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Science be Damned, Spiritual Crystals Are Making a Major Comeback

Science be Damned, Spiritual Crystals Are Making a Major Comeback

From home décor to jewelry, crystals are having a moment again.

Need to mend a broken heart? Rose quartz crystal can help with that. Or ward off bad energy? Try wearing a black tourmaline crystal. AJ Crecelius of NW Crystals (Ballard, 2221 NW 56th St.; 424.419.9789), a shop selling healing crystals since 2015, believes that the metaphysical properties of certain stones can help cure ailments like…

Megan Lamb

Tonight’s the Night: Your Chance to See ‘The Room’

Tonight’s the Night: Your Chance to See ‘The Room’

Inspiration for the James Franco film ‘The Disaster Artist’ gets a national release — for one night only.

Tommy Wiseau produced, directed and starred in “The Room.”

John Levesque

Winter is Here, Which Means Shellfish Season is Upon Us

Winter is Here, Which Means Shellfish Season is Upon Us

It's the perfect time to hunt for crabs, clams and oysters.

The most delicious time of the year.

Langdon Cook

New Travel Startup Makes Finding ADA-Friendly Hotels a Breeze

New Travel Startup Makes Finding ADA-Friendly Hotels a Breeze

A Western Washington University alum's bright idea is helping travelers who use a wheelchair find the right accommodations.

Western Washington University grad Daman Wandke started AbiliTrek to provide comprehensive information about hotel accessibility and amenities for those with disabilities. His motivation? Wandke uses a wheelchair and once traveled for work as a website accessibility consultant, frequently discovering that hotels do a poor job clearly stating what needs they can accommodate. “Hotels are required to…

Danny Sullivan

Esters Enoteca Plans To Open Next Month in Fremont

Esters Enoteca Plans To Open Next Month in Fremont

A fast casual wine bar? Sure, why not?

Piccolo was known for their homemade pasta, like this papperdelle with crab and asparagus.

Chelsea Lin

As the Seattle Boom Continues to Spread, This Quaint Maritime Town Could be Destined for Change

As the Seattle Boom Continues to Spread, This Quaint Maritime Town Could be Destined for Change

The next decade could be the high-water mark for Bremerton. What gets swept away?

Recently completed repairs to the fountains at downtown’s Harborside Fountain Park—whose cone-shaped structures mimic submarine towers—have made it an inviting place to gather and play.

Steve Scher

Ballard Chef Converting Magnolia Favorite Into Sushi and Cocktail Joint

Ballard Chef Converting Magnolia Favorite Into Sushi and Cocktail Joint

A family-friendly Japanese craft cocktail bar is coming to Magnolia.

Shiku’s sushi chef JP Kim is opening a cocktail and sushi bar in Magnolia.

Chris Nishiwaki

This Urban Farmhouse in the Central District Comes With Spectacular Views

This Urban Farmhouse in the Central District Comes With Spectacular Views

A couple rebuilds a 1940s house into an easy-to-live-in urban farmhouse.

An extensive backyard garden is part of Leslie (left) and Jessica Bower’s new house which was built on the foundation of the original 1949 structure.

Niki Stojnic

There's a Reason This Japanese Comfort Food Joint is Always Packed for Lunch

There’s a Reason This Japanese Comfort Food Joint is Always Packed for Lunch

Home-style Japanese food has proved popular in a neighborhood full of lunch options.

Salmon teriyaki bowl from Moon’s Kitchen in Belltown.

Chelsea Lin

One of Seattle's Most Popular Breweries Throws a Birthday Bash This Weekend

One of Seattle’s Most Popular Breweries Throws a Birthday Bash This Weekend

Must List: Your guide to Seattle's hottest events.

Cloudburst Brewing owner Steve Luke celebrates his brewery’s second anniversary Friday.

Sarah Edwards and Seattle Magazine Staff

Too Many Great Seattle Restaurants Closed at the End of 2017

Too Many Great Seattle Restaurants Closed at the End of 2017

A year of exceptional openings ended with some old standbys shuttering.

Queen Anne’s underrated LloydMartin closed after New Year’s Eve.

Chris Nishiwaki

How to Shuck Oysters: Tips From a Taylor Shellfish Pro

How to Shuck Oysters: Tips From a Taylor Shellfish Pro

Learn to prepare a classic Pacific Northwest food without butchering it—or yourself.

Taylor Shellfish’s Michaela Martin-McSweeney with the tools of her trade.

Danny Sullivan

If You're Totally Over Poke, This New Fremont Restaurant is Your Raw Fish Savior

If You’re Totally Over Poke, This New Fremont Restaurant is Your Raw Fish Savior

Five things you need to eat and drink in January.

Try the chirashi at Fremont Bowl (top left).

Chelsea Lin

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