Chelsea Lin

New Plant Book Helps Foster Your Inner Green Thumb

New Plant Book Helps Foster Your Inner Green Thumb

A local plant whisperer shares her secrets in a new growing guide

This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. “Plants make people happy!” says local greenery evangelist Jen Stearns. There’s some truth to that: According to her new book, The Inspired Houseplant (Sasquatch, January 29, $24.95), studies show that indoor plants filter our air, increase office productivity and give us a dopamine boost….

Chelsea Lin

Shake Shack's Seattle-Only Burger Is Worth the Wait

Shake Shack’s Seattle-Only Burger Is Worth the Wait

This all-local burger from an international chain justifies the long lines it attracts

BURGER MASTER: Shake Shack’s Montlake Double Cut Burger is an obvious choice, but you should pair it with crinkle cut fries and a “concrete,” (a frozen custard treat) for maximum enjoyment

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5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in January 2019

5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in January 2019

Forget that Whole 30 and enjoy yourself instead

Look past the spelling of the name and focus on the ultra hygge dining room at chic new Aerlume

Chelsea Lin

Speakeasy in the Spheres Is as Extravagant as It Sounds

Speakeasy in the Spheres Is as Extravagant as It Sounds

Renee Erickson’s new spot is unlike anything in the city

STRATO-SPHERE: Deep Dive, located within the Amazon Spheres, is as much museum as drinking destination

Chelsea Lin

A Magnolia Home Refresh Without the Construction Mess

A Magnolia Home Refresh Without the Construction Mess

An interior designer revitalizes her own Magnolia home — without knocking down any walls

ART ATTACK: Designer Lindsay Pincus says finding the right art (particularly large-scale pieces to fit a large room) is one of the biggest challenges of a refresh project. Luckily, this eye-catching butterfly piece works beautifully

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Magnuson Park's New Brewpub Makes the Neighborhood Cheer

Magnuson Park’s New Brewpub Makes the Neighborhood Cheer

Magnuson Café and Brewery was launched by the Mollusk Brewing and Dexter Brewhouse team

WINNER, WINNER: The fried chicken is a menu must-have, whether as a sandwich (shown here) or with biscuits at brunch

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Ravenna's Tempero Do Brasil is Reborn as Alcove

Ravenna’s Tempero Do Brasil is Reborn as Alcove

Alcove, a new Brazilian restaurant, has ties to an old one

RESTAURANT LIFE: Emme Ribeiro Collins has reborn Tempero Do Brasil as Alcove, with a tasting menu focus

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Skip the Kitchen Mess and Grab These Holiday Takeout Dishes from Local Spots

Skip the Kitchen Mess and Grab These Holiday Takeout Dishes from Local Spots

Make holiday entertaining a breeze with these spots for takeout dishes and desserts

GO FOR GLUTTONY: Order your Christmas morning cinnamon rolls from Coyle’s Bakeshop and your kitchen won’t be covered in flour and butter.

Chelsea Lin

5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in December 2018

5 Things You Need to Eat and Drink in December 2018

We're closing out the year with porchetta and eggnog—as it should be

‘Nog with the pros at Miracle on 2nd at Rob Roy.

Chelsea Lin

Ballard's Sawyer Delights With Playful, Refined Dishes

Ballard’s Sawyer Delights With Playful, Refined Dishes

A veteran of Lark finds his own voice in the best new restaurant in Ballard

Sawyer’s rotisserie porchetta with flatbread, s’more choco tacos and oxtail nachos

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Local Bakers Make the Perfect Chewy, Asian-Inspired Cookies

Local Bakers Make the Perfect Chewy, Asian-Inspired Cookies

A cookie-loving duo reimagines one of America's favorite desserts

Cookies from Sugar & Spice in Vietnamese coffee, matcha mallow and black sesame toffee flavors

Chelsea Lin

Canlis' New Private Dining Option Is in a Shipping Container

Canlis’ New Private Dining Option Is in a Shipping Container

The swankiest joint in town unveils an unusual private dining experience

DINNER, ANYONE? An elegant table setting inside the Canlis container

Chelsea Lin

New Capitol Hill Spot Takes Szechuan Cuisine to the Next Level

New Capitol Hill Spot Takes Szechuan Cuisine to the Next Level

For tongue-tingling Szechuan, head to this new Capitol Hill eatery

FLAVOR SENSATION: Don’t miss Plenty of Clouds’ dried beef salad with pea shoots and crunchy fava beans—a lesson in taste and texture contrast

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