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Instagram Inspiration: Tacos and Tequila
We're craving this combo of zesty flavors
I’m originally from Santa Barbara, Calif., and although I love living here in Seattle, sometimes I get a little homesick for the fiery salsas, fresh, hot tortillas and marinated meats that are common in Southern California cuisine. But there’s no shortage of flavorful tacos and of course, the accompanying margaritas here in Seattle. From Red…
The Must List: Cinema de Paris, Ahamefule Oluo at the Moore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must ScreenSeattle Art Museum Presents Cinema de Paris(3/31 to 5/26, times vary) This series is a salute to Paris and features the Seattle restoration premieres of seven films by Claude Sautet starring Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Gerard Depardieu, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Romy Schneider. Also included are films by Jacques Becker, Claude Autant-Lara and Francois Truffaut….
New Exhibit Explores the Legacy of Cornish College of the Arts
Unveiling the history of Cornish College of the Arts
THROUGH 5/1 David Martin, curator of the newly opened Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds, may well be our region’s leading authority on Northwest art history. His extensive knowledge, which encompasses the many forgotten strains of local painters and photographers, has been put to great use in creating Looking Back, Moving Forward: A Centennial Tribute to…
Reserve Your Spot at FareStart’s Guest Chef Night with Stateside’s Eric Johnson
Seattle mag staffers will volunteer as servers during the charitable evening
On Thursday, April 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., chef Eric Johnson of Capitol Hill’s Stateside restaurant will lead a team of chefs in training to prepare a three-course meal for more than 300 people at FareStart’s downtown location. The best part? Seattle magazine staffers, including editorial director Rachel Hart, executive editor Virginia Smyth and…
3 Impressions of the Beardslee Public House
The Bothell brewery and pub does not disappoint
It’s a shame it’s taken me so long to visit Beardslee Public house, which opened in Bothell last August. (It’s not as if Bothell’s that far from Seattle proper!) But sometimes it’s good to let a place simmer a bit, especially in this case, as now both the Public House and its sibling, the Wildwood…
The West Seattle dining boom
Five hot restaurants on our radar
Lately, our ears keep perking up at the constant mention of West Seattle in food and dining news. There are so many spots that have been announced or “about to open,” we thought it best to put them all in one place so we can collectively drool, daydream and complain about their tardiness together. Ready?…
Seattle Poets Name their Favorite Poems for National Poetry Month
In Seattle, National Poetry Month is in good hands
April – as I’m sure you know – is National Poetry Month. And in Seattle, a city known for being the most literate in the country, we like our poetry diverse, often humorous and plentiful. The city probably has more skilled poets per capita than any other city in America. That’s right New York, Minneapolis and…
Sneezin’ Season: Seattle’s Seasonal Allergies
An integrative approach may be the best one to take when allergies take hold
If you’re experiencing itchy eyes, a runny nose, coughing, sneezing and brain fog, you probably have seasonal allergies. Local pollens are typically sky high in spring; this month, blame pollens from cedar, maple, oak and ash trees, along with pollen from grasses, just hitting its peak, and weeds. The timing of your symptoms may hold…
Staying Connected With Hollow Earth Radio
A new frequency means Hollow Earth Radio will reach a wider audience
In September 2014, Hollow Earth Radio (hollowearthradio.org), the nonprofit, community-run, Internet-based music station located in Seattle’s Central District, was one of about a dozen stations granted licenses to acquire low-power terrestrial signals by the Federal Communications Commission. After streaming online for eight years, Hollow Earth would be allowed to broadcast its diverse programming as KHUH…
Catching up with Bellevue-Based Author Richelle Mead
A local vampire series author takes a bite out of a new genre
Many of us dream of one day writing a novel. Bellevue-based author Richelle Mead acted on that dream years ago. In less than a decade she’s churned out 26 novels, and she shows no signs of stopping. “I expect to be writing books for many, many years,” Mead says of her work, which most notably…
Don’t Miss the Penn Cove Water Festival
A seaside getaway is closer than you think
Where: Coupeville, a two-hour drive from Seattle, is a Whidbey Island gem that’s bursting with bayside charm and—as the second-oldest town in Washington—a rich history. WHY: The 25th annual Penn Cove Water Festival (5/14; penncovewaterfestival.com), which celebrates Native American culture through canoe races, cultural performances—including a Native American flautist and a traditional storyteller—as well as…
Upcoming Summer Music Festivals in and around Seattle
Make room on your calendar for these summertime classics
Washington’s own battle of the bands—well, actually, festivals—kicks off Memorial Day weekend (May 27–30). Choose between Sasquatch! (sasquatchfestival.com) at The Gorge in eastern Washington—with artists ranging from local surf rockers La Luz to Florence and the Machine to M83—and Northwest Folklife (nwfolklife.org) at Seattle Center, where this year’s theme explores the power of the human voice….
VW Van Rentals for Your Summer Road Trip
Everyone jump on the Peace Van
Planning to hit the road for your summer vacay? How about a trip back in time? Seattle-based Volkswagen van restoration company Peace Vans has ventured into rental territory to offer a retro road trip experience. Instead of hitting the highways with traditional summer vacation tagalongs, such as camping gear or suitcases to schlep from hotel…
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