Seattle Mag
Can Trump Win Washington State?
The last time Washington went for a Republican president was in 1984
Susan Hutchison, chair of the state GOP, said last week that Washington was a “swing” state and that Donald Trump could win Washington. Such optimism is typical of state party chairs, who are inevitably cheerleaders for their team. Will Trump win the state? Certainly, anything can happen. This election cycle is defying some conventional wisdom….
5 Washington State Parks Less Than an Hour Away
Take a trip into nature with one of these five convenient locales
Sponsored by Washington State Parks With a busy summer schedule, it might seem hard to escape the city for anything, let alone a serene nature getaway. However, these five Washington State Parks—all conveniently less than an hour drive from Seattle—provide the perfect opportunity for a quick summertime adventure. Whether you’re in the mood for a…
The 2016 Washington Wine-Buying List
Here are the award-winning wines you should be buying now
RED WINES Red Wine of the Year Winner: Two Vintners 2013 Some Days Are Stones Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Stoney Vine Vineyard, $45 Merlot, $20 or less Winner: Waterbrook 2014 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $15Finalists: Boomtown by Dusted Valley 2013 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $19Milbrandt 2014 Traditions Merlot, Columbia Valley, $17House of Independent Producers (HIP) 2012 Merlot,…
2016 Washington Wine Awards Methodology and Tasting Panel
Nominations for this year’s Washington State Wine Awards in the Winery and Winemaker, Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine and Rosé categories were solicited via survey from a panel of Washington wine and food professionals. The top vote-getters were selected as winners. The more than 100 wines receiving the most votes in the varietal categories…
Must List: Capitol Hill Block Party, Seattle Opera Summer Fest
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must FestRainier Beach Arts & Music FestSaturday (7/23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) The Rainier Beach Arts & Music Fest is a day-long celebration featuring musicians, dancers, spoken word poets and visual artists. Just a few of the day’s offerings: performances by Grace Love & the True Loves, Somali Community Dancers and the Pacific Northwest…
Winners of Seattle Magazine’s 11th Annual Washington Wine Awards
A celebration of the state's very best wines and all the people behind them
After back-to-back cool vintages in 2010 and 2011, Washington has seen a four-year run (2012–2015) in which each vintage has been warmer than the last. The results of those warm vintages—and the plush, delicious wines they produced—are on display in this year’s group of winners, which includes a mix of industry veterans (L’Ecole Nº 41,…
Big Rob Roy and Liberty News, Plus a Summer Reading Suggestion
Rob Roy to allow customers to buy into its latest drinking establishment
Summer is heating up, as are the Seattle bar announcements, as two of the city’s most legendary drinking establishments have recently un-tapped big news. Plus, it’s the time of year when summer reading is in mid-page-turn, and I’ve a great suggestion if you sometimes like to sip a good drink while browsing a good book….
The Ultimate Pie Experience is Coming to West Seattle This Fall
A La Mode Pies expands with full dinner service, savory pies and pie-infused ice creams
We have two words for you: Pie fry. These sweet and savory dough bits are one of many innovative creations you’ll find when Phinney Ridge’s A La Mode Pies expands to West Seattle in September. The new shop will feature full dinner service with savory pies and tarts, boozy milkshakes, and Pies Cream, a signature…
Recipe of the Week: Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Enjoy this simple, colorful and healthy summer dish
The only thing better than a fruity and flavorful treat is one packed with superfoods.These colorful smoothie bowls by local foodie and Spache the Spatula blogger Rachael Dart are a tasty and healthy way to treat yourself this season. And with toppings like goji berries, chia and hemp seeds, you can indulge guilt-free. “I love…
Inside Josh Henderson’s Atmospheric Dining Experiences
A field guide to Henderson's fun-house eateries
Ten years ago, Josh Henderson left a sweet gig cooking for photographers on location in Los Angeles to start a little truck in Seattle called Skillet. It was one of Seattle’s first food trucks—and it did quite well, expanding with help from equity partners into four brick-and-mortar diners and a catering company. Henderson left the…
10 Tips for Regaining Sanity in Your Closets and Cabinets
Get a grip with organizing strategies and suitable containers—after you pare down, of course
This article originally appeared on Houzz.com. Wardrobe looking more like a “floordrobe”? Pantry so packed you can’t find a thing? Regain a sense of calm and order in your closets, from bedroom to basement, with these 10 tips for sorting your stuff. 1. Purge first. Even the best closet organizing system in the universe can’t…
Instagram Inspiration: Outdoor Adventures
Get outside and catch some of these gorgeous views
With long, sunny days and cool breezes, Pacific Northwest summers are the ideal time to get outside to experience our serene lakes, towering forestry and crashing waterfalls. Whether you’re in search of a challenging hike through the mountains or a relaxing day on the beach, nature-based activities abound. These Instagrammers capture the magnificence of some…
Returning Home with Tariqa Waters in ‘100% Kanekalon’
NAAM exhibit welcomes conversation around the 'marginalized matriarch'
Upon entering the Northwest African-American Museum, I am greeted by echoes of laughter and banter about banana pudding and instantly I feel as if I have traveled to Seattle artist Tariqa Waters’ childhood home in Richmond, Virginia. But I am nowhere near Virginia. I am inside the Seattle-based artist, educator and gallerist’s latest show, 100% Kanekalon:…
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