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12 Fashion Finds Worth the Trip to Vancouver
Trek north for luxe goods galore at downtown Vancouver's CF Pacific Centre
Sponsored by CF Pacific Centre With the U.S. dollar holding strong over Canadian currency—one Canadian dollar equals .75 cents in American currency—and a slew of high-profile store openings, there has never been a better time to trek north for a little retail therapy. Last September, Seattle-based luxury department store Nordstrom opened its sleek 230,000-square-foot flagship…
Boatbound Moves to Seattle and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Boatbound, affectionately known as the Airbnb of boating, announced that it moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Seattle this past December. According to CEO Aaron Hall, as a small startup of only 11 employees, the cost of living and doing business was simply becoming too expensive in the Bay Area. He told Seattle magazine…
The Must List: ‘Luna Gale,’ Director’s Choice at PNB and More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must SeeLuna Gale on Stage Now at Seattle Repertory Theatre (Through 3/27, times vary) Tacoma native Pamela Reed stars as veteran social worker Caroline in playwright Rebecca Gilman’s latest play, which explores the intricacies of the foster-care system as a troubled young couple struggles to regain custody of baby Luna Gale. Must PliePNB Presents Director’s…
A Look at Seattle’s New ‘Modern Home’
Popping up as quickly as Craftsman knockoffs in the 2000s, contemporary homes are having a moment
Over the past decade, Seattle’s idea of the new home has shifted. Homeowners are trading in spacious front porches and ample front yards for rooftop decks and zero lot lines. Ornate cornices and elaborate trim work have given way to clean lines and simple details. In short, the ubiquitous Craftsman—even the supersize replicas that were…
How Four-Plexes Can be Good for the Neighborhood
The softer side of the new multiplex residences that dot Ballard
When Karen Lawson and Sebastian Wright were looking for a place to call home two years ago, the boxy four-plex a half-mile south of Ballard High School wasn’t even on their radar. “We had driven past it multiple times in the six months we were looking and didn’t once think of coming in,” says Lawson,…
What’s it Like to Live in Microhousing?
When it comes to living in a small space, it’s all about perspective
Roger valdez lives on the top floor of a multistory tower, with extensive views of the Olympics and the Seattle skyline, and located just blocks away from practically everything the city has to offer. One of the few things that sets this Capitol Hill resident’s space apart from the high-end condos surrounding it? It’s a…
Three New Irish Whiskies to try for St. Patrick’s Day
These three sippers were recently released onto the Seattle bar scene
It’s St. Patrick’s day today, and there’s no better way to celebrate than having a delicious Irish whiskey – and luckily three good new choices were recently released onto the Seattle bar scene. The below are all worthy sippers to sip today in honor of the Irish, either solo or in cocktails. (If you need…
James Beard Celebrity Chef tour makes only WA stop in Woodinville
Seattle chefs include Lauren Thompson of Kirkland's Cafe Juanita
The James Beard Foundation’s first awards for excellence in cuisine and culinary writing started in 1991, and since then it has been widely considered the Oscars of the food world. We’re thrilled to announce that our own freelance writer and foraging columnist Langdon Cook has been nominated for a James Beard award for his column…
Where to Party for St. Patrick’s Day
A list of fun things to do in and around Seattle to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Every year on March 17, a.k.a. St. Patrick’s Day, people come together to celebrate Irish culture, heritage and tradition with a little green beer and/or whiskey, live music and feasts of Irish delicacies like soda bread and corned beef with cabbage. If you’re still trying to decide where you’ll be toasting to all the fun…
Chef Jerry Corso Gets Cooking with Soffritto
The secret to Jerry Corso’s not-so-secret ingredient at Bar del Corso
With both Italian ancestry and a lifelong career in cooking Italian food, chef/owner Jerry Corso of Bar del Corso (3057 Beacon Ave S; 206.395.2069; bardelcorso.com), a small neighborhood pizzeria on Beacon Hill, focuses on classic Italian flavors and technique. One of his beloved ingredients is soffritto, a cooked-down mixture of several vegetables. It becomes a…
Spring Gear Guide: Bikes, Boards and SUPs to Buy Now
Local shops share their top picks for gear to get you outdoors this spring
Surf’s Up Robin Ogaard, Urban Surf Fremont, 2100 N Northlake Way; 206.545.9463 A stand-up paddleboard (or SUP) is the absolutely coolest way to get a cardio workout. Or to do yoga. Or to goof off with your family on a lake. The equipment has evolved rapidly over the past few years, and Robin Ogaard of…
Where to Drink Chinese Baijiu in Seattle
A baijiu cocktail brings this lesser-known liquor into the Seattle spotlight
The Cocktail: Jade Pagoda Chinese baijiu (pronounced “bye-joe”) is the best-selling liquor in the world, but it was nearly impossible to find in Seattle—until Veronika Groth opened the bar at Lionhead, Jerry Traunfeld’s new Sichuan eatery. She managed to track down some of the liquor, and became a devotee. Distilled in the same tradition for…
How chef Ethan Stowell lost 50+ pounds and kept it off
Seattle restaurateur avoids carbs and works out every day
It’s not every day that a magazine food editor butts her nose into the topic of a prominent chef’s body weight. But, we also couldn’t ignore the obvious shift in Ethan Stowell’s physical appearance. In the past year, Stowell, owner of 13 Seattle restaurants (and counting), has lost nearly 60 pounds. Frankly, he looks fantastic….
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