
Dining in Tukwila – Great Options for Retirees
If a favorite activity of yours is to enjoy a great meal with others, you likely appreciate the health benefits and delicious flavors – but also the experience of sharing this time with family and friends.
Whether it’s catching up, celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying the company of others, this time of reconnection can play an important role in enriching your retirement life.
While we all know the benefits of eating well for both our physical and cognitive health, joining together around a table contributes greatly to our ability to age well and improve our quality of life.
Older adults report feeling happier when they eat with others, according to research. The risk of depression may be lower than when eating alone and a stronger sense of belonging can be experienced when sharing a meal.
If you’re enjoying retirement life in the area and are looking for dining options in Tukwila, WA, you won’t be disappointed with the choices.
Dining in Tukwila, WA – Restaurants
Check out these local restaurants when dining in Tukwila, WA – whether you’ll be enjoying a casual meal with friends or searching for an upscale dining experience:
1. Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar for casual American food
2. Enjoy Duke’s Seafood for sustainably sourced seafood
3. The Pancake Chef for amazing breakfasts
4. Looking for fine dining? Make a reservation at Sansonina Ristorante Italiano for authentic Italian, Melrose Grill for steaks and seafood, and Mediterranean Breeze for Turkish fare and hospitality.
5. Shorter meet-ups? Try a coffee break at Impresso Espresso or tea at Serenity Moon Tea Shop.
6. Join friends for your favorite IPA at Logan Brewing Company or enjoy a glass of wine or mead at Contrivance Wine and Mead Co.
Dining in Tukwila, WA – Farmers Markets
Food doesn’t get any fresher than at your local farmers markets and you’re in luck if you’re searching for dining options in Tukwila, WA.
- The Tukwila Farmers Market offers fresh produce and a variety of vendors and is open Wednesday 4-7 p.m. mid-June through early October.
- The Burien Farmers Market is open all year on Thursdays with live music, fresh produce, homemade foods, wine, meat, and a variety of craft vendors.
- Visit the West Seattle Farmers Market and discover a variety of fresh produce and vendors each Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. year-round.
Dining in Tukwila, WA – Tips for Sharing Meals Together
Consider planning an outing with family members you haven’t seen in a while. Or meet at your favorite restaurant with old friends who are back in town visiting. Getting the kids and grandkids together for lunch or dinner is another chance to catch up.
Remember, great meals can occur anywhere and in almost any form. It might be gathering around a formal dining room in someone’s home for a holiday celebration. Or outside in the backyard, enjoying the coolness of the early evening.
You might plan a picnic in the park, a potluck so everyone can contribute their specialties or make a reservation at a favorite restaurant. Or you might invite family or friends over to help in creating the meal. The key is not to limit your imagination as the possibilities are almost endless.
Dining in Tukwila, WA – Milestone Communities
One of the many advantages of senior living is the healthy dining options you’ll find. As we grow older, it can become more difficult to shop and prepare nutritious food and substituting snacks or skipping meals altogether can often result.
But at our Milestone Communities, your loved one will not only have chef-prepared menu selections to choose from, but experience the health and social benefits of dining together, which can include the following:
1. New friendships are often made and strengthened while sitting at the table together.
2. Residents naturally eat more around others in a communal dining setting which may lead to weight gain and improved nutrition.
3. Those who eat together have been shown to eat more fruit, vegetables and dairy when compared to those who eat alone.
4. Studies have shown those who eat alone can experience higher risks of chronic diseases.
5. Those who share their meals often report feeling happier and more engaged in the community.
Source: Nutrition Care Systems
Life at a Milestone Community
If you’re looking at options for retirement living, we invite your family to visit one of our Milestone communities – designed to support your loved ones to live their highest quality of life.
We offer studio and one-bedroom private apartments for our assisted living residents as well as private or shared memory care suites for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. We also offer studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in our independent living communities.
Our memory care residents are cared for by our compassionate and specially trained team who meet them wherever they are in their journey with patience and kindness. The residents also have access to customized activities, programs and secured outdoor courtyard spaces.
Our amenities and services encourage our residents in assisted living to engage with others, remain as independent as possible and be reassured that help is available whenever needed.
In addition to our personalized services, we offer:
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Chef-prepared meals
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Full-service dining room and bistro/bar
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Clubroom with large screen and theater style seating
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Family gathering room
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Resident accessible chef’s kitchen garden
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Senior-inspired fitness center
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Hair and nail salon
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Resident-shared laundry rooms
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Elegantly designed common areas
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24-hour on-duty care staff
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Scheduled transportation
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Secured community
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Direct access to adjoining walking paths and parks
If your family is considering retirement living, we hope you will visit one of our communities. We are a trusted resource and are here to answer any questions. Please contact us with any questions you may have or to arrange a personal tour.
We invite you to download our complimentary Senior Living Options Guide.