Seattle Mag
Five of the best soups in Seattle
From vegetarian borscht to Mexican pozole
Call it what you want. Warm and wet or cool and dry. Winter is coming, and it is already cold. If you’re like the staff here, you’re craving bowls of hot slurpy goodness. We’re sure there are dozens of spots, both casual and formal, making memorable soups and stews in Seattle, but these five were…
5 Boozy Gifts to Give this Holiday
Even more perfect presents for the spirit lovers on your list
Last week, we picked 6 Boozy Gifts from Washington Distillers to Give. And while I’m always for our local distillers, there are also some lovely bottled items made outside our state lines that you might want to think about as a gift for that special cocktail-and-liquor-loving someone on your list. Check out the below selections,…
Jesse Doquilo Designs Modern Mid Century Furniture
Edmonds furniture designer Jesse Doquilo creates minimalist designs for his new line Modern Object
“I’m kind of a wood hoarder,” confesses Jesse Doquilo, the designer behind Edmonds-based furniture line Modern Object. “Each piece, each plank, each crop is definitely considered.” Despite his hoarding tendencies, Doquilo’s midcentury-influenced pieces are a study in clean lines and simple, minimalistic shapes. Items like the walnut wood and metal “Kep” side table (pictured) are…
Instagram Inspiration: Holiday Drinks
Warm up to the holidays with these tasty drinks
I love the every part of the holiday season—the cheery music, the abundance of lights, the food, and, of course, the festive drinks. I’m a lover of the classics like eggnog and hot chocolate, but I also appreciate eclectic upgrades of the originals. Many Instagrammers are getting into the holiday spirit by spicing up classic…
Family-Friendly Heyday Opens in Leschi
Leschi’s Heyday serves up a welcoming next-generation neighborhood vibe
Opening up in an area of Mount Baker that’s been fairly bereft of restaurant and bar options, Heyday is already pulling in loads of local families and neighbors, thanks to its sunshiny combination of decor (the new building has a comfortable mid-century modern feel, with a teal- and gray-tiled bar, cool slatted wood on the…
The Cretzel, the Cronut, and Now Introducing the Crumpwich?
The latest culinary mashup gets a nod from the Brits
You’ve heard of the cronut and the cretzel. What about the crumpwich? Not to be confused with the single, open-faced English griddle cake, a crumpwich is a sandwich made of two toasty crumpets stuffed with everything from jerk chicken to turkey and avocado. It is the brainchild of Justin Sledge, executive chef of Capitol Hill’s…
New Legislation Affects Taxi Drivers, Wallingford Cat Cafe and More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
New legislation will also help taxi drivers. As you’ve probably heard by now, Uber, Lyft, and other for-hire drivers have been granted the right to unionize—Seattle being the first city to offer this option to drivers. Those working for taxi companies are also expected to benefit from this legislation as it encourages their companies to…
Beardslee Public House Opens in Bothell
John Howie’s latest continues to take him into the realm of high-style neighborhood comfort food
Most casual dining chefs work their way up to fine dining, but John Howie’s career follows the opposite trajectory. For years, Howie’s name has been synonymous with fancy steak and cedar-plank salmon. But, his newest project, Beardslee Public House, a massive, family-friendly restaurant and brewery in Bothell, is all about made-from-scratch, casual comfort food. Of…
Two New Mobile Apps for Seattle Dog Lovers
A pair of new apps helps connect Seattle’s canine companions
Think of it as Tinder for pups: The mobile app BarkHappy, which recently launched in Seattle, allows users to set up profiles for their canine best friends, find pup-friendly businesses and connect with other dog lovers nearby to set up playdates. Your dog might not be the only one who finds his soul mate through…
Two New Seattle Coworking Venues Offer Perks Aplenty
Seattle’s swank new coworking spaces are more than a mobile office
Coworking spaces—where remote workers can rent a desk and access to business services—have been around for years, but some new venues in Seattle are adding another dimension to the concept: a bar. Although separate conference rooms, secluded booths and private phone suites are also offered, a swanky bar is at the center of the Coterie…
If ‘Star Wars’ Characters Ruled the World, Vashon Ranked Most Liberal
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today.
Homeownership among millennials is down from 43 percent in 2005 to 35.8 percent in 2015. According to a study done by Smartasset.com, an online interactive financial site, this decline may be due to the housing crash, the flexibility of renting and the high cost of education. What does this mean locally? The study found that…
The Year in Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Meh
We look back at the people, places and events that defined 2015
Seattle’s boom continued, but so did the associated growing pains. We had a summer of glorious sunshine, but the hot, dry weather cost the environment dearly. Teachers finally received a fair(er) wage, but lawmakers failed to make a plan to fund our school system. Rent increases slowed, but they’re still increasing. And of course, the…
Recipe of the Week: Lobster Grilled Cheese
Queen Anne entertaining whiz Heather Christo upgrades a comfort food classic
‘Tis the season to treat yo self, so indulge in this flavorful upgrade of a comfort food classic! A grilled cheese sandwich is normally a go-to, running-low-on-groceries meal, but the simple addition of lobster transforms this dish into a savory delicacy. Local foodie, cookbook author and trained chef Heather Christo created this sandwich after gaining inspiration from a…
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