Living In Seattle - Ballard, Belltown or Capitol Hill? | "Montlake Cut" | Why Choose South Seattle?

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Lao Ocean

Lao Ocean

Күн бұрын

I decided to make this video to hopefully answer some questions that viewers have about what neighborhoods to consider for living in Seattle. I met up my friend Keoke who is works as an education consultant (a man of many talents, Keoke is also a photographer and videographer) to explore this topic and get his view.
I began by asking Keoke about Ballard, Belltown and Capitol Hill and which of these neighborhoods he would pick and why. Keoke also explains what the "Montlake Cut" is as well as discusses other pertinent topics including education, gentrification, public transportation and crime in Seattle.
Keoke was born and raised in Seattle and has lived here all his life. I met Keoke back in the college days and it was good catching up with him. Phin Coffee in Seattle Chinatown International District (where we met up) serves up some really good java. Check them out when you have a chance!
I don't usually do conversation or interview style videos on this channel but sometimes it's the best way to get a lot of information out. Let me know if you found this to be helpful and if you'd like a follow up video so we can answer questions you might have.
Phin Coffee:
www.phinseattle.com/
Keoke's info:
strive2gether.com
keosilvanomedia.com
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A little bit about me...
My name is Dennis aka Lao Ocean (also aka Dr. Wtpho, but more about that later) and I'm a Lao American KZfaqr based in Seattle, WA. Seattle has been my home since 1980. My videos and vlogs consist of walking tours in Seattle and abroad, travel, and things related to the Lao diaspora. I drink way too much coffee, eat pho 20PHO7, and also make food and food review videos. 🤓✌️
Contact me on Instragram: lao.ocean
To support the Lao Ocean coffee fund and this channel, click here: / laoocean
Music by Epidemic Sound (epidemicsound.com)

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@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t usually do interview style videos but sometimes it’s the best way to get a lot of info out. Lots of info about Seattle in this video. Enjoy! ✌️
@nathandanner4030
@nathandanner4030 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Denis, I did not know you were a Quaker. I am also a Quaker class of 92'. Merry Christmas!
@DrAlvinEng
@DrAlvinEng 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the Ravenna Neighborhood from 68-78! It was close to the UW and I rode my bicycle everyday to the UW where I got a BS in Chemistry and another BS in Biology in 78! I then went to Med School in St. Louis to get my MD. I'm now a Cardiologist and moved to Modest, CA!
@keokesilvanomedia
@keokesilvanomedia 2 жыл бұрын
This was a fun experience. I hope that viewers have additional questions for us.
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
🤜🏽🤛🏽☕️
@normaasher8683
@normaasher8683 2 жыл бұрын
Incredibly informative and useful for someone like me who's thinking of moving to Seattle. I am an older woman and don't have a car, so need a place that is easy to navigate through transportation and on foot. Looking at listings online, I see some gorgeous apartment buildings from the 1920s in Capitol Hill -- exactly my style as someone who grew up in New York City. The rents and sales prices are relatively low compared with Brooklyn and Manhattan. Thanks again for your excellent videos!
@nataliekay286
@nataliekay286 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in capitol hill from 2006 to 2014. Loved it💜
@CsyNlsn1
@CsyNlsn1 2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel! You really try to explore and explain the environments you travel along. I really appreciate it. Do more west Seattle or Colombia city, or Georgetown
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@BellevueGrl27
@BellevueGrl27 2 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas! Go Duke :) Would love to see a follow-up video if it does snow a bit on the hill.
@Chris_jae
@Chris_jae 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy all the videos! always a treat when you post! :)
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Chris!
@lindapetro5594
@lindapetro5594 2 жыл бұрын
“….coffee”! 😂🤣👍 This is my third video of yours and I was trying to figure out who you reminded me of🧐🤔🙉😬🤔🤔🤔Then it hit me! “John Denver!” Seriously. You remind me of an Asian John Denver. Same expressions, similar speaking style….👍
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Well take me home then, country road! Love John Denver haha. 😊
@KennedyKelly633
@KennedyKelly633 2 жыл бұрын
Super informative, thank you so much for this! Super excited for my move to Seattle 🙌🏾
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@knotsyourdaddy8088
@knotsyourdaddy8088 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview, thank you for sharing!!!
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
👊
@thechampiondog4685
@thechampiondog4685 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative. I am hooked on 1521 Second Ave but your information is invaluable. Great Job
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@thechampiondog4685
@thechampiondog4685 2 жыл бұрын
When I get there I may take you up on a paid tour guide so I can get familiar with Seattle quicker. You brought it up in a video awhile ago and I think it's a great idea for new Seattlites.
@aleeshagibson9239
@aleeshagibson9239 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this and all of your videos! I’m considering a move to Seattle in a few years and trying to absorb as much information as possible. As a single, 30-something woman I would like to hear a woman’s perspective of similar neighborhoods. It would be great to have a range of perspectives in future videos - if you continue with this forum style, which I hope you do because it’s so helpful :)
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the your input! Will be making more videos like this one in future!
@smileytow1925
@smileytow1925 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting thank you for sharing
@thechosenone818
@thechosenone818 2 жыл бұрын
Nice been wanting to go there thanks for posting
@BoldJoshua19
@BoldJoshua19 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Paolo from O'dea. I was raised in Seattle in the 80's and 90's, but I've been working at Duke University for 16 years. Great to hear we'll have another great player! :) BTW - Sorry Lao, I'm from Garfield. Go Dogs! LOL
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man the Garfield/Franklin days 😂
@ericaasahan9215
@ericaasahan9215 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I live across the street at the Pac RIm - I have always wanted to try this place!
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Ah pay them a visit!
@capitoloneonine4026
@capitoloneonine4026 2 жыл бұрын
Im hitting all your spots Jan 6th weekend. From Ohio, Im gonna flex on em on the link. Thanks Lao.
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good and let me know how you like em spots. 🤜🏽🤛🏽
@jeanpeck380
@jeanpeck380 2 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos wish I could live there but unable to so this is next best
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stephaniemedina1848
@stephaniemedina1848 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in capitol hill after high school 1973 50 dollar a month third floor apartment 160 degree view of the water Murphy bed loved it🐱🐦🎶🌹💃🌈
@wen98107
@wen98107 2 жыл бұрын
love Phin!!
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
☕️
@peterdorn5799
@peterdorn5799 2 жыл бұрын
Capitol Hill works for me, if working Downton, there are plenty of bus choices
@jenniferharney6339
@jenniferharney6339 Жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle? :)
@nancybooth229
@nancybooth229 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have an opinion on Bellevue, Bothell and Redmond? I like this interview video.
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Great areas.
@laneferal6756
@laneferal6756 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lao. Where is best neighborhood for Christmas lights? Candy cane or Olympic manor maybe?
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Candy Cane Lane is purdy nice.
@gaybear5328
@gaybear5328 2 жыл бұрын
Rainer Beach! any house bargains? Cap Hill is the funniest, Bad Public school. Ballard is family friendly and good public school. Belltown is one big apartment to hide from Seattle.
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
No bargains in any Seattle neighborhood bro lol. NONE.
@erikgification
@erikgification 2 жыл бұрын
@@LaoOcean Interesting. I was born at Swedish Hospital and lived in Downtown Seattle most of my life. I pay 50 dollars a month rent in low income housing. But then again, I never pursued secondary education so I could pay 8 dollars for a cup of coffee.
@keelahunt3067
@keelahunt3067 2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏👑👑👑💗💗💗
@rjh2772
@rjh2772 2 жыл бұрын
Cost of living
@keelahunt3067
@keelahunt3067 2 жыл бұрын
Smash that like button ✅
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Smash it! 👊🤓🤣
@I-canMakeTheGlobeShift
@I-canMakeTheGlobeShift 2 жыл бұрын
Not to come off to negative here but. In my opinion and from my perspective. I got love for Seattle but I'm no big fan of Seattle these days. There's so many hidden issues here the average person does not realize.I understand it's a liberal city and very open to everyone and. But it lacks so much originality these days.Its such a watered down place for some and Seattle seems to only cater to specific groups and people. I won't go into that now. But other then that.Seattle is full of this self entitled people. The culture is different here.This exaggerated cheesy "hipster" culture and uppity snobby uptight people.Over the top Gentrification. Most people are afraid of societal and raw racial issue conversations. And most here love to brush off the real issues. Passive aggressive. Anyhow. I will keep this short but there's more to it. -Thanks.
@LaoOcean
@LaoOcean 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight.
@cheezheadz3928
@cheezheadz3928 2 жыл бұрын
Not to come off as negative.....🤣
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