Arts
A Tasty Coffee Experience Enhanced
A Seattle-born coffee topper makes to-go cuppas taste better
Who better than a Seattleite to come up with a high-tech coffee lid? Doug Fleming, a native son and avid follower of “third wave” coffee trends, thought it was a shame to ruin high-quality coffee by sipping it through a poorly designed lid. He founded a company called Vaporpath in 2007 and devoted years to…
#Throwback Thursday: Seahawks Through The Years
The team that started as a mere expansion team has truly made its mark in NFL history
It is a perfect, sunny gameday Thursday and the weekend is imminent. What could make today better? How about a quick Seahawks history lesson and some old school Seahawks pictures? In honor of our Super Bowl champs returning to CenturyLink Field tonight, I’d say it would be downright fitting. Disclaimer: I quickly learned that our…
Mossback Monday (On Tuesday Afternoon)
Today's news roundup...still recovering from the long weekend
Protests: Fast-food and home care workers plan strikes to boost $15 minimum wage effort in six U.S. cities this week. Transport: Seattle streets are worse than ever. Weather: Oh, what a summer it was. Coffee Culture:A Drive-thru Latte Bordello? Taking steamy to a new level. Innovations:I’m not sure being shot out of a tube at…
Must List: Seahawks, More Seahawks & The Washington State Fair
What to do this weekend
Must EatOysterfest Northwest Takes Over LyndenSaturday (9/6, 12 to 4 p.m.) — Jaunt north to Bellewood Acres in Lynden for this year’s Oysterfest Northwest, a delish celebration brimming with briny bivalves and clams, U-pick apples and tribal dances. Must Cheer6 Ways to be the Ultimate 12th FanThe first official Seahawks game kicked off yesterday. In…
Must List: What to See at Bumbershoot, Tall Ships & More Events
What to do this weekend
Must FestBumbershootThe city’s best summer fest is back, featuring stellar big names (Elvis Costello! Mavis Staples! The Afghan Whigs!), killer local bands (The Head and the Heart! Pickwick! La Luz!) and cool “words and ideas,” from The Failure Variety Show (artists celebrating major fails) to Stephin Merritt (of the Magnetic Fields) talking to arts editor…
Top Thrills (and Spills) of Seattle’s Red Bull Soapbox Race
Yesler Way is torn asunder by home-made vehicles speeding towards… well, various outcomes
The Red Bull Soapbox Race, a decidedly zany event held all over the world, came to Seattle last weekend. Around 46,000 spectators lined both sides of Yesler Way in Pioneer Square to watch 36 teams–strapped into homemade, gravity-powered vehicles that looked just as crazy as their drivers are–brave the steepest course in Red Bull Soapbox…
#Throwback Thursday: Seattle Mag Staffers’ School Photos
It's back to school time, so we unearthed a few embarrassing snaps from our youths
Back-to-school time was one of my most favorite times of the year. There were new outfits to show off (tip from junior high me: wear your best outfit the second day, not the first when everyone is distracted with their unfamiliar schedules and locker combos), new pastel color-encased mechanical pencils to use, new books to…
The Space Needle Revamped: It’s Not Just For Tourists
The new digital experience at the Space Needle has something for everyone
The most recognized symbol of Seattle has gotten an experience overhaul, and locals may want to consider scheduling another visit. Last month, the Space Needle introduced a new interactive element that lets you view Seattle and the iconic building itself in a whole new light. And it’s a welcome change in this digital age, complete…
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