Seattle Mag
San Juan Lavender Festival: A Summer Island Adventure
Summer festival showcases the delectable tastes, sites and smells of lavender
WHERE: San Juan Island, Washington’s bucolic getaway, a few hours’ drive and a ferry ride from downtown Seattle. WHY: 15th annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival & Summer Arts Fair at Pelindaba Lavender Farm in Friday Harbor (7/16–7/17; pelindabalavender.com). Hear about how lavender is farmed by going on a tour, or grab some lavender ice…
Creating More Affordable Living Options in Single-Family Neighborhoods
Too much of Seattle's development is on a mass scale. Let's embrace the DADU
I have lamented the loss of Seattle’s bungalows as affordable housing for Seattle’s middle class. But small still has potential. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units—aka Backyard Cottages—perform much the same function. Think of them as the bungalow’s bungalow. City Council member Mike O’Brien has proposed legislation that will make it much easier to build DADUs and…
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon with Asparagus and Onion
Making the most of salmon this summer
Salmon season is upon us. The highly anticipated season kicked off on May 16, so the flavorful fish will be available throughout the summer. As wild Alaska salmon makes its way to retailers and restaurants worldwide, this week’s recipe of grilled wild Alaska King salmon with Yakima asparagus and spring onion relish by local chef…
Heartwood Provisions is a New Jewel in Downtown Seattle
Summer ingredients and pistachios shine in this spin on a classic refreshing cocktail
The Cocktail With a refreshing and slightly luxurious mingling of flavors, the What’s New Pussycat? cocktail is really a variation on the sour: that large and historic family of drinks usually containing a base spirit, lime or lemon and a sweetener. Here the base is Rhum JM rhum agricole blanc (rhum is a cousin of…
Where to Get the Best Soft Serve Ice Cream in the City
Coneheads are swirling with a plethora of creamy soft-serve treats
Sweet-toothed Seattleites have no shortage of options when it comes to fulfilling a craving for ice cream. But the newest take on the dairy freeze is not about the Molly Moons, Full Tilts and Bluebirds in the city. It’s not about gelato. It’s definitely not about fro-yo. No, this is our ode to the unsung…
Instagram Inspiration: Urban Paradise
Local architecture worth a double-take
Getting lost in a concrete jungle can be overwhelming. But in a city full of awe-inspiring architecture, a walk through the urban chaos holds high potential. With the likes of the Space Needle, Seattle Art Museum, the EMP and the Seattle Public Library, Seattle boasts a cool collection of picture-perfect architectural feats. From wavy rooftops…
The Must List: Ice Cream Fest, All-Star Softball Classic
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must EatSeattle’s Inaugural Ice Cream FestivalSunday (5/22, 12 to 5 p.m.) Ice cream is perhaps the most quintessential way to ring in the summer season. Seattle’s inaugural Ice Cream Festival, the brainchild of Kurt Farm Shop’s Kurt Timmermeister, will feature a slew of Seattle’s most illustrious ice cream makers, including Molly Moon’s, Bluebird, Cupcake Royale and…
Does Seattle Have an Image Problem?
Former Governor Christine Gregoire thinks so
These days, you could call former Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire one of Seattle’s biggest boosters. That’s due to her role as chief executive of Challenge Seattle, a new, private, CEO-driven initiative aimed at boosting Seattle’s international profile and raising some self-awareness. Why? It turns out that we’re a little too slow to brag. When…
3 First Impressions of the No Bones Beach Club
A visit to the hopping Hawaiian-y spot reveals why it's not to be missed
The fact that I live in Ballard and write about spirits, cocktails, and (on occasion) vegetarian food and haven’t yet visited the No Bones Beach Club—a vegan tiki bar also in Ballard—definitely makes me both sad and shameful. But I recently remedied the situation, and stopped in this hopping Hawaiian-y spot. Below are three impressions…
Poke, pizza and paella! Three new Seattle restaurants to try now
Veraci, Tarsan i Jane, and Sam Choy's Poke to the Max open their doors
Veraci Pizza, Wedgewood The third restaurant from the team behind one of Seattle’s first gourmet food trucks (circa 2004) is open after a near 7-month buildout. At the brand-new (and re-branded) Veraci’s Pizza & Pasta in Wedgewood, you’ll find an open kitchen, seating for 22, and executive chef Marshall Jett’s new pasta dishes. Jett,…
Five New Modern Homes Built in Kirkland’s Houghton Neighborhood
Isola Homes' latest dwellings feature eco-friendly and modern design with views of Lake Washington
Sponsored by Isola Homes Within Kirkland’s coveted, park-filled Houghton neighborhood is a collection of five new modern homes from local, family-owned builder Isola Homes. Five | Lakeview, all of which range from approximately 2,836 to 2,965 square feet, feature sleek, modern finishes with a focus on entertaining (think open-concept living areas and gourmet kitchens) and…
Curry On: A Seasonal Spin on South Asian Dining
New Pioneer Square restaurant puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine
I love the concept behind Nirmal’s, a 6-month-old Indian restaurant near Occidental Square. Instead of the typical buffet with butter-bomb curries, you’ll find a rotating seasonal menu of regional Indian specialties using fish, pork, beef and other ingredients rarely seen in Indian restaurants. As a nod to the menu’s modern leanings, first-time restaurateurs and Seattleites…
Roger Nyhus Turned his Capitol Hill Mansion into a Political Powerhouse
Roger Nyhus' home on Capitol Hill is Seattle's new political address
With its gleaming white columns and a stately portico often seen decked in red, white and blue bunting, the “White House,” an almost 7,000-square-foot mansion perched atop North Capitol Hill, prompts more than a casual comparison to our nation’s “other” executive address. But the resident in chief of this house is the indefatigable Roger Nyhus….
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