for two pupusas and a house margarita from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Compass Coffee: Federal employees receive a free pastry with the purchase of any drink. * Cucina Morini: Federal employees receive $10 primi pastas.
Free Activities in Seattle
Source [2] details various free activities and attractions in Seattle, Washington. While these activities are free of cost, the sources do not specify that they are exclusive offers for federal workers.
Key Free Attractions: * Pike Place Market: A free market area for shopping and people-watching. * Fremont Public Sculptures: Various art installations located throughout the Fremont neighborhood. * Frye Art Museum: A museum preserving the collection of Charles and Emma Frye, featuring 19th- and early-20th-century European and American pieces. * Viewpoints: Free views of the Seattle skyline can be found at Gas Works Park, Kerry Park, and the Water Tower Observation Deck in Volunteer Park. * Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks): A site for viewing ship traffic and a fish ladder. * Discovery Park: A 534-acre park offering forested trails, a rocky beach, and the West Point Lighthouse. * Neighborhood Art Walks: Free gallery access in various neighborhoods such as Pioneer Square, Belltown, and Capitol Hill during specific summer months. * Hugo House: Hosts open mic nights for writers. * Green Lake and Myrtle Edwards Park: Public parks for cycling and running. * Seattle Center: Hosts various cultural festivals (e.g., Irish Festival, Polish Festival) with free admission. * Golden Gardens Park: A park allowing open fires in designated areas and known for sunset views.
Airport Video Refusal
Source [4] reports that several major U.S. airports, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), refused to play a video from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for a government shutdown. The airports cited state laws or potential violations of the Hatch Act as reasons for the refusal. This source does not mention freebies or discounts for federal workers.
Conclusion
Based on the provided sources, there is no documented information regarding freebies specifically for federal workers in Seattle. The detailed lists of discounts are restricted to Washington, D.C. restaurants. For federal workers in Seattle, the available free options appear to be limited to the city's general free attractions, such as public parks, markets, and museums.